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MAY 3, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. On May 1, 2025, Sam Altmans identity project, now called World (formerly Worldcoin), launched iris and face-scanning locations in six U.S. cities. The goal? Prove you're human and get a World ID in return (and some of their cryptocurrency.

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APRIL 29, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Episode 896 of the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast features Dr. Frank Buck sharing 5 free Evernote tools teachers and school leaders can use to stay organized and boost productivity. A decade ago, I tried to break up with Evernotemore than once.

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APRIL 28, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Teaching is a calling but it can also wear you down. We know this. It can be hard on us. It can also affect our families. We need to learn to draw some lines to be healthy. After 23 years of teaching, I know the feeling all too well.

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APRIL 26, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Todays students and teachers are building more than a career theyre building a reputation. In this inspiring episode of Cool Cat Teacher Talk, host Vicki Davis is joined by guests Elisabeth Bostwick and Dr. Will Deyamaport to explore how to build a good personal brand in education and beyond.

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APRIL 25, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. There is so much news happening now. I'm personally finding some of the voices I follow to be useful. Their commentary on happenings assists me. I decided to return to a format I often used a decade ago. (Yes, my blog is almost 20 years old!

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APRIL 24, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. I was that student who felt like I didn't fit in. Every teacher has them. And in this weeks episode, I met a principal who makes it his mission to reach those very kids. Principal Carlos Ramirez doesnt just talk about belonginghe walks students home to prove it.

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APRIL 22, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Grammar can be tough to teach. I've heard some teachers say that it can't be fun. On the contrary, my remarkable teacher friend! Patty McGee is just a joy. She finds a way to make grammar fun and even suggests grammar manipulatives.

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APRIL 22, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Dan Meyer has long been a powerful voice for how to teach math in engaging ways. In today's “edtech tool Tuesday,” he starts the show with a shocking assertion. These are very powerful devices. They can be used to powerfully dull a students mind.

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APRIL 21, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Imagine sending your child to school only to find out their teacher has never been trained. No coursework. No classroom experience. Just passionand a paycheck. Jacob Kirksey found that students lose an average of three months when placed with an uncertified new teacher.

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APRIL 15, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Love to Learn is the #1 New release on Amazon in Early Childhood Education. Isabelle C. Hau is the author of this book about the Transformative Power of Care and Connection in Early Education. She has so many great things to say!

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APRIL 9, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Coach Daron Franklin “Coach Frank,” shares five of his tips to help us teachers be successful in both school and in life. Daron Franklin also known as Coach Frank, is a former Algebra I teacher turned human performance coach.

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APRIL 2, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Dr. Marc Isseks, author of Captivate: Engaging and Empowering Students in a World of Digital Distractions , talks bluntly about cell phone policies and his opinion that attempting to ban cell phones is pointless. He also discusses the ways that you can engage students who have a short attention span (sometimes it feels like zero, but there are a few seconds — 3 seconds.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 29, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today, I'm sharing what I've learned and my favorite links from this week. In a world where Perplexity can give us so much, it can't give the perspective of an American teacher who is in the classroom and her observations on what is going on around us. And while I like Perplexity like others do, I used to do these blog posts where I would share what I'd bookmarked from that week.

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MARCH 28, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today is AI Literacy Day, Friday, March 28, 2025. So, as my part in celebrating this day, I thought the best people to speak about this topic is my students. So, I issued a call to my AP students and two of them showed up this past Tuesday and we recorded this show. I think that their honest, intelligent, reflective thoughts of the issue of their generation and their concerns and hopes for the future where my student

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MARCH 26, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching is not easy. We have a difficult job. So much about teaching is a challenge. While I've built this whole website to help teachers and you can click and dig into resources to help you, I want one page to specifically address things unique to being teachers to put all of those resources to help teachers.

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MARCH 24, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, teacher retention and customized learning are at the forefront of discussions among educators and administrators. With teacher shortages becoming a pressing issue nationwide, innovative approaches to instructional leadership and personalized learning are important.

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MARCH 17, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In the world of music education, building a thriving music program is both an art and a science. Music teachers play a crucial role in shaping the future of their students, and expert Adrian Gordon offers invaluable insights into this rewarding journey. With over 20 years of experience in the music classroom, leading all-state choruses, and authoring the book “ Note to Self: A Music Directors Guide for Transiti

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 14, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Im honored to contribute to The Future of Education Technology for K-12 , a new publication exploring how AI, digital citizenship, career exploration, cybersecurity, and classroom technology are shaping the future of education where I share my thoughts alongside other thought leaders including Ms.

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MARCH 10, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In the ever-evolving landscape of educational technology, Fortnite Creative is emerging as a groundbreaking tool for physics education and game-based learning. Andrew Vanden Heuvel, an innovative educator, is transforming the way students engage with STEM education through virtual laboratories and interactive learning experiences.

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MARCH 3, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In the demanding world of education, self-care for teachers is more crucial than ever. With the high burnout rates and compassion fatigue prevalent in teaching, finding effective teacher burnout solutions is essential. Mindfulness in education, educator mental health, and gratitude practice for teachers are powerful strategies that can transform the teaching experience.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Traditional discipline isnt working. Educators are seeing an increase in student behavior issues, but suspensions, detentions, and punitive measures often make things worse. In todays episode, Joshua Stamper , educator and co-author of The Language of Behavior , shares how he shifted from punishment-based discipline to relationship-driven strategies and how it transformed student behavior in his school.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter AI wont kill education. But will it kill learning? The challenge isnt AI itselfits whether students can still think for themselves when the answers are always one click away. Cheating isnt new. The only change is how fast students can find the answers without questioning if such a thing is really a good idea.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We all know the struggle. We see the moment a student's eyes lose focus as the sight of a tough math problem or the whispered, “I'm just bad at math” that breaks our hearts. But what if we can transform these moments? What if we can make math the exciting subject we dream for it to be.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter So many things have shifted in writing instruction. With AI tools embedded into student devices, many teachers are left wondering: “How do we even teach writing anymore?” In this episode, I sit down with my colleague (and friend across the hall!) Dawne Beck to discuss honest, practical strategies for teaching writing in todays AI-driven classroom.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter How do we teach students to read? When it comes to teaching children to read, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. We need to equip educators with the tools and the expertise (and the freedom) to teach reading and customize it to every child. This episode of Cool Cat Teacher focuses on the best practices for teaching children to read and what we know now.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Some research out of Stanford by Rose E. Wang and Megha Srivastava points out the nuances of using AI to help students learn and that sometimes the tools that promote productive struggle are the better option even if students think they are less helpful. (I've written about the need for productive struggle in math on Edutopia, and so much of this research resonates with me.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As teachers, our to-do lists just grow and grow. Sometimes, I want to be with my colleagues and friends. Some of my dearest friends through the years have been at school. It is not surprising that they just “get” me. We enjoy being together even if we're working in the same room.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast , internationally recognized educator Mike Mattos shares practical strategies for implementing RTI (Response to Intervention) and MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) effectively. Discover actionable tips to ensure every student thrives, avoid common mistakes, and build a framework for success in your school.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 30, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Season 2, Episode 3 of Cool Cat Teacher Talk tackles some big challenges we educators face in 2025: finding trusted news amidst social media chaos, navigating AI privacy concerns, and teaching students with cutting-edge tools like AI art generation. Join Vicki Davis (that's me ) as we explore the rise of platforms like Blue Sky and Flipboard in the Fediverse and share how educators can curate reliable content while s

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JANUARY 27, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In todays world, algorithms dictate much of what we see online. But what if there were tools to help educators break free from these filter bubbles? In this episode, William Coach Jeffery shares how tools like Flipboard and the Fediverse enable educators to take control of their professional learning and curate content that truly matters.

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JANUARY 15, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In todays ever-evolving educational landscape, technology continues to redefine how we teach and learn. Often, we didn't know it was coming or even approve its use on our campus but the operating system of our student's phones or ipads or laptops updates and now, a full suite of AI tools are suddenly available everywhere you can type a word.

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JANUARY 8, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Welcome to a brand-new year of teaching! January is the perfect time to refresh your strategies, embrace new tools, and set yourself up for success in 2025. In this episode of Cool Cat Teacher Talk , we cover the top five things teachers need to know to make this year a great one.

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JANUARY 8, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teachers need to know what is happening and how technology (specifically AI) impacts their classroom.) Throughout 2025 I will create episodes for my podcast and radio/TV show that will cover these topics. In order to collect all of the hot trends and topics for 2025 in one place that I cover, I've created this post which can be bookmarked at [link] January 2025: Planning Your Year, Classroom Management, Apple Intelli

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JANUARY 6, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter School leadership is not about ego; its about transformation. Whether you're striving to improve school culture, make assessment meaningful, or rebuild your reputation as a leader, this episode is packed with practical insights to guide you in your school leadership growth journey.

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JANUARY 3, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast , I sit down with Jordan Shapiro, author of The New Childhood: Raising Kids to Thrive in a Connected World. We tackle one of the most pressing challenges for parents and teachers today: how to help kids develop healthy relationships with their devices.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 1, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As a teacher, we must build our classrooms from the ground up. Today, veteran teacher and teacher coach and author of Always a Lesson: Teaching Essentials for Classroom and Career Success , Gretchen Bridgers, shares the four ways we build our classroom. From designing lessons that engage students powerfully to classroom management and student engagement, learn the fundamentals in this quick listen.

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DECEMBER 24, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Discover how educator Ezera Washington achieved a remarkable 91% proficiency rate in ELA assessments within a single academic year, raising her students test scores by 40%. This transformative approach integrates relationship-building, tailored small-group instruction, and high expectations, proving that personalized, data-driven strategies can revolutionize student outcomes.

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