The ClasStars Podcast

As we get ready for a new school year, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. We’re here to keep things simple. The ClasStars app is also a great way to keep things simple! We’ll discuss it more over the next few weeks. In the meantime, check out our website: www. ClasStars.com

The teacher’s attention is gold. The kids who can get it will wins and the kids who can’t will lose. ClasStars helps teachers make their attention equitable. Learn more about ClasStars at ⁠www. ClasStars.com⁠

Bari Levin is a special education teacher for more than 30 years. The last few weeks she became a ClasStars Ambassador! Listen to how ClasStars changed her classroom! Learn more about ClasStars at ⁠www. ClasStars.com⁠

Everyone knows that when a student is misbehaving, it is both dysfunctional and it is also a cry for help. The problem is that often teachers are more motivated to alleviate the dysfunction than listen for the cry for help. This is where many problems begin. ClasStars is dedicated to helping teachers see misbehavior as cries for help and responding accordingly, with additional support. Learn more...

Since teacher performance is often measured by student performance, it’s no wonder that parents often feel that teachers are not on their side. With the right framework, teachers can show parents how much they care about their children and create that critical bond that is required for having these children succeed. Hear more about it on the latest episode of The ClasStars Podcast I don’t forget t...

I’d like to dedicate this episode to those we honor and celebrate on Memorial Day and their families. Thank you. Learn more about ClasStars at ⁠www. ClasStars.com⁠

Everyone knows how important the teacher-student relationship is. The question is, can a teacher really make sure that every student has a good relationship and feels good about it too? Once you implement the first two steps of the framework, the third step is easy! Learn more about ClasStars at ⁠www. ClasStars.com⁠

Students with “misbehavior problems” are too common and are often the start of more serious struggles. Many interventions fail to help these kids overcome their difficulties. The ClasStars framework takes a different approach that includes the following points. 1. Student’s misbehavior is often their call for help. 2. Teachers often don’t even take note of misbehavior until it reaches a level of d...

1. A teacher would never destroy a child’s work. Everyone understands how discouraging that is. But research shows that ignoring one’s effort is almost as discouraging! 2. The human brain functions in a way that when it is focused on one thing, it is to the exclusion of everything else. When a teacher is focused on a student, or a part of the lesson, it is to the exclusion of everyone else. A teac...

After a month and a half hiatus of self-reflection, the ClasStars Podcast is back! Actually, I got too distracted by the new Clubhouse app! You really should check it out for yourself! Download the ClasStars app to your tablet device using the appropriate link below. FREE!! Download ClasStars for iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/classtars/id1343614499 FREE!! Download ClasStars for Google Play: h...

Research shows that school disciplinary policies disproportionately affect Black students. They are more likely to get called out for minor infractions than their white counterparts. By recognizing that minor infractions are often a cry for help, and a sign that this child needs to be supported, we can minimize the confirmation bias and build a stronger alliance with these children. ClasStars was...

Too many teachers suffer from burnout! It pains them and their students lose out too! By being mindful of these 3 points, you can get a good handle on yourself and reduce the risk of burnout. Self-Awareness Boundaries Support Download the ClasStars app to your tablet device using the appropriate link below. FREE!! Download ClasStars for iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/classtars/id1343614499 FRE...

Many pick-pocket professionals use misdirection to take things out of the pockets of their victims. When you’re focused on one thing, you’re vulnerable not to notice other things. With so much. Going on in a classroom, it’s easy for teachers to miss important happenings. ClasStars provides a methodical solution to ensure that every student is noticed and that your attention is directed where it’s...

Some people are highly motivated. Some can manage, or even thrive with minimal resources. Others need more support. Much of the technology that is being developed for education is being driven by people who are in the first group. This is why much of it helps those people, and not people of the second group. ClasStars was developed to help teachers identify and support the people in the second gro...

Every classroom has those “Unseen Students”. Even when we finally spot them, another student becomes “Unseen”. How do we make sure that ever single student is seen every day? Hear more about it on the latest episode of the ClasStars Podcast! Download the ClasStars app to your tablet device using the appropriate link below. FREE!! Download ClasStars for iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/classtars/...

If you’re into edtech, you’re waiting for a product to come out and Googleize education. That means that it will do for education what Google did for the internet. Make is super accessible to so many people who couldn’t access it previously. How cool would it be to make a good education accessible to everyone! In this podcast I’ll tell you what that might look like, and how ClasStars it working to...

Every teacher knows that to have a data driven classroom, you need good data. Good data includes who, what and when. ClasStars focused on recording data in real-time so you can automatically know when things are happening. It turns out that recording student engagement and behavior events in real-time also minimizes potential biases. Hear more about it on this episode of ClasStars Podcast! Also, w...

So much time and effort goes into preparing a lesson in a fun and engaging way. The challenge is also in executing the lesson in a way that includes every student. Since different students are always at different places, it take careful consideration and intent to include everyone. Here is the ClasStars solution to that problem! Download the ClasStars app to your tablet device using the appropriat...

Raise your hand if you have students that leave class and spend more time out-of-class than they should, but you can’t do anything about it! This was a problem that I noticed, and I knew that something must be done! ClasStars allows teachers to quickly mark students out-of-class, and back in, while automatically time stamping everything! Now you’ll know when your students are “pushing the envelope...

Dealing with student misbehavior is one of the most challenging parts of teaching. Having an proactive strategy to anticipate and deal with misbehavior will make a world of a difference. ClasStars is committed to teachers and students, to provide an evidence based approach, along with a tool that simplifies the process! Hear more about it on the latest episode of the ClasStars Podcast! Download th...

Everyone knows that positive feedback, and encouragement are so important. Still, too many kids don’t get enough of it! It turns out that in most cases, the teacher is not to blame! There are just too many things happening in a classroom, some students go unnoticed! ClasStars is here to help, with Single-Swipe Positive Feedback Tracking, no one will ever go unnoticed again! Simple as that! Downloa...

The ClasStars Pilot Program is coming in January! It is completely FREE to join! Those who join get a FREE upgrade to ClasStars Gold! Also, a chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card! Join the Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/760819511388085/?ref=share Download ClasStars! FREE!! Download ClasStars for iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/classtars/id1343614499 FREE!! Download ClasStars fo...

Kenneth C. Williams shares his experience and expertise as a nationally recognized trainer, speaker, coach and consultant in leadership and school culture. A practitioner for nearly two decades, Ken led the improvement efforts at two schools by leveraging the Professional Learning Communities at Work process. Skilled in joining the why of the work to the how of the work, Ken is known for his power...

A small shift in mindset can have huge impact on our ability to achieve goals. Carol Dweck articulates this beautifully in her book, Mindset. As teachers, having a Student-Focused Mindset can be the difference between noticing and reaching every student, and missing some. ClasStars is an app that was designed to facilitate a Student-Focused Mindset. Download it for FREE to your iPad, Android, or W...

John Beede has climbed to the top of the tallest mountain on every continent, including Mount Everest. More people have orbited in space than have climbed the tallest mountain on every continent. During the 9 year adventure, he somehow survived avalanches, pulmonary edema, tribal warfare, and a whole lot of Clif bars. He’s a worldwide adventurer who has traveled to 67 countries, written 3 books, a...