Teacher-friendly podcasts, like the UFT's Brewing Wellness, can inspire and engage educators.
New York City teachers are always on the go, and whether we’re standing on the train or crawling along the Gowanus, many of us are listening to podcasts during our morning commutes. There are great podcasts, many made for educators by educators, that discuss relevant issues, share solutions and foster community. Get some inspiration through your headphones and take a listen to one of these teacher-friendly podcasts.
Brewing Wellness
Brewing Wellness is a podcast created by the UFT’s Member Assistance Program to support the mental health and well-being of UFT members. To do the work we do every day and be present for our loved ones, students, parents and colleagues, our proverbial cup must be full. Brewing Wellness topics can help us thrive in our professional and personal lives.
Cult of Pedagogy
If it has something to do with teaching, host Jennifer Gonzalez is talking about it. Gonzalez interviews educators, students, administrators and parents on trade secrets like teaching strategies, classroom management, educational technology, the social dynamics of school and tips aimed at effective and fun teaching methods.
Education in Color
Presented by NYC Men Teach, which aims to increase the number of male teachers of color to improve the diversity of the city’s teaching workforce, this podcast features important stories that aren’t often shared, heard or celebrated. From conversations with educators and central staffers to policymakers and everyone in between, the podcast highlights the impact of diverse public school systems.
Truth for Teachers
For over 10 years, host Angela Watson has been saying what K–12 teachers are thinking about what’s working in education and what’s not. The podcast spotlights honest conversations among educators who are tired of being talked at and want to be spoken with. Discussions include the everyday realities of teaching and how to find sustainable approaches to our practice.
P.S. Weekly
P.S. Weekly is produced by the student journalism nonprofit organization The Bell. It features high school audio producers working alongside Chalkbeat’s education reporters to cover issues facing students and teachers, such as special education access, barriers to student financial aid for undocumented families and teacher retention.
Classroom Caffeine
Does the idea of listening to research studies make you sleepy? Well, get ready for a jolt from Classroom Caffeine, where leading education researchers share key findings for K–12 educators. Each conversation offers new insights into research, teaching and learning.
Teachers on Fire
Teachers on Fire profiles innovative educators and brings listeners the highs and lows, the passions and the goals of their teaching practice. The podcast is upbeat and good for inspiration as we hear about ideas that work. Its mission: to “warm your heart, spark your thinking and ignite your professional practice.”