School of Practice, the first podcast from the team at Edutopia, brings you ready-to-use strategies to improve your teaching today. Join us for 15-minute episodes filled with smart, pedagogy-shifting advice—backed by research and test-driven by teachers just like you.
School of Practice
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School of Practice, the first podcast from the team at Edutopia, brings you ready-to-use strategies to improve your teaching today. Join us for 15-minute episodes filled with smart, pedagogy-shifting advice—backed by research and test-driven by teachers just like you.
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Recent Episodes
May 26, 2026
Rethinking Zeros in the Grade Book
Host Tyler Rablin interviews educators about the benefits and challenges of eliminating zeros from the grade book to foster student motivation and accountability.
May 12, 2026
14 Excellent Ways to End the School Year
<p>The end of the school year can feel like the best––and worst––of times. </p> <p>On the one hand, it’s a great stretch because “the routines and procedures are set,” and the kids have their sights set on summer vacation, says Kansas City-based middle school ELA teacher Jeremiah Kim. But the workload for teachers closing out the year can be intense. “We all just want to be done, but we still have these boxes to check,” he says.</p> <p>In this episode of School of Practice, Kim joins host Kristin Leong to explore a toolkit of low-lift, delightful, teacher-tested activities that inject celebration, meaningful reflection, and even some review into the last few weeks of class. </p> <p>Hang in there, teachers, summer break is just around the corner! </p> <p>Related resources: </p> <ul> <li>Learn more about this episode</li> <li><a href="https://www.edutopia.org/article/19-highly-engaging-end-of-year-activities/">19 Highly Engaging End-of-Year Activities</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.edutopia.org/article/ending-school-year-ela-student-interests/">Wrapping Up the School Year in English Language Arts</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.edutopia.org/article/end-year-activities-k-8/">Meaningful Learning to End the Year Strong</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.edutopia.org/article/keeping-students-engaged-end-school/">Finishing Strong in Elementary School</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.edutopia.org/article/4-meaningful-activities-mark-end-school/">4 Meaningful Activities to Mark the End of School</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-celebrate-end-year-elementary-school/">How to Celebrate the End of the Year in Elementary School</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.edutopia.org/blog/celebrating-end-of-school-year-vicki-davis">8 Epic Ideas for Ending the School Year</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1820317116">Research: Reappraising Academic and Social Adversity Improves Middle School Students’ Academic Achievement, Behavior, and Well-Being</a></li> </ul>
April 28, 2026
One Task, Many Doors: A More Effective Way to Differentiate
<p>It’s a mistake to assume that good differentiation always means splitting students up into small groups, says Michael McDowell, an author, coach, and former teacher. </p> <p>A more effective approach, he says, is to design rigorous learning routines that unite the whole class—from fast finishers to kids who need extra support—with shared strategies, structures, and thinking moves. </p> <p>Think: Same surface, different deep problems, much more time in the “we do” space, and a big emphasis on high-quality classroom discussion.</p> <p>In this episode of School of Practice, McDowell breaks down three low-prep differentiation strategies, explains how and when small groups fit into the picture, and makes the case for basketball over ping-pong question protocols. </p> <p>Related resources: </p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.edutopia.org/podcast/one-task-many-doors-a-more-effective-way-to-differentiate">Learn more about this episode</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-differentiate-without-separating-students">How to Differentiate Without Splitting Students Up</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.edutopia.org/article/teaching-class-big-ability-differences-todd-finley">Teaching a Class With Big Ability Differences</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.edutopia.org/video/ai-tool-demo-differentiating-class-materials-with-diffit">AI Tool Demo: Differentiating Class Materials With Diffit (video)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/starter-kit-differentiated-instruction/">A Starter Kit for Differentiated Instruction</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nwea.org/blog/2024/4-research-backed-ways-to-differentiate-instruction/">4 Research-Backed Ways to Differentiate Instruction</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Actionable-Assessment-Step-Step-Responsive/dp/1032993995">Actionable Assessment: A Step-by-Step Guide to Responsive Teaching and Student Growth</a></li> </ul>
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