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Lyn and Chris Dawson appear to have the perfect marriage. He's a star footballer and popular high school teacher. She's a devoted wife and mother. They share a beautiful home above Sydney's northern beaches. But when Lyn goes missing, dark secrets are buried. This is no fairytale, but a sordid story of strangely close twin brothers, teenage student lovers, and probable murder. The Australian's Hedley Thomas digs deep into a cold case which has been unsolved for 36 years, uncovering startling new evidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in 2005, the first edition of Why Gender Matters broke ground in illuminating the differences between boys and girls—how they perceive the world differently, how they learn differently, how they process emotions and take risks differently. Dr. Sax argued that in failing to recognize these hardwired differences between boys and girls, we ended up reinforcing damaging stereotypes, medicalizing misbehavior, and failing to help kids to reach their full potential.

Beginning in the 1630s and lasting for more than two centuries, Japan's foreign policy was one of strict isolationism – to a violent degree. According to Wikipedia, the policy, called "sakoku," held that "no foreigner could enter nor could any Japanese leave the country on penalty of death."

For word nerds and grammar geeks, a witty guide to the most commonly mispronounced words, along with their correct pronunciations and pithy forays into their fascinating etymologies and histories of use and misuse. With wit and good humor, this handy little book not only saves us from sticky...

Did you know that 48 percent of the women in prison have committed an offence in order to support the drug use of someone else? That 46 percent of women in prison report having attempted suicide once in their lifetime? Or that over half of the women in prison have been victims of more serious crimes than the ones they've been convicted of? But this isn't a book about statistics. It's a book about the individual stories of women caught up in our creaking and under-resourced prison system.

So here's what I'm curious about - when did public education become such a punchline that we can't even talk about the real stories happening in our classrooms?Here's the thing that doesn't make sense to me: we've got incredible teachers doing amazing work every single day, but instead of hearing their voices, we get endless bureaucratic theater and consultant-speak from people who haven't stepped foot in a classroom since the Bush administration. Welcome to Teachers Underground - where we collect the "Wait, what?" moments that make you question everything you thought you knew about American ...

Join Mr. Funky Teacher, Nicholas Kleve, for creative learning techniques, joyful teaching tips, and practical classroom ideas! This podcast inspires educators to stay motivated and empowered while building a positive classroom culture. Discover innovative education methods and effective teacher leadership development strategies that make learning exciting for both students and teachers. Whether you’re looking for inspiration or new ways to engage your class, this podcast is packed with resources to help you become a more fun, dynamic educator. Tune in and learn how to bring creativity and ...

In Plant Teachers, Narby and Pizuri hold a cross-cultural dialogue that explores the similarities between ayahuasca and tobacco, the role of these plants in indigenous cultures, and the hidden truths they reveal about nature. Juxtaposing two distinct worldviews, Plant Teachers invites listeners on a wide-ranging journey through anthropology, botany, and biochemistry, while raising tantalizing questions about the relationship between science and other ways of knowing.

Join Elbert Hubbard as he takes us on intimate tours of the homes of renowned authors, poets, social reformers, and other luminaries. Uncover how their environments might have shaped their thoughts and actions. Each short essay serves as a unique blend of biography, reflection, and Hubbards personal insights into the subjects and their body of work. In this series, we delve into the lives of historys most influential teachers, including Moses, Confucius, Pythagoras, Plato, King Alfred, Erasmus, Booker T. Washington, Thomas Arnold, Friedrich Froebel, Hypatia, Saint Benedict, and Mary Baker Eddy...

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🎙️ What is a teacher, really? And what’s it actually like inside a New York City school?Welcome to Playing Teacher, where veteran educators Matt and Rob—with over 40 years of combined experience teaching in NYC—pull back the curtain on the myths, realities, and moments that make education unforgettable (for better or worse). From the mysterious teacher’s lounge to the myth of “summer off,” they explore what really happens when the classroom door closes.This isn’t a shiny brochure version of school. It’s the real deal: 🧠 Learning vs. schooling. ❤️ What kids ...

Teachers in the Movement is an oral history project that explores teachers’ ideas and pedagogy inside and outside the classroom during the U.S. Civil Rights Movement. The Teachers in the Movement podcast features the voices and stories of teachers throughout the South as well as practical advice and ideas for teachers, parents and citizens who want to talk about race and democracy.

As a natural born side hustler, blogger, and educator Teacher Ces wants to give you the pieces to create multiple streams of income and save money all while living the best life possible. Teacher Ces takes a laid-back approach for those who have fifty - eleven (see Urban Dictionary) things going on, in an edutaining way! The Teacher Ces Podcasts will explore side hustles, travel, life, and the occasional interview. Teacher Ces will give you the best that she has in creating revenue in a fun and efficient way. Contact the show at cestheteacher@gmail.com

Join me, a young black girl, as I navigate the transition from College Life to the Real World in my Chaotic 20s. Explore valuable lessons on womanhood, friendships, careers, and love. Engage in inspiring conversations, stories, and insights that empower you to navigate adulthood with authenticity. Join our supportive community, fuel personal growth, find solace, and raise a toast to the transformative power of life's teachings. Embark on a journey to discover your most fulfilled self!

A much-loved mother, teacher and friend steps on a plane for an overseas adventure and is never seen again. When Marion Barter disappeared in 1997, police initially dismissed it as the actions of a divorced mother abandoning her family. In this book, the creators of the addictive global hit...

Teacher stories… from their hearts… to our hearts… on a journey to celebrate the true spirit of teaching. In each episode, we will get curious, explore, discover and learn more through each story what is really at the heart of teaching.

Teachers Talk Crime is a true crime podcast with a twist, hosted by two teachers who met on TikTok, whose love for education and true crime sparked a forever friendship. Ashleigh and Brooke are giving you bone chilling crimes along with laughs from their own stories in the classroom. You will leave thinking "Wow, that is a classroom I wouldn't mind being apart of". Tune in every Monday for your dose of crime, warning signs, and side splitting laughs. LETS TAKE SOME NOTES SHALL WE!

What does it mean to be educated for today's modern learner? With the rise in technology, is education a dying field? Are teachers necessary?Join middle school teachers Alyssa and Andre as they explore the ins and outs of today's education system through the lens of equity and social justice. Each episode will explore relevant topics in education from the perspective of two black teachers in an urban school setting.

ONE OF THE NEW REPUBLIC'S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR “Nothing I’ve read has cut to the heart of the ’00s like Y2K.” — Bustle Perfect for fans of Jia Tolentino and Chuck Klosterman, Y2K is a delightfully nostalgic and bitingly told exploration about how the early 2000s forever changed us...