Tar Heel Teachers - S2E3 - Town Hall Meeting with Dr. June Atkinson: NC's State Superintendent!

Our Town Hall Meeting with Dr. June Atkinson is filled with many teachable moments! Let's learn together!

During this month's episode of Tar Heel Teachers...

• .45 - The Busy Bees of Plain View Primary open the show with a vocal performance!
• 3:45 - Teacher Talk: The co-hosts are joined by Dr. June Atkinson (NC's State Superintendent)! The group discusses The End of Standard 6 & The Growing Gap in Local Spending between Wealthy & Poor Counties.
• 21:05 - Minute to Win It Challenge: Dr. June Atkinson faces off against Dr. Robert Taylor (Bladen County's Superintendent), Mrs. Deborah Belle (Principal of Plain View Primary), and Josiah (1st Grader) in the Movin' On Up: Cup Game!
• 23:55 - The co-hosts interview Dr. June Atkinson!
• 36:00 - Public Forum: Dr. June Atkinson fields questions from our studio audience!
• 48:50 - The Busy Bees of Plain View Primary close our show with a step performance!

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Tar Heel Teachers - S2E2 - Autism Special!

Our Autism Special is filled with many teachable moments! Let's learn together!

During this month's episode of Tar Heel Teachers....

• 1:00 - Teacher Talk: The co-hosts review Myths about Autism. They also discuss the Center for Children with Autism of Wilmington's desire to raise money for a new bus. Lastly, they share a young autistic boy's spot-on "Michael Jackson" dance moves!
• 15:55 - The co-hosts interview Amy Sparks from the Jarred Bryan Sparks Foundation!
• 25:05 - Christy Jenks provides tips for parents with autistic children!
• 31:25 - The co-hosts reflect about how autism has impacted their careers!

11 Myths About Autism

https://blog.autismspeaks.org/2011/11/21/11-myths-about-autism/

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Tar Heel Teachers - S2E1

This month's episode is filled with many teachable moments! Let's learn together!

During this month's episode of Tar Heel Teachers...

• :30 - Catching-Up with the Co-Hosts: The Tar Heel Teachers share their latest developments, and the new high school co-host is introduced! 
• 6:40 - Teacher Talk: The co-hosts discuss the News & Observer Report about  Enrollment Plunges at UNC Teacher Prep Programs and the Charlotte Observer Report about the Latino Student Boom, which is Posing Complex Questions in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
• 20:55 - The co-hosts complete a Minute to Win It Challenge!
• 25:45 - The co-hosts recognize a Remarkable North Carolinian!

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This show nor its co-hosts are perfect! We hope that you will grow and learn with us!

Tar Heel Teachers - July 2015 Episode

This month's episode is filled with many teachable moments! Let's learn together!

During this month's episode of Tar Heel Teachers...

• 1:15 - Teacher Talk: The co-hosts discuss vouchers increasing enrollment in North Carolina’s private schools, tough negotiations over NC assistant funding, and supporters rallying behind the Nash-Rocky Mount superintendent following his resignation.
• 14:25 - Kid Inventors: The co-hosts inspect 7th Grader Jamal Williams's original invention!
• 17:10 - Tomorrow's Tools: Thelma Lou Gaines (Arts Educator at New Century International Elementary) talks about the importance of graphic novels.
• 26:25 - The co-hosts share professional advice during Ask the Teachers!

Please share your opinions of this month's show by posting your comments to this blog. You can also join the conversation by tweeting us @TarHeelTeachers via Twitter. Email is another viable option, write your comments to tarheelteachers@gmail.com. Also, do not forget to like Tar Heel Teachers on Facebook - www.facebook.com/TarHeelTeachers. We also post exclusive pictures to our Facebook Page!

This show nor its co-hosts are perfect! We hope that you will grow and learn with us!

Tar Heel Teachers - June 2015 Episode

This month's episode is filled with many teachable moments! Let's learning together!

During this month's episode of Tar Heel Teachers...

• 1:05 - Teacher Talk - The co-hosts discuss the Monroe Class President who was pulled from the graduation line because of fake tickets, teachers speaking out about the NC Senate's budget proposal, and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System's recruitment of teachers via Craigslist.
• 22:15 - Ashlee showcases concepts from Sean Covey's 7 Habits of Happy Kids.
• 30:10 - Cassandra converses about how Word BINGO can help EC students to review the parts of speech.
• 35:10 - Dia addresses the importance of incorporating student interests into classroom lessons.
• 42:10 - Marlow discloses 4 Tips for Managing Your Teaching Career.
• 49:00 - The co-hosts share professional advice during Ask the Teachers!

 

Here are the resources that Ashlee shared with the Tar Heel Teachers audience.

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 This show nor its co-hosts are perfect. We hope that you will grow and learn with us!

Tar Heel Teachers - May 2015 Episode Coinciding with A Special Governor's Teacher Network Conference

This month's episode is filled with many teachable moments! Let's learn together!

During this month's episode of Tar Heel Teachers...

• 1:10 - During Teacher Talk - the co-hosts discuss scarce playground time because of overcrowded elementary schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg System as well as the NC board backing 17 new charter schools for 2016.
• 7:40 - Chatting with Members of the NC Governor's Teacher Network - the co-hosts interview 4 members (Heather Blackwell, Kate Wernersbach, Katie Hancock, and Rebecca Dean) of GTN about their year-long action research.
• 17:05 - Politically Involved Educators - the co-hosts interview Robert Wilson (Democratic Candidate for NC Lt. Governor).
• 23:35 - The co-hosts share professional advice during Ask the Teachers!

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This show nor its co-hosts are perfect.  We hope that you will grow and learn with us.

Robert Wilson for NC Lt. Governor 2016

For more information about Robert Wilson's Campaign: http://www.robertwilson4ltgov.com/

Prior to the live taping of Tar Heel Teachers, A Special Conference took place to unveil Region 2 and Region 4 Governor's Teacher Network Projects. 

GTN Presenters shared information about their year-long action research.

The Operation Inquiry Trunk Show was one of the highlights of the GTN Conference. The 6th Graders did a fantastic job showcasing their products!

Behind the Scenes of Tar Heel Teachers

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Pilot Episode

January 2015

February 2015

March 2015

April 2015

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