New Year Teacher Trends for 2026:  Goals, Books, and Real Talk - BNT Team Meeting (Ep 280)

New Year Teacher Trends for 2026: Goals, Books, and Real Talk - BNT Team Meeting (Ep 280)

Author: Marie Morris & Amanda Cardenas, Secondary ELA Teachers January 8, 2026 Duration: 28:15
New year, new team meeting, and it’s Amanda behind the mic kicking off 2026 with what’s been on my mind lately. In this episode, I share updates from my move into an elementary school library role, why curated is my word of the year, and how that mindset is shaping everything from my home to my business. We also talk reading goals, audiobooks, and how my feelings about reading numbers have shifted over time. I wrap things up by zooming out to the bigger picture of teaching and leave you with ...

Marie Morris and Amanda Cardenas are the secondary ELA teachers behind Brave New Teaching, and they’re in your earbuds to talk shop without the usual platitudes. This isn’t about theory from a distant ivory tower; it’s a direct, practical conversation forged in the reality of their own middle and high school classrooms. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair in the teacher’s lounge with two colleagues who aren’t afraid to be honest about what works, what flops, and how to navigate the ever-changing demands of education. You’ll hear them deconstruct lesson plans, debate classroom management strategies, and share the small, brave experiments that can reinvigorate a teaching practice. The core of this podcast is built on the belief that teachers are the best architects of their own classrooms, and Amanda and Marie provide the tools and camaraderie to help you do just that. They blend their distinct voices-Amanda’s work with Mud and Ink Teaching and Marie’s perspective from The Caffeinated Classroom-into a single, energizing resource. Tune in for a mix of actionable advice, reflective dialogue, and the kind of supportive push that encourages you to try something new on Monday morning. It’s a dedicated space for educators ready to reclaim their professional autonomy and find fresh inspiration alongside fellow practitioners.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Brave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers
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