The Teachers' Playbook: Where Passion Meets Practice

For TK–12 teachers, instructional coaches, and private school leaders, The Teachers' Playbook: Where Passion Meets Practice delivers practical ideas you can use in your classroom right away. Each episode explores topics like classroom management, student engagement, teaching strategies, AI in education, differentiated instruction, assessment, school leadership, and teacher professional development through research-informed, actionable conversations. This podcast is brought to you by the California Private School Professional Development Program through Title II, Part A funding.

The Teachers' Playbook: Where Passion Meets Practice is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 0 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Rethinking Homework with Rick Wormeli, Part 2: Grading, Feedback, and Learning That Lasts

  Sep 1, 202623 minS0

  <p>Does moving away from traditional homework grades, strict deadlines, and penalties mean schools are lowering expectations for students?</p><p>In Part Two of this conversation, host Paul Murray continues his discussion with educator, author, and consultant Rick Wormeli about the role homework should play in student learning. Rick challenges the belief that assigning more work—or attaching more points to it—automatically builds responsibility, motivation, or academic achievement.</p><p>Instead, Rick asks educators to separate academic achievement from work habits and to treat homework as what it really is: practice. He explains why grades should accurately communicate what...

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  Rethinking Homework with Rick Wormeli, Part 1

  Sep 1, 202626 minS0

  <p>Homework is one of education's most debated practices—but the better question may not be whether teachers should assign it. The better question is: What is the homework designed to accomplish?</p><p><br>In part one of this conversation, host Paul Murray sits down with educator, author, and consultant Rick Wormeli to examine the real purpose of homework. Rick challenges teachers to move beyond routine assignments, compliance grades, and one-size-fits-all practice—and instead use homework intentionally to strengthen learning and long-term retention.</p><p>Together, they explore how cognitive load, student readiness, formative assessment, executive-function skills, and life outs...

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  So... Why This Podcast? Turning Conversations into Classroom Action

  Sep 1, 20267 minS0

  <p><br>Welcome to the first episode of The Teacher’s Playbook: Where Passion Meets Practice. Host Paul Murray is joined by Dedra Stafford, founder of Education Speakers Network and collaborator on the podcast, to share how the show began and what educators can expect throughout the season.</p><p><br>Created to make meaningful professional learning accessible whenever and wherever educators need it, The Teacher’s Playbook brings listeners engaging conversations with some of the country’s leading education speakers. Each manageable episode will explore one practical topic—from homework, grading, and student engagement to AI and leadership—and help educa...

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  The Teachers' Playbook Podcast Trailer

  Aug 28, 20261 minS0

  <p>For TK–12 teachers, instructional coaches, and private school leaders, The Teachers' Playbook: Where Passion Meets Practice delivers practical ideas you can use in your classroom right away. Each episode explores topics like classroom management, student engagement, teaching strategies, AI in education, differentiated instruction, assessment, school leadership, and teacher professional development through research-informed, actionable conversations. </p><p>Subscribe to never miss an episode.</p>

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