Ed Soul

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. In this episode we are joined by Minnesota author, speaker, and educator, Kao Kalia Yang to share about the power of art, literature, and connection in the classroom. Kalia’s poetic stories and insights help reveal the power of seeing oneself in our own learning journey and being open to the various ways of knowing and doing that exist in our communities. 

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Do you have a student that is almost ready to graduate? This episode is for you! Listen in as our guest, Luke Greiner, regional analyst from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development shares data to help students make smart financial and career decisions. Don’t forget to register to join us this summer at the Sourcewell Educator Summit 2024 | Sourcewell and hear from Luke in person. 

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Looking for an opportunity for some hands on, real world, critical thinking and problem-solving learning for your students?  This episode is loaded with resources and experiences from the Minnesota Zoo. Experts and fellow educators, Kristi Berg and Liz Gilles share how you can get involved. 

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Dr. Mario Acosta will be joining us as our keynote speaker for the 2024 Sourcewell Educator Summit. Listen in as he unpacks school culture, relationship building, and standards referenced reporting. Sign up your team to come see him in person and meet the rest of the High Reliability Team this August. Register here: Sourcewell Educator Summit 2024 | Sourcewell 

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April is Autism Awareness Month. We are joined by the CEO of Empowering Kids, Tiffany Schroeer to share how neurodivergent individuals operate and how educators can provide a best-fit environment. Great news, what’s good for neurodivergent kids is good for neurotypical kids too!

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Educators are both teachers and learners. Because we have the privilege of supporting students from a variety of backgrounds and identities, we also have the responsibility to understand and support all students. Knowing how to create environments that are safe and inclusive for our students that identify as LGBTQ+ can be a make or break experience for students. Listen in as Human Rights Advocate, Ellie Krug shares how we can lean ...

In this episode, 2023 Keynote Speaker from our first ever Student Leadership Conference, Jeff Meacham shares strategies with students about leaning into leadership characteristics. Jeff encourages students to be advocates, be considerate, and be present.  

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In our previous episode, Embracing AI in the Classroom, we began to scratch the surface on both the positives and some of the cautions needed when using AI technology. In this episode, Jon Fila will take a deep dive on how to make sure we are using AI responsibly by mindfully watching for inevitable discrimination and bias that is baked into the tool. 

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Artificial Intelligence isn’t going away, in fact, it will probably only become more and more embedded into our daily lives. Sourcewell experts Rachel Johnson and Mary Mehsikomer share ways to embrace this rapidly changing technology with our students and in our classrooms instead of shying away from it. 

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Kari Yates shares her journey as a literacy leader and offers educators strategies that bring the science of reading into our elementary classrooms. Reading is head and heart work; Kari addresses the need for the balance of both by starting with one strategy and shift at a time. 

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Managing disruptive student behavior is a timeless topic that has generated a lot of professional research. A (MN) statewide survey was released asking educators to rate their own self-efficacy as well as how often or frequently students were sent out of the classroom. In this episode, Dr. Nathan Elliot of the Catalyst Approach shares with us his latest research and results from 3,000+ survey responses on the connection between man...

In this episode we are diving into the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) with Shelly Munoz. Shelly is a 25-year educator who has a passion for all things science and STEM. She’ll share a variety of resources to support your science instruction, including simple shifts and first steps for implementing new standards, phenomenon to watch for this year, and how to tap into all things science and STEM, right in our own backyard. ...

January is National Poverty Awareness month. In this episode, poverty expert Paul Gorski gives us concrete examples of ways that well-intentioned traditions create economic barriers for students and their families, offering guidance on  what  to focus on instead. Paul helps us reflect on our own ideologies around deficit thinking so that when we say we want to prioritize children’s needs, our actions will match.  

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Minnesota is home to 11 federally recognized tribes and our Minnesota academic standards are written to reflect and include Native perspectives that represent both historical and contemporary examples. Odia Wood-Krueger from Understand Native Minnesota and Eden Bart from the Minnesota Humanities Center help us fill in potential missing gaps, share insights and wisdom, and connect us with vetted resources to Indigenize the curriculu...

November is Native American Heritage Month. This episode brings you primary voices featured live from our Sourcewell professional learning opportunity, Using an Indigenous Lens that Honors the Past, Present, and Future. Each guest brings a unique personal and professional perspective on the importance of Indigenizing the curriculum both for native and non-native students alike.  

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Brains aren't a one-size-fits-all organ, yet our school systems were created to best serve students with neurotypical brains. Students and adults whose brains work differently encounter extra challenges daily that can leave them exhausted and misunderstood. Returning Ed Soul guests Jacki Brickman and Lisa Worden share their personal journeys to understanding their own ADHD diagnosis and ideas on supporting others that may be e...

Dr. Muhammad lights the way for educators committed to supporting all students, discussing how to relentlessly pursue success for all students. We know that transforming school culture starts with each individual in a school building.  We can begin to change spaces and conversations if we’re courageous enough to speak out when injustices occur.  Listen in while Dr. Muhammad packs some incredibly powerful truths into this mini episo...

Starting the new school year can produce some nerves or anxiety.  Will I be able to manage my classroom? Which rituals and routines do I choose? How do I know if it’s working and what do I do if I feel like it’s all falling apart? Jacki Brickman from The Catalyst Approach joins us to share a different way to thinking about the rituals and routines that we establish that help the adults in the room create well-managed classroom lear...