I Still Believe in School
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I Still Believe in School

Dr. Dave Barry

English United States Education
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32
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~every 7.0055 days
Since
Aug 25, 2024
First episode
Latest
Apr 28, 2025
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32 episodes for longitudinal research

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Category
Education
Language
English
Region
United States
Format
Episodic
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"I Still Believe in School" is a podcast by Dr. Dave Barry, an Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education at West Chester University of PA. Dave was a Kindergarten and Pre-K teacher for over 10 years and gets how stressful teaching is (he even wrote a book about it), but is trying to focus on what's going well in schools by sharing wisdom from the best educators he knows to add some positivity to the narrative about teaching. Guests of the show play games to fundraise for classrooms. Opinions expressed on the show are Dave's & his guests' and do not represent any employer/entity.

Recent Content Cues

Season 2 Episode 14: We Still Believe in School
Apr 28, 2025
Season 2 Episode 13: Because I Believe in Community
Apr 21, 2025
Season 2 Episode 12: Proudest Moments
Apr 14, 2025

Recent Episodes

S2E14 Season 2 Episode 14: We Still Believe in School

Apr 28, 2025 14m

In this mini-finale-compilation-episode, Dr. Dave reflects on six of his previous guests' responses to the question: why do you still believe in school? Responses come from previous I Still Believe…

S2E13 Season 2 Episode 13: Because I Believe in Community

Apr 21, 2025 44m

Dave chats with pediatric occupational therapist Rachel Davidson - one of his besties from graduate school. They play Teacher Feature Trivia to support schools impacted by the LA wildfires. Donate…

S2E12 Season 2 Episode 12: Proudest Moments

Apr 14, 2025 11m

In this mini-compilation-episode, Dr. Dave reflects back to some of his guests proudest teaching moments. Most of these proud moments came years later when former students shared with these amazing…

S2E11 Season 2 Episode 11: Because I Believe in Human Connections

Apr 07, 2025 33m

Dr. Dave chats with one of his work besties, Dr. Rose Jagielo Manion, an educator of over 30 years. Rose plays Teacher Feature Trivia to get diverse books for Ms. Park, an elementary school teacher…

S2E10 Season 2 Episode 10: Great Advice

Mar 31, 2025 11m

In this mini-compilation-episode, Dr. Dave reflects on four of his previous guests' responses to the question: what is the best teaching advice you've ever gotten or have to give? Responses come from…

S2E9 Season 2 Episode 9: Because I Believe in Unlocking Learning Potential

Mar 24, 2025 28m

Dr. Dave chats with Gertrudes Fidalgo, veteran early childhood educator and Dave's friend and mentor of 18 years. They talk all things early childhood education, and Gertrudes plays "Teacher Feature…

S2E8 Season 2 Episode 8: Four Opportunities

Mar 17, 2025 15m

In this mini-compilation-episode, Dr. Dave reflects on four of his previous guests' responses to the question: what is the greatest opportunity facing schools today? Responses come from previous I…

S2E7 Season 2 Episode 7: Because Learning is Magical

Mar 10, 2025 36m

Dr. Dave chats with self-compassion teacher, professor, poet, and very dear friend, Dr. Marissa C. Knox. Marissa plays Teacher Feature Trivia to raise funds for two teachers' Donors Choose Projects.…

S2E6 Season 2 Episode 6: Compilation Episode of Funny Stories

Mar 03, 2025 13m

This week's mini-episode is a compilation of 3 of the funniest teaching stories guests have shared on the I Still Believe in School Podcast. I hope it brings a smile to your face this week.

S2E5 Season 2 Episode 5: Because I Will Always Believe in Students

Feb 24, 2025 33m

Dr. Dave chats with Dr. Joanna Batt – an award winning social studies teacher, professor, and researcher – who also happens to be one of his best friends from grad school. Joanna plays "Teacher…

S2E4 Season 2 Episode 4: Addressing Stress with Self-Compassion

Feb 17, 2025 15m

Dr. Dave talks about the power of self-compassion for reducing feelings of stress and burnout among teachers, and how learning to be more self-compassionate can increase job satisfaction. He shares a…

S2E1 Season 2 Episode 3: Because I Believe in the Abilities of all our Disabled Students

Feb 10, 2025 41m

Dave chats with veteran early childhood teacher,Leanne Switzer, who was also his next-door-classroom-neighbor from the Boston Public Schools. Leanne shares her insights from 20 years of being an…

S2E1 Season 2 Episode 2 (mini): Trauma Informed Teaching Tips

Feb 02, 2025 14m

Dr. Dave shares specific practices teachers can utilize to support children who may be experiencing trauma in general, and specifically as a result of the harmful actions of the current…

S2E1 Season 2 Episode 1: The Latin Teachers

Jan 27, 2025 39m

In the season 2 premiere, Dr. Dave talks with his middle and high school Latin teachers, Mrs. Gayle Hightower and Mrs. Marilyn Archibald. They play Teacher Feature Trivia to get graphic novels of the…

S1E17 Mini-Episode 17: "If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out!"

Dec 16, 2024 6m

In the Season 1 Finale of "I Still Believe in School" Dr. Dave shares how his love for music inspired him as a teacher and podcaster - he shares a recording from 2011 of his kindergarteners…

S1E16 Episode 16: Because Literacy is a Powerful Tool for Transformation

Dec 09, 2024 38m

Dr. Dave chats with long-time friend, veteran first-grade teacher, and former coworker, Beverly Friberg. She plays Teacher Feature Trivia to help support her elementary school's library - the same…

S1E15 Mini-Episode 15: My Funniest Teaching Story

Dec 02, 2024 10m

Dr. Dave shares his funniest teaching story from his time as a kindergarten teacher in the Boston Public Schools.

S1E14 Episode 14: Because Kids Need Their Own Place to Put the Big Things on Hold

Nov 25, 2024 35m

Dave chats with BFF Bridget Joyce, a veteran high school teacher and current elementary school librarian. Bridget plays "Teacher Feature Trivia" to get books centering neurodivergent characters for…

S1E13 Mini-Episode 13: Lessons from LeVar Burton

Nov 18, 2024 11m Bonus

In this mini-episode, Dr. Dave reflects on hopeful lessons learned from hearing actor and children's literacy advocate LeVar Burton speak at the annual meeting of the National Association for the…

S1E12 Episode 12: Because I Believe in Teachers & Students Celebrating Discovery Together

Nov 11, 2024 41m

Dave chats with longtime friend, Kathleen Doyle – an award winning theater arts teacher, Fulbright recipient, costumer, puppeteer, climate and endangered animal activist. The play "Teacher Feature…

Publishing Analytics

Frequency
~every 7.0055 days
Weekly
Avg Duration
27m
Format
Episodic
Since
Aug 25, 2024
Latest
Apr 28, 2025

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United States
Hosting
anchor.fm

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