Attentive Talks: Oklahoma, CRT & Community

Join Attentive Teaching as we welcome Superintendent Cecilia Robinson-Woods, Superintendent of Millwood Public Schools, Oklahoma City for a robust discussion about the teaching of Critical Race Theory and Community Building in Oklahoma. 

Attentive Teaching takes the discussion of C.R.T. and moves it forward with a deep dive into the ways states are passing laws that are prescribing what teachers can and cannot teach. It appears that the teaching of racism, sexism and bias are on the chopping block and we'd like to explore how the mental health of teachers is being affected.   Can stressed teachers teach and can stressed students learn?

Attentive Teaching continues their discussion about the controversy over the teaching of C.R.T. and racism in America. The question that today's podcast focuses on is: " Does the banning of  teaching about C.R.T.  violate the First Amendment rights of educators? "

C.R.T. - Join Attentive Teaching as they embark on the first of three episodes devoted to defining and unraveling the controversy surrounding the teaching of Critical Race Theory in America's classrooms. 

Educators have the ability to design an environment that will influence student outcomes. How can teachers do this? Classroom Coordinator James Rossi recommends appealing to the five senses to influence your classroom. We hope you enjoy this narrated selection from the Attentive Teaching blog. You can read this blog post and more at the Attentive Teaching blog. Subscribe for future "blogcasts" and visit AttentiveTeaching.com for more resources to help create a peaceful and safe classroom for your students and yourself. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to connect with us and learn more! Music: Acoustic Meditation 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Second Nature by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Serenity by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

Teachers choose to go into education for various reasons, but, according to several polls, most say they want to make a difference in children's lives. In the final episode of season 2, host Cindy Schwartz discusses the joys of teaching and shares what (and who) inspired her to become a teacher. Visit AttentiveTeaching.com for more resources and to read the transcript of this episode on our blog. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to connect with us and learn more! Music: Canon In D For Two Harps by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6959-canon-in-d-for-two-harps License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Winter Chimes by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4631-winter-chimes License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Two Together by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4555-two-together License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Pensif by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4202-pensif License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Touching Story by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4540-touching-story License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Pleasant Porridge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7614-pleasant-porridge License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

When you or your class is in need of taking a breath, maybe a rainstick is the instrument you can turn to for healing. Teacher-Mentor Warren F. Jacobson shares how this creative project can be used as both a grounding and educational tool for teachers and students alike. Narrated by: Tessa Altman We hope you enjoy this narrated selection from the Attentive Teaching blog. You can read this blog post and more at the Attentive Teaching blog. Subscribe for future "blogcasts" and visit AttentiveTeaching.com for more resources to help create a peaceful and safe classroom for your students and yourself. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to connect with us and learn more! Music: Acoustic Meditation 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

Attentive Teaching's Rebecca Bellan discusses the window of tolerance and shares techniques that teachers can use to soothe their students while in states of hyper and hypoarousal. Subscribe for future midweek "mindfulness snacks" and visit AttentiveTeaching.com for more resources to help create a peaceful and safe classroom for your students and yourself. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to connect with us and learn more! Music: Acoustic Meditation 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Second Nature by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

It's no surprise that, while teaching during a pandemic, teachers have been under immense pressure, often putting their jobs ahead of their own mental well-being. Teacher-Mentor Karen Bracco proposes that it's time for educators to put themselves first. After all, self-care isn't selfish - it's essential. Narrated by: Tessa Altman We hope you enjoy this narrated selection from the Attentive Teaching blog. You can read this blog post and more at the Attentive Teaching blog. Subscribe for future "blogcasts" and visit AttentiveTeaching.com for more resources to help create a peaceful and safe classroom for your students and yourself. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to connect with us and learn more! Music: Acoustic Meditation 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

According to a January 2021 poll conducted on behalf of the American Psychological Association, 84% of adults reported feeling at least one emotion associated with prolonged stress, most notably anxiety, sadness, and anger. Teachers are not immune to these feelings, especially while teaching remotely, which can result in higher levels of anxiety, stress, and anger than most educators would say they are comfortable with. In this episode, we share doable, practical tips on how to make your teaching day, and ultimately your students’ day, calmer, more compassionate, and less frenetic. Visit AttentiveTeaching.com for more resources and to read the transcript of this episode on our blog. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to connect with us and learn more! Music: Windswept by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4629-windswept License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Touching Moments One - Pulse by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4537-touching-moments-one---pulse License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Pensif by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4202-pensif License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Winter Chimes by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4631-winter-chimes License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Touching Moments Three - Deeper by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4538-touching-moments-three---deeper License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Two Together by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4555-two-together License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Luminous Rain by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4007-luminous-rain License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Almost Bliss by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5032-almost-bliss License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/