NE Voices

This episode explores how student self assessment depends on a set of critical subskills—including noticing, analyzing, decision-making, and revision. The key takeaway is that meaningful reflection doesn’t happen automatically; it must be explicitly taught, scaffolded, and practiced over time using evidence and success criteria. 🎙️ Episode Overview In Part 3, the focus shifts to the subskills that...

This episode explores how classroom culture is the key factor in making student self assessment effective. The keytakeaway is that students must feel safe to take risks, experience discomfort, and use evidence of learning to make decisions—because reflection only leads to growth when it is connected to action and supported by a culture that valuesmistakes and learning as indicators of growth. In P...

Student Self Assessment: Evidence, Success Criteria & Student Agency - A Conversation with Katie White (Part 1) 🧠 Quick Summary How can student self assessment actually improve learning? In this episode, we explore how using evidence of learning and clear success criteria helps students take ownershipof their thinking and make decisions about what to do next. 🎙️ Episode Overview In Part 1 of...

What if assessment didn’t create anxiety—but confidence? In this episode of NE Voices , we explore how clarity in learning intentions, success criteria, and feedback can fundamentally change the way students experience learningand assessment. Stephanie Pipke‑Painchaud is joined by Dan Mielke , a Health Science teacher and administrator, to unpack how using Clarify Ed helped align curriculum outcom...

Energy, Mindset & The Power of Small Wins with Dennis Kubat In Part 2 of our conversation with TMSS Teacher, Dennis Kubat, we explore practices that make a difference, yet are the first to fall away when the school day is full, the to-do list is long, and after school brings it’s own schedule that often over flowsin the evening.  This episode dives into regulation, mindset, sustainable energy,...

How small habits shape big change—in life and in the classroom. In part 1, we sit down with educator Dennis Kubat to explore what mindset really means for teachers, students, and anyone trying to live and work with intention. Drawing on his journey from athlete to full‑time educator, Dennis shares how mindset training transformed his teaching, his energy, and his everyday life. Listen to this epis...

Clarity in Action: When Students Share Their Voice In Learning with Geoff Goldsworthy and Dallas Thiessen (Season 2 Episode 20 Part 3) In this episode of NE Voices, Dallas and Geoff discuss the transformative impact of using Clarify Ed in their classrooms. They delve into how this tool aids in better instructional and learning decision-making, fosters deeper student engagement, and shifts the focu...

Feed Forward: Check-ins that Help Learners Level Up (Clarify Ed - Check-ins) with Dallas Thiessen & Geoff Goldsworthy (Season 2 Episode 19 Part 2) In this episode of NE Voices, we explore the transformative power of check-ins in educational settings. Moving beyond traditional task completion, Clarify Ed check-ins prompt students to make claims about their learning, support these claims with ev...

Clarity Begins Here: From Outcomes to Learning Intentions(Exploring Clarify Ed) with Dallas Thiessen & Geoff Goldsworthy (S2E18P1) Join us as we explore the transformative power of clarity in the classroom. We are joined by Geoff Goldsworthy and Dallas Thiessen, two NESD administrators and educators, who share practical strategies for enhancing student engagement, belonging, and agency. Discov...

Beyond The Task: Assessment, Agency and Collaborative Communities in Thinking Classrooms with Guests Carina Calow & Raquel Scheidt {S2 Ep17 Pt3) In this final episode of our three-part series, Raquel and Carina reflect on how Thinking Classrooms have reshaped their teaching and transformed student learning. From assessment strategies to classroom routines, this episode dives into the practical...

Learning Together: Building Student Agency in MathClassrooms with Guests Carina Calow & Raquel Scheidt {S2Ep16Pt2} In Part 2, Raquel and Carina return to share how Thinking Classrooms continues evolve through intentional routines, community building and the opportunity to dig deeper through collaboration. This episode dives into the heart of what makes math meaningful—not just for students, bu...

What If We Were All Math People? Reimagining Math Through Curiosity, Collaboration andThinking Classrooms Guests: Carina Calow & Raquel Scheidt Have you ever said… I’m not a math person and then foundyourself teaching math? That’s where our journey began and what unfolded from there is a powerful story of the ways thinking classrooms impacted not only students, but teachers, as well.  In Part...

This episode of NE Voices is designed for families to learn more about what to expect when your student visits Love Land. Join us as Penny Mohr, Indigenous Education Coordinator at the NESD, walks us through what a dayon the land really looks like—so you know exactly what to expect, what your child will experience, and how you can be a part of it. We cover everything from morning smudging and grat...

In this special episode of NE Voices , we talk with Penny Mohr, Indigenous Education Coordinator at the North East School Division, to offer parents and caregivers a clear, thoughtful, and respectful introduction to smudging —a cultural practice often experienced during land-based learning visits to Love Land. We know that when your child brings home a note aboutsmudging, you might have questions....

In Part 2 of our land-based learning series, we continue theconversation with Penny Moore, Indigenous Education Coordinator at the North East School Division. In this episode, we take you through what a day at Love Land actually looks like—from the moment the bus arrives to the final rounddance or handshake of gratitude. We explore how learning on the land begins with intention: amorning smudge, a...

In this episode of NE Voices , I’m joined by PennyMoore, our Indigenous Education Coordinator at the North East School Division, for the first in a new series exploring Indigenous education. We dig into what it really means to learn from the land—not just on it—and how a special place called Love Land is helping students and educators reconnect with nature, culture, and each other. Penny shares th...

In this episode of NE Voices , we continue the conversation to explore how classroom spaces, collaboration, and feedback shape meaningful learning experiences. From innovative teaching practices like "windows and whiteboards" to fostering a culture of openness and risk-taking, Darla shares insights on creating an environment where students thrive. We discuss how feedback, rather than grades, encou...

Beyond the Grade: Meaningful Feedback Counts In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of formative assessment and student reflection with Darla, a dedicated educator in the North East School Division. Together, we unpack what it looks like to shift the responsibility for learning from the teacher to the student—an empowering process that builds agency and lifelong skills. Darla share...

Unlocking Learning: Why Feedback Matters More (than grades) and Moves Learning Forward Faster with Guest Darla Faye In this episode of NE Voices , I sit down with Darla, a reflective math and science teacher at MUCC, who is transforming the way we think about assessment. Darla shares her journey of moving away from traditional grading and focusing on the transformative potential of feedback to emp...

Thank you to Connie Parenteau for sharing her approach to fostering a classroom environment that promotes student ownership of learning. Using a method involving popsicle sticks and math journals, she shared how she selected a few students each day to present their problem-solving processes. This routine not only encouraged students to become more independent and reflective but also streamlined Co...

In this NE Voices mini episode, Kyle Webb explores the concept of Thinking Classrooms from a parent's viewpoint, emphasizing the value of fostering independent thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills in students. This conversation discusses what parents might hear from students and offers ways for parents to engage in meaningful conversations about their children's learning experiences...

This podcast episode dives into the concept of Thinking Classrooms, featuring insights from educational consultant Kyle Webb. It highlights the transformative shift from traditional teaching to fostering an environment where students become primary thinkers and problem solvers. The discussion provides practical strategies for implementing Thinking Classrooms across various subjects and grade level...

In this episode of NE Voices, we welcome educational consultant Kyle Webb as he takes us through the transformative concept of Building Thinking Classrooms sharing the work of Peter Liljedahl. Explore the journey into innovative strategies that enhance critical thinking, collaboration, and student engagement. Learn about problem-solving, classroom setups, and the vital concept of 'being intentiona...

Episode 3: Creating Thinkers Not Test Takers: A Journey into Thinking Classrooms with Dan Mielke (Part 3) In part 3 of our Thinking Classroom conversation with Dan Mielke, we explore how a shift into a Thinking Classroom creates more meaningful learning experiences, engages students in real-world problem solving and offers an opportunity to redefine your role as an educator. Join us as Dan digs in...

In Part 2, we dive into the world of what Science 7 and 8 look like with an educator who's rethinking the Science classroom. Imagine walking into a science class where students are standing, collaborating at whiteboards, tackling real-world problems, and generating their own assessment questions. A place where being wrong is a step towards deeper learning. From exploring real world questions t...