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Edu-Kate

Kate Kowalski

Kate, a seasoned classroom teacher, brings you honest, research-backed conversations about early childhood and the schooling system we all navigate. Each week she sits down with leading educators, researchers, policy experts, and advocates to unpack what’s working, what’s broken, and what actually helps kids thrive.Real talk. Real solutions. Real education.New episodes every week.

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40 episodes

  1. Inquiry in Action: Practical Takeaways for Elementary Teachers with Kath Murdoch 54:27
  2. Introducing A.O.B 3:44
  3. Math Is Everywhere! Bringing Elementary Math to Life with Janice Novakowski 49:09
  4. Does Every Piece of Work Have to be Finished? 7:36
  5. Creating Mathers: Building Confident Mathematical Thinkers with Pam Harris 58:18
  6. Helping Kids Regulate: Yoga and Mindfulness in the Classroom with Monica Rollins 48:08
  7. Are We Asking Too Much From Kids? with Rae Pica 56:03
  8. Start the School Year Right: 3 Things That Really Matter 8:51
  9. Helping Kids Learn to Read with K.C. Hansen 1:05:38
  10. Designing Intentional Classrooms with Carla Dabau Padrosa 53:20
  11. What is the Perfect School? 8:22
  12. Rethinking Inclusion: Building Schools Where Every Child Belongs with Professor Sigamoney Manicka Naicker 41:06
  13. Defending Play with Amy Reyes-Hauff 42:38
  14. The Power of Risky Play with Dr. Mariana Brussoni 38:03
  15. Getting Assessment Right with Trevor MacKenzie 51:22
  16. How to Recognize and Prevent Bullying: Expert Advice from Steve Andrews 42:15
  17. What If Learning Isn't Something We Measure? With Jon Madian 57:26
  18. Elementary Teaching Tips: 5 Things I Stopped Doing in My Classroom 10:00
  19. Math Anxiety & Mindset: How Emotions Shape Learning in Mathematics 1:00:06
  20. Teacher Wellness - Creating Balance 14:00
  21. How Parents and Teachers Can Work Together to Support Kids with Kirk Martin 57:18
  22. Why Teacher Autonomy Matters in Elementary Education 43:25
  23. Kids Aren’t Meant to Sit All Day—Here’s Why It Matters 34:58
  24. The Power of Mindfulness in Elementary Classrooms 47:06
  25. Embracing Risky Play with Dr. Mariana Brussoni 38:45
  26. Why Sleep Matters: Helping Children Learn, Focus, and Thrive 55:49
  27. Building Thinking Classrooms in Elementary Math with Tammy McMorrow 51:29
  28. AI in the Elementary Classroom: What Teachers Need to Know 36:37
  29. Rethinking Writing Instruction with Matt Glover 55:14
  30. Putting Creativity First with Lee Edward Fodi 1:01:57
  31. Getting Outdoors with Lauren MacLean 50:26
  32. Incorporating Indigenous Education into Classrooms 40:08
  33. Why Recess is a Human Right with Dr. Rebecca London 40:52
  34. Mastering the Stress Response with Matt Soule 47:13
  35. The Importance of Sleep with Dr. Chris Winter 55:49
  36. The Outdoor Classroom with Victoria Hackett 34:40
  37. The Importance of Risky Play with Megan Zeni 31:10
  38. Home-schooling to 'boat-schooling' 42:34
  39. Milton Aldrete from Polar Partners 31:53
  40. Introduction 0:20