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TNth Period

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Episode 12 - Mentors Matter - Promising Practices In Preparing Tennessee's Future Teachers

Season 2 of the TNth Period continues with a look into a body of research exploring promising practices in strengthening teacher mentorship programs in Tennessee to better prepare aspiring teacher candidates. Lead researcher, Matthew Ronfeldt of the University of Michigan is joined by Kevin Schaff, Director of Research at TDOE, to discuss their long-standing partnership and research findings. We also hear from 4th- grade teacher, Caylor Harrison, (Andrew Jackson Elementary in Kingsport), and TDO...

Oct 21, 2020•51 min

Episode 11 - Teaching Through a Global Pandemic: Insights from the Tennessee Educator Survey

With the unprecedented school closures due to COVID-19, Tennessee educators had to fundamentally alter how they do their jobs. To understand more about how educators across the state have addressed the challenges related to the closures, TERA asked teachers and school leaders to report on their experiences as part of the 2020 Tennessee Educator Survey. We discuss these findings with lead researchers, Susan K. Patrick and UrLeaka Newsome, Westmoreland Elementary Teacher and TDOE Teacher Fellow, L...

Aug 13, 2020•45 min

Episode 10 - Improving Educator Diversity Across Tennessee

Kicking off Season 2 of the TNth Period, hosts Erin O'Hara and Laura Booker discuss learnings from TERA's recent regional meetings, including ways Tennessee can better recruit, retain, and support educators of color. Guests include Indira Dammu (founding board member, Tennessee Educators of Color Alliance)and Pam Chapman (Director of Leadership, Tennessee Department of Education).

Feb 27, 2020•39 min
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