Reimagining Time®

A Podcast for Educators

Reimagining Time ® is a podcast by Enriching Students®. In each episode, we’ll dive into the creative ways educators are using time to transform their schools and classrooms, and better support students. Look for a new episode every two weeks!

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Season 3

Episodes

S3, Ep. 2: The Opportunity Gap: Who are the Gifted Students?

In this episode, the first of a two part feature, we talk with education consultant and author Brian Butler about the idea of giftedness in education. Traditionally gifted students are viewed as more intelligent, and set apart from the rest. But is it more about abilities and intelligence, or the opportunities students are given, that determines this distinction? How can educators shift their mindset to view all students as gifted? Listen as Brian provides valuable insights into these and other questions.

Season 3, Ep. 1: Maximizing Learning with a Flex Mod Schedule

In this episode to kick off Season 3, we are joined again by Texas Assistant Principal Cathy Gaschen, who talks about how her school was able to help meet student needs, and gets kids excited about learning, even after such a tough couple of years. One way they did it? A flex mod schedule with built in time for student choice. Hear her story!

Season 2

Episodes

Episode 6: Let's remove the labels

In episode 6 we speak with Kenneth Williams. Ken nationally recognized trainer, speaker, coach and consultant in leadership and school culture. Ken discusses his thoughts on why we should stop ability grouping students. How schools can create equitable learning for every student.


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Episode 5: How to Create a Flex Period

In our last episode, Why Create a Flex Period?, Assistant Principal John Weaver talked about the benefits of a flex period, that he’s experienced at his school. But how do you create, and successfully manage a flex period? Learn all about it in this episode as John gets into the details of implementation, protocol, and how much administration should really be involved.


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Episode 4: Why Create a Flex Period?

Would you like to see your students take ownership of their learning? Would you like to give them opportunities, every day, that allow them to meet their needs? In this episode Assistant Principal John Weaver expresses how a daily flex period has benefitted students, teachers, and the entire school culture.

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Episode 3: Putting Students First

In this episode Charles Williams talks about his school’s number one motivation — love for students. How has this impacted their approach to student learning amidst the pandemic, and what changes has it led them to make in their master schedule?

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Episode 2: Thinking Differently About Time in Education

In this episode we talk with Assistant Principal Cathy Gaschen, about how and what prompted her school to reimagine time. Learn about the thought process behind the school’s unique schedule, why they value their ‘flex day’, and what challenges they’ve had to overcome along the way.

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Episode 1: The Power of Effective PLCs

Often, PLC meetings are seen as a time waster. But is a PLC just a meeting? In this episode we talk with Chad Dumas about what a PLC actually is, how it can be effective, and what it does for students.

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Season 2 Trailer

Season 2 of Reimagining Time® is coming soon! We’re excited to share new conversations and insights from a variety of educators. Look our for the first episode on November 5th.

Season 1

Episodes

Episode 7: Time Impacts Students - Decide What's More Important

Time can be used a lot of different ways during the school day. Decisions about how time is used have a direct impact on students, for good or for bad. For one Principal at a High School in Florida, it was clear that time was not being spent in a way that helped students. At her school, there was a 35% failure rate. Learn how she and her fellow educators adjusted how they used time — and were able to reverse this failure rate quickly and give students exactly what they needed.

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Episode 6: Give Students Voice

Do students feel heard at your school? Are their opinions valued? What happens when they feel like they don’t have a say in decisions that are going to impact them? Usually, if they feel like they’re not being given a voice, they’ll find one. In this episode, learn how one Principal learned the importance of student voice, how he turned around a tricky situation, and ultimately turned those who were opposing changes, into advocates.

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Episode 5: Defining Your Why

When it comes to making any changes in a school, the most important question to ask is ‘Why?’. That’s what one Principal did when his school went through a long, dramatic change process. What can other educators learn from defining their ‘why’, and keeping their students front and center? Listen to find out!

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Episode 4: Competency Ed Pt. 2 - Responding to Student Needs

In part 2 of our competency-based education special, Brian Stack and Jonathan Vander Els discuss how they respond to student needs, whether that be when a student is struggling to learn something, or when they already get it.

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Episode 3: Competency Ed Pt. 1 - Rethinking Grading Practices

We are excited to be releasing two special episodes all about competency-based education. In Part One, we’re sharing a conversation with two competency-ed experts who talk about what competency-based education is, and how it impacts grading practices to reflect more than just a percentage of how well a student understands something.

 

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Episode 2: Time for Change - Building Buy-In

In this episode, learn how one school successfully implemented a flex period by getting staff buy-in and involving all stakeholders in the decision-making process. They will also discuss how their flex period has really benefited students.

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Episode 1: Genius Hour, Reinvented

Two educators from a STEM academy talk about how their school took the idea of Genius Hour and gave students an entire day during the school week for independent, flexible learning. Listen to find out how they did it, and the incredible opportunities for students that have resulted.

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To give students the time they need, you also need a schedule that works.
Here are some resources we can share.

Different Types of Flexible Schedules

Are you considering adding a flex block/activity period to your school schedule? If so, how can you make it work? The idea of adding an extra block to an already busy schedule might seem like it’s going to be a lot of extra work for staff. But it really doesn’t have to be.

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All About Flex Time in Schools

Schools are searching for ways to effectively meet the needs of their students and faculty. But how can schools accomplish this when there is limited time during the school day? A proven and trusted way is implementing flex time in schools, right into the daily schedule.

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5 Reasons Your School Should Have a Flex Block

A flex block is a flexible time period set aside in the school day that gives students time for extra help or enrichment opportunities. In addition, it allows them to pursue topics and activities that interest them. Why should your school consider adding a flex block?

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