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Teachers' Lounge

Teachers' Lounge

Written by: Northern Public Radio
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 Host Peter Medlin connects with teachers, students and leaders in education as they discuss the biggest issues impacting classrooms.We want to hear your experiences as an educator. Send us a note to teacherslounge@niu.edu
Episodes
  • The Illinois professor teaching the next generation of journalists | Teachers' Lounge Podcast

    The Illinois professor teaching the next generation of journalists | Teachers' Lounge Podcast
    May 15 2026
    What’s it like teaching the next generation of journalists? WNIJ education reporter Peter Medlin sat down with Jason, a former-reporter and current director of the Public Affairs Reporting program at the University of Illinois Springfield.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • The Highland Community College biology teachers uniting Women+ in Science | Teachers' Lounge Podcast

    The Highland Community College biology teachers uniting Women+ in Science | Teachers' Lounge Podcast
    May 1 2026
    Women in science often don't get the credit they deserve for their work. A Highland Community College club unites women across the sciences to talk about the opportunities and real challenges they face.
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    44 mins
  • An Illinois Valley teacher making college accessible for all | Teachers' Lounge Podcast

    An Illinois Valley teacher making college accessible for all | Teachers' Lounge Podcast
    Apr 17 2026
    Tina Hardy is the coordinator for the Center of Accessibility and Neurodiversity at Illinois Valley Community College.Basically, it’s her job to make college accessible for students who need extra accommodations. What does that look like? And how different are special education laws between high school and college?
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    47 mins
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