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Today we're excited to introduce our newest podcast here on the Be Podcast Network, Artificial Intelligence: Real Talk hosted by Eli Marshall Davis. Eli is an Interventionist at Hemphill Elementary in Birmingham, AL, where he sits on the leadership team and chairs the MTSS/Problem Solving Team committee. He is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of South Carolina, focusing on Teaching and Learning, with research interests in social justice, epigenetics, and the transformative potential of AI in education. In this episode, host Eli welcomes his longtime friend Dr. Marlena Ward Dodds. They explore artificial intelligence, particularly its impact on education and inclusivity, the challenges of online learning, and the digital divide. Dr. Dodds shares her insights and experiences with AI, both in higher education and in the broader context of learning and development. They also discuss the ethical implications and biases in AI, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and equitable access to technology.Listen to Artificial Intelligence: Real Talk about subscribe here: https://avisionforlearning.com We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments
To celebrate EduTalk Radio joining the Be Podcast Network, we're sharing episodes from other network shows. Today is a conversation from Transformative Principal, between host Jethro Jones and Dr. Jocelyn Washburn, an associate director of the Center for Research on Learning at the University of Kansas. The episode covers:SIM is an approach to instruction that focuses on teaching students strategies for learning. In short, SIM emphasizes HOW to learn.Learning strategies (explicit instruction) and content enhancement (teacher guided learning) strategies, Cue, Do, ReviewSIM is designed for teachers in middle and high schoolSIM Paraphrasing activityCenter for Research on LearningPretest and make commitments to learn. Success formula = If you figure out what works for you, what strategies will help you perform it, that will make it effective for life. Strategic is about having strategiesWhy hasn't anyone taught me “like this” beforeLearning strategies vs. Cue, do, reviewResearch-based informationConcerns about science of reading approachesReview process - reviewed against a long list of components (do those specific components have research showing they work.)Teacher not being able to teach something even though they have experience showing that it works. Adapting evidence-based practices based on student data. iSTAR Adaptive intervention based on SIM writing strategies. Learn how write complete sentences and effective purposeful paragraphs. Many different types of gaps and writing that has happened. Human-delivered instruction but with dashboards for families, teachers, students, and administrators with AI to supportInterest-inventoryAuthentic Audience - writing with purpose routine, built into iStar. How to be a transformative principal? Learn alongside your teachers. We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments
To celebrate EduTalk Radio joining the Be Podcast Network, we're sharing episodes from other network shows. Today is a conversation from Transformative Principal, between host Jethro Jones and guest Bryan Dean. Bryan is CAST's Innovation Specialist. Bryan has been working with hard-to-reach students with emotional impairments, conduct disorder, behavioral difficulties, and low interest for more than 20 years.The conversation covers:Giving UDL away for freeBuilding products through grantsPeople think UDL is static, but it isn't. Identity is important. UDL is human centric, not student centric.How UDL invites students to take ownership of their learning experiences. Do you feel behind? “What if I could have gone through school feeling unencumbered?” Expert Learners vs. executive functioningBounded autonomy. Assumptions about student learning. Joy Zabala - You can't boil the oceanUDL Con is an ExperienceAI, Accessibility, UDL Guidelines 3.0UDL Con - where the guidelines will be released. CAST.org - check out the projects and resources. How to be a transformative principal? Ghostwalks - walk with nobody there in your school. What is being said by what is on the walls and in the classroom. We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments
To celebrate Education Talk Radio's addition to the Be Podcast Network, we're sharing some episodes focused on access and opportunity from our other shows. Today's episode, from The Authority, is one of our popular conversations from the past year, between Katie Novak and host Ross Romano. Dr. Katie Novak is an internationally-renowned education consultant, a graduate instructor at the University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education, and the best-selling author of 14 books on inclusive practices, with over 250K books sold worldwide. This episode features a discussion about her book, UDL Now! (Third Edition): A Teacher's Guide to Applying Universal Design for Learning in Today's Classrooms.You'll hear about:“If UDL is the answer, what is the question?”Who should be doing UDL?UDL is best practice: “Teachers are working too hard to not have a greater impact on learners.”Understanding the similarities and differences between UDL and differentiated instruction (DI) — and why teachers should be doing bothCollective efficacy. “We can't prevent all the challenges students will face, but we can help to alleviate them by designing a learning environment that leaves no room for failure.”The three core beliefs of UDL: variability, firm goals, and expert learningWhat is the right amount of student voice and choice?Find UDL Now! from CAST Publishing, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and on Katie's website: https://www.novakeducation.com/udl-now About the guestKatie Novak, Ed.D. is an internationally renowned education consultant, a graduate instructor at the University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education, and the best-selling author of 14 books on inclusive practices, with over 250K books sold worldwide. Katie designs and presents workshops both nationally and internationally focusing on the implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), inclusive practices, and universally designed leadership. Connect on Twitter @KatieNovakUDL and LinkedIn. About the hostRoss Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on LinkedIn or Bluesky. I also host Sideline Sessions, a podcast for coaches and parents of student-athletes. The show features conversations with coaches and performance experts in the NFL, NBA, NCAA, Olympics, and more. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3Rp0QGt We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments
To celebrate Education Talk Radio's addition to the Be Podcast Network, we're sharing some episodes focused on equity and access from our other shows. Today's episode, from The Authority, is a can't-miss conversation between Principal Baruti Kafele and host Ross Romano. They discuss:The Equity & Social Justice Education 50Equity vs. Equality — the strategy vs. the goal and why it mattersDoes my presence positively alter the trajectory of my students?How do I ensure that no student is invisible in my classroom?Becoming credible to your students“I want my readers to be comfortable with being uncomfortable and uncomfortable with being comfortable.”The Big 3: Individuality, Identity, and Voice. Why these are non-negotiables in every classroom.Social justice education — What is it and how do we make it practical?Principal Kafele's recommendations: Before the Mayflower — Lerone Bennett, Jr. From Slavery to Freedom — John Hope Franklin and Evelyn Brooks HigginbothamThe Mis-Education of the Negro — Carter G. Woodson Introduction to African Civilizations — John G. JacksonThe Equity & Social Justice Education 50 is available at ascd.org and Amazon. Find it here: https://bit.ly/3YwY2Z5 Subscribe to The Authority to get more deep-dive interviews with education authors. It's available wherever you get your podcasts. Visit https://bepodcast.network to learn more about the Be Podcast Network for educators. About our guestOne of the most sought-after school leadership and classroom equity presenters in America, Principal Kafele is impacting America's schools! He has delivered over 2500 conference and program keynotes, professional development workshops, parenting seminars and student assemblies over his 35 years of public speaking. An expert in the area of “attitude transformation,” Principal Kafele is the leading authority on providing effective classroom and school leadership strategies toward closing what he coined, the "Attitude Gap.” He has authored twelve books, including seven ASCD best-sellers. Follow Principal Kafele online: https://principalkafele.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/principalkafele Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/principalkafele/ Virtual AP Leadership Academy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VirtualAPLeadershipAcademyWithPrincipalKafele Virtual AP Leadership Academy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/virtualapleadershipacademy About the hostRoss Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies. He is a leadership development and performance coach for professionals in a range of industries and consults with organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry to help communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Bluesky and LinkedIn We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments
To celebrate Education Talk Radio's addition to the Be Podcast Network, we're sharing some episodes focused on equity and access from across the network. In this episode from The Authority Podcast, host Ross Romano speaks with UnboundEd CEO Lacey Robinson about her book Justice Seekers: Pursuing Equity in the Details of Teaching and Learning.The conversation includes:GLEAM — Grade-Level, Engaging, Affirming, Meaningful instructionThe relationship between justice and equityJustice is found in the details of teaching and learningWhat's hard about being a truth-teller?What can a teacher do in an environment that discourages or prohibits explicit discussion of race?How does administration create a supportive environment for this approach?Learn more about Justice Seekers at www.unbounded.org or find it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, bookshop.org or wherever you get your books.About today's guestLacey Robinson is the president and CEO of UnboundEd, and the chair of the Board of CORE Learning. As CEO, Robinson sets the organization's vision for transforming instruction for students at the margins. She is a former teacher, principal, and professional development specialist who has focused on literacy, equity, and school leadership for more than 25 years. Her life's work aims to enable educators to disrupt systemic inequities in their school districts and classrooms. She led the merger of UnboundEd, Pivot Learning, and CORE Learning under the UnboundEd banner — creating the nation's largest K–12 educator development organization focused on improving teaching and learning for underserved students.Robinson is a leading national voice on disrupting the predictability of students' educational outcomes, and was named to 2023's Forbes 50 Over 50 list in recognition of her innovative leadership. She frequently serves as a keynote speaker and is featured on Emily Hanford's 2022 “Sold a Story” podcast.About the hostRoss Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies. He is a leadership development and performance coach for professionals in a range of industries and consults with organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry to help communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Bluesky and LinkedIn We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments
Life skills, teamwork, resilience, STEM and sustainability. How LIV Golf and Discovery Education are bringing great resources to your school
Meet Kristen Trivitte from Winston Salem NC on her use of ed tech for better reading skills. Thank you Discovery Ed for this wonderful guest
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Ashley Bushell is a K-12 Instructional Coach for Fairfield County School District located in rural Winnsboro, SC, with 15 years of experience in education. She is dedicated to fostering change and promoting equity in educational spaces. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and advocating for student success. Ashley recently wrote an article for edCircuit: https://edcircuit.com/leveraging-technology-to-provide-equitable-learning-experiences/
Ashley Bushell is a K-12 Instructional Coach for Fairfield County School District located in rural Winnsboro, SC, with 15 years of experience in education. She is dedicated to fostering change and promoting equity in educational spaces. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and advocating for student success. Ashley recently wrote an article for edCircuit: https://edcircuit.com/leveraging-technology-to-provide-equitable-learning-experiences/
Learn more about Career Connect here :https://www.discoveryeducation.com/education-partnerships/career-connect/
Learn more about Career Connect here :https://www.discoveryeducation.com/education-partnerships/career-connect/
Dr. Manu Kapur, author of PRODUCTIVE FAILURE is my guest... he is a world-renowned expert on learning and currently heads the Future Learning Initiative at ETH University Zurich. Dr. Kapur earned his doctorate in Education from Columbia University. Dr. Kapur is known for his pioneering research on intentionally designing for and learning from failure, demonstrating how this approach can lead to more effective learning compared to traditional methods. He is known for these two successful TEDX talks: Productive Failure and How Failure Drives Learning.
Dr. Manu Kapur, author of PRODUCTIVE FAILURE is my guest... he is a world-renowned expert on learning and currently heads the Future Learning Initiative at ETH University Zurich. Dr. Kapur earned his doctorate in Education from Columbia University. Dr. Kapur is known for his pioneering research on intentionally designing for and learning from failure, demonstrating how this approach can lead to more effective learning compared to traditional methods. He is known for these two successful TEDX talks: Productive Failure and How Failure Drives Learning.
Today Larry Jacobs interviews Sarah Ottow founder of Confianza and The Language Lens academy helping schools develop and design high impact learning experiences in language diverse classrooms. Professional learning that builds educator excellence in language, literacy and equity-based mindsets and practices....
Today Larry Jacobs interviews Sarah Ottow founder of Confianza and The Language Lens academy helping schools develop and design high impact learning experiences in language diverse classrooms. Professional learning that builds educator excellence in language, literacy and equity-based mindsets and practices....
Larry Jacobs interviews school psychologist and consultant/expert on school climate and SEL, Dr Howie Knoff, Howie is the President of Project ACHIEVE Educational Solutionsbased in Fort Myers, Florida. and has been awarded almost $50 million dollars during his career including FIVE five-year $5 Million U.S. Department of Education School Climate Transformation Grants.
Larry Jacobs interviews school psychologist and consultant/expert on school climate and SEL, Dr Howie Knoff, Howie is the President of Project ACHIEVE Educational Solutionsbased in Fort Myers, Florida. and has been awarded almost $50 million dollars during his career including FIVE five-year $5 Million U.S. Department of Education School Climate Transformation Grants.
Thank you Fordham Institute. Dr. Sofoklis Goulas is an economist. He is a Fellow at the Brookings Institution and author of “Underachieving and Underenrolled: Chronically Low-Performing Schools in the Post-Pandemic Era,” published by the Fordham Institute last month.Here is a link of the study: https://fordhaminstitute.org/national/research/underachieving-and-underenrolled-chronically-low-performing-schools-post-pandemic
Thank you Fordham Institute. Dr. Sofoklis Goulas is an economist. He is a Fellow at the Brookings Institution and author of “Underachieving and Underenrolled: Chronically Low-Performing Schools in the Post-Pandemic Era,” published by the Fordham Institute last month.Here is a link of the study: https://fordhaminstitute.org/national/research/underachieving-and-underenrolled-chronically-low-performing-schools-post-pandemic
How Discovery Education creates and produces the virtual and augmented global learning experiences that allow students worldwide to experience immersive learning with their Senior Director Phil Birchinall.
How Discovery Education creates and produces the virtual and augmented global learning experiences that allow students worldwide to experience immersive learning with their Senior Director Phil Birchinall.
Scholastic Prep's Chief Academic Officer Taylor Ellis is my guest. and will speak their full programs including STEM engagement, college prep and their the Scholarship Prep Foster/Homeless Youth Services Program providing comprehensive, wraparound services to support diverse foster/homeless youth population in achieving their unlimited potential. Foster/Homeless Youth and their families receive additional guidance and support.. MORE HERE
Scholastic Prep's Chief Academic Officer Taylor Ellis is my guest. and will speak their full programs including STEM engagement, college prep and their the Scholarship Prep Foster/Homeless Youth Services Program providing comprehensive, wraparound services to support diverse foster/homeless youth population in achieving their unlimited potential. Foster/Homeless Youth and their families receive additional guidance and support.. MORE HERE
Today Larry Jacobs has the distinct pleasure of a interviewing Jessica Lander, Top 50 Finalist for Global Teacher of the Year, 2023 Massachusetts History Teacher of the Year, now on Sabbatical from Lowell (MA) High School and author of Making Americans:Stories of Historic Struggles, New Ideas and Inspiration in Immigrant Education.. cutting through the political bull-pucky of the election season. AND CHECK THIS OUT
Today Larry Jacobs has the distinct pleasure of a interviewing Jessica Lander, Top 50 Finalist for Global Teacher of the Year, 2023 Massachusetts History Teacher of the Year, now on Sabbatical from Lowell (MA) High School and author of Making Americans:Stories of Historic Struggles, New Ideas and Inspiration in Immigrant Education.. cutting through the political bull-pucky of the election season. AND CHECK THIS OUT
Today, Larry Jacobs talks about energizing career pathways with Lisa Richardson of Catalyze and Loreal Ivory, former New Orleans educator and now a success coach at Next Level NOLA, a Catalyze grantee. Catalyze drives innovation in career-connected learning through agile grantmaking, next-generation learning and transformative storytelling — the initiative is a collaborative funding initiative with a mission to enable all young people in the United States to find their purpose and achieve fulfilling careers.
Today, Larry Jacobs talks about energizing career pathways with Lisa Richardson of Catalyze and Loreal Ivory, former New Orleans educator and now a success coach at Next Level NOLA, a Catalyze grantee. Catalyze drives innovation in career-connected learning through agile grantmaking, next-generation learning and transformative storytelling — the initiative is a collaborative funding initiative with a mission to enable all young people in the United States to find their purpose and achieve fulfilling careers.
Dr, Howie Knoff, our resident school psychologist and President of Project Achieve, consulting to schools, is my guest
Dr, Howie Knoff, our resident school psychologist and President of Project Achieve, consulting to schools, is my guest
Dr. Amy Klinger Founder and programs director of THE EDUCATOR'S SCHOOL SAFETY NETWORK . FYI there is an online on-demand course available here and a new report available as well
Dr. Amy Klinger Founder and programs director of THE EDUCATOR'S SCHOOL SAFETY NETWORK . FYI there is an online on-demand course available here and a new report available as well
Two long time Social Studies educators Peter Paccone and Tom DeMay, California and Illinois respecively, join me for a lively discussion on teaching the election in turbulent political times. Peter also recently ( as in 'brand new') co-authored a new book called US Constitution 101, a 'crash course', so to speak.
Two long time Social Studies educators Peter Paccone and Tom DeMay, California and Illinois respecively, join me for a lively discussion on teaching the election in turbulent political times. Peter also recently ( as in 'brand new') co-authored a new book called US Constitution 101, a 'crash course', so to speak.
Professor Dr Paul Morgan of SUNY Albany and their new report examining race and ethnicity, social class, and achievement gaps in U.S. elementary schools, available here: https://fordhaminstitute.org/national/research/explaining-achievement-gaps-role-socioeconomic-factors?fbclid=IwY2xjawE5bSFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTzB2A76vSBvPhWSUzqyXzLHuc_i8H1KNOt73IYr37e0rRxKWw4hJOCuOg_aem__4NA1XPlEE6mjnfiloReNQ__
Professor Dr Paul Morgan of SUNY Albany and their new report examining race and ethnicity, social class, and achievement gaps in U.S. elementary schools, available here: https://fordhaminstitute.org/national/research/explaining-achievement-gaps-role-socioeconomic-factors?fbclid=IwY2xjawE5bSFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTzB2A76vSBvPhWSUzqyXzLHuc_i8H1KNOt73IYr37e0rRxKWw4hJOCuOg_aem__4NA1XPlEE6mjnfiloReNQ__
Paul Glastris, Editor in Chief, is my guest with insights on how they compile the categories and the rankings. Read more here
Paul Glastris, Editor in Chief, is my guest with insights on how they compile the categories and the rankings. Read more here
Discover Financial Services and Discovery Education have worked together to produce pathwayinschools.com presenting a video documentary premiering 10/22 entitled MONEY MASTERY for grades 6-8. Learn more as Discovery Senior Social Impact Manager Madeline O'Neil tells us how it was all put together for you and your students.
Discover Financial Services and Discovery Education have worked together to produce pathwayinschools.com presenting a video documentary premiering 10/22 entitled MONEY MASTERY for grades 6-8. Learn more as Discovery Senior Social Impact Manager Madeline O'Neil tells us how it was all put together for you and your students.
Our guest Shaun Carver is the Executive Director and CEO of The International House at UC Berkeley and will share his insights on bridging cultural divides, welcoming diverse students and cutivating respectful discussion.
Our guest Shaun Carver is the Executive Director and CEO of The International House at UC Berkeley and will share his insights on bridging cultural divides, welcoming diverse students and cutivating respectful discussion.
Our guest today is Dr. Katy Anthes, former Chief School Officer of Colorado, who leads FORWARD, a new initiative to improve the education environment to drive positive change in education leadership through conflict management training in these polarized times.
Our guest today is Dr. Katy Anthes, former Chief School Officer of Colorado, who leads FORWARD, a new initiative to improve the education environment to drive positive change in education leadership through conflict management training in these polarized times.
How the Maine Rural Youth Institute is changing the the lives of rural kids....a system that can be replicated everywhere
How the Maine Rural Youth Institute is changing the the lives of rural kids....a system that can be replicated everywhere
Hayes Greenfield , author of a new book of the same title , is the founder of Creative Sound Play, an interconnected, play-based, generative learning system for Pre-K educators, as well as an award-winning Electro-Acoustic looping artist and jazz musician, notable film composer, and innovative educator. With over 30 years of experience working with students, teachers, and education professionals, Hayes thrives on continually challenging boundaries and expectations for the classroom. His book, Creative Sound Play for Young Learners: A Teacher's Guide to Enhancing Transition Times, Classroom Communities, SEL, and Executive Function Skill (Routledge, Eye on Education Series, 2024), is a fun and engaging guide that invites educators to use sound-making as a collaborative, play-based practice in early childhood classrooms, Hayes thinks outside the box when it comes to learning and has proven results for young children and learning.
Hayes Greenfield , author of a new book of the same title , is the founder of Creative Sound Play, an interconnected, play-based, generative learning system for Pre-K educators, as well as an award-winning Electro-Acoustic looping artist and jazz musician, notable film composer, and innovative educator. With over 30 years of experience working with students, teachers, and education professionals, Hayes thrives on continually challenging boundaries and expectations for the classroom. His book, Creative Sound Play for Young Learners: A Teacher's Guide to Enhancing Transition Times, Classroom Communities, SEL, and Executive Function Skill (Routledge, Eye on Education Series, 2024), is a fun and engaging guide that invites educators to use sound-making as a collaborative, play-based practice in early childhood classrooms, Hayes thinks outside the box when it comes to learning and has proven results for young children and learning.
Two leaders of the Media industry, Lauren Zalaznick and Dorsey James , both Brown grads and also Trustee Alums on the new book outlining the impact, history and traditons of the Board at Brown
Two leaders of the Media industry, Lauren Zalaznick and Dorsey James , both Brown grads and also Trustee Alums on the new book outlining the impact, history and traditons of the Board at Brown
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