Interventions and Detentions
Interventions and Detentions
Podcast Description
This is a look into the daily happenings at a Primary (K-2) Elementary School through the lens of the principal and MTSS Interventionist.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast addresses a variety of educational topics relevant to Primary education, including special education support, the MTSS process, social emotional learning (SEL) strategies, and the evolving landscape of virtual learning. Episodes feature practical examples, such as discussing the MTSS process in More Tiers Less Tears and highlighting the significance of arts education in The Arts of Education.
Interventions and Detentions is where education meets real talk. Hosted by principal Brad Targgart, the podcast dives into the challenges, celebrations, and realities of life in schools today.
From why good teachers leave, to the power of collaboration, to building stronger interventions and leadership practices, Brad brings honesty, reflection, and humor to every episode. Along the way, he unpacks stories from the frontlines of education, reflects on lessons learned, and offers both practical insights and lighthearted moments that remind us why the work matters.
Whether you’re a teacher, administrator, or someone passionate about the future of education, Interventions and Detentions will leave you with ideas to carry back into your own practice—plus a few laughs along the way.
We’re closing out Season 2 of Interventions and Detentions with a conversation that every educator, school leader, and parent should hear.
In this episode, I sit down with Ben Kaplan, President of Books Are Fun, to discuss the Book Blast program and how it’s helping schools across the country build excitement around reading while putting more books into the hands of students.
We explore:
* What makes the Book Blast program different
* How schools can implement it with minimal staff time
* Why access to books at home is so important for developing lifelong readers
* The role family engagement plays in student literacy
* How Books Are Fun is helping schools create a culture where reading thrives
Whether you’re a principal looking for meaningful literacy initiatives, a teacher passionate about getting books into students’ hands, or a parent who wants to encourage a love of reading, this conversation is packed with practical insights and inspiration.
Thank you for being part of an incredible Season 2. Your support, downloads, shares, and conversations have helped grow this podcast into a community of educators committed to making a difference.
The interventions may be ending for the season… but the impact continues.
Guest: Ben Kaplan, President, Books Are Fun
Topic: The Book Blast Program
Host: Brad Targgart
Thanks for listening, and we’ll see you in Season 3!
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