Falling for Learning Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In the latest episode of the Falling for Learning Podcast, TD Flenaugh, an esteemed educator and advocate for student success, delves into the complexities of handling childhood failure in education. With a focus on empowering parents to navigate their children's academic struggles and emotional challenges, Flenaugh offers invaluable insights and actionable strategies. Emphasizing...

Send us Fan Mail In a compelling episode of the Falling for Learning Podcast, Abraham Derek Halliburton, an esteemed author and advocate for effective parenting, unravels the transformative insights from his book, "Rolling Energy, Good Life: 46 Moral Attributes for Parents and Children”   Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/ac2VHsf .  This profound conversation, co-hosted by TD Flenaugh, delves int...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another insightful episode of Falling for Learning! In this solo episode, your host TD Flenaugh dives deep into the transformative force of consistency in shaping children's academic success and life skills. At the outset, TD underlines the pivotal role consistency plays in cultivating essential habits for children, be it reading, engaging in sports, or honing organizat...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️🌟 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: A MUST-LISTEN FOR PARENTS! 🌟🎙️ 🌟 Dive into the riveting podcast episode featuring Ronnette Branham, a veteran educator, and dynamic podcast host of Educators With Oil, as she spills the tea on trust issues between teachers and parents, and game-changing strategies for a fruitful partnership! 👥Trust & Teacher-Parent Dynamics: Discover her take on tea...

Send us Fan Mail Join TD Flenaugh on an inspiring journey exploring the transformative power of creativity in education. In this episode, Flenaugh passionately advocates for embracing freedom of choice as a catalyst for unlocking students' creativity, motivation, and personal growth. At the heart of Flenaugh's discussion lies the pivotal role of creativity in learning. She underscores the need for...

Send us Fan Mail The 20th episode of the Falling for Learning Podcast features Manker Biah.  Biah shares his unexpected journey into aviation. 🚀 Discover the impact of specialized two-year programs over traditional college routes, emphasizing practical skills and career-focused education.  Biah sheds light on the importance of mechanical aptitude and financial education, areas often overlooked in...

Send us Fan Mail 🚀 Get ready to empower your child's learning journey and your own path to success in this eye-opening podcast episode! 🔥 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Join TD Flenaugh as she delves into the world of self-advocacy in education, helping parents and educators understand its vital role in shaping your child's future. Learn how asking questions and speaking up can tackle inequities head-on. 📚🗣️ 🏢🤝...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an unforgettable ride as veteran educator and prolific writer Mark Gozonsky takes you on a whirlwind adventure through 110 public tennis courts in Los Angeles! 🌆 As a recent retiree from the world of teaching, Mark opens up about his career's standout moments and the invaluable insights he's gained for parents and caregivers. 🍎 But here's the real game-changer: Mark...

Send us Fan Mail TD discussed the evolution of homework and its decreased significance in the school system, emphasizing that homework should be an extension of classwork, not new material. She encourages parents to consider arranging at-home learning activities and suggested the use of free online resources like Khan Academy. TD also highlighted the importance of students doing their homework in...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of the Falling for Learning Podcast features a heartfelt interview with the founder of the nonprofit None Will Fail and its founder, Chantell Gillette, as she works to support urban youth in their quest to create their own narratives through identity development. In this episode, we delve into the critical role of social-emotional learning, personal growth, and managi...

Send us Fan Mail 🔥 Brace yourself for a powerful solo episode on the podcast you can't afford to miss! TD Flenaugh peels back the layers to reveal the staggering truth about our children's academic struggles—pre and post-pandemic.  🔥 In this eye-opening episode, TD Flenaugh delves deep into the root causes of our children's widening academic gaps. Get ready to explore the chilling effects of adv...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for an inspiring conversation involving education, leadership, and policy as we dive deep with LA Unified School Board member Tanya Ortiz Franklin. In this captivating podcast episode, Tanya shares her experience and her unwavering dedication to transforming education for all. Tanya's educational journey begins at home, where her mother laid the foundation for her lifelo...

Send us Fan Mail TD Flenaugh, a veteran educator, discusses the challenges of students and parents getting along with teachers in elementary, middle, and high schools. She advises parents to avoid talking negatively about teachers and instead tell their kids to focus on getting their education. TD emphasizes the importance of looking beyond a teacher's personality and focusing on what the teacher...

Send us Fan Mail Glean from the wisdom of a veteran educator and administrator to ensure kids have strong learning identities and self-efficacy. Blain Watson has 21 years of experience in education, including working as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and equity director. He has also served as an adjunct professor at Cal State University, Dominguez Hills in the School of Education.  Wat...

Send us Fan Mail In this enlightening episode of the Falling for Learning Podcast, we dive deep into how to transform your child's school behavior issues into stepping stones for success! 💥 Discover 🔥PROVEN STRATEGIES🔥 to revolutionize your child's school journey. I spill the secrets on maintaining open, constructive communication with teachers, and provide you with 🔑POWERFUL TIPS🔑 on how to...

Send us Fan Mail TD pays tribute to her mother-in-law, praising her ability to raise children to be independent and successful adults. Her mother-in-law was raised in the South as a sharecropper and was able to raise black boys into excellence despite the conditions in South Los Angeles. This episode features Damen Fletcher, who is the founder and CEO of Train of Thought, a company that teaches ch...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready to unlock the secrets to raising confident, articulate, and successful individuals! 🔥 Join me as I delve into the pivotal role of nurturing listening and speaking skills in children. Discover how these skills lay the foundation for a lifetime of achievement, from career success to personal growth. 💪✨  In this episode, you'll learn how to guide kids in mastering civil...

Send us Fan Mail Impact of Reach One and Teach One Shelia Green, the CEO of Reach One and Teach One, created her nonprofit to address the growing need for substance abuse treatment among high school students. She has been a teacher for 23 years and started her organization during the pandemic to educate parents and students about substance abuse. She provided mentoring and counseling for 26 studen...

Send us Fan Mail TD Flenaugh, the host of Falling for Learning, is a parent and National Board Certified Teacher in Early Adolescence English. TD gets into the details of how to get middle schoolers to love reading. It first starts with determining reading level. Children's reading levels may not be on grade level due to the pandemic and other factors. TD suggests that children should be reading a...

Send us Fan Mail Watch and listen as the founders of American Math explain how they broke the curse of generational math trauma. By inviting kids into play, they learned how to teach kids high-level math concepts. The father-son duo also details their journey in supporting parents and challenging adults to overcome their math phobia to provide the learning experiences that children need at home. S...

Send us Fan Mail Meet the American Math founders. They discuss confronting math phobia and how to support the enjoyment of math, which will help kids fearlessly take on difficult math concepts! Reach out to these passionate mathematicians at https://americanmath.com. Support the show We drop new episodes every Saturday at 5 p.m. Pacific Time. Follow us: Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/falli...

Send us Fan Mail Throughout his tenure, Superintendent Bielang has consistently displayed unparalleled dedication and passion for creating an educational environment that nurtures every student's potential. In this exclusive podcast interview, he candidly discusses the challenges, triumphs, and innovative strategies he's implementing to shape the future of education in Portage.  You can also learn...

Send us Fan Mail How do you move kids from hating writing to loving writing while providing constructive feedback? Listen in to learn how to strike the right balance between praise and feedback! Follow us on Instagram @falling4learning. Episodes can also be watched at youtube.com/@fall4learning . Click like and subscribe to keep the strategies and tips to keep the next generation on track for lear...

Send us Fan Mail This episode details how to get kids writing. We discuss steps needed to move kids from hating writing and having low writing ability to celebrating their progress. #getkidswriting #kidsfun #lovetowrite Support the show We drop new episodes every Saturday at 5 p.m. Pacific Time. Follow us: Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/fallingforlearning/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.c...

Send us Fan Mail This episode addresses the Affirmative Action Supreme Court ruling in 2023. How can we give our kids a competitive advantage? Support the show We drop new episodes every Saturday at 5 p.m. Pacific Time. Follow us: Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/fallingforlearning/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fallingforlearning/ https://linktr.ee/falling4learning