Time for Teachership

How can I build capacity for culturally responsive teaching and project-based instruction? How can I reduce teacher burnout and promote a culture of wellness for staff and students? What are the secrets to getting teacher buy-in? What does practicing shared leadership actually look like? Welcome to the Time for Teachership podcast where we tackle adaptive challenges in educational leadership! Each week, host Lindsay Lyons brings together guest experts, research findings, and practical steps to help brave school leaders transform schools into antiracist spaces that cultivate student, family, and teacher leadership to enable all students to thrive.

Time for Teachership is a education podcast hosted by Lindsay Lyons, with 282 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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  Episode #271

  271. Supporting Multilingual Learners: Key Ideas from the WIDA 2020 Framework | Practical Strategies for Every Classroom

  Aug 18, 202626 minS6

  As multilingual learner populations continue to grow in schools across the country, many educators are asking the same question: How can we provide language support without lowering academic rigor? In this solo episode, Lindsay Lyons breaks down the WIDA 2020 Framework into practical, classroom-ready ideas for teachers, instructional coaches, and school leaders. You'll learn how the framework organizes language development, why over-scaffolding can unintentionally reduce learning opportunities, and how to design instruction that builds both content knowledge and academic language. Whether you're brand new to WIDA or simply need a refresher, this episode offers an accessible overview of the framework along with actionable strategies you can implement immediately. In this episode, we discuss: An overview of the WIDA 2020 Framework and why it matters for supporting multilingual learners. The four Key Language Uses (KLUs) : Narrate Inform Explain Argue How language expectations, language functions, and language features work together during lesson planning. A step-by-step example of using the WIDA framework to design a science lesson. How WIDA proficiency level descriptors (PLDs) should—and should not—be used. Why educators should avoid labeling students by proficiency level. The importance of maintaining grade-level rigor while providing appropriate language supports. WIDA's four foundational ideas: Equity of opportunity and access Integrating language and content learning Collaboration among stakeholders A functional approach to language development The difference between macro scaffolding (planned supports) and micro scaffolding (responsive, in-the-moment supports). Practical examples of responsive scaffolding that strengthen language development without over-supporting students. When translation supports multilingual learners—and when it can unintentionally limit language growth. WIDA's asset-based "Can Do" philosophy and how multilingual students' languages and cultures strengthen learning for everyone. Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/271

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  Episode #270

  270. Not Your Granny's Grammar with Patty McGee | Rethinking Grammar Instruction to Empower Student Writers

  Aug 11, 202631 minS6

  What if grammar wasn't about memorizing rules—but about helping students express themselves more powerfully? In this episode with host Lindsay, literacy consultant and author Patty McGee shares the research behind her book Not Your Granny's Grammar and explains why traditional grammar instruction often fails to improve student writing. Instead, she offers an inquiry-based, student-centered approach that helps grammar become a meaningful tool for communication, creativity, and voice. Together, we explore how teachers can move beyond worksheets and isolated grammar lessons toward joyful grammar experiences that foster curiosity, collaboration, and authentic writing across content areas. Whether you're an elementary teacher, literacy coach, instructional leader, or secondary ELA educator, you'll leave with practical strategies you can implement immediately. In this episode, we discuss: Why grammar should be viewed as a tool for expression—not simply a collection of rules. The difference between spoken grammar, book grammar, and standard grammar , and why each has value. How grammar can amplify student voice and strengthen meaning in writing. What decades of research reveal about why traditional grammar instruction doesn't improve writing quality. The three research-backed grammar practices that have the greatest impact: Sentence construction Sentence expansion Sentence combining Why grammar instruction works best when taught through inquiry-based units rather than isolated lessons. Patty's grammar learning progression built around surface learning, deep learning, and transfer . The power of long-term student partnerships for collaborative grammar learning. Why teachers should ask more questions—and lecture less—during grammar experiences. How reflection builds curiosity and helps students naturally progress toward more sophisticated sentence structures. Common challenges teachers face when teaching grammar—and how to overcome them. Why it's okay (and powerful) for teachers to say, "I don't know—let's figure it out together." Easy-to-create grammar manipulatives that make grammar interactive, engaging, and fun. How reading, writing, and grammar naturally reinforce one another when taught together. Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/270 Connect with guest Patty McGee Website: https://pattymcgee.org

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  Episode #269

  269. The P.O.W.E.R. Framework with Dr. Genevieve Erker Caffrey: Part 2

  Aug 4, 202629 minS6

  In Part 2 of this conversation with host Lindsay, Dr. Genevieve Erker Caffrey unpacks the final three components of her P.O.W.E.R. Framework for justice-oriented social studies instruction: Wisdom & Wit, Entanglements & Empowerment, and Relevance & Responsibility . Together, these dimensions help educators move beyond teaching about history to creating meaningful learning experiences that cultivate critical thinking, civic engagement, and student agency. You'll hear practical examples for elementary and secondary classrooms, recommendations for using children's literature, strategies for facilitating nuanced classroom discussions, and ideas for helping students move from inquiry to informed action. If you're looking for ways to teach complex histories while honoring joy, diverse ways of knowing, and authentic civic participation, this episode is packed with actionable ideas. In this episode, we discuss: What Wisdom & Wit means in the P.O.W.E.R. Framework and why joy is only one part of the equation. How music, storytelling, art, humor, oral traditions, and multiple languages can deepen social studies instruction. Using children's literature to center historically marginalized voices and cultivate student genius. Why teachers should embrace complexity instead of oversimplifying historical events. The meaning of Entanglements & Empowerment and how students can explore multiple perspectives within historical movements. Teaching the complexity of progress through coalition building, disagreement, and civic organizing. Preparing students for authentic civic action before asking them to solve community problems. Why Relevance & Responsibility should be embedded throughout the curriculum—not just at the end of a unit. Practical examples of student civic action, including letter writing, awareness campaigns, service learning, and partnerships with community organizations. A simple curriculum audit teachers can use to evaluate whether their lessons include every dimension of the P.O.W.E.R. Framework. Why the framework is intentionally called P.O.W.E.R. and how each dimension helps students analyze and understand power dynamics through a critical lens. Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/269 Listen to part 1 here: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/268 Connect with guest Dr. Genevieve Erker Caffrey Schema Curriculum: https://schemacurriculum.com Personal Website: https://genevievecaffrey.com

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  Episode #268

  268. The P.O.W.E.R. Framework with Dr. Genevieve Erker-Caffrey (Part 1): Designing Justice-Centered Social Studies Curriculum

  Jul 28, 202636 minS6

  What does it actually mean to create a justice-centered curriculum? Many educators are committed to equity, inclusion, and justice, but translating those values into daily curriculum design can feel overwhelming. In this guest episode of the Time for Teachership Podcast, host Lindsay Lyons sits down with educator, researcher, and framework designer Dr. Genevieve Erker-Caffrey to discuss her innovative P.O.W.E.R. Framework, a practical tool for creating justice-oriented social studies curriculum that is grounded in critical theory while remaining accessible for educators. In Part 1 of this conversation, Dr. Erker-Caffrey shares the origins of the framework, the challenges teachers face when designing equity-centered curriculum, and the first two dimensions of the P.O.W.E.R. Framework: Presence & Personhood and Oppression & Opposition. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why many educators struggle to implement justice-centered curriculum despite strong commitments to equity The organizational and structural barriers that make curriculum design challenging Four key characteristics teachers identified as necessary for effective equity-oriented curriculum How the P.O.W.E.R. Framework supports curriculum planning across grade levels, topics, and identity groups Why curriculum should begin with identity, humanity, and dignity before oppression How to teach about oppression in developmentally appropriate ways Why resistance and opposition should always be taught alongside systems of oppression Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/268 Connect with guest Dr. Genevieve Erker-Caffrey Website: www.genevievecaffrey.com

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  Episode #267

  267. Discourse as Change Leadership: Humanizing Resistance and Leading Sustainable School Change

  Jul 21, 202624 minS6

  How do school leaders respond when staff resist change? In this solo episode of the Time for Teachership Podcast, host Lindsay Lyons explores how discourse can serve as a powerful form of change leadership. Drawing on adaptive leadership research, transformative learning theory, and the concept of constructive disorientation , Lindsay shares a practical framework for leading difficult conversations in ways that honor staff humanity, deepen learning, and create lasting organizational change. Whether you're leading curriculum implementation, equity initiatives, school turnaround efforts, or culture shifts, this episode offers actionable strategies for facilitating meaningful dialogue that moves teams from resistance to collective growth. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why resistance is often a sign of an adaptive challenge—not a personnel problem What constructive disorientation is and how it supports transformational learning How discourse can help educators navigate emotionally complex change Why social capital is essential for difficult staff conversations Practical strategies for facilitating dialogue around controversial or challenging topics How to respond to resistance while maintaining trust and dignity Ways to build a school culture that embraces continuous learning and adaptation Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/267

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