The Teacher's Sphere
The Teacher's Sphere
Podcast Description
The Teacher’s Sphere podcast amplifies the voices of practicing educators who share how they successfully create spaces for civil discourse and viewpoint diversity in today’s schools. Episodes feature educators’ personal stories, practical applications, and thoughtful reflections on fostering respectful dialogue across differences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Content Themes
This podcast focuses on civil discourse practices, educational leadership, and viewpoint diversity, featuring episode topics like the development of leadership toolkits for fostering respectful dialogue and personal narratives from teachers about implementing these practices in their classrooms. Specific examples include discussions on educational initiatives and research findings related to teaching about race and gender.
The Teacher’s Sphere podcast amplifies the voices of practicing educators who share how they successfully create spaces for civil discourse and viewpoint diversity in today’s schools. Episodes feature educators’ personal stories, practical applications, and thoughtful reflections on fostering respectful dialogue across differences.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Sarah Lane speaks to two exceptional school leaders–Julian Braxton and Bruce Stubblefield– to explore the essential role that relationship building plays in creating spaces where civil discourse can flourish. Hear them talk about why trust and vulnerability must come before complex conversations and how teacher leadership can effectively transform school cultures. Whether you’re a teacher, administrator, or educational leader, this conversation offers hope and actionable strategies for bridging divides in your community.
Main Topics:
- Why Relationship Building Is Crucial for Civil Discourse (01:59)
- Inquiry-Based Learning and Teacher Leadership (03:44)
- The Importance of Modeling Authenticity and Respect (08:34)
- The Fear of Cancellation and Creating Safe Classroom Norms (12:59)
- Establishing School Culture from Leadership Down (16:16)
- Connecting Students Across Geographic and Political Divides (20:17)
- Breaking Down Assumptions Through Personal Stories (24:17)
- Creating Opportunities for Staff Connection and Trust (28:08)
- Providing Intentional Resources Without Overwhelming Teachers (30:44)
- Finding Hope in Students and Committed Educators (37:52)
- Closing Advice: Listen to Teachers and Make It Collaborative (41:14)
Resources Mentioned:
- Sphere Summit
- Sphere’s Principles of Civil Discourse Primer
- C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards
- I Never Thought of It That Way by Monica Guzman
- Facing History and Ourselves
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