Join Francesca and Mark for the last Chapter of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! Summer has finally arrived, and as two high school students return, there's a noticeable shift in the atmosphere between them. What happens next could very well change everything for them...Click here to access the premium course of Scenes, which includes access to lesson notes, vocabulary lists, exercises, quizzes (and much more!) to check your understanding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the big day in this final chapter of Scenes, the village festival has arrived! Chez Nico is at the heart of the action, bringing locals together for a day of fun, food, and festivities.This episode explores key language points, including se régaler and inoubliable.Join us for this final chapter of Scenes, a perfect way to celebrate your progress in French!Click here to access the premium course of Scenes, which includes access to lesson notes, vocabulary lists, exercises, quizzes (and much more!) to check your understanding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this lesson you'll learn the following phrases: Where are you? / I am at the beach. / I am at home. / I am at work. / I am at the post office. / I am going to the post office. / I am at the bus stop with my wife.

I’m pulling back the curtain on how I use AI in my work with teachers as an instructional coach. I’ll show you how I collaborate with AI to brainstorm ideas, reflect on lesson design, and help teachers build scaffolds and supports that truly meet students where they are. This is an honest, behind-the-scenes look at how educators are already partnering with AI in powerful and practical ways, as well as the limitations of these tools and what’s NOT working. You’ll learn: What it means to treat AI as a reflective collaborator, not just a resource generator How tools like Diffit, Brisk Teaching, Insta-Lesson, and MagicStudent can support differentiation, feedback, and independent learning Prompts and workflows I use when coaching teachers to personalize tasks without creating extra work Strategies for using AI to scaffold multi-step directions, revise writing, and support executive functioning How to guide students in getting feedback from AI directly and build their independence Get the shareable article/transcript for this episode here. Grab the free AI prompt guide to try these strategies yourself. Sign up for the free live training on June 10th @ 5pm ET. Join the 40 Hour AI membership to get up-to-date trainings. Bring me to your school for customized on-site or virtual PD.

If you’re looking to position your #content above the competition and take advantage of these opportunities, understanding how to optimise for #featuredsnippets and #voicesearch is essential. These two areas are interconnected, as #voiceassistants often pull their answers from featured #snippets.In this article, we’ll explore how to target both effectively, improve your #visibility, and ultimately drive more qualified traffic to your #website.Support the show

In Chapter 9 of Scenes, our course for intermediate Spanish learners, we return to Isabel’s café, where she welcomes a group of customers from a place that holds special meaning for her. ¿Te imaginas de dónde vienen?Join Mark and Pablo as they guide you through useful vocabulary and grammar while also introducing some of Spain’s most popular tapas. Along the way, you’ll continue expanding your knowledge and reinforcing key phrases in a fun and engaging way.Don’t miss this chance to improve your Spanish while discovering more about Spanish culture!Click here to access the premium course of Scenes, which includes access to lesson notes, vocabulary lists, exercises, quizzes (and much more!) to check your understanding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Winston Berg is a political scientist (University of Chicago) who studies modern American conspiracy theories about politics and the deep state; his dissertation studied the movement known as QAnon. Given our political moment, I thought it would be interesting to discuss with him the different contours and valences that conspiracy theories and deep state notions took in the east Roman polity and in the United States. Check out Winston's recent article 'Origins of the “Deep State” Trope,' Critical Review 35:4 (2023) 281-318.

About the Guest(s):Toni Barton is a leader in education innovation and the founder of Speligent. She is a recognized authority on transforming schools through inclusive, equity-driven, and tech-enabled learning models, having gained vast experience as a teacher, principal, and district leader. Toni initiated the Inclusive Schools Leadership Institute at Relay Graduate School of Education, training leaders to construct anti-ableist, student-centered environments. Her insights have been featured in major publications including Forbes and The Hechinger Report. Toni is also known for her book, "Six Principles for Building a Truly Inclusive School," which is a resource for forward-thinking educators.Episode Summary:In this episode of the Think Inclusive Podcast, host Tim Villegas engages with Toni Barton in a deep dive into reshaping the educational landscape for inclusivity and equity. Toni shares her journey from a professional in law to an advocate in education, driven by her own son's experience with special education. This insightful discussion emphasizes the importance of actively implementing inclusive practices beyond mere acknowledgment, and how educators can cultivate environments where every student thrives.The conversation unpacks Toni’s book, "Six Principles for Building a Truly Inclusive School," detailing strategies for initiating inclusive leadership in educational institutions. Emphasizing anti-exclusionary program designs, building person-first cultures, and understanding the critical role of special education teachers in leadership roles, the episode provides practical steps for systemic change. Listeners walk away with a clear understanding of how urgent and strategic data use can drive student success and create schools that meet every student's needs.Complete show notes and transcript.Key Takeaways:-Inclusive Leadership: Special education teachers and leaders should aim for leadership roles to enact systemic change in education systems.-Truly Inclusive Schools: Emphasizes both academic progress and a genuine sense of belonging for students, as defined from the students' perspectives.-Anti-Exclusionary Program Design: Encourages creating systems that intentionally support historically marginalized students, promoting inclusive environments beyond just integrated placements.-Data Urgency: Stresses the importance of real-time data-driven decision-making to close performance gaps and enhance instructional effectiveness.-Person-First Culture: Advocates rethinking discipline and behavior systems as social-emotional frameworks that prioritize student-centered support.Resources:SpelligentSix Principles for Building a Truly Inclusive SchoolCulturally Responsive Teaching and the BrainToni’s WebsiteThank you to our sponsor, IXL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we chat about rigging ropes that can be retrieved. The IRATA document says can’t normally be used for rescue. Do we need to change this as we have better methods now. have a listen and let me know what you think. 

Chemistry 223 Video Lecture from May 28, 2025. This video covers Day 3 of an Exam Review for the upcoming Midterm Exam II. CH 223 website: http://mhchem.org/223 Let me know if you have any questions! Peace!