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Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle shares the tools and strategies for seeing the creative process through from start to finish.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to feel more confident taking risks 2) How to make creative blocks work in your favor 3) How to get the most out of AI for work Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1058 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ZORANA — With more than 25 years as a scientist studying creativity, Zorana brings insights into the nature of the creative process, from the first decision to engage with new ideas to its culmination in creative performances and products. She is a scientist at Yale University, author, and speaker. Zorana's work has been featured in the Harvard Business Review, ArtNet, US News, Education Week, Science Daily, El Pais, and others, and she is a regular contributor to Psychology Today and Creativity Post.• Book: The Creativity Choice: The Science of Making Decisions to Turn Ideas into Action • Website: Zorana-Ivcevic-Pringle.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Discovery-oriented behavior and the originality of creative products: A study with artists.” by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and Jacob Getzels • Study: “When do startups scale? Large-scale evidence from job postings” by Saerom (Ronnie) Lee and J. Daniel Kim • Study: The power of the ‘be creative' instruction: A meta-analytical evaluation” by Xing Wei, Wangbing Shen, Haiying Long, Fang Lu • Book: The Courage to Create by Rollo May — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/AwesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#968: Are school inspections the accountability tool we've overlooked? with Erik RobelenOn this week's Education Gadfly Show podcast, former Education Week reporter Erik Robelen joins Mike and David to discuss school inspections—what they are, how they might fit into accountability systems, and who's actually using them in U.S. schools. Then, on the Research Minute, Amber highlights a study on how AI tools can help middle school math teachers personalize their lessons.Recommended content: Erik Robelen, “The Full Measure of a School,” Education Next (Spring 2025).Erik Robelen, “England's School Inspections Get a Makeover,” Education Next (Spring 2025).Maryland State Department of Education, Blueprint for Maryland's Future: Expert Review Team Colorado Department of Education, State Review Panel: School Review Protocol, SchoolWorks LLC (2024).Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Charter School Site Visit Protocol, (2024) Rizwaan Malik, Dorna Abdi, Rose E. Wang, and Dorottya Demszky, Scaffolding Middle-School Mathematics Curricula With Large Language Models, EdWorking Papers (April 2025)Feedback Welcome: Have ideas for improving our podcast? Send them to Stephanie Distler at sdistler@fordhaminstitute.org.
A Senior Research Scientist at the Yale University Center for Emotional Intelligence where she currently serves as the Director of the Creativity and Emotions Lab. Zorana is the author of the new book The Creativity Choice: The Science of Making Decisions to Turn Ideas into Action. She is a regular contributor to Psychology Today and Creativity Post and co-editor of The Cambridge Handbook of Creativity and Emotions and Crisis, Creativity and Innovation. Her work has been featured in the Harvard Business Review, ArtNet, US News, Education Week, Science Daily, El Pais, and others.
Since the start of his second term, President Trump has taken sweeping actions targeting immigrants of all kinds in the U.S. From challenging birthright citizenship to lifting bans on immigration arrests in schools and churches, the administration’s plan to deport millions is creating fear among many families and could have significant effects on communities. While schools can not track a student’s documentation status thanks to a previous U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Plyler v. Doe, some states are trying to challenge that. And as first reported in Education Week, deportation efforts could affect school budgets. Ilana Umanksy is an associate professor at the University of Oregon’s College of Education. She joins us to share more on the effects mass deportation could have in Oregon schools.
⭐️ Join the School for School Counselors Mastermind today to become the school counselor you were meant to be. ⭐️**********************************You get the call:“Can you come get this student?”But when you walk in, it's clear- this isn't really about the kid.It's about stress. Dysregulation. Maybe even burnout. For the adult.And if school counselors keep stepping in without asking bigger questions, we're not solving the problem… we're just keeping the cycle going.In this episode, we're talking about:How to tell when a referral isn't about student behaviorThe Five-Minute Behavior Consult you can use with teachers todayHow to support staff without becoming the fixerWhy this shift protects your energy- and your jobIf behavior support is starting to feel like your full-time job, this episode is for you.00:00 Introduction: The Daily Struggles of School Counselors02:10 Understanding Adult Dysregulation in Schools07:17 Identifying Signs of Adult-Induced Student Behavior Issues11:30 The Five Minute Behavior Consult: A Solution-Focused Approach17:35 Implementing Change Despite Administrative Challenges21:00 The Role of School Counselors in Shaping School Culture24:40 Elevating the Role of School CounselorsReferences:Gallup. (2022, June 1). K-12 workers have highest burnout rate in U.S. Gallup News. https://news.gallup.com/poll/393500/workers-highest-burnout-rate.aspxSchwartz, S. (2022, June 15). Stress, burnout, depression: Teachers and principals are not OK right now, new data confirm. Education Week. https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/stress-burnout-depression-teachers-and-principals-are-not-doing-well-new-data-confirm/2022/06Steiner, E. D., & Woo, A. (2021). Job-related stress threatens the teacher supply: Key findings from the 2021 State of the U.S. Teacher Survey (RR-A1108-1). RAND Corporation. https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA1108-1.html**********************************Our goal at School for School Counselors is to help school counselors stay on fire, make huge impacts for students, and catalyze change for our roles through grassroots advocacy and collaboration. Listen to get to know more about us and our mission, feel empowered and inspired, and set yourself up for success in the wonderful world of school counseling.Hang out in our Facebook groupJump in, ask questions, share your ideas and become a part of the most empowering school counseling group on the planet! (Join us to see if we're right.)Join the School for School Counselors MastermindThe Mastermind is packed with all the things your grad program never taught you IN ADDITION TO unparalleled support and consultation. No more feeling alone, invisible, unappreciated, or like you just don't know what to do next. We've got you!Did someone share this podcast with you? Be sure to subscribe for all the new episodes!!
The public school system is broken. Too many kids feel left behind, uninspired, and stuck in a one-size-fits-all model that doesn't prepare them for real life—or real relationships. As a dad and leader, Jason believes we need a radical shift. That's why he sat down with Dr. Tyler Thigpen, an education innovator, to explore a new approach—one that fosters independence, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence.In this episode, Jason and Tyler unpack why the system is failing, what's working in learner-centered models, and how parents can take the lead. These new environments don't just teach facts—they shape identity, build resilience, and equip kids for healthy, whole lives.If you care about how your kids are learning and growing, this episode is for you. Let's raise a generation ready for both life and love.More about Dr. Thigpen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thigpentyler/Tyler grew up in Georgia and has worked in innovative district, private, and charter schools, as well as statewide and national nonprofits. Tyler is co-founder and CEO of The Forest School: An Acton Academy in Trilith, The Forest School Online, and the Institute for Self-Directed Learning, Academic Director at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education, and Guest Lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Formerly, Tyler was partner at Transcend, a national nonprofit in school redesign, and worked closely on innovative school projects such as nXu, Whittle, The Academy Group, Washington Leadership Academy, Art in Motion, Hebrew Public, Teton Science's Place Network, EL Education, and the Brooklyn STEAM Center. Tyler also co-founded MENTOR Georgia, Transforming Teaching at Harvard, and the Chattahoochee Hills Charter School. Earlier, Tyler worked as head of the upper school at The Mount Vernon School in Atlanta, Spanish teacher in Gwinnett County public schools, and minister at the Grace family of churches where he led international development in Peru in areas of healthcare, education, poverty reduction, and infrastructure. Tyler holds a doctoral degree in education leadership from Harvard Graduate School of Education, a master's in public administration from Harvard John F. Kennedy School of Government, and a master's in theological studies from Regent College of the University of British Columbia. Tyler has written about the future of learning in the Washington Post, Education Week, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Getting Smart, and others. Tyler lives with his wife and four children, all of whom attended The Forest School, in Trilith, GA.PatreonIf you've enjoyed this podcast, would you consider financially supporting the show? Every donation, big and small, helps the Vallottons continue to prioritize making this content for you. Click this link to support! Thank you!For information on the Marriage Intensive and other resources, go to jasonandlaurenvallotton.com !Connect with Lauren:InstagramFacebookConnect with Jason:Jay's InstagramJay's FacebookBraveCo Instagramwww.braveco.org
More About The Forest School: https://theforest.school/The Forest School Online: https://online.theforest.school/The Learner-Centered Microschool Accelerator: https://www.selfdirect.school/acceleratorThe public school system is broken. Too many kids feel left behind, uninspired, and stuck in a one-size-fits-all education model that doesn't prepare them for the real world. As a dad, educator, and leader, I believe we need a radical shift in how we teach the next generation. That's why I sat down with Tyler, an education innovator, to explore a new model of learning—one that builds independence, critical thinking, and real-world skills.In this episode, we dive into the history of the education system, why it's failing so many students, and what parents can do to take control. Tyler shares insights from years of redesigning schools, working with top institutions, and creating self-directed learning environments that equip kids for success. Whether you're a parent questioning your child's education or someone looking for a better way, this conversation will challenge and inspire you.If you're ready to rethink how kids learn, share this episode. Let's start a movement toward real education that prepares our kids for life—not just tests. Drop a comment below: What's been your experience with the school system? Are you considering an alternative path? Let's talk about it.More about Dr. Thigpen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thigpentyler/Tyler grew up in Georgia and has worked in innovative district, private, and charter schools, as well as statewide and national nonprofits. Tyler is co-founder and CEO of The Forest School: An Acton Academy in Trilith, The Forest School Online, and the Institute for Self-Directed Learning, Academic Director at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education, and Guest Lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Formerly, Tyler was partner at Transcend, a national nonprofit in school redesign, and worked closely on innovative school projects such as nXu, Whittle, The Academy Group, Washington Leadership Academy, Art in Motion, Hebrew Public, Teton Science's Place Network, EL Education, and the Brooklyn STEAM Center. Tyler also co-founded MENTOR Georgia, Transforming Teaching at Harvard, and the Chattahoochee Hills Charter School. Earlier, Tyler worked as head of the upper school at The Mount Vernon School in Atlanta, Spanish teacher in Gwinnett County public schools, and minister at the Grace family of churches where he led international development in Peru in areas of healthcare, education, poverty reduction, and infrastructure. Tyler holds a doctoral degree in education leadership from Harvard Graduate School of Education, a master's in public administration from Harvard John F. Kennedy School of Government, and a master's in theological studies from Regent College of the University of British Columbia. Tyler has written about the future of learning in the Washington Post, Education Week, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Getting Smart, and others. Tyler lives with his four children, all of whom attended The Forest School, in Trilith, GA.ABOUT BRAVECOWe live in a time where men are hunting for the truth and looking for the codebook to manhood. At BraveCo, we are on a mission to heal the narrative of masculinity across a generation; fighting the good fight together because every man should feel confident and capable of facing his pain, loving deeply, and leading a life that impacts the world around him.
This episode is a special From the Vault. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Robert Feirsen and Dr. Seth Weitzman about their new book From Conflict to Collaboration: A School Leader's Guide to Unleashing Conflict's Problem-Solving Power.We talk about how to avoid conflict, the three A's to approach conflict, and much more.About the GuestsDr. Robert Feirsen is currently an associate professor and coordinator of the Educational Leadership Program at Manhattanville College. Previously, he was assistant professor and chair of the Education Department at the New York Institute of Technology. A former SAANYS member, Dr. Feirsen enjoyed a distinguished career in P-12 schools. As a school building leader in Westchester and Nassau Counties, he served as an elementary school principal, a middle school assistant principal, and a middle school principal. At the central office level, he served as an assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, deputy superintendent, and superintendent of schools. Dr. Feirsen taught at the elementary, middle, and high school levels as a social studies and special education teacher in schools in New York City before moving into supervisory roles. Dr. Feirsen holds an Ed.D. from Fordham University. Dr. Feirsen's research interests include addressing organizational conflict, the school principal-school counselor relationship, principal and teacher retention, the relationship between psychological ownership and professional learning, college readiness, and the applications of design thinking. His research and other articles have been published in a number of academic journals, as well as Educational Leadership and Education Week. Dr. Feirsen has led workshops at such venues as ASCD, the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), and the American Educational Research Association (AERA). With Seth Weitzman, he has presented at national and statewide conferences including ASCD, the New York State Council of School Superintendents (NYSCOSS), and the New York Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (NYACTE). Seth Weitzman is also the co-author of From Conflict to Collaboration: A School Leader's Guide to Unleashing Conflict's Problem-Solving Power and How to Get the Teaching Job You Want.Dr. Seth Weitzman sat in a middle school principal's chair for 27 years in Nassau and Westchester counties. Leadership positions included co-president of the Mamaroneck administrators' union, president of the Nassau County, and later, the Westchester County Middle School Principals' Association, and a New York State Middle-Level Liaison (a working group of principals representing every county and BOCES in New York State meeting with NYSED officials). Together with Dr. Robert Feirsen, he is the co-author of two books: How to Get the Teaching Job You Want and From Conflict to Collaboration: A School Leader's Guide to Unleashing Conflict's Problem-Solving Power. He is either author or co-author of a number of articles published in national education journals including Educational Leadership and American Middle-Level Education Magazine. Drs. Feirsen and Weitzman have presented in numerous professional association conferences at the county, state, and local levels (e.g. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, American Association of School Personnel Administrators, New York State Middle School Association, New York State Association of Teacher Educators) and graduate-level classes (Teachers College, Bank Street College of Education). He is currently Senior Instructor in the Mercy College Educational Leadership Department. His 40-year education career began teaching elementary school and middle school in Connecticut and New York City. He holds an EdD from Teachers College, Columbia University. 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
What tool are some teachers now using to reduce burnout and streamline their daily tasks? Some veteran teachers are integrating AI into their classrooms to help with lesson planning, grading, and personalized student feedback, allowing them to focus more on direct student engagement. AI tools make them feel less overwhelmed and more efficient in managing their workload. The article highlights real-life examples of how AI is transforming teaching, showing its potential to make educators' jobs easier while improving student learning experiences.
Kwame Sarfo-Mensah is the founder of Identity Talk Consulting, LLC, a global educational consulting firm that specializes in developing K-12 teachers into identity-affirming educators. Additionally, Identity Talk Consulting, LLC is licensed as a DESE-approved professional development provider and a Minority Owned Enterprise within the Commonwealth for Massachusetts. Prior to starting his firm, he served as a middle school math teacher in Philadelphia, PA and Boston, MA for nine years. Mr. Sarfo-Mensah holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and a Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Temple University. Throughout his 17-year education career as a classroom teacher, author, and consultant, Mr. Sarfo-Mensah has earned numerous accolades for this work, which include being honored as the 2019 National Member of the Year by Black Educators Rock, Inc. and being recognized as a Top Education Influencer by brightbeam, Inc. in 2021 and 2022. His work has been featured in Education Week, WGBH News, Edutopia, Ed Post, The International Educator (TIE), Teaching Channel, and The Tavis Smiley Show. His latest book, "Learning to Relearn: Supporting Identity in a Culturally Affirming Classroom", is out now.Social Media Links:WEBSITE - https://identitytalk4educators.comINSTAGRAM - @kwam_the_identity_shaperLINKEDIN - https://linkedin.com/in/kwame-sarfo-mensahPATREON - https://patreon.com/kwamesarfomensahYOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@kwamesarfo-mensah5785PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/identity-talk-4-educators-live/id1509599570TakeawaysKwame Sarfo Mensah transitioned from sports to education.He emphasizes the lack of Black teachers in schools.'Learning to Relearn' focuses on capacity building in education.Names are an important part of identity in the classroom.Consulting started as a response to inquiries about his book.Podcasting helped him build an international network.Networking is more important than a resume in consulting.Collaboration is key in professional development.His understanding of identity has evolved over time.Authenticity is crucial in teaching and consulting. Identity is multifaceted and can create feelings of not belonging.Engaging with diverse backgrounds enhances understanding and awareness.The political climate significantly influences DEI initiatives in organizations.Community support is crucial for those working towards social change.Adapting strategies is necessary in response to political and social shifts.Consultants face unique challenges in client engagement due to geographical constraints.Outsourcing tasks can alleviate the burden of running a business.Professional development is essential for consultants to stay relevant.Multiple income streams can provide financial stability for consultants.Networking with other professionals can lead to shared resources and opportunities.Chapters00:00Introduction to Kwame Sarfo Mensah02:02Journey into Education and Teaching Philosophy09:47Cultural Identity and Experiences in Boston12:54Insights from 'Learning to Relearn' Book18:05Starting Identity Talk Consulting26:08The Role of Podcasting in Networking and Growth35:51Bringing Authenticity into Teaching and Consulting38:35Navigating Identity and Cultural Complexity42:11The Impact of Political Climate on DEI Initiatives47:33Building Community for Collective Action52:52Adapting Strategies in a Changing Landscape53:57Overcoming Challenges in Business Development01:00:40Prioritizing Professional Development as a Consultant Go get your copy of The Edupreneur: Your Blueprint To Jumpstart And Scale Your Education Business. The book goes beyond the conventional business literature, providing a comprehensive roadmap from the initial idea to the successful launch and expansion of an education business.
Join me today as I welcome guest Jennie Young ... who is a writer, humorist and creator of the Burned Haystack Dating Method. Jennie Young, PhD, is the creator of Burned Haystack Dating Method and a writer and professor at University of Wisconsin, Green Bay. She publishes work in humor, feminism, applied rhetoric, dating dynamics, and education. Her writing can be seen in McSweeney's, Ms. Magazine, The Independent, Huffpost, Education Week, Inside Higher Ed, and elsewhere. You can learn more about her and follow her work at www.jennieyoung.com.
What does it truly mean to lead with intention in today's fast-paced educational landscape? In this powerful episode of Aspire to Lead, I'm joined by Michael D. Nelson and Peter DeWitt, authors of Leading With Intention: How School Leaders Can Unlock Deeper Collaboration and Drive Results. Together, we explore how school leaders can move beyond just checking off tasks to reconnecting with their core purpose and fostering meaningful engagement in their work. We dive into practical strategies for setting personal and professional goals using success criteria, building deeper academic and social-emotional connections within school communities, and overcoming common barriers that hinder intentional leadership. This conversation is packed with insights to help you reignite your passion, strengthen collaboration, and drive impactful change in your school community. About Michael D. Nelson: Michael Nelson co-facilitates coaching, keynotes, and workshops with Peter DeWitt. He is co-author of the best-selling book, Leading With Intention: How School Leaders Can Unlock Deeper Collaboration and Drive Results (Corwin. 2024) that he wrote with Peter DeWitt. Michael is the co-host of Corwin's Leaders Coaching Leaders podcast, and the co-author of the Finding Common Ground blog for Education Week. He created the Instructional Leadership Network for the Washington Association of School Administrators. Read more about him here. There is no more noble profession than that of an educator was what Michael Nelson's mom said almost every day while he was growing up. For almost 40 years, Michael has been an educator. His mom would be pleased. Even though Michael still considers “teacher” as his primary title, he has served in roles of principal, district instructional leader, superintendent, and currently as assistant executive director developing programs and initiatives for superintendents and district leaders in the state of Washington. One foundational leadership value in which Michael leads is the development of a kind, compassionate, and empathetic culture rooted in belonging and equity. He describes his leadership work as building human connectedness, recognizing you must always model what you lead as you build teams of individuals supporting students in their learning. The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe awarded him with their official blanket for building a collaborative partnership between the Tribe and school district, the highest honor of the Tribe and the first non-Tribal member to receive this blanket. Michael has received many state and national awards during his time as a principal and superintendent. As a principal, he was acknowledged by Pacific Lutheran University as its Outstanding Recent Alumni in 1997. At the same time, the school he was leading as principal received the National Blue Ribbon Award from the United States Department of Education. As a superintendent, he was named Washington state's 2019 Superintendent of the Year. During his tenure as superintendent, Michael was elected President of the...
Helping families feel involved in their child's school experience is a challenge; and underrepresented populations may often feel like their voices aren't being heard.While it can help if school staff buy in to the idea of family engagement, it's difficult for schools to make it happen without the right systems in place. That's why I invited Ari Gerzon-Kessler to episode 200 of De Facto Leaders to talk about the “Families and Educators Together”, or FET team framework he's developed. Ari Gerzon-Kessler is a sought after speaker and professional learning provider. He is the author of “On The Same Team: Bringing Educators & Underrepresented Families Together,” which won the Gold Medal from the Independent Publishers Book Awards for outstanding education book of 2024. Ari is a speaker, trainer, and coach working with schools and districts committed to forging stronger school-family partnerships. He also leads the Family Partnerships department for the Boulder Valley School District (CO).Ari has been an educator since 2000, having served as a principal and bilingual teacher. In 2006, Ari was a recipient of the Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund. As principal, his school received the Governor's Distinguished Improvement Award in 2013. His leadership efforts to strengthen partnerships with underrepresented families and dismantle unjust practices was featured in Education Week in 2015.In this conversation, we discuss:✅How to get and keep families engaged in the “Families and Educators Together” (FET) Team✅What's the difference between the PTO and the FET team, and how can these two teams work together.✅“Event-based” planning versus “Engagement-based” planning?✅Using a combination of technology and in-person events to increase equity and help families feel more included in their children's school experience.✅How to set up systems that enable educators to have regular positive communication with families. In this episode, I mention the School of Clinical Leadership, my program that helps related service providers develop a strategic plan for putting executive functioning support in place in collaboration with their school teams. You can learn more about that program here: https://drkarendudekbrannan.com/clinicalleadershipLearn more about Ari's workshops, articles, and resources here: https://tinyurl.com/4yaszyknYou can connect with Ari on LinkedIn here: www.linkedin.com/in/arigerzon-kesslerConnect with him on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/ari.gerzonkessler/Get his book “On The Same Team: Bringing Educators & Underrepresented Families Together,” here: https://www.solutiontree.com/on-the-same-team.htmlEmail him at arigerzon@gmail.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
This Week: In just the first few days in office, the Trump administration has used the powers of executive orders to enact hateful and violent policies intended to cause harm to marginalized people of all sorts, and enshrine white supremacy in the nation's system of public schooling. From their Orwellian press releases, to eliminating DEI offices, to placing individuals identified as having DEI related work on administrative leave, to taking down hundred of websites with resources for schools and colleges to use to promote equity and justice, the war for the soul of education has been ramped up to new heights. But, as bad as it is, all hope is not lost. Manuel and Jeff discuss! WAYS TO HELP WITH THE EATON FIRE IN ALTADENA/PASADENA -- Please consider giving what you can! Here are links to GoFundMe pages set up by Altadena families, links to GoFundMe pages supporting Black families devastated by the Eaton fire, and the Pasadena Educational Foundation's page set up to benefit Manuel's school community, which has been devastated by the fire. Thanks for your support! MAXIMUM WOKENESS ALERT -- get your All of the Above swag, including your own “Teach the Truth” shirt! In this moment of relentless attacks on teaching truth in the classroom, we got you covered. https://all-of-the-above-store.creator-spring.com Passing Period is an AOTA podcast extra that gives us a chance to check-in, reflect, and discuss powerful stories in between our full episodes. Watch, listen and subscribe to make sure you don't miss our latest content! Website: https://AOTAshow.com Stream all of our content at: linktr.ee/AOTA Watch at: YouTube.com/AlloftheAbove Listen at: apple.co/38QV7Bd and anchor.fm/AOTA Follow us at: Facebook.com/AOTAshow and Twitter.com/AOTAshow
On this week's Education Gadfly Show podcast, Alyson Klein, assistant editor at Education Week, joins Mike and David to discuss how President Trump could weaken the U.S. Department of Education without dismantling it entirely. Then, on the Research Minute, Amber shares a study examining the impact of early math intervention on student outcomes in Kentucky.Recommended content: Alyson Klein, “How Trump Can Hobble the Education Department Without Abolishing It,” Education Week (December 12, 2024).Chester E. Finn, Jr., “Will Trump eliminate the federal role in education or weaponize it?,” Thomas B. Fordham Institute (December 12, 2024).Michael J. Petrilli, “How much blame does the federal government deserve for America's mediocre schools?,” Thomas B. Fordham Institute (November 21, 2024).Zeyu Xu, Umut Özek, Jesse Levin and Dong Hoon Lee, Effects of Large-Scale Early Math Interventions on Student Outcomes: Evidence From Kentucky's Math Achievement Fund, SAGE Journals (2024)Feedback Welcome: Have ideas for improving our podcast? Send them to Stephanie Distler at sdistler@fordhaminstitute.org. New for 2025! You can now watch this episode on YouTube.
November 18 through 22 is American Education Week! This is a time where we highlight and celebrate the critical role all HSD staff members play in providing an educational experience in which every student is known, valued, and empowered to achieve their dreams! Over the past few weeks, we have been asking students to share information about who their staff heroes are, and we have received some amazing submissions - thank you! Read the full article on our website at www.hsd.k12.or.us
The fact that students are earning higher grades than ever without any appreciable increase in other assessments of academic ability should be well-known by now. Less understood are the root causes of this increasing phenomenon. Amy and Mike invited researchers Maia Goodman Young and Dan Goldhaber to dig into the data on how grading policies influence grade inflation. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is the purpose of grading? How did state policy around grading in Washington change during the pandemic? What does the research show about changes in grades throughout the pandemic? What is the current connection between grades and test scores? How does weaker rigor in grading influence student interest in academic support? Are there differences in grading in different subjects or socioeconomic status? What other grading policies might impact grade inflation? What can we make of the weaker connection between grades and test scores? Is it bad or good? MEET OUR GUESTS Dr. Maia Goodman Young is a researcher at the Center for Education Data and Research at the University of Washington and an instructor in the UW's secondary teacher education program where she teaches courses in English Language Arts methods and assessment. She is also a National Board Certified Teacher who taught for nine years in California and Washington. Maia's experience as a classroom teacher informs her research, as she worked to better understand questions of grading policies and practices, teacher preparation, and the teacher labor market. Maia can be reached at maiag@uw.edu. Dr. Dan Goldhaber is the Director of the Center for Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Education Research (CALDER, caldercenter.org) at the American Institutes for Research and the Director of the Center for Education Data & Research (CEDR, cedr.us(link is external)) at the University of Washington. Both CALDER and CEDR are focused on using state administrative data to do research that informs decisions about policy and practice. Dan's work focuses on issues of educational productivity and reform at the K-12 level, the broad array of human capital policies that influence the composition, distribution, and quality of teachers in the workforce, and connections between students' K-12 experiences and postsecondary outcomes. Topics of published work in this area include studies of the stability of value-added measures of teachers, the effects of teacher qualifications and quality on student achievement, and the impact of teacher pay structure and licensure on the teacher labor market. Dan's research has been regularly published in leading peer-reviewed economic and education journals such as: American Economic Review, Journal of Human Resources, Journal of Policy and Management, Economics of Education Review, Education Finance and Policy, and Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis. The findings from these articles have been covered in more widely accessible media outlets such as National Public Radio, the New York Times, the Washington Post, USA Today, and Education Week. Dan previously served as president of the Association for Education Finance and Policy (2006-2017), an elected member of the Alexandria City School Board from 1997-2002, and as co-editor of Education Finance and Policy. Dan can be reached at dgoldhab@uw.edu. LINKS Every teacher grades differently, which isn't fair Are SAT & ACT Scores More Predictive Than GPA? Journal of Policy Analysis and Management: Vol 43, No 4 The Unintended Consequences of Academic Leniency Grade inflation: Why it matters and how to stop it Grading for Equity: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Can Transform Schools and Classrooms RELATED EPISODES THE REALITY OF GRADE INFLATION WHY GRADE INFLATION IS HARMFUL THE PROBLEM WITH GRADES ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our past episodes on the show page and keep up with our future ones by subscribing to our email newsletter. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros and LEAP. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.
It's two weeks before our election but we're not talking about voting today – don't forget you can vote early if you're 65 or over or have a reason you'll be away from your home county on Election Day. Get more information at the Secretary of State's voting information website.We're very proud to have members of the Mississippi Special Education Coalition as our guests today to discuss the education rights for your student and the report the Coalition published. Joining us are Julian Miller from the Southern Poverty Law Center, Cassie Tolliver from Disability Rights Mississippi, and Ayanna Hill from American Civil Liberties of Mississippi.The SPLC has created a guide for parents of children with disabilities titled “Helping Your Child With a Disability Get a Good Education,” including state-specific guidance for parents in Louisiana and Mississippi.Article: Coalition trains advocates of children with disabilities in MississippiThe Office of Special Education website is designated to provide important information to families of students with disabilities. Links to a variety of resources are provided related to child developmental milestones and ways to help your child succeed in school. If you are unable to find answers to your questions on their site they suggest you contact their office at 601-359-3498.On the Mississippi Department of Education's Office of Special Education website, you can access the Access for All Guide which was developed by the MDE in collaboration with educators across the state to help teachers address issues that impact learners with a wide variety of needs. I would hope that having access to this information might help families better understand the classroom environment.In Legal Terms has had 3 shows dealing with education this fall – on October 15th we learned about Special needs law and Able accounts. We talked generally about student rights on August 27th. August 6th was MPB Think Radio's Education Week. Our broadcast /podcast was about Mississippi's law schools. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“Run, Hide, Fight." That's the advice given to many students in the event of an active shooter at their school. Both the U-S Department of Homeland Security and the FBI support run/hide/fight as a safety protocol. It could save a lot of lives, theoretically. According to the Gun Violence Archive and Education Week this year in the U.S., there have already been 30 school shootings that resulted in injury or death. But - what happens when you can't run, hide, or fight? What are you supposed to do in any kind of emergency - especially at school? Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Guests: Jae Kim, an Information and Referral Program Manager with The ARC of King County. Michele Gay, co-founder of Safe and Sound Schools, a non-profit school safety advocacy and resource center. Michael Berkenwald, Principal of Loyal Heights Elementary in Seattle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Thinnes, career educator and education consultant speaks at length about public versus private education, progressive education, when and why schools fail or succeed in meeting the needs of children and society. Chris Thinnes, Ed.D. is a veteran independent school division head, experienced DEI consultant and facilitator, former English teacher, and long-term collaborator with education leaders from the public and private sectors. He has served as a Head of Lower School (K-5), Academic Dean (K-6), Head of Upper Elementary School (3-6), Head of Upper School (7-8), and Dean of Upper School (7-8) in Los Angeles-area independent schools. In all of these settings, as in his consultation and facilitation, he has championed systemic DEI work, progressive pedagogy, student agency and voice, faculty collaboration, home-school communication, and public-private partnerships. He has been affiliated with EduColor since 2015, and has co-chaired its board since 2020. Chris also serves on the board of the Progressive Education Network, and has been a member of NAIS‘s DEI advisory council (“Call to Action”), EdLeader21's Advisory Group, and a variety of local school boards and advisory groups. He has facilitated workshops at national conferences for NAIS (PoCC and Annual), ASCD, the Progressive Education Network, and EdLeader21, and is a founding member of the design and facilitation team of The Equity Exchange, a week-long annual institute for DEI practitioners in the public and private school sectors. He has been honored as a Fellow of the Martin Institute for Teaching Excellence, named one of Carney Sandoe's“8 Thought Leaders to Follow Now,” and featured as a panelist for the ASCD Whole Child Town Hall. Chris has been a Senior DEI Consultant with Blink Strategic Consulting since 2021, and he completed his doctorate in Educational Leadership for Social Justice at LMU in 2022. His writing about education issues has appeared in Education Week , Inndependent School Magazine , GOOD , and a variety of other blogs and publications. Throughout his service in schools, Thinnes has promoted an understanding that“deeper learning” for our students depends on diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice in our schools.
NYTimes, David Banks, N.Y.C. Schools Chancellor, Moves Up His Departure, https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/02/nyregion/david-banks-schools-chancellor-resign.htmlChalkbeat NY, Departing NYC chancellor David Banks' next act? Writing a book, https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2024/10/10/departing-schools-chancellor-david-banks-promises-to-write-book/NY Daily News, Former top NYC Mayor Adams aide Sheena Wright makes cryptic post about ‘stories to tell' after resignation https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/10/09/former-top-nyc-mayor-adams-aide-sheena-wright-makes-cryptic-post-about-stories-to-tell-after-resignation/ NY TImes, Investigators Search N.Y.P.D. School Safety Offices in Bribery Inquiry, https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/10/nyregion/eric-adams-bribery-inquiry-school-safety.html Education Week,A Fading School Reform? Mayoral Control Is Ending in Another City https://www.edweek.org/leadership/a-fading-school-reform-mayoral-control-is-ending-in-another-city/2023/06WBEZ, What to know about the CPS School Board resignations and the fallout, https://www.wbez.org/education/2024/10/10/what-to-know-about-the-cps-school-board-resignations-and-the-fallout What to know about the CPS School Board resignations and the fallout
Don't Force It: How to Get into College without Losing Yourself in the Process
In today's episode, I dive deep with Danny Tejada, who shares his journey from growing up in a tough NYC neighborhood to becoming a key figure in college access and admissions. Danny emphasizes the importance of understanding education's return on investment and how he helps students navigate college finance and career planning. Tune in to hear his impactful insights and experiences.BioDanny Tejada grew up in public housing in East New York, Brooklyn. He is a first-generation high school and college graduate. He attended Skidmore College. He also holds a certificate in College Advising from Teachers College, Columbia University. He co-authored a book with his mentee called Different Families, Still Brothers. Danny has been in college counseling for over ten years, working in public, private, charter schools, non-profits, and his own consulting company, We Go To College, LLC. In his consulting, he works with non-profits and high schools on their college counseling programming, colleges on their recruitment of historically disadvantaged students, and individual families on the college application process. In addition to his consulting work, he works at an independent school in Manhattan and reads applications for the University of California, San Diego. Danny sits on the boards of Stony Brook University's Counselor Advisory, Uprooted Academy, and Puerto Rican Family Institute, Inc. Previously, he was on Common App's Counselor Advisory Committee and College Access Consortium of New York's board. Throughout his college counseling career, he has presented at state and national conferences and been featured on NewsNation, in The New York Times, NPR, Forbes, The Chronicle of Higher Education, Education Week, and Money.com, discussing college access issues for historically disadvantaged students. Danny's mission is to expand college access for low-income, Black, and Brown students so they can achieve upward mobility and break their generational curse. Follow Danny on LinkedIn.Access free resources and learn more about Sheila and her team at Signet Education at signeteducation.com or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaakbar/.
In this special edition, about which Kerry is as passionate as he has ever been about anything, he covers his special Education Week lecture that was interrupted by a fire alarm. He helps us see Christ's atoning sacrifice in a way that you never have before. Kerry explores elements of Christ's atoning sacrifice that surprised him and that helps us all better understand what He has done for us. Kerry delves into our greatest wound, our greatest potential, and the unity God want for all of us and how Christ makes it possible for us. He explores how Christ's spiraling and towering path of abandonment, rejection, and aloneness heals us from our aloneness. We are grateful for our generous sponsors and for our producer, Launchpad Consulting Studios, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
In this impactful episode, award-winning author and family partnerships expert, Ari Gerzon-Kessler, explores the crucial topic of building authentic connections between educators and underrepresented families. Ari shares his expertise on the current reality of family engagement in schools and how it often falls short of creating genuine, lasting partnerships. We dive deep into the difference between family involvement and authentic partnerships, unpacking why traditional approaches to family engagement may not be enough. Ari also provides practical strategies for school leaders on how to create sustainable family partnerships that promote equity, trust, and collaboration. Lastly, we explore the concept of FET Teams (Families and Educators Together Teams), and how these innovative teams are transforming school-family relationships for the better. This episode is packed with actionable insights for educators and leaders looking to strengthen their connection with families and build inclusive, supportive school communities. Don't miss this essential conversation on fostering meaningful partnerships in education! About Ari Gerzon-Kessler: Ari Gerzon-Kessler is a sought after speaker and professional learning provider. He is the author of On The Same Team: Bringing Educators & Underrepresented Families Together, which won the Gold Medal from the Independent Publishers Book Awards for outstanding education book of 2024. He is a speaker, trainer, and coach working with schools and districts committed to forging stronger school-family partnerships. Ari also leads the Family Partnerships department for the Boulder Valley School District (CO). Ari has been an educator since 2000, having served as a principal and bilingual teacher. In 2006, Ari was a recipient of the Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund. As principal, his school received the Governor's Distinguished Improvement Award in 2013. His leadership efforts to strengthen partnerships with underrepresented families and dismantle unjust practices was featured in Education Week in 2015. Ari regularly presents at national and international conferences on Families and Educators Together (FET) teams and other innovative family partnership best practices. His writings have been featured in a variety of educational publications, including Educational Leadership and Principal Magazine. Ari received his bachelor's in African American Studies from Wesleyan University and a master's in instruction and curriculum from the University of Colorado. Follow Ari Gerzon-Kessler: Website:https://www.mediatorsfoundation.org/current-projects/families-and-educators-together-project Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ari.gerzonkessler/ Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/arigerzon-kessler Email: arigerzon@gmail.com Free resources:
Are you ready to take your leadership and your team to the next level? As a leadership coach and speaker, I'm passionate about helping school leaders and leadership teams like yours gain the clarity you need to walk confidently in your purpose. I believe that when leaders are clear about their purpose, they can lead with more authenticity and create a ripple effect that impacts every level of their organization. If you're ready to inspire your team, foster deeper connections, and drive meaningful change, I'd love to work with you.Book Darrin to speak at your school or conference contact us hereGrab your copy of Darrin's FREE e-book Walk in Your Purpose Check out Darrin's blog for great leadership tips and ideasSign up for the Road to Awesome email list and newsletterHave a book idea you'd like to submit to Road to Awesome? Click hereAnd now...about our guest this week on the show:Lauren Kaufman is an educator whose passion lies in empowering fellow educators to lead, share their gifts with others, and foster lifelong literacy practices in all learners. With nearly two decades of experience in education, she has held various roles, including elementary classroom teacher, elementary and middle school literacy specialist, instructional coach, mentor coordinator K–12, and assistant principal. Currently, she serves as a district leader and holds the position of director of literacy K–12 in Long Island, New York. Lauren has spearheaded numerous projects, including the development of seventy-three Units of Study in reading and writing for K–5, and has implemented a comprehensive approach to literacy. She is dedicated to providing educators with job-embedded professional learning opportunities and supporting new teachers in acclimating to the school system's culture and climate. Lauren values collaboration and is committed to sharing best instructional practices with colleagues, fostering powerful professional learning communities and networks that cultivate meaningful, relevant learning and growth.Lauren consistently shares her passion for learning by speaking at national and local conferences, blogging on her own platform, and participating in podcasts; she also contributed to Because of a Teacher by George Couros and Evolving with Gratitude by Lainie Rowell. She has authored chapters in educational journals, and her writing has been highlighted in Edutopia, Education Week, Defined Learning, and Future Ready Schools.Connect with Lauren: Instagram, X, LinkedInBuy Lauren's book: The Leader Inside: Stories of Mentorship to Inspire the Leader WithinCheck out all things...
Lauren Kaufman's passion is to empower teachers to lead and develop lifelong-literacy practices in all learners. She's currently serving as a district leader in Long Island, NY, has served as an assistant principal, classroom teacher, elementary and middle school literacy specialist, instructional coach, and mentor coordinator K-12. Lauren has led teams developing a comprehensive approach to literacy, provided job-embedded professional learning, and leads with a coaching mindset. Lauren is the author of The Leader Inside: Stories of Mentorship to Inspire the Leader Within. She is passionate about sharing her learning on her own blog, through podcasts, and is a guest blogger for The Teach Better Team, Future Ready Schools and Defined. Lauren is also a contributing author in various educational journals, Edutopia, Education Week, Defined, George Couros' #BecauseOfATeacher and Lainie Rowell's #EvolvingWithGratitude. She wholeheartedly believes in the importance of developing powerful professional learning communities and networks that foster meaningful, relevant learning and growth. Website: www.LaurenMKaufman.comLink to The Leader Inside book HERE
Rie Poirier-Campbell, our Executive Director, Hartford Performs. Talks about the importance of Arts in Education Week.
Visit the Instructional Leadership Collective website www.instructionalleadershipcollective.com Follow Mike on X @SuitguyMike Follow Peter on X @PeterMDeWitt About The Authors Dr. Peter DeWitt is the founder and CEO of the Instructional Leadership Collective. He hosts the Education Week blog Finding Common Ground and is the author of 9 books. Michael Nelson is a past president of the Washington Association of School Administrators, and an award-winning principal and superintendent. He currently serves as Thought Partner at the Instructional Leadership Collective.
Ari Gerzon-Kessler is author of On The Same Team: Bringing Educators & Underrepresented Families Together, which won the Independent Publishers Book Awards 2024 IPPY Gold Medal for outstanding education book. He is a speaker, trainer, and coach working with schools and districts committed to forging stronger school-family partnerships. Ari also leads the Family Partnerships department for the Boulder Valley School District (CO).Ari has been an educator since 2000, having served as a principal and bilingual teacher. His leadership efforts to strengthen partnerships with underrepresented families and dismantle unjust practices was featured in Education Week in 2015. Ari regularly presents at national and international conferences on Families and Educators Together (FET) teams and other innovative family partnership best practices. He received his bachelor's in African American Studies from Wesleyan University and a master's in instruction and curriculum from the University of Colorado.Link to book, webpage;LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/arigerzon-kesslerEmail: arigerzon@gmail.comAdditional resources; school-family partnership resources Additional episodes on Parent Engagement: https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/special-episode-crystal-discusses-her-book-when-calling/id1680573123?i=1000640735822;Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/
For decades, private school vouchers, often referred to as school choice programs, were limited to low-income students. But recently, several states have passed universal voucher programs that any family, regardless of income, can use to pay their kids’ private school tuition. On the show today, Huriya Jabbar, professor of education policy at the University of Southern California's Rossier School of Education, explains the history of private school vouchers, what makes the latest wave of these programs different from traditional school vouchers, and why some believe private school vouchers undermine the purpose of public education in the U.S. Plus, what does Milton Friedman have to do with all of this? Then, Kai Ryssdal explains the ins and outs of how the Bureau of Labor Statistics revises its job data. And, we’ll hear from listeners about free garden seeds and American soccer in the ’70s. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Millions of campaign dollars aimed at tilting school voucher battle are flowing into state races” from AP News “Arizona School Voucher Program Causes Budget Meltdown” from ProPublica “Public Funding, Private Education” from The New York Times “The new and radical school voucher push is quietly unwinding two centuries of U.S. education tradition” from the Brookings Institution “Which States Have Private School Choice?” from Education Week “Georgia election board approves another rule that could disrupt certification” from WABE “Election Deniers Secretly Pushed Rule That Would Make It Easier to Delay Certification of Georgia’s Election Results” from ProPublica “Fed Confronts Up to a Million US Jobs Vanishing in Revision” from Bloomberg We want to hear your answer to the Make Me Smart question. Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org.
For decades, private school vouchers, often referred to as school choice programs, were limited to low-income students. But recently, several states have passed universal voucher programs that any family, regardless of income, can use to pay their kids’ private school tuition. On the show today, Huriya Jabbar, professor of education policy at the University of Southern California's Rossier School of Education, explains the history of private school vouchers, what makes the latest wave of these programs different from traditional school vouchers, and why some believe private school vouchers undermine the purpose of public education in the U.S. Plus, what does Milton Friedman have to do with all of this? Then, Kai Ryssdal explains the ins and outs of how the Bureau of Labor Statistics revises its job data. And, we’ll hear from listeners about free garden seeds and American soccer in the ’70s. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Millions of campaign dollars aimed at tilting school voucher battle are flowing into state races” from AP News “Arizona School Voucher Program Causes Budget Meltdown” from ProPublica “Public Funding, Private Education” from The New York Times “The new and radical school voucher push is quietly unwinding two centuries of U.S. education tradition” from the Brookings Institution “Which States Have Private School Choice?” from Education Week “Georgia election board approves another rule that could disrupt certification” from WABE “Election Deniers Secretly Pushed Rule That Would Make It Easier to Delay Certification of Georgia’s Election Results” from ProPublica “Fed Confronts Up to a Million US Jobs Vanishing in Revision” from Bloomberg We want to hear your answer to the Make Me Smart question. Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org.
For decades, private school vouchers, often referred to as school choice programs, were limited to low-income students. But recently, several states have passed universal voucher programs that any family, regardless of income, can use to pay their kids’ private school tuition. On the show today, Huriya Jabbar, professor of education policy at the University of Southern California's Rossier School of Education, explains the history of private school vouchers, what makes the latest wave of these programs different from traditional school vouchers, and why some believe private school vouchers undermine the purpose of public education in the U.S. Plus, what does Milton Friedman have to do with all of this? Then, Kai Ryssdal explains the ins and outs of how the Bureau of Labor Statistics revises its job data. And, we’ll hear from listeners about free garden seeds and American soccer in the ’70s. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Millions of campaign dollars aimed at tilting school voucher battle are flowing into state races” from AP News “Arizona School Voucher Program Causes Budget Meltdown” from ProPublica “Public Funding, Private Education” from The New York Times “The new and radical school voucher push is quietly unwinding two centuries of U.S. education tradition” from the Brookings Institution “Which States Have Private School Choice?” from Education Week “Georgia election board approves another rule that could disrupt certification” from WABE “Election Deniers Secretly Pushed Rule That Would Make It Easier to Delay Certification of Georgia’s Election Results” from ProPublica “Fed Confronts Up to a Million US Jobs Vanishing in Revision” from Bloomberg We want to hear your answer to the Make Me Smart question. Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org.
Ari Gerzon-Kessler is author of On The Same Team: Bringing Educators & Underrepresented Families Together, which won the Independent Publishers Book Awards 2024 IPPY Gold Medal for outstanding education book. He is a speaker, trainer, and coach working with schools and districts committed to forging stronger school-family partnerships. Ari also leads the Family Partnerships department for the Boulder Valley School District (CO). Ari has been an educator since 2000, having served as a principal and bilingual teacher. His leadership efforts to strengthen partnerships with underrepresented families and dismantle unjust practices was featured in Education Week in 2015. Ari regularly presents at national and international conferences on Families and Educators Together (FET) teams and other innovative family partnership best practices. He received his bachelor's in African American Studies from Wesleyan University and a master's in instruction and curriculum from the University of Colorado. Show Highlights Shifts that translate into higher learning with family access opportunities. Centering family voices in educational decision-making to improve student learning. 3 minute activities to skip challenges due to time constraints on initiatives. Challenge the status quo in the ways that we engage with families. Same Team Bringing Educators and Underrepresented Families together, to redesign education. Small pockets of time that expose staff to best practices that increase choice. Supportive spaces that increase value because leaders don't provide guidance. “And the heart of the FET( Family and Educators Together) teams is creating the kind of space where everyone feels like their voice is deeply valued and that we're co-creating transformational change so that we're designing a school for everyone, not just based on what's worked in the past. It's composed of educators and the school leader. And that's a pivotal piece.” -Ari Gerzon-Kessler Get the episode transcript here!! 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Host(s): Abram Nanney, Shane Chism, and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Guest(s): Jake Kealhofer, from MPB Education, and Ricky and Tamika from The Bean PathTopic: This week is Mississippi Public Broadcasting's Education Week, so seeing as how, I, myself am not an educator, I invited on some people who are familiar with education in the science and technology field. Today we'll welcome MPB's own Jake Kealhofer to the show to tell us about STEAM education in today's schools, and later we'll have some guests from the Bean Path on to tell us about the Python Coding class they're hosting in the coming month.Email your tech questions and opinions to: everydaytech@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's Education Week on MPB Think Radio. For In Legal Terms, we've brought on the Deans for the two law schools in our state: John Anderson from Mississippi College and Fred Slabach from the University of Mississippi. We hope to learn about the differences between the two schools, what prospective students need to know, and what one can do with a law degree.Law School Admission CouncilComplete 2 Compete (C2C) is a statewide initiative designed to inspire Mississippi's adults to complete their college degrees.Get2College is a college access program of the Woodward Hines Education Foundation. We help you plan, prepare, and pay for college. Free support for Mississippi students and educators.It's not too soon to get registered to vote. Educate yourself! The Secretary of State's website has so much information. Register by October 7th, 2024. All votes matter. Learn your rights. Learn if you're eligible to vote absentee. Learn what you need to bring to the polls.We'll all be voting on law makers soon. You can learn from a non-partisan group – The League of Women Voters - about who's running and where you can get more information about candidates, voting, and how to be a poll worker. Their website is VOTE411.org In Legal Terms has had representatives of the League of Women Voters on a couple of times. Voting with LWV-MS 09/26/23 and League of Women Voters 01/15/19Who are our legislatures in our state? You can educate yourself by going to the website legislature.ms.gov and checking out your senator and representative, what various committees are up to, and take a virtual tour of the building. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Topic: Malcolm, Carol, and Joe Sherman celebrate Back to School Week at MPB with a visit from Elaine Trigiani before she heads home to Italy. They talk about Elaine's online classes, travel, and olive oil. And then, the Executive Director of the Mississippi Hospitality and Restaurant Association, Pat Fontaine, and culinary arts instructor from Clinton High School, Chef Catherine Bruce, talk about MHRA and the ProStart program for Mississippi high schoolers.Guest(s): Elaine Trigiani, Pat Fontaine, and Catherine BruceHost(s): Malcolm White, Carol Palmer, and Joe ShermanEmail: food@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Let's get your High Performance Leadership Training scheduled today! Reach out to me darrin@roadtoawesome.net to set up the conversation and get your team on the Road to Awesome for the upcoming year!Book Darrin to speak at your school or conference contact us hereGrab your copy of Darrin's FREE e-book Walk in Your Purpose Check out Darrin's blog for great leadership tips and ideasSign up for the Road to Awesome email list and newsletterHave a book idea you'd like to submit to Road to Awesome? Click hereAnd now...about our guest this week on the show:Sean Gaillard, author of The Pepper Effect: Tap Into the Magic of Creativity, Collaboration, and Innovation, is an accomplished educator with over thirty years of experience as a teacher and school administrator. Sean has held various principal positions on every level of K-12 at various schools in Winston-Salem and Lexington, North Carolina, earning accolades such as Lexington City Schools Principal of the Year and Wells Fargo Piedmont-Triad Region Principal of the Year. Gaillard was also a finalist for North Carolina Principal of the Year. He holds degrees from The Catholic University of America, Trinity University, and the University of North Carolina A&T University. Sean has contributed writings to Education Week, PBS NewsHour Extra, and Culture Sonar, and co-authored Education Write Now, Volume 2. His blog and podcast, “The Principal Liner Notes,” reflect his passion for school culture, innovation, and music. Founder of the #CelebrateMonday movement, Sean has presented and served as a keynote speaker at numerous conferences. He lives in Clemmons, NC with his wife and they enjoy watching the journey of their three daughters into adulthood. Connect with Sean: Blog Site: “Principal Liner Notes”-https://principallinernotes.wordpress.com/X: @smgaillard-https://x.com/smgaillardInstagram: @smgaillard-https://www.instagram.com/smgaillard/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-gaillard-12527644/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.gaillardPodcast: “The Principal Liner Notes Podcast”-https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sean-gaillardGet Sean's book: The Pepper Effect
Show Title: Authentic Parent Partnerships with Ari Gerzon-Kessler Power Quote: Description:Imagine that we have some time scheduled to meet together. What would you want to talk about? And how would I know what you wanted to talk about? You would either have had to tell me, or I would have had to ask. And if neither of those things happened before the meeting, we might both be a bit disappointed after the meeting. Now think about the classic parent-teacher conference:· Do all families want to know the same thing?· How do teachers know what families want to know?· If we get it right, what are the implication?· If we get it wrong, what are the implications? We talk about presence a lot on this show, and today, we are focusing our presence on families. Guest Bio:Ari Gerzon-Kessler is author of On The Same Team: Bringing Educators & Underrepresented Families Together, which won the Independent Publishers Book Awards 2024 IPPY Gold Medal for outstanding education book. He is a speaker, trainer, and coach working with schools and districts committed to forging stronger school-family partnerships. Ari also leads the Family Partnerships department for the Boulder Valley School District (CO). Ari has been an educator since 2000, having served as a principal and bilingual teacher. His leadership efforts to strengthen partnerships with underrepresented families and dismantle unjust practices was featured in Education Week in 2015. Ari regularly presents at national and international conferences on Families and Educators Together (FET) teams and other innovative family partnership best practices. He received his bachelor's in African American Studies from Wesleyan University and a master's in instruction and curriculum from the University of Colorado. Warmup questions:· We always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today?· Is there a story that will help listeners understand why you are doing what you do? Questions/Topics/Prompts Big picture paradigm shift of what family partnerships actually meanSystems requirements for making the shift (FET)“The” first step an AP can make in this direction - could be internal or external, but I like for people to have one or two things they can take away from the episode and apply immediately. Closing questions:· What part of your own leadership are you still trying to get better at?· If listeners could take just one thing away from today's podcast, what would it be?· Before we go, is there anything else that you'd like to share with our listeners?· Where can people learn more about you and your work… Close· Leadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.· You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/· I love hearing from you so consider email me at frederick@frederickbuskey.com or connecting with me on LinkedIn.· My new book, A School Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose, is now available on Amazon. You can find links to it, as well as free book study materials on my website at https://www.frederickbuskey.com/reclaiming-purpose.html· Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.· Have a great rest of the week, be present for others and, more importantly, take time to reflect and recover so you can continue to live and lead better.· Cheers! Thanks again to our show's sponsor, IXL: http://ixl.com/assitant Ari's links:Website: https://www.mediatorsfoundation.org/current-projects/families-and-educators-together-projectLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/arigerzon-kessler Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ari.gerzonkessler/ Book link and free reproducibles: https://www.solutiontree.com/on-the-same-team.html Solution Tree link for professional development requests: https://www.solutiontree.com/ariAri's Edutopia article: https://www.edutopia.org/article/positive-family-communication-schools ***School-family partnership resource: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RtdfOGJkHBR6mQj9ak-PKIf6gbfQQtFS_eUZrvOZcZ4/edit?pli=1 Frederick's Links:Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.comWebsite: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsultingDaily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3aThe Strategic Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520
Meghan is joined by author Donna Nielsen to discuss the pattern of establishing covenant in antiquity. Topics Include: - The Process of Establishing a Covenant- Historical Patterns and Symbols to Understand Present Day-Deeper Meanings of the Last Supper- Stages of Life as Sanctifying Be sure to register to view Donna's address at Awake & Ascend: The Covenant of the Fathers! Donna Nielsen is married with 5 children and16 grandchildren. She is the author of"Beloved Bridegroom: Finding Christ in Ancient Jewish Marriage and Family Customs," as well as two audiobooks, "The Holy Child Jesus" and "He Hid Not His Face." She keeps a blog containing nearly 500 pages of scripture research.Donna has been an Education Specialist for BYU Shakespeare Fellowship, Tour Guide to Israel, Teacher at Education Week and speaker at BYU Women's Conference. She coped during the Covid lockdown by getting a Doctorate of Divinity degree with an emphasis on Early Christian Iconography. Donna is currently loving her work as a Sandtray teacher and practitioner along with researching my favorite topics of history, culture, languages, and symbolism.Have Feedback? Send the LDD team a text! Awake & Ascend: The Covenant of the Fathers is coming to you virtually on June 28-29th! Register today and receive access to the two-day conference, a PDF notes packet, LIVE Q&A with the speakers, and an invitation to the LDD dinner and watch party (RSVP required; in Rigby, Idaho). Learn more.
This week on The Narrative, Jonathan Butcher of The Heritage Foundation and Representative Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) join CCV President Aaron Baer to discuss the insidious rise of Critical Race Theory and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), especially in higher education institutions. Listen in to learn how DEI disguises an underlying greed for power as a worthy social justice cause. Before the conversation, Aaron, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews cover HB250–a recently passed Ohio bill that does more virtue signaling than resolution of the issue of student cell phone usage at school, and the backlash Harrison Butker is facing for his commencement speech the upheld the high calling we have as believers, the goodness of motherhood, and the necessity of involved fathers. More about Jonathan Butcher Jonathan Butcher is the Will Skillman Senior Research Fellow in Education Policy at The Heritage Foundation. He is the author of Splintered: Critical Race Theory and the Progressive War on Truth. He co-edited and wrote chapters in The Critical Classroom, discussing the racial prejudice that comes from the application of critical race theory in K-12 schools. Jonathan has researched and testified on education policy around the US, appeared on local and national TV outlets, and been a guest on many radio programs. His commentary has also appeared nationally in places such as the Wall Street Journal, Education Week, National Review Online, Newsweek.com, and Forbes.com. More about Rep. Brian Stewart State Representative Brian Stewart is currently serving his second term representing the 12th Ohio House District. Additionally, Rep. Stewart maintains a successful law practice representing businesses and individuals as the owner of The Law Office of Brian Stewart, LLC in Circleville. Rep. Stewart is also an infantry veteran of the Iraq War and earned the Combat Infantryman's Badge in addition to twice receiving the Army Commendation Medal.
Get the book, Still Learning: Strengthening Professional and Organizational Learning Visit the Learning Loop website, www.TheLearningLoop.com About The Author Allison Rodman is the Founder and Chief Learning Officer of The Learning Loop, and is an ASCD Faculty Member. Her work focuses on adult learners, and she has written for Educational Leadership, Education Week's Classroom Q&A, and Edutopia. Allison brings experience as a teacher, instructional coach, school leader, director of teaching and learning, director of professional learning, and board member. She is the author of Personalized Professional Learning: A Job-Embedded Pathway for Elevating Teacher Voice and Still Learning: Strengthening Professional and Organizational Capacity. This episode of Principal Center Radio is sponsored by IXL, the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Discover the power of data-driven instruction in your school with IXL—it gives you everything you need to maximize learning, from a comprehensive curriculum to meaningful school-wide data. Visit IXL.com/center to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today.
Today, Equalman sits down with the superintendent of Baldwin Union Free School District on Long Island, New York, Shari Camhi, PhD. Dr. Camhi also served as the past-president of AASA, the national School Superintendents Association. Her innovative approach to education and career exploration programs have been recognized and published by The Hill, Education Week, Education Dive, The Hechinger Report, and US News and World Report. Equalman and Dr. Camhi speak on the impacts social media has on children in school, why her school district has made “media literacy” a graduation requirement, and how parents should make informed decisions when it comes to their children joining a social media platform. Learn more about Dr. Shari Camhi https://www.baldwinschools.org/ https://www.facebook.com/BaldwinSchools/ https://www.instagram.com/baldwin_schools/ https://www.linkedin.com/school/baldwinschools/ 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling. Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership. Learn more at https://equalman.com
Like all immigrants who fled to the U.S. to escape civil war, Ismar Volic has a deep personal appreciation for American democracy. And Volic - a Bosnian refugee from the Yugoslavian civil war who is now director of the Institute for Mathematics and Democracy at Wellesley College - fears that American democracy has now slipped into existential crisis and might only be fixable with the help of math. Thus Volic's new book, Making Democracy Count, which explains how mathematics can not only improve voting and representation but can even be used to help fix a gerrymandered electoral map that reduces the value of many American votes to near zero. Ismar Volić is professor of mathematics and director of the Institute for Mathematics and Democracy at Wellesley College. His work has appeared in publications such as The Hill, Cognoscenti, and Education Week.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe
In an intriguing twist of technological irony, the Peninsula School District in Washington State has embarked on a pioneering journey by utilizing Generative AI (Gen AI) to develop comprehensive guidelines for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in educational settings. This innovative approach underscores the district's commitment to harnessing cutting-edge technologies to shape the future of teaching and learning. In an interview with Education Week, Kris Hagel, the executive director for digital learning for the Peninsula district, said he highlighted the US Department of Education's 75-page documents with everything he thought was necessary. He then took all of those highlights and another couple of documents that were out at the time around generative AI in education, and he dumped them all into ChatGPT and said, "Give me a rough draft of a principles and beliefs document." After that, he took four pieces of his writing and had ChatGPT analyze them and rewrite them in his voice and tone. That became the first draft. By leveraging sophisticated AI tools, the district has meticulously crafted policies that aim to ensure ethical AI usage within classrooms. Despite the apparent paradox of using AI to govern AI, the Peninsula School District's embrace of Gen AI represents a forward-thinking stance in navigating the complex intersection of technology and education. The Peninsula School District encourages other educators to read and use their guidelines as needed. The Peninsula School District's utilization of Gen AI in formulating its guidelines represents a paradigm shift in educational policy-making, signaling a departure from traditional methodologies toward a more tech-savvy and forward-looking approach. As the district navigates the ever-evolving landscape of AI-integrated education, it sets a precedent for other educational institutions to embrace innovation while remaining steadfast in their commitment to ethical practice and student well-being. To learn more, listen to episode 260 of the Class Dismissed Podcast on your favorite podcast app or Apple Podcasts. All Rights Reserved. Class Dismissed Podcast 2017 – 2024.
In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Benjamin Herold about the evolving state of suburbia. They discuss the fast development in Dallas suburbs, Black Americans in suburbs around Atlanta, Multiethnic heritage in Evanston, Illinois, potential multiple futures in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, and the founding families and long history of Compton. They talk about culture and history in each of these locations, centrality of schools in suburbia, cultural issues, covid-19 pandemic, the future of suburbia, and many more topics. Benjamin Herold is a journalist and author who primarily has written on urban education. He has a Masters in urban education from Temple University. His work has been heavily featured in Education Week, PBS NewsHour, Huffington Post, NPR, and many other outlets. He is the author of the latest book, Disillusioned: Five Families and the Unraveling of America's Suburbs. Website: https://www.benjaminherold.com/Twitter: @benjaminbherold Get full access to Converging Dialogues at convergingdialogues.substack.com/subscribe
Disillusioned: Five Families and the Unraveling of America's Suburbs by Benjamin Herold https://amzn.to/3S8GOAl Through the stories of five American families, a masterful and timely exploration of how hope, history, and racial denial collide in the suburbs and their schools Outside Atlanta, a middle-class Black family faces off with a school system seemingly bent on punishing their teenage son. North of Dallas, a conservative white family relocates to an affluent suburban enclave, but can't escape the changes sweeping the country. On Chicago's North Shore, a multiracial mom joins an ultraprogressive challenge to the town's liberal status quo. In Compton, California, whose suburban roots are now barely recognizable, undocumented Hispanic parents place their gifted son's future in the hands of educators at a remarkable elementary school. And outside Pittsburgh, a Black mother moves to the same street where author Benjamin Herold grew up, then confronts the destructive legacy left behind by white families like his. Disillusioned braids these human stories together with penetrating local and national history to reveal a vicious cycle undermining the dreams upon which American suburbia was built. For generations, upwardly mobile white families have extracted opportunity from the nation's heavily subsidized suburbs, then moved on before the bills for maintenance and repair came due, leaving the mostly Black and Brown families who followed to clean up the ensuing mess. But now, sweeping demographic shifts and the dawning realization that endless expansion is no longer feasible are disrupting this pattern, forcing everyday families to confront a truth their communities were designed to avoid: The suburban lifestyle dream is a Ponzi scheme whose unraveling threatens us all. How do we come to terms with this troubled history? How do we build a future in which all children can thrive? Drawing upon his decorated career as an education journalist, Herold explores these pressing debates with expertise and perspective. Then, alongside Bethany Smith—the mother from his old neighborhood, who contributes a powerful epilogue to the book—he offers a hopeful path toward renewal. The result is nothing short of a journalistic masterpiece. About the author Benjamin Herold explores America's beautiful and busted public education system. His award-winning beat reporting, feature writing, and investigative exposés have appeared in Education Week, PBS NewsHour, NPR, the Hechinger Report, Huffington Post, and the Public School Notebook. Herold has a master's degree in urban education from Temple University in Philadelphia, where he lives with his family.
Ever wondered how to voice your concerns without sparking conflict?Even though teachers have credentials to teach and work with students, it is a different skill set to talk effectively with adults.Effective communication with adults, colleagues, and administrators, allows educators to express their concerns without complaining and still maintain relationships, both personally and professionally. And that takes skill building, including naming their fears and hesitations and remembering that they are in a team.So joining us today is Jennifer Abrams, an international educational and communications consultant and a trainer for coaches, teachers, and administrators, to talk about empowering educators through effective communication and dealing with hard conversations.Jennifer also shares the need to balance one's personal development and professional growth, the future of education through a human-centered approach, and why teacher support is essential. There is power in your voice and the support systems around you. So, never shy away from asking for support because that's a path to growth. Here's to your journey as an empowered educator! Stay empowered,JenLet's keep the conversation going! Find me at:Jen Rafferty | Instagram, YouTube, Facebook | LinktreeInstagram: @jenrafferty_Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty RoomAbout Jennifer:Jennifer Abrams is an international educational and communications consultant for public and independent schools, universities and non-profits. Jennifer trains and coaches teachers, administrators and others on new teacher/employee support, having hard conversations, collaboration skills and being your best adult self at work. In her over two decades at Palo Alto Unified School District (Palo Alto, CA, USA), Jennifer was a high school English teacher, new teacher coach, and professional development facilitator. She left PAUSD in 2012 to start her full time communications consultancy in which she works with schools and organizations around the globe.Jennifer presents at annual North American-based conferences such as Learning Forward, ASCD, NASSP, NAESP, AMLE, ISACS and the New Teacher Center Annual Symposium among others. Internationally, she facilitated with the Teachers' and Principals' Centers for International School Leadership (TTC and PTC) and presents with EARCOS, NESA, ECIS, AISA, AMISA, CEESA and Tri-Association, and consults with schools across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, South America and Canada. Jennifer's publications include Having Hard Conversations, The Multigenerational Workplace: Communicating, Collaborating & Creating Community and Hard Conversations Unpacked - the Whos, the Whens and the What Ifs, Swimming in the Deep End: Four Foundational Skills for Leading Successful School Initiatives, and her newest book, Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing (Up) at Work. Jennifer has been recognized as one of "21 Women All K-12 Educators Need to Know" by Education Week's 'Finding Common Ground' blog. She considers herself a "voice coach," helping others learn how to best use their voices - be it collaborating on a team, presenting in front of a group, coaching a colleague, supervising an employee. Connect with Jennifer:Website: www.jenniferabrams.comIG: @jenniferbethabramsX: @jenniferabramsLinkedIn
On this episode of The Report Card, Nat Malkus reviews the past year in education with Matt Barnum of The Wall Street Journal, Goldie Blumenstyk of The Chronicle of Higher Education, and Alyson Klein of Education Week. Nat, Matt, Goldie, and Alyson discuss AI in education; DEI in higher education; learning loss, chronic absenteeism, and […]
Last spring, South Carolina English teacher Mary Wood was horrified when her students reported her to the local school board for teaching about race. As she starts a new school year, we ask what it's like for her to step back into the classroom. Read more:Last spring in Chapin, S.C., two students in high school English teacher Mary Wood‘s class reported her to the local school board for teaching about race. Wood had assigned her all-White AP English Language and Composition class readings from Ta-Nehisi Coates's “Between the World and Me,” a book that examines what it means to be Black in America.In emails, the students complained that the book made them ashamed to be White, violating a South Carolina rule that forbids teachers from making students “feel discomfort, guilt, anguish, or any other form of psychological distress” on account of their race.Wood's case drew national, polarizing attention. Conservative outlets and commentators decried Wood's “race-shaming against White people.” Left-leaning media declared her a martyr to “cancel culture,” the latest casualty of raging debates over how to teach race, racism and history that have engulfed the country since the coronavirus pandemic began.Wood is not the first teacher to get caught in the crossfire: The Post previously reported that at least 160 educators have lost their positions since the pandemic began because of political debates. South Carolina is one of 18 states to restrict education on race since 2021, according to an Education Week tally. And at least half the country has passed laws that limit instruction on race, history, sex or gender identity, according to a Washington Post analysis. Today, as a new school year begins, education reporter Hannah Natanson talks to Wood about what it's like for her to return to teaching, and whether she feels she can trust her students again.
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