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We talk with experts and educators about topics that can help you as an educator, a parent, and a person. [email protected] https://linktr.ee/hwtt

The How We Teach This Podcast is produced by The Teachers College at Emporia State University.

01/07/2026

This episode of How We Teach This reflects on the lasting impact educators have on learners, schools, and communities—especially as new technologies like generative AI reshape teaching and learning. Hear how Wichita Public Schools is approaching this work thoughtfully through policy, guidance, and leadership.

01/05/2026

Thank you, listeners! We’re grateful for your support in 2025 and excited to recognize Debunking Virtual School Myths as our most-listened-to episode of the year. This conversation resonated with educators across the field, and we appreciate everyone who tuned in, shared, and reflected alongside us. If you missed it—or want to revisit—it’s available here on Spotify, https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/hwtt/episodes/S10E13-Debunking-Virtual-School-Myths-What-Educators-Need-to-Know-e2vu2mk/a-abqr83t

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01/02/2026

As we welcome 2026, we celebrate the educators who shape curiosity, spark learning, and plant ideas that last a lifetime. Thank you for the work you do every day.
🎧 How We Teach This — a podcast from Emporia State University’s Teachers College
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12/25/2025

Wishing you a blessed holiday season! You can catch up on any missed episodes while traveling. https://linktr.ee/hwtt

12/03/2025

Our newest episode of How We Teach This features Katelyn Schoenhofer, AI Specialist for Wichita Public Schools. She explains how the district is preparing educators for the rapidly evolving age of generative AI through intentional policy development, clear instructional guidelines, and ongoing staff support. The conversation highlights how a positive culture around AI use can be built by addressing legal considerations, offering practical guidance, and helping teachers focus on the learning process behind student work. This is part one of a two-episode series exploring district and classroom level implementation.

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11/28/2025

🔙 Flashback Friday — Season 5, Episode 2

Did you catch our conversation with the 2022 inductees of the National Teachers Hall of Fame? 🎙️ In this episode of How We Teach This, we spotlight educators whose stories remind us why teaching matters—not just as a job but as a lifelong commitment to student growth.

Tune in to hear firsthand how these teachers shaped learning, inspired communities, and continue to influence the profession.

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/hwtt/episodes/S5E2-Teacher-Talk-National-Teachers-Hall-of-Fame-Class-of-2022-Inductees-e1nqhcr/a-a8ham01

11/19/2025

🎙️ New Episode: “Teaching with Awe: Cultivating Curiosity and Purpose in Science Education”

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Pascale Creek Pinner — a National Board Certified middle school science teacher and 2025 National Teachers Hall of Fame inductee. She shares how hands-on lessons, community-based science projects, and NGSS-aligned activities help students connect science to their everyday world.

Dr. Pinner also gives a concrete example of how she teaches her 8th graders to use generative AI responsibly — a practical idea any educator can adapt.

Listen and get inspired: How We Teach This 🎧
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11/05/2025

New Podcast Episode!
How do instructional coaches help new teachers build confidence, manage challenges, and thrive in their first years of teaching? In this episode of How We Teach This, Dr. Ann Addison talks with two coaches who share real stories, strategies, and encouragement for supporting both apprentice teachers and graduates of traditional teacher prep programs. https://linktr.ee/hwtt

10/22/2025

What happens when curiosity drives learning across every subject? 🌍
In this episode of How We Teach This, National Teachers Hall of Fame inductee Michael J. Dunlea III shares how inquiry transforms his elementary classroom—connecting science, literacy, math, and community service in powerful, real-world ways.
🎧 Tune in to hear practical strategies, classroom stories, and professional development resources for educators who want to make learning meaningful beyond the walls of the classroom.
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10/10/2025

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10/08/2025

What does it take to be an effective mentor for future teachers? In this episode of How We Teach This, guest host Dr. Ann Addison sits down with experienced secondary mentor teachers who share how they set expectations, build rapport, and provide meaningful feedback to their interns.

From balancing coaching with classroom demands to celebrating growth and success, this conversation offers thoughtful insights for anyone guiding the next generation of educators.

🎧 Listen now: https://linktr.ee/hwtt

09/24/2025

🚀 How can middle school students earn a U.S. patent? By tackling real-world problems with authentic STEM learning.

In this episode of How We Teach This, we talk with Tom Jenkins, National Board Certified Teacher and 2025 National Teachers Hall of Fame inductee, to explore inquiry, invention, and impact in rural STEM education.

You’ll hear how his middle school students earned a U.S. patent by solving a real-world problem, why his district built its own STEM curriculum instead of relying on pre-packaged programs, and how professional development can truly empower teachers to innovate.

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