Episode Synopsis "What's the Best Piece of Advice You've Gotten About Classroom Conversations?"

In Episode 2, Stenhouse editor and author, Kassia Wedekind asks:  What’s the best piece of advice you’ve gotten about classroom conversations? You’ll hear from literacy coach Christy Thompson, high school teacher Matthew Kay, first grade teacher Santasha Dhoot and math education professors Elham Kazemi and Allison Hintz. And we’d love to hear from you! Let us know what piece of advice about classroom conversations has stuck with you. Leave a comment on the blog, or connect with us on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.  Resources mentioned in this episode: Choice Words: How Our Language Affects Children’s Learning Opening Minds: Using Language to Change Minds Hands Down, Speak Out: Listening and Talking Across Math and Literacy Not Light, But Fire: How to Lead Meaningful Race Conversations in the Classroom Intentional Talk: How to Structure and Lead Productive Mathematical Discussions

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