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The Thoughtful Teacher Podcast

The Thoughtful Teacher Podcast

By: R. Scott Lee Ph.D.
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The Thoughtful Teacher podcast shares the stories of educators who have implemented innovative or creative solutions within their space. These stories and commentaries empower educators by sharing a world of ideas that can enhance pedagogical choices and decrease the isolation many teachers experience. We introduce listeners to school-based educators, thinkers, and researchers who have powerful ideas and innovations that makes teaching and learning more meaningful for your students. We also occasionally offer commentary on practice and policy to help navigate the complexity of our profession.

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Episodes
  • Teaching All Students about Climate Action with Laura Schifter
    Feb 3 2026

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    Aspen Institute Senior Fellow Laura Schifter shares about her work at This Is Planet Ed-part of the Aspen Institute's Energy and Environment Program. This Is Planet Ed an initiative to unlock the power of education as a force for climate solutions to empower the rising generation to lead a sustainable and resilient future. In this conversation we discuss why learning about climate action should be part of the content in all classes and we'll share some actionable ideas for classrooms and schools.

    Links:

    This Is Planet Ed

    Laura Schifter, Ed.D.

    Subject to Climate - teacher resources

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    34 mins
  • Yes! Grammar can be Fun to Teach with Patty McGee
    Jan 13 2026

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    It's happened to all of us we have to teach grammar and our teeth clench because we hate it. Almost all teachers have some writing instruction, but the grammar lessons remind us of all the red ink on our own papers when we were in school-so we find work arounds and avoid. In this episode Patty McGee, co-author of the new book Not Your Granny's Grammar, shares that it doesn't have to be like that.

    Links

    Patty’s website

    Not Your Granny’s Grammar book from Corwin Press

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    31 mins
  • Our Students say They Feel Free: Outdoor Learning with Kyra Stepenson
    Dec 9 2025

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    School-based nature educator Kyra Stephenson shares how she developed the nature-based learning program at her school in New York and shares stories about how this program promotes learning with her students.

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    49 mins
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