Brave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers
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Brave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers
Join hosts Amanda Cardenas (Mud & Ink Teaching) and Marie Morris (The Caffeinated Classroom) in discussions about being brave, trying new things, and all things teaching! As seasoned classroom teachers, Amanda and Marie bring their experience, insight, energy, and oh, so many opinions and ideas....
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TEACHING DYSTOPIA: New Essential Questions to Try [Ep 272]
Ready to refresh your dystopia unit? In this episode, we explore how to make the genre feel fresh, relevant, and engaging for today’s students by reth...
BACK TO SCHOOL: State of the BNT Union + Reading Update [Ep 271]
In this “State of the BNT Union” episode, we’re sharing where the Brave New Teaching podcast is headed next, from a new focus on YouTube and refreshed...
INDEPENDENT READING: Breaking Down the Backwards Design for ELA Classrooms [Ep 270]
We’re calling it: independent reading is the back-to-school move of the year! In this episode, we’re getting honest about what it takes to build a rea...
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TJ KLUNE: A Conversation about The House in the Cerulean Sea [Ep 269]
In our final episode of Camp BNT, we got to sit down with none other than TJ Klune, author of The House in the Cerulean Sea—and let’s just say, it was...
![HUDA FAHMY: A Conversation about Huda F Cares? [Ep 268]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/cnshia0sgh8fojmegbtma3snkm5u?.jpg)
HUDA FAHMY: A Conversation about Huda F Cares? [Ep 268]
We’ve been wanting to bring Huda Fahmy on the podcast for a long time, and this conversation was well worth the wait! From her journey as an English t...
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LIBBA BRAY: A Conversation about Under the Same Stars [Ep 267]
Some conversations leave a mark, and this one with author Libba Bray is exactly that. From the first few minutes, we found ourselves completely pulled...
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KATIE BAYERL: A Conversation about What Comes After [Ep 266]
If you've ever daydreamed about writing a novel between grading essays, this one’s for you. In this episode, we chat with former English teacher turne...
BREAK FOR THE 4TH: Amanda’s Road Trip Advice for Teacher Parents [Ep 265]
It’s Amanda here, and if you’ve ever hit the road with a car full of kids (or just your teacher brain trying to stay five steps ahead) you know that s...
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AARON H. ACEVES: A Conversation about This is Why They Hate Us [Ep 264]
This episode lit us up in the best way. Amanda sat down with Aaron H. Aceves, author of This Is Why They Hate Us, for a heartfelt conversation about i...
AIMEE PHAN: A Conversation about The Lost Queen Part 2 [Ep 263]
We’re so excited to share part two of our conversation with Aimee Phan, author of The Lost Queen! If you caught part one, you already know how rich an...
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AIMEE PHAN: A Conversation about The Lost Queen Part 1 [Ep 262]
What if the legendary queens of Vietnamese history were reborn as modern-day teens in California? In this episode, we chat with author and educator Ai...
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SAMIRA AHMED: A Conversation About Internment, Part 2 [Ep 261]
In part two of our conversation with author Samira Ahmed, we deep dive into the genre of Internment—is it dystopian, speculative, or realistic fiction...
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SAMIRA AHMED: A Conversation About Internment, Part 1 [Ep 260]
Camp BNT is back for year three, and we’re kicking things off with bestselling author (and former high school English teacher!) Samira Ahmed. In this...
TEACHING THE HERO’S JOURNEY: A Fantasy Choice Unit Approach for 11- 12 Grade ELA [Ep 259]
We’re wrapping up our Hero’s Journey series with a fresh twist—this time through the lens of fantasy in eleventh-grade American Literature. Marie shar...
TEACHING THE HERO’S JOURNEY: Studying the Odyssey for 9-10 Grade ELA [Ep 258]
Teaching The Odyssey doesn’t have to be stuck in surface-level plot points. It can be the unit where students are guided through their own epic journe...
TEACHING THE HERO’S JOURNEY: Studying The Hobbit for Middle School ELA [Ep 257]
Let’s be honest—The Hobbit isn’t always a crowd-pleaser in middle school, but in this episode, we’re sharing how to turn it into a powerful, skills-ba...
TEACHING THE HERO’S JOURNEY: Dos and Don’ts of Unit Design [Ep 256]
We’re kicking off a new four-part series all about teaching the Hero’s Journey—starting with the dos and don’ts of unit design. In this episode, we sh...
THE WORST ACTIVITIES TO USE IN ELA (and How to Make Them Better) [Ep 255]
We’ve all had those end-of-year activities that looked great on paper—but quickly turned into chaos in the classroom. In this episode, we’re sharing s...
LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT YEAR: Fundraising Ideas for Books (Book Fairs & Read-a-Thons) [Ep 254]
Looking for a way to fundraise and build a love of reading in your school? In this episode, we share how a well-planned Read-a-Thon can bring in big f...
SUMMER READING RESCUE - PART 2 [Ep 253]
What if summer reading didn’t have to feel like a chore for students or teachers?
In part two of our Summer Reading Rescue series, I’m continuin...
SUMMER READING RESCUE - PART 1 [Ep 252]
What the research tells us is clear: reading skills are lost over the summer.
And that loss is not equitably distributed among our student pop...
TEACHERS REACT: The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books - Part 2 [Ep 251]
Did you catch last week’s episode? If not, listen here! In that conversation, we gave our initial reaction to the Atlantic article, The Elite College...
TEACHERS REACT: The Elite College Students Who Can't Read Books, Part 1 [Ep 250]
Are students reading less than ever before? In this episode, we dive into The Atlantic article The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books and unp...
TRENDING BOOKS: SPRING TITLES [Ep 249]
Today we’re fully embracing the energy of spring - because what better time to refresh our bookshelves and reignite our love for reading?! We’re buzzi...
DAY IN THE LIFE WITH MARIE [Ep 248]
Marie here! Did you know that I teach high school English AND theatre? From early mornings with (multiple cups of) coffee in hand to juggling English...
THE NOVELS IN VERSE COLLECTION: Assessments [Ep 247]
Assessments don’t have to be boring, stressful, or one-size-fits-all - and in this episode, we’re proving why! As we wrap up our Novels in Verse serie...
THE NOVELS IN VERSE COLLECTION: Supplemental and Alternative Text Ideas [Ep 246]
We’re in the middle of our novels in verse series and so far we’ve talked about the possibilities that come with a novels in verse unit, essential que...
THE NOVELS IN VERSE COLLECTION: Gateway Activity Ideas [Ep 245]
Ever struggled to get students excited about novels in verse? In this episode, we’re sharing creative, low-pressure ways to ease them into poetry anal...
THE NOVELS IN VERSE COLLECTION: Essential Question Possibilities for The Poet X [Ep 244]
Last week, we talked about the possibilities for novels in verse and broke down two approaches to teaching these texts. Today, we’re continuing the co...
THE NOVELS IN VERSE COLLECTION: Unit Possibilities [243]
Have you ever considered how novels in verse can transform the way you teach poetry and literature? In this episode, we dive into the world of narrati...
NEW YEAR AT BNT: New Perspectives on Teaching and Education [Ep 242]
Starting a new year in education means facing fresh challenges (and opportunities) with a renewed mindset. In this episode, we’re diving into how ELA...
NEW YEAR AT BNT: New Strategies for Teachers [Ep 241]
A new year brings new opportunities to refresh and refocus in the classroom! In this episode, we’re sharing strategies to help you simplify your teach...
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NEW YEAR AT BNT: New Tech for Teachers [Ep 240]
We're two weeks into 2025, and as part of our New Year's series, we're diving into the world of tech. But before we get started, if you missed last we...
![NEW YEAR AT BNT: New Books for Teachers [Ep 239]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/hfuts52pcu7lt8wivb7to5a4d38z?.jpg)
NEW YEAR AT BNT: New Books for Teachers [Ep 239]
Happy New Year, Brave New Teachers! 🎉
In this episode of the "Brave New Teaching" podcast, hosts Marie and Amanda chat about their readi...
238. LOOKING BACK/LOOKING FORWARD
Teachers, it’s the home stretch to winter break and we hope you’re hanging in there! It’s hard to believe, but this is the LAST Brave New Teaching epi...
237. CHILL! WE HAVE YOUR SUB PLANS COVERED!
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We’ve all had those days. The days when something happens and you just can’t go to work. You caught the s...
236. THE BNT BOOKS OF 2024
As we approach the end of 2024, it’s the perfect time for an updated book recommendation episode. At the time of this recording, one of us is in a bit...
235. Finding Gratitude When Life and Teaching Feel HARD
Join us for a quick minisode as we chat about harnessing our gratitude even when the semester at school has been challenging. We're here for you and...
234. The Art of Analysis: Scenario and Game-Based Strategies that are FUN (Part 3/3)
In this episode of Brave New Teaching, Amanda finishes a three-part series on teaching different types of analysis, this time focusing on scenario-bas...
233. The Art of Analysis: 3 Visual Tactics to Teach Analysis (Part 2/3)
In this episode of Brave New Teaching, Amanda continues a three-part series on teaching different types of analysis, this time focusing on visual teac...