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Give us 8 minutes - we'll give you research-based, actionable information to improve teaching and learning TODAY. Got a couple more minutes? We'll give you 8 powerful takeaways. Have time for a deep dive? Take in an interview from some of our favorite speakers, writers, and thinkers in education. Welcome to 8 with 8, a podcast from Ohio State Support Team Region 8.

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Host: Jenine Sansosti
Co-Hosts: SST8 consultants
Editor/Producer: Christian Kerchenski

Season 6: "Why Are We Still Doing That?"

Why is it that ineffective instructional practices continue to be used in schools, when we have ample research showing us that they don’t work - or even do harm? This season, we dive into some of these practices by exploring the research around them and the alternatives that can help us reach our goals for students.

Season 6 Trailer (3 min)

Episode 1: Author Interview: Research Based Strategies to Ignite Student Learning with Dr. Judy Willis (27 min)

Episode 2: Why Have We Retained The Practice of Retention? (36 min)

Episode 3: Author Interview: "Round Robin must fly away” and More on Ineffective Literacy Practices with Dr. Tim Shanahan (32 min)

Episode 4: What ELSE Do Kids Lose When We Withhold Recess? (11 min)

Episode 5: Formative Assessment: Imposters or Imperative? (23 min)

Episode 6: Ditch the Clip: Why Behavior Charts Don't Work (23 min)

Episode 7: Perspectives on Homework: Researchers vs. Students (12 min)

Episode 8: Why Are We Still Short-Changing Social Studies? (27 min)

Bonus Episode: Author Interview: Why Are We Still Doing That? with Drs. Persida and William Himmele (41 min)