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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.

06/03/2026

The Science of Reading is often discussed in the context of K–2 instruction—but reading development doesn’t stop once students learn basic decoding skills.

In our newest episode of *How We Teach This*, we explore what the Science of Reading means for upper elementary, middle school, and high school educators. We discuss multisyllabic words, morphology, comprehension, academic vocabulary, and why literacy remains essential across every content area.

We also examine how some older students may still struggle with underlying reading difficulties that were never fully identified or addressed—and what secondary teachers can do to better support them.

🎙️ Episode: *From Learning to Read to Learning Through Reading: The Science of Reading Beyond K–2*

05/20/2026

How can schools move beyond teaching online safety to building stronger digital communities?

In our newest episode of How We Teach This, we explore digital citizenship through the lens of engagement, connected learning, and community support. Dr. Cecil Short and Dr. Jered Borup discuss the DOCK grant, digital literacy in Kansas communities, and the Academic Communities of Engagement (ACE) Framework.

The conversation examines how emotional, behavioral, and cognitive engagement shape student learning—and how educators, families, and school leaders can work together to support students in both digital and physical spaces.

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“Designing Learning Ecosystems with the ACE Framework for Student and Community Engagement”

05/06/2026

🎙️ New Episode of How We Teach This

Recipe for Success, Part 2: Designing Lessons with Tools, Resources, and Generative AI

How can teachers use tools like Teachers Pay Teachers and generative AI without losing sight of what matters most—students?

In Part 2 of our conversation with Megan Philbrook, New Hampshire’s 2026 Teacher of the Year, we explore how thoughtful lesson design goes beyond simply choosing resources. Megan shares how she selects, adapts, and enhances lessons to keep learning student-centered, meaningful, and aligned to standards.

This episode also dives into how AI can support planning while maintaining accuracy, and how great teaching continues to rely on professional judgment, not just tools.

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05/05/2026

Happy National Teachers Day
Thank you for inspiring minds, shaping futures, and believing in the potential of every student. You make the world brighter. From all of us at the podcast, Thank You!
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04/22/2026

In our latest episode of How We Teach This, we explore how blended instruction, self-paced learning, and mastery-based approaches can support diverse learners in today’s classrooms.

Wichita Public Schools educators LaKeshia Brooks and Cathy Peters—both middle school math teachers working in different settings, one in a virtual classroom and one in a traditional classroom—share how they’ve implemented the Modern Classroom Project and what they’ve learned along the way.

From practical strategies to real challenges and student impact, this conversation highlights how these ideas can serve as another tool in your instructional toolbox—no matter your subject area.

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04/12/2026

This song was created with Suno AI for the podcast episode featuring the Kansas Master Teachers 2026.

Transcript
Master teacher State of mind. Yeah yeah yeah yeah. Roll call from the prairie to the parkway. Classroom Queens turn to Tuesday to a hallway parade. Lesson plans in the coffee stain folder. Still make magic when the bell rings over. Name tags, lanyards, markers on the desk. They see every single kid not the number on the test. Kansas roots deep, but they reach world wide. They plant big dreams. Watch em rise, rise, rise. Kansas master teachers, raise your hands up high. You light up every corner of the state wide sky. From Emporia to every little schoolhouse town. You got that master teacher State of mind. Kansas master teachers let that gold star shine. Years in the making. Every late night grind you change One life and a hundred at a time. You got that master teacher state of mind. Emporia state put the spotlight on y'all. But the real show starts when the roll gets called.

04/08/2026

What does great teaching look like in real classrooms today?

In our latest episode of How We Teach This, seven Kansas Master Teachers share how building strong relationships with students shapes everything—from engagement to learning outcomes. They talk about creating trust, making learning meaningful, and yes… even having fun in the process.

Plus, this episode starts with something a little different—a custom song created just for the group.

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03/25/2026

We’re excited to feature the 2026 Kansas Teacher of the Year Team in our latest episode!

These outstanding educators share what great teaching looks like in today’s classrooms—from building strong relationships with students to adapting instruction in a rapidly changing learning environment.

You’ll hear practical strategies, real classroom insights, and reflections on how teaching continues to evolve across Kansas schools.

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03/18/2026

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03/15/2026

In this clip, Megan shares a key insight from our recent episode, “Recipe for Success, Part 1: Active Teaching and the Ingredients of Engagement.” Her approach focuses on designing lessons where students are actively involved in learning through purposeful content delivery, reinforcement through action, retrieval-based review, and meaningful assessment.
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