Podcasts about el education

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 49:04

What are some common misconceptions about EL/SLIFE students and ESL instruction? How can professional development be leveraged to help educators support multilingual learners? What are some particularly effective instructional strategies for multilingual learners in mainstream classrooms? We discuss these questions and more in an impassioned discussion with Nebraska's 2022 Teacher of the Year Lee Perez. Perez is the first ESL teacher to win Teacher of the Year award in Nebraska, the recipient of the 2021 Award for Teaching Excellence through the Nebraska State Education Association, was named a Cox Communications Education Hero for the Omaha area, and is currently a 2023 Horseman Awards for Teaching Excellence finalist. He is a fifth- through eighth-grade English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher at Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School in Omaha, Nebraska. He has traveled around the state speaking to current and aspiring educators to share best practices in EL education and advocate for better teacher preparation to serve ESL students. We sat down with him to hear some of the most important messages he wants educators to know about working with this student population and to share what strategies and approaches he has found success with in his ESL education career. Subscribe to the show here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0W4CYdurgYRIwFGif3H6Qk For additional episodes, blog posts and free resources relating to multilingual education, visit our community page: https://ellevationeducation.com/ell-community. Visit our EL Community page for episode resources, related content and more. Download the episode transcript here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/highest-aspirations/message

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Lessons with Ron Berger, Part 2

Lessons in Adolescence

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 22:42

This episode features a conversation with Ron Berger, long-time educator and program developer and now Senior Advisor, Teaching and Learning for EL Education. Beginning more than 30 years ago, EL Education was born out of the Outward Bound model of experiential learning that centers around young people, and adults, building strong bonds with each other and exploring and influencing the world together rather than alone, an approach to education that has particular resonance for young adolescents. In Part 2 of their conversation, Ron and Jason talk about EL's open-source and highly rated and regarded English Language Arts curriculum and how it anchors experiential learning with rigorous, and standards-aligned content; they talk about EL's newer foray into social and emotional learning with its advisory program, Crew; and they address the state of education today, how to meet the moment for young people given the impacts of the pandemic on learning and for teachers amid the backlashes around addressing issues of equity. Additional Readings and ResourcesEL EducationK-8 ELA curriculumCrew: A Teamwork Approach to School Culture and BelongingKurt Hahn“To Improve Students' Mental Health, Schools Take a Team Approach,” by Laura van Straaten, The New York Times, October 7, 2022.Harvard Graduate School of EducationOutward BoundOutward Bound Middle School ExpeditionsNew American Schools Development CorporationNew American Schools' Concept of Break the Mold Designs: How Designs Evolved and Why, by Susan J. Bodilly, RAND Corporation, 2001.Facing the Challenges of Whole-School Reform: New American Schools After a Decade, by Mark Berends, Susan J. Bodilly, and Sheila Nataraj Kirby, RAND Corporation, 2002.A Nation At Risk: The Imperative for Educational Reform, a report to the Nation and the Secretary of Education, United States Department of Education, January 1, 1983.

Lessons with Ron Berger, Part 1

Lessons in Adolescence

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 21:24

This episode features a conversation with Ron Berger, long-time educator and program developer and now Senior Advisor, Teaching and Learning for EL Education. Beginning more than 30 years ago, EL Education was born out of the Outward Bound model of experiential learning that centers around young people, and adults, building strong bonds with each other and exploring and influencing the world together rather than alone, an approach to education that has particular resonance for young adolescents. In Part 1 of their conversation, Ron and Jason talk about the genesis of EL Education, the core features of its educational programs that appeal to young adolescent learning and development, like hands-on, real-world group learning expeditions and student-led assessment, plus examples from its partner schools on how these concepts of learning come to life.Additional Readings and ResourcesEL EducationK-8 ELA curriculumCrew: A Teamwork Approach to School Culture and BelongingKurt Hahn“To Improve Students' Mental Health, Schools Take a Team Approach,” by Laura van Straaten, The New York Times, October 7, 2022.Harvard Graduate School of EducationOutward BoundOutward Bound Middle School ExpeditionsNew American Schools Development CorporationNew American Schools' Concept of Break the Mold Designs: How Designs Evolved and Why, by Susan J. Bodilly, RAND Corporation, 2001.Facing the Challenges of Whole-School Reform: New American Schools After a Decade, by Mark Berends, Susan J. Bodilly, and Sheila Nataraj Kirby, RAND Corporation, 2002.A Nation At Risk: The Imperative for Educational Reform, a report to the Nation and the Secretary of Education, United States Department of Education, January 1, 1983.

From student to teacher in outdoor learning - with Aspen Wallace

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 25:42

Keren Aspen Wallace was a student at the Doulos Discovery School and now teaches 7th and 8th grade math at Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning in Denver, CO. Learn more about EL Education schools.

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New Pathways Town Hall

Getting Smart Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 56:11

This episode of the Getting Smart Podcast is sponsored by our upcoming Smart Sprint, Bring Your Portrait of a Graduate to Life. You can register here. This episode of the Getting Smart Podcast is a recording of a recent Getting Smart Townhall — New Pathways: Every learner on a personalized path to opportunity. This event kicked off our latest campaign which will serve as a road map to the new architecture for American schools, where every learner, regardless of zip code, is on a pathway to productive and sustainable citizenship, high wage employment, economic mobility, and a purpose-driven life. During the event we were joined by some amazing guests including: Dave Schulder, Superintendent of D214, Shatera Weaver of EL Education and Lydia Logan of IBM who all shared the important work they are doing in this space. You can view the full shownotes here. Check out the links from the chat, here.

S3E17 - Deeper Learning 2022 Special: What it Takes to be an Anti-Racist School

High Tech High Unboxed

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 44:57

Episode Notes Justin Lopez-Cardoze Instructional Coach and Curriculum Coordinator, Capital City Public Charter School Ron Berger Ron is Senior Advisor, Teaching & Learning for EL Education. Ron was a public school teacher and carpenter in rural Massachusetts for 25 years. His writing and speaking focus on inspiring quality and character in students, specifically through project-based learning, original scientific and historical research, service learning, and the infusion of arts. He works closely with the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where he did his graduate work and now teach a course that focuses on high-quality student work. He has authored or co-authored eight books, An Ethic of Excellence and A Culture of Quality; and with EL colleagues, Leaders of Their Own Learning, Transformational Literacy, Management in the Active Classroom, Learning That Lasts, The Leaders of Their Own Learning Companion, and We Are Crew. Arria Coburn Arria Coburn is the principal of The Springfield Renaissance School, a 6-12 EL Education School located in Springfield, Massachusetts. She is entering her sixth year as principal and has been in education for 14 years. Prior to becoming a principal, she worked as a special education teacher before transitioning into the role of an assistant principal. Under her leadership the school earned the title of Secondary Magnet School Merit Award of Excellence. In 2018 she was named the Magnet School 2018 Region 1 Principal of the year. She entered the EdD program in Curriculum, Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CTLL) at Northeastern University during the fall of 2018 with an interest in studying how to use student centered learning strategies to increase the achievement of African American students. Her research on student centered learning strategies has given her a deep understanding of how to utilize student voice to build a sense of community for all students. Laina Cox Laina Cox is the Middle School Principal at Capital City Public Charter School, a PreK3-12th grade EL Education School, in Washington DC. She also currently serves as a School Ambassador Fellow for the United States Department of Education, one of seven educators from around the country, chosen to help improve education for students in the development and implementation of national education policy. Laina graduated from Spelman College with a B.A. in Psychology and received an Ed.M in Teaching and Curriculum from Harvard University. She began her career in Boston Public Schools, first as a teacher and later as an Assistant Principal. She worked as a School Designer for EL Education for two years prior to becoming the founding principal of the Middle School at Capital City PCS. Laina was named a Ted Sizer Principal Fellow through the Coalition of Essential Schools, she was the recipient of the 2017 Distinguished Alumni Fellow for Hopkins School, her high school alma mater in New Haven, CT., is currently a mentor principal for EL Education, and is a member of the Trinity University Coalition on Education. In 2018, Laina was named the recipient of the Silverberg Leadership Award for EL Education, awarded annually to one exemplary school leader who raises student achievement through deep implementation of EL Education practices. And most recently, in 2020, Laina was selected as a member on the District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent's Principal's Advisory Committee. Laina is an active member of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College, where she founded the Blueprint Conference for Middle and High School Girls as well as a mentoring program for Middle & High School students. She is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and the proud wife of Winston and Mommy to Jaida (13) and Solomon (9).

#806: On school boards, curriculum controversies, and a Parents' Bill of Rights - 02/8/22

The Education Gadfly Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 29:22

On this week's Education Gadfly Show podcast (listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify), Robert Pondiscio, Mike Petrilli, and David Griffith discuss a school board's controversial removal of a holocaust book from its district's curriculum, and whether states should create a Parents' Bill of Rights. Then, on the Research Minute, Amber Northern examines a study of summer employment's effect on the academic outcomes of low-income, urban high schoolers.You can find this and every episode on all major podcast platforms, as well as share it with friends.Recommended content:Robert's piece about the school board's decision: “The Maus that roared: Who do you want to decide what's best for kids?”Dale Chu's piece on Parents' Bill of Rights: “The curriculum transparency trap.”The middle-school English curriculum mentioned during the podcast: EL Education.The study that Amber reviewed on the Research Minute: Alicia Sasser Modestino and Richard Paulsen, “School's Out: How Summer Youth Employment Programs Impact Academic Outcomes,” Education Finance and Policy (January 2022).Feedback welcome!Have ideas or feedback on our podcast? Send them to our podcast producer Pedro Enamorado at penamorado@fordhaminstitute.org.

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Taking a MasterClass in Writing an FFT Proposal

Fund for Teachers - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 24:22

Forbes, CNN, Fast Company, The New York Post and even Town & Country claim that MasterClass is one of this year's top holiday gifts. The streaming platform offers lessons from the best in their fields, delivering – according to its website -- a world class online learning experience. We decided to follow suit and offer a Fund for Teachers MasterClass on crafting a successful grant proposal. Our expert: Four-time Fellow Chris Dolgos. Today, we're learning from Chris Dolgos, a sixth grade at Genesee Community Charter School in Rochester, NY. In addition to receiving Fund for Teachers grants in 2003, 2006, 2015 and 2020 (which he deferred until this summer), Chris also regularly reviews grant proposals as part of our Selection Committees and also is an inaugural member of our Educator Advisory Council. History and geography are two passions he brings to life in his classroom, through field work, guest experts and product-driven curriculum. Chris has contributed to EL Education's publications and Common Core curricular efforts and is a NY Educator Voice Fellow. He is also the recipient of EL Education's Klingenstein Award, nominated by peers and presented to one educator with the national network who stands out for their remarkable service to their school community, as well as their persistence in passionately developing students with character who excel academically and contribute to making the world a better place. If you're looking for tips on submitting the most compelling Fund for Teachers proposal possible, keep listening…

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Building an 'Ethic of Excellence' with Ron Berger

Transformative Learning Experiences with Kyle Wagner

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 44:54

You know that buzz you hear when you walk into a classroom that is completely learner-owned? That's world renowned Ron Berger's classroom... And his students are ALWAYS working on something meaningful. Whether it's completing a field guide on local amphibians; or drafting plans for a new playground; they behave in the same way professionals would in the REAL WORLD- and they are only 10. I sat down with Ron, veteran teacher and senior advisor for EL Education to uncover his secrets for creating this 'ethic of excellence,' and how we can create it in our students as well. We learn: The power of public exhibition. How to transform static units of study into dynamic 'expeditions' of learning. How to build a positive classroom culture of feedback, critique + reflection. How to improve work quality without ever awarding a grade. To unleash curiosity and wonder in our most reluctant learners. Connect with Ron: Twitter @RonBergerEL, Website (eleducation.org), LinkedIN Get Project Ideas: 'Models of Excellence' from EL Education PBL Starter Kit: www.transformschool.com/pblstarterkit Ron's Bio: Ron Berger is Senior Advisor at EL Education, a nonprofit school improvement organization that partners with public schools and districts across America, leads professional learning, and creates open educational resources. He is a well-known keynote speaker nationally and internationally on inspiring a commitment to quality, character and citizenship in students. Ron is the author of best-selling education books, including: An Ethic of Excellence, and A Culture of Quality; and co-author of Leaders of Their Own Learning, Transformational Literacy, Management in the Active Classroom, Learning that Lasts, and We Are Crew: A Teamwork Approach to School Culture. He also teaches at Harvard Graduate School of Education, where he did his graduate work. He founded the website Models of Excellence: The Center for High-Quality Student Work, which houses the world's largest collection of beautiful student work. Ron was a member of the U.S. National Commission on Social, Emotional and Academic Development. In his prior work, Ron was a public school teacher and master carpenter in rural Massachusetts for over 25 years, and received the Autodesk Foundation National Teacher of the Year award.

127. EL Education in Action at Palouse Prairie Charter School with Jeneille Branen & Erin Corwine

Learning Unboxed

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 36:12

In this episode, I connect with Jeneille Branen and Erin Corwine, the powerhouses behind the Palouse Prairie Charter School in Moscow, Idaho. As a credited EL institute, it's exemplary in executing the EL Education philosophy (formally known as Expeditionary Learning). We discuss what makes the Palouse community and curriculum unique, the intentionality behind their rigorous hiring process, integrating natural learning environments, and how they pivoted their practices during the pandemic. To learn more, visit: http://pastfoundation.org/ (pastfoundation.org) Resources: Website: https://palouseprairieschool.org/ (palouseprairieschool.org) Learning Unboxed is produced in part by http://crate.media (Crate Media) Recorded by Eric French at http://wosu.org (WOSU Studios) in Columbus, Ohio

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EL Education by Ms. Deepika || Class 1 & 2 || DPS Nacharam

The Delhi Public School Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 2:51

EL Education by Ms. Deepika || Class 1 & 2 || DPS Nacharam

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Our Kids are Not Broken - A Conversation with Ron Berger

Free Range Humans

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 58:19

Ron Berger is Chief Academic Officer for EL Education, an organization that partners with districts and charter boards to found public schools in low-income communities. EL Education's core work is building teacher capacity in schools and districts through professional coaching, resources and open-source curriculum. Ron teaches a course at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, he is an Annenberg Foundation Teacher Scholar, received the Autodesk Foundation National Teacher of the Year award, and is the author of six books. Highlights from the conversation include: a physical therapy metaphor for teaching post-COVID; the importance of quality as students head out in to the real world; how certain standards pose a threat to creativity and deeper learning; the idea that genius is spread out equally among the kids of this world, but opportunity is not; and Ron tells us what it's like to live in a town where most of his neighbors are former students.

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Challenging the Notion of Learning Loss - with Ron Berger

For the Love of Teaching

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 25:44

Today we will be talking about the persisting narrative around “learning loss” – The idea that students have suffered a collective educational deficit due to the global pandemic. We’re joined by Ron Berger, chief academic officer at EL Education, to look at how, as educators, we can challenge this negative dialogue and reframe how we view students – seeing them as capable, resilient learners whom we believe in. Read Ron's article "Our Kids Are Not Broken" in The Atlantic. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to: Subscribe to Teach Starter on your favorite podcast app, so you’ll never miss an episode! Subscribe to Teach Starter on Youtube, for helpful videos for your classroom. Follow Teach Starter on Instagram for daily teaching inspiration. Visit TeachStarter.com to view all of our engaging and easy-to-use classroom resources. Did you know that you can listen to the Teach Starter podcast on Spotify?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Deeper Learning Slice

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 17:16

Consider creating a Deeper Learning Slice for your staff to experience firsthand the impact of experiential learning. This podcast explores what is a slice and how to create a slice for your staff as a Professional Development experience. If you'd like to connect about planning a Slice for your staff, please contact me at: kristaadamswallace@gmail.com For futher resources on BBK (Building Background Knowledge, visit EL Education: https://eleducation.org/uploads/downloads/ELED-IntroduceNewTopicswiththeBuildingBackgroundKnowledge-0815.pdf

TMBS E53: Christina Riley, Key to Improving Reading Scores

The Mark Bishop Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 11:09

NONPROFIT'S INNOVATIVE LITERACY MISSION MAY BE KEY TO IMPROVING READING SCORES  Why after 20 years of reform are student scores stagnant on the Nation's Report Card? Find out how one national nonprofit is changing the story on student literacy scores  AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW: Christina Riley, EL Education Director of Curriculum Design  Christina Riley is currently the Director of Curriculum Design, overseeing curriculum design for EL Education. Prior to this, she was a lead designer on the nationally renowned EL Education English Language Arts curriculum, which is currently EdReports' highest-rated elementary ELA curriculum. Before joining EL, Christina served as an Elementary Curriculum Design Specialist for Socratic Arts, designing a STEM curriculum for elementary students, and participated in various curriculum design projects as an independent consultant including creating educational resources for middle school students for a NASA/ISTE project. Christina began her career in education as an elementary teacher and subject manager at public schools in the UK before moving to teach at two international schools in Japan. Christina holds a Master of Science in education from California State University and currently lives in Lyons, Colorado. BACKGROUND: Every two years, 4th and 8th-grade students across the United States are given a reading assessment known as the National Assessment of Educational Progress or the “Nation's Scorecard.” The test measures reading comprehension by asking students to read selected grade-appropriate materials and answer questions based on what they have read. In 2019, nearly 294,000 students participated. In both grades, the average reading scores were lower in 2019 than they were in 2017. Despite these disappointing results, new approaches are providing hope in major districts and communities that have historically struggled with childhood literacy. EL Education, a nonprofit created out of a collaboration between The Harvard Graduate School of Education and Outward Bound USA, is proving in districts across the country that pairing the research-informed EL Education K-8 Language Arts curriculum with professional development leads to student achievement.  For example, a recent study of K-2 students in a large district in Tennessee examined the impact on student literacy achievement of the EL Education K-2 ELA curriculum. The study found schools that implemented the Skills Block and Modules (two components of EL Education's curriculum) with EL Education support had significantly higher student achievement compared to a matched national comparison group. Similarly, after just one year of literacy partnership with EL Education, students in Detroit Public Schools Community District posted their highest-ever scores on the Michigan ELA assessment. In all but one tested grade, they also outperformed the state in growth. Students' 2019 test scores showed the greatest single-year improvement on the state tests in the history of the exam. After adopting a new curriculum and systematic support, Detroit has emerged as a model for resilience and results. Finally, a five-year independent study of 12,000 students from 70 schools and 18 districts across the US found that teachers improved their classroom teaching and students achieved higher scores on their state tests in schools combining EL Education's curriculum and professional development. Economically disadvantaged students made up 71% of students were economically disadvantaged. On January 30, EL Education Director of Curriculum Design, Christina Riley will be available for interviews. She will discuss the research-informed EL Education literacy program results and how similar results can be achieved in other school districts. She will also share the recent Nation's Scorecard results for your local region.  For more information please visit https://eleducation.org/    

TMBS E53: Christina Riley, Key to Improving Reading Scores

The Mark Bishop Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 11:09

NONPROFIT'S INNOVATIVE LITERACY MISSION MAY BE KEY TO IMPROVING READING SCORES  Why after 20 years of reform are student scores stagnant on the Nation's Report Card? Find out how one national nonprofit is changing the story on student literacy scores  AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW: Christina Riley, EL Education Director of Curriculum Design  Christina Riley is currently the Director of Curriculum Design, overseeing curriculum design for EL Education. Prior to this, she was a lead designer on the nationally renowned EL Education English Language Arts curriculum, which is currently EdReports' highest-rated elementary ELA curriculum. Before joining EL, Christina served as an Elementary Curriculum Design Specialist for Socratic Arts, designing a STEM curriculum for elementary students, and participated in various curriculum design projects as an independent consultant including creating educational resources for middle school students for a NASA/ISTE project. Christina began her career in education as an elementary teacher and subject manager at public schools in the UK before moving to teach at two international schools in Japan. Christina holds a Master of Science in education from California State University and currently lives in Lyons, Colorado. BACKGROUND: Every two years, 4th and 8th-grade students across the United States are given a reading assessment known as the National Assessment of Educational Progress or the “Nation's Scorecard.” The test measures reading comprehension by asking students to read selected grade-appropriate materials and answer questions based on what they have read. In 2019, nearly 294,000 students participated. In both grades, the average reading scores were lower in 2019 than they were in 2017. Despite these disappointing results, new approaches are providing hope in major districts and communities that have historically struggled with childhood literacy. EL Education, a nonprofit created out of a collaboration between The Harvard Graduate School of Education and Outward Bound USA, is proving in districts across the country that pairing the research-informed EL Education K-8 Language Arts curriculum with professional development leads to student achievement.  For example, a recent study of K-2 students in a large district in Tennessee examined the impact on student literacy achievement of the EL Education K-2 ELA curriculum. The study found schools that implemented the Skills Block and Modules (two components of EL Education's curriculum) with EL Education support had significantly higher student achievement compared to a matched national comparison group. Similarly, after just one year of literacy partnership with EL Education, students in Detroit Public Schools Community District posted their highest-ever scores on the Michigan ELA assessment. In all but one tested grade, they also outperformed the state in growth. Students' 2019 test scores showed the greatest single-year improvement on the state tests in the history of the exam. After adopting a new curriculum and systematic support, Detroit has emerged as a model for resilience and results. Finally, a five-year independent study of 12,000 students from 70 schools and 18 districts across the US found that teachers improved their classroom teaching and students achieved higher scores on their state tests in schools combining EL Education's curriculum and professional development. Economically disadvantaged students made up 71% of students were economically disadvantaged. On January 30, EL Education Director of Curriculum Design, Christina Riley will be available for interviews. She will discuss the research-informed EL Education literacy program results and how similar results can be achieved in other school districts. She will also share the recent Nation's Scorecard results for your local region.  For more information please visit https://eleducation.org/    

ChicanoCast #57 - El Education Pimp 3 - Education Pays Raza!

ChicanoCast

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2021 17:10

Chicano Podcast on education and how it pays off.

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Our Kids are not Broken – Addressing Learning Loss with Ron Berger

LLCN Brief

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 43:26

In this episode, we (Mark Raffler and Sarah Shoemaker) chat with Ron Berger about the increasingly prevalent use of the term “learning loss.” Ron is the Senior Advisor for Teaching & Learning at EL Education, a nonprofit school improvement organization that partners with public schools across America, leads professional learning, and creates open educational resources. He is a well-known international keynote speaker on the topics of inspiring a commitment to quality, character, and citizenship in students. Ron also teaches at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. After reading a recent article in which he addressed the use of the term learning loss during this time of pandemic, we connected with Ron. We quickly realized that Ron's perspective reaches beyond the current time to address the intentional language educators use as we think about student strengths as a means to empower them as active planners in their own learning endeavors. Here is a quick unpacking of the conversation: Mark asks Ron to talk about his perspective on the term “learning loss.” Ron addresses this by helping us see that learning loss is about the ways in which students are broken and the efforts it takes to sort and remedy the broken parts of student lives. Through this perspective, he shares that we never actually get around to furthering students' lives or education. He delves into an analogy linking our work as educators and the roles of students to that of physical therapy after surgery. “Schools are not medical facilities. We're not there to fix kids... Physical therapists work with you as to how to grow yourself stronger.” Mark and Ron discuss empowering students to lean into planning their own educational paths. “Every kid needs a slightly different path. We can empower kids to lean into their learning.” Ron shares that the return to classrooms should be joyous and should be celebrated. “We should all be seeking ways to challenge and ramp up the learning.” This starts with an intentional, shared vision. This is the time to lean into academic challenges through social connections to engage students and set bold goals. Sarah asks Ron to describe how and where a teacher would know how to start this process with students leading the work. Ron inspires educators to be prospective. Ron shares a plethora of open-access resources to support the implementation of having students lead their own learning including lesson plans, student work samples, and videos. His emphasis is on making learning memorable and powerful when students are invested in their own learning. When we asked Ron to summarize his advice for schools, educators, and students, he states “This reopening of schools is the perfect time of leaning in together to do the teamwork.” He delves into the “crew” approach to making classroom learning based on collective efforts - more like the soccer team rather than the individual accomplishments - “a shift that can lift a lot for us this year.” All resources in this LLCN Brief (and all 2020-2021 podcasts) can be found at: bit.ly/LLCNresources Please note the audio used as an introduction and in transitions in this podcast is under the Creative Common License and attribution is given as follows: Medicine by WinnieTheMoog Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6256-medicine License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Building Community through Crew Part 2: Q&A with Ron Berger

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 34:33

Steven Levy and Sara Espinoza interview Ron Berger, Senior Advisor for Teaching and Learning with EL Education. Check out the new book, We are Crew, as well as the video, Brave and Honest Communication through Crew. Questions they consider include: 1. How do you find time to schedule Crew? 2. How do you form small groups and still have an adult with each of these Crews? 3. Is there a curriculum for Crew? 4. How do you maintain Crew culture from year to year? 5. How do you have discussions around hard questions? 6. How do you start Crew? 7. Are there best practices around group numbers per grade level? 8. For middle school students, what are some recommendations for this age group? 9. How do you get buy-in from your school? Book: https://eleducation.org/resources/we-are-crew Video: https://eleducation.org/resources/brave-and-honest-communication-in-crew

Episode 15: Get LaunchED Consulting Conversations ™ w/ Sable Mensah

The EJT Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 65:49

Sable's journey as an educator began at Swarthmore College, where she first discovered the rage, passion and power of Black history as American history. When she recognized that her access to a remarkable education was an exception, and not the rule, her commitment to transforming and expanding educational opportunities for students of color back home in New York City began. For the past 10 years, Sable has served America's children as a teacher, coach and curriculum designer in Uncommon Schools, Inc., Public Prepatory Network, KIPP, TNTP, Teach for America and InquirED. With an average NPS of 85, she's facilitated and created professional development for Alder Graduate School of Education, EL Education, Achievement Network, Teaching Lab, Eskolta: School Research and Design and TNTP. Nationally, I've built the capacity of teachers, principals and district leadership for high-quality instructional practices and continuous improvement. In every organization, Sable sharpened an equity-minded consciousness that has pushed all stakeholders to fight for change within their spheres of influence. Currently, Sable supports school systems nationally as Founder & CEO of Equitable Outcomes, LLC while living in Sacramento, CA with her wife, Christina, and their dog, Grizzly.

S2E15 - Deeper Learning 2021 Special Episode: Addressing Equity & Racism in Schools, with Ron Berger

High Tech High Unboxed

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021

Episode Notes Full Episode Transcript Here This episode is a recording of a "Den Talk" from the 2021 Deeper Learning Conference, on “Leading School Staff in Work to Address Equity and Racism.” It's hosted by Ron Berger, Senior Advisor for Teaching and Learning at EL Education, and he’s speaking to Laina Cox, Middle School Principal at Capital City Public Charter School, in Washington, DC, Justin Lopez-Cardoze, a Middle School Teacher at Capital City Public Charter School, and Arria Coburn, Principal of Springfield Renaissance School, Springfield, Massachusetts. You can find the the “White Supremacy Culture” resource that Laina was talking about here You can learn more about the Deeper Learning conference here You can learn more about EL Education here And finally, you should read An Ethic of Excellence by Ron Berger. You should read his other books too, but honestly, if you care about education, you will never be the same after reading this book.

CDL4 Interview with Ron Berger - Building Community through Crew Part 1

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 20:23

Today's show features an interview with Ron Berger, Senior Advisor for Teaching & Learning with EL Education. Ron talks about the structures and the culture of Crew. He is interviewed by Steven Levy, co-chair of Christian Deeper Learning. Ron shares a video on the "Power of Crew", which can be viewed online. Check out Ron's latest book: We are Crew - A Teamwork Approach to School Culture.

How to Teaching Critical Thinking in an Era of Misinformation, Irrationality, and Rigidly-Held Beliefs

consideranew (+ Season 2 cohost, Dr. Jane Shore of School of Thought)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 573:00

How do we teach critical thinking when reason, evidence, and logic are increasingly displaced with an unwillingness to examine facts that conflict with our strongly-held beliefs. Follow on Twitter: @msdarasavage @riordan_meg @brownpatrick8 @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork, @Jonharper70bd Dara Laws Savage is a 26-year educator from the great state of Delaware. She has served on numerous local, regional, and state committees, and has been Teacher of the Year in two different districts. She is an Emeritus national faculty member of PBLWorks, and is presently the English 9 teacher and Instructional Coach at the Early College High School at Delaware State University while working on her doctorate. Dara is a proud Board of Education member for the Seaford School District (alumna) and the owner of Savage Educational Consulting. Meg Riordan, Ph.D. is the Chief Learning Officer for The Possible Project, entrepreneurship and work-based learning program that works to advance economic equity by supporting young people to develop an entrepreneurial spirit, skills, and networks to launch successful careers. She has been in the field of education for almost 30 years as a middle and high school teacher, ELL instructor, college professor, Regional Director of NYC Outward Bound Schools, and Director of External Research with EL Education. She was a Deeper Learning Equity Fellow and her research focuses on teacher professional learning, equity, experiential learning, and scaling-up school designs. Patrick Brown is executive director of STEM for the Fort Zumwalt School District and author of the National Science Teaching Association best-selling book series Instructional Sequence Matters.

Season 1: Episode 22 - Rick Hess: In it for the long haul.

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 7:53

"Education Unbound: The Promise and Practice of Greenfield Schooling" by Frederick M. Hess (2010) (http://bit.ly/2Ng6fT5) "Medical and technological breakthroughs today are often seeded by expensive investments made 10 or 20 years ago, or even longer. The payoff for boosting K-12 R&D will not be wondrous increases in student achievement in three months or three years; it will unfold only in the course of time. This is a difficult sale in the 'fix it now' world of schooling..." (p. 39). References: Rick Hess (https://twitter.com/rickhess99) EL Education (https://eleducation.org/) Ron Berger (https://twitter.com/RonBergerEL) High Tech High (https://www.hightechhigh.org/) Deeper Learning Conference (https://www.deeper-learning.org/dl-events/) Michael Lipset, PhD of PassTell Stories (http://www.michaellipset.com/) Connect: Twitter (https://twitter.com/mjcraw) Website (https://www.mjcraw.com) Music from Digi G'Alessio CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 (https://bit.ly/2IyV71i)

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You Can't Separate Character from Student Success, with Ron Berger and Laina Cox

The 180

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 17:36

Today we continue our conversation with Ron Berger and Laina Cox. Ron is Chief Academic Officer for EL Education, and has been with the group since its founding.Ron is Chief Academic Officer for EL Education, which guides a network of over 150 public schools in more than 30 states – helping build schools in low-income communities that send all graduates to college through high student achievement, character and citizenship, while also building teacher capacity through professional coaching, resources and open-source curriculum. Laina is one of those educators and administrators who bring EL's vision to life, as Principal at Capital City Public Charter Middle School in Washington D.C. In fact, today's conversation focuses even more in depth on what exactly that means in Laina's school – literally, how they do it. In this conversation, Ron and Laina also take on the question more broadly – looking at learning in America today – and address some of the broader social questions of how learning can and should work in the face of a pandemic, social unrest, and more. For more information, go to www.turnaroundusa.org/podcast.

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When the Building is Closed but School is Open, with Ron Berger and Laina Cox

The 180

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 29:50

As schools try to determine how best to help students, the challenges, it seems, are everywhere: Health, safety, technology, food security, personal growth, and, of course, learning. Which is what makes learning about EL Education's approach so useful. EL Education guides a network of over 150 public schools in more than 30 states – helping build schools in low-income communities that send all graduates to college through high student achievement, character and citizenship, while also building teacher capacity through professional coaching, resources and open-source curriculum. But how does it work? And in particular, how are the program's fundamentals helping students, parents, teacher, and administrators maintain learning and growing. To learn more, we spoke with Ron Berger and Laina Cox. Ron is Chief Academic Officer for EL Education, and Laina is Principal at Capital City Public Charter Middle School in Washington D.C. As you'll hear in this part one of our two-part conversation, a lynchpin to EL's success is something called Crew robust advisories that form human connections, and the connections in EL schools form a community. For more information, go to www.turnaroundusa.org/podcast.

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Schools Need a Success Coach for Every Learner

edWebcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 71:16

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Brooklyn Laboratory Charter Schools (LAB) and hosted by Digital Promise.The webinar recording can be accessed here.In this edWeb podcast, the Brooklyn Laboratory school community, in partnership with Turnaround for Children, EL Education, and City Year, demonstrates how schools must go beyond safety measures to meet the needs of students and ensure that every young person has a relationship with a trusted adult to provide the support they need to learn and grow.On August 12th, Brooklyn Laboratory Charter Schools (LAB) announced the launch of its Success Coaching Playbook to help schools nationwide consider how they can train staff to help every student navigate different learning environments and succeed in a COVID-19 world. Given the financial and health challenges created by COVID-19, as well as ongoing racial trauma, students need support in a variety of learning contexts, including remote, in-person, and hybrid options. Brooklyn LAB is training a range of adults—including teachers, support staff, administrators, and teaching fellows—to be the primary support people for designated sets of students, working with each student individually to make sure they are set up for success.Hear from key partners in the development of the Success Coaching Playbook: Pam Cantor, M.D. from Turnaround for Children, Jennifer Boyce and Kirsten Davis from City Year, and Ron Berger from EL Education. Learn vital information and get access to practical resources to ensure that every young person in your learning context has access to a safe, supportive, and knowledgeable adult who can effectively serve our learners and guide them through trauma, stress, and upheaval.This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders. Digital Promise Digital Promise's mission is to accelerate innovation in education to improve opportunities to learn

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We Are Crew with Ron Berger

Reimagine Schools

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 29:14

In this episode, Ron Berger, co-author of We Are Crew: A Teamwork Approach to School Culture, shares insights on creating a positive school culture through a crew spirit that places an emphasis on team building and working together for positive change. Berger also talks about his role as Chief Education Officer for EL Education, a network of over 150 schools in 30 states, that takes Deeper Learning to the next level with the concept of "Deeper Instruction" as every lesson is designed to push students deeper through the three dimensions of classroom instruction that makes learning challenging, engaging and empowering for kids. Berger also offers praise for teachers and school leaders, calling them "heroic" in their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and offers sound advice on how to have challenging conversations in schools about race and social inequity. Twitter: @RonBergerEL. Websites: https://www.eleducation.org. Meet Ron Berger Ron Berger is Chief Academic Officer for EL Education. EL Education guides a network of over 150 public schools in more than 30 states – an organization that partners with districts and charter boards to found public schools in low-income communities that send all graduates to college, and transforms existing public schools K – 12 toward high student achievement, character and citizenship. EL Education’s core work is building teacher capacity in schools and districts through professional coaching, resources and open-source curriculum. Ron works closely with the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where he did his graduate work and teaches a course that uses exemplary student project work to illuminate standards. With Harvard colleague Steve Seidel, he founded Models of Excellence: The Center for HighQuality Student Work, an open-source collection of the nation’s best K-12 student project work and writing. He is an Annenberg Foundation Teacher Scholar, and received the Autodesk Foundation National Teacher of the Year award. He is the author of six books: An Ethic of Excellence and A Culture of Quality; more recent works include Leaders of Their Own Learning, Transformational Literacy, Management in the Active Classroom, and Learning that Lasts." Ron was a public school teacher and master carpenter in rural Massachusetts for over 25 years. His writing and speaking center on inspiring quality and character in students, specifically through project-based learning, original scientific and historical research, service learning, and the infusion of arts. He works with the national character education movement to embed character values into the core of academic work. About Dr. Greg Goins As the Founder/Host of the Reimagine Schools Podcast, Dr. Greg Goins has emerged as one of the nation's leading voices on visionary leadership and the path to transforming our schools. He currently serves as the Director of the Educational Leadership Program at Georgetown College (KY) and previously spent 15 years as a school district superintendent in Illinois. Dr. Goins is a passionate keynote speaker and is available to speak at your next education conference or school PD day. To book Dr. Goins, please send inquiries to drgreggoins@gmail.com. Twitter: @DrGregGoins. Website: www.reimagineschools.net. Support The Reimagine Schools Podcast You can now help keep the conversation going by supporting the Reimagine Schools Podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes. Thanks for your support! https://anchor.fm/greg-goins/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greg-goins/support

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Managing Implicit Bias in EL Education with Megan Fuciarelli

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 44:11

What is implicit bias and what does it mean for teachers of multilingual students? How can educators take steps to recognize their own implicit biases so they can better serve students? How can weaving cultural responsiveness into curriculum and pedagogy create more opportunities for communication and collaboration? We discuss these questions and much more with Megan Fuciarelli. Megan Fuciarelli is a retired superintendent of schools with over 20 years of experience in the social justice realm. Now residing in Michigan, Fuciarelli has spent the bulk of her career in the Chicago area. As the Executive Director & Principal Consultant of US 2 , she works with a team of like-minded individuals whose primary goal is to help Unite Society through equity and inclusion work. Throughout her career, she has presented for local, state, national, and international audiences in the areas of Bias, Cultural Consciousness, Equity & Inclusion, and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy. She is very proud of her work with Teaching Tolerance as a contributor and the author of the Critical Practices Webinar Series. Fuciarelli has also been featured as a TEDx Speaker discussing the idea of “When Implicit Bias Becomes Explicit”. Megan is a passionate advocate for social justice and a continual learner - having earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, a Master of Arts in Teaching & Learning degree with a concentration in Reading, a Master of Education degree with a concentration in Organizational Development & Leadership, a certification in English as a Second Language, and completed the certification program for Urban School Leadership at Harvard. Finally, please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. This will help us continue bringing you the best topics and guests on Highest Aspirations. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/highest-aspirations/message

Kristin Wiedmaier - The Collective Mind

Humble Badass Educators

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2020 44:54

Today's guest is Kristin Wiedmaier, the principal at the phenomenal William Smith High School in Aurora, Colorado. William Smith is an EL Education school that focuses on challenging, adventurous, and meaningful learning experiences. They embed Project-Based Learning as a primary modality in a model that provides students with voice and choice in which highly engaging cross-curricular courses they take throughout their high school career. In our interview, Kristin describes the school's journey over her 18 years at William Smith and what has led them to develop such an innovative model. She shares some of her thoughts about how both teachers and students have found connection and a sense of family at the school and what conditions have made this so strong. Kristen also discusses how one of the most important components in success at William Smith lies in the collective mind and placing high priority on trust in others. If you ever want to see an example of a truly transformative school that is making Project-Based Learning truly work, check out William Smith. Thanks for tuning into today's interview with Kristin.

276 - Ron Berger on A Teamwork Approach to School Culture

Getting Smart Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 33:28

Today on the podcast, Tom Vander Ark is joined by Ron Berger. Ron has been teaching for 40 years and is currently the Chief Academic Officer at EL Education. He’s also the author of some popular books you may have heard of! One of which, Leaders of Their Own Learning: Transforming Schools Through Student-Engaged Assessment, is one of Getting Smart’s favorites. Last year, Ron joined the Getting Smart podcast to discuss a companion piece to Leaders of Their Own Learning. (If you missed it, be sure to check out episode 222, linked below!) In this episode, Ron is joining the podcast once again to discuss his newest book, We Are Crew: A Teamwork Approach to School Culture, that he wrote in collaboration with Anne Vilen and Libby Woodfin. At EL Education, ‘crew’ is the culture and the advisory structure. We Are Crew details secrets to create secondary schools that promote academics and character development. Listen in to hear about how crew as a culture and structure is transforming schools! Key Takeaways: [:10] About today’s episode with Ron Berger. [1:00] Tom welcomes Ron back to the podcast. [1:07] Ron speaks about the impact his previously published book, Leaders of Their Own Learning, has had on schools, educators, and students. [2:17] How the timing of Ron’s new book, We Are Crew, came out at an opportune time with the current global pandemic. [3:42] What is ‘crew’ as culture? How is it different from traditional public schools? [8:41] What is the structure of crew? [9:43] How the crew model varies between elementary and secondary schools. [11:20] The role that crew fulfills in a high school. [13:29] About crew’s post-secondary planning and goal-setting. [14:42] Why is it hard for homeroom advisories in high school to be done well? And how can they be improved? [17:38] What makes crew particularly successful? [19:45] Chapters 4-7 in We Are Crew cover the specific jobs that crew does for EL Schools. In Chapter 4, the book details how to help young people become effective learners. Ron further elaborates on this and details how crew helps them understand themselves as a learner. [22:15] Chapter 5 in We Are Crew is about becoming ethical people. Ron shares how crew aids in that. [24:55] Chapter 6 is on contributions. Ron elaborates on how crew helps young people understand contributions and begin to make their own, unique contributions. [26:51] Chapter 7 talks about post-secondary. Ron adds his thoughts on how educators can help young people imagine possible futures. [30:04] Tom and Ron reflect on the timeliness of We Are Crew. [31:13] Where to find Ron and access free EL Education resources online. Mentioned in This Episode: Ron Berger EL Education Leaders of Their Own Learning: Transforming Schools Through Student-Engaged Assessment, by Ron Berger, Leah Rugen, Libby Woodfin, and EL Education Getting Smart Podcast Ep. 222: “Ron Berger on Helping Students Become Leaders of Their Own Learning” We Are Crew: A Teamwork Approach to School Culture, by Ron Berger, Anne Vilen, and Libby Woodfin Get Involved: Check out the blog at GettingSmart.com. Find the Getting Smart Podcast on iTunes, leave a review and subscribe. Is There Somebody You’ve Been Wanting to Learn From or a Topic You’d Like Covered? To get in contact: Email Editor@GettingSmart.com and include ‘Podcast’ in the subject line. The Getting Smart team will be sure to add them to their list!

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Navigating "Back to School" During Pandemic; Biking to school, School Culture and Victoria Rowell's New TV Show

Passport Mommy with Michelle Jerson

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 38:23

Ericka Sóuter, a nationally recognized voice in the realm of parenting news talks to us about how Messenger Kids from Facebook can help with learning and connecting to friends. Ron Berger, Chief Academic Officer, for EL Education discusses the importance of social-emotional learning and healing as a critical foundation for academic success. Katie Macarelli, a cycling enthusiast, works with Topeak and shares ideas for biking and walking to school as an alternative to the bus or car. Victoria Rowell chats about her new show on AMC Networks, "Trash Verses Treasure."

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EPISODE 5: The Education All Students Deserve: Dinah Becton-Consuegra and Carlos Moreno on Equitable Education Through PBL

The Project

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 29:15

In this episode of The Project, Stanley and Laureen are joined by guests, Dinah Becton-Consuegra and Carlos Moreno! Carlos Moreno is an educational trailblazer committed to supporting school and district leaders in creating high-quality, non-traditional schools designed to tackle systemic issues related to equity in education. He currently serves as Executive Director for Big Picture Learning, a nonprofit organization that, since 1995, has developed over 150 such schools in the United States and throughout the world. Dinah Becton-Consuegra is currently an equity consultant for PBLWorks, and previously served as the organization's Director of Partnership Development. Prior to her roles with PBLWorks, Dinah was the West Regional Director for EL Education, a K-12 PBL-focused non-profit partnered with more than 150 schools in 31 states. A focus on closing the opportunity gap has been a primary driver in Dinah's 20 years in education. Together, Carlos and Dinah explore the topic of equitable education and what we can do as teachers and leaders to close the opportunity gap. They speak about the sorts of schools they're working for, how they are redesigning them with equity in mind, and the important hallmarks of equitable education. They also offer advice to teachers and leaders about what they can do to make PBL more accessible and how they can begin to make a shift toward more equitable outcomes for Black and Brown students. Key Takeaways: [:32] About today's episode and guests! [1:48] Stanley and Laureen welcome Dinah and Carlos to the podcast. [1:54] Kicking off the podcast with a fun question, Stanley asks Dinah and Carlos who their favorite rap artists are (and their favorite hip-hop lines)! [4:18] As Executive Director of Big Picture Learning, Carlos's focus is redesigning schools with equitable education in mind. What types of schools are they working with? And what are some of the hallmarks of equitable education? [8:44] Dinah chimes in with what she believes to be the hallmarks of equitable education. [10:46] Bringing project-based learning into the mix, Carlos elaborates on his quote, “PBL isn't just curriculum; for some students, it's a lifeline.” [14:23] What does meaningful learning look like with all of this emergency, remote learning? And how can we support equitable access to it? [22:27] Dinah shares the advice she would give to teachers or leaders about what they can do to begin making a shift toward more equitable outcomes for Black and Brown students. [26:22] Carlos speaks about the notion of love, equity, and what teachers should spend time on before stepping into the classroom. [28:27] Laureen and Stanley thank Carlos and Dinah for joining The Project! Mentioned in This Episode: PBLWorks Big Picture Learning Carlos Moreno's LinkedIn Dinah Becton-Consuegra's LinkedIn EL Education Bryan Stevenson's TEDTalk: “We Need to Talk About an Injustice” Twitter Quotes (for Social Media Use): “There's no better time for PBL to support equitable access to authentic learning for students.” — Dinah Becton-Consuegra “I think the first piece [of advice] I would give teachers or leaders is just to start with [themselves]. … Do the internal work of examining your own racism, your own hidden biases, and how they're impacting your teaching or leading.” — Dinah Becton-Consuegra “Pay attention to power dynamics. Pay attention to who speaks. Pay attention to who doesn't. Pay attention to which students are engaged [and] which ones aren't … and do some follow-up. … Strive to be constantly adaptable and … willing to … shift.” — Dinah Becton-Consuegra “In my own organization, we've been grappling with the question of what the future ... should look like. … The most important step for us, … was to … acknowledge that this [pandemic] was something very different than anything any of us had experienced.” — Carlos Moreno “We have to ensure that all of the strengths, challenges, and opportunities that come along with these awesome groups of young people in communities that they belong to, are being considered in every fabric of this new design that folks are working on.” — Carlos Moreno “These … different times just require teachers letting go of this structure [and] power dynamic where they feel like they have all the answers or need to have all the answers.” — Carlos Moreno

EPISODE 1: Don't Send a Professional to Do An 8th Grader's Job, with Ron Berger

The Project

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 29:41

Joining The Project in this episode is Rob Berger, the Chief Academic Officer for EL Education. EL Education guides a network of over 150 public schools in more than 30 states. It's an organization that partners with districts and charter boards to found public schools in low-income communities in order to send all graduates to college. Ron works closely with the Harvard Graduate School of Education (where he did his graduate work) and teaches a course that uses exemplary student project work to illuminate standards. He is also the author of six books including, An Ethic of Excellence: Building a Culture of Craftsmanship with Students and A Culture of Quality: A Reflection on Practice. In this episode, Ron speaks about powerful PBL projects he has worked on with students and their communities, including an 8th grade science project that prompted a town to invest $156K in energy renovations of its schools. He details what made them so impactful and how these projects helped prepare students for their real lives. Ron also shares some practical steps that new PBL teachers can take towards creating authentic learning experiences, the importance of building strong student/adult relationships, and his response to those that say PBL is not for everyone. Key Takeaways: [:32] About today's featured guest, Ron Berger! [1:36] A clip from Ron's keynote from last year's PBL World Conference, where he describes a project in which students worked with a community to complete energy audits of their schools. [4:16] Ron Berger is welcomed to The Project. [4:53] Ron further elaborates on the project to show the power of what kids can do. [7:07] Ron speaks about how, during the project, he worked with the experts and the community, bringing them together to create something truly powerful. [9:22] Ron outlines some practical steps that new PBL teachers can take towards creating authentic learning experiences. [12:25] Ron emphasizes the importance of building strong student/adult relationships for project-based learning. [14:47] PBL prepares students for their real lives. [16:44] “What I value most in teaching is the opportunity to support students in doing beautiful work.” How does Ron define ‘beautiful work'? And why is it important? [18:59] How can we support all learners in getting to the place where they can create beautiful work? [23:06] Ron responds to those who say that PBL is not for everyone. [26:15] Ron speaks about some of the areas of PBL that he is currently exploring. Mentioned in This Episode: PBLWorks Ron Berger | EL Education EL Education PBL World 2019 Keynote | Ron Berger An Ethic of Excellence: Building a Culture of Craftsmanship with Students, by Ron Berger A Culture of Quality: A Reflection on Practice, by Ron Berger Models of Excellence | The Center for High-Quality Student Work Harvard Graduate School of Education Twitter Quotes (for Social Media Use): “I think one of the most important steps [in creating authentic learning experiences as a PBL teacher] is to not make assumptions about what your community could need but to go out and talk to people in the community about what … the genuine needs [are].” — Ron Berger “The most powerful projects… happen not because the kids or the teacher made an assumption about the environmental, … social, or the financial needs of the community but [instead] went out and found out what would be useful in [their] community.” — Ron Berger “That sense of doing high-quality work … [and] craftsmanship … is one of the most important things about school but [it is] one of the things that we … least focus on because … many schools have to spend their time on test preparation [rather than] … standards.” — Ron Berger “You have to give yourself as a teacher … the time to create something valuable.” — Ron Berger “I think the biggest problem in project-based learning is typically the need to rush … so the ability to create things of quality isn't there … [when] we're just rushed to cover things [as teachers] … kids don't have time to really draft [their work] well.” — Ron Berger

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Reimagining EL Education: Professional Learning for Teachers of ELs in a New Educational Landscape with Christina Lo

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 37:46

What affordances does a forced entry into virtual learning offer for professional development? How can professional learning opportunities focused on language and content also integrate family engagement, social-emotional learning and more? How might districts maintain strong learning experiences for teachers while also facing budget cuts as a result of the pandemic? We discuss these questions and much more with Christina Lo. Christina is an energizing, reflective leader who serves with passion and dedication. As an educator and central office leader, she brings more than 14 years of experience to the profession. Currently serving as the Supervisor of English Learner Instruction for Prince William County Public Schools, she supports school administrators and teachers as they work with culturally and linguistically diverse students. Christina holds a master’s degree in intercultural studies and TESOL with endorsements in ESL, Spanish and administration. She is passionate about curating and providing high quality professional development that builds the capacity of each participant, no matter their title or role. For more information and free resources to help engage English learners and their families from wherever they are, visit Ellevation Distance Learning here: https://distance.ellevationeducation.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/highest-aspirations/message

Reimagining EL Education: Leveraging Our Shared Experiences to Improve the Future of EL Education with Laura Grisso

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Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 28:47

How might partnerships with families, community organizations, and city officials create more equitable learning opportunities for English learners? Why is it so important for schools to understand the varied experiences of remote learning for students and their families? How can we leverage this opportunity to offer more relevant and flexible professional learning opportunities for teachers? We discuss these questions and more in our conversation with Laura Grisso, Executive Director of Language and Cultural Services at Tulsa Public Schools in Oklahoma. In her current position, she works with the local schools and community leaders to support the growing population of diverse students and families around the city, including English learners, immigrant and refugee students, multilingual students and Native American students. In Tulsa Public Schools, Grisso led the implementation of the first one-way dual language classes in the state of Oklahoma. In November 2013, she was inducted into the Oklahoma Bilingual Education Hall of Fame. Grisso has also served as the National Liaison and Vice-President of the Oklahoma Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages association and locally with the Coalition of Hispanic Organizations (COHO) and the Greater Tulsa Hispanic Affairs Commission education committee. Grisso is passionate about social justice and working collaboratively to ensure educational equity for diverse student groups. She is grounded in her belief that all students bring unique talents and perspectives to the learning experience. She prioritizes language and culture and believes those are the keys to the core of self and must be valued in the learning community. For more information and free resources to help engage English learners and their families from wherever they are, visit the Ellevation Distance Learning Website here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/highest-aspirations/message

Ep7-Networks-EL Education with Ron Berger

RethinkingEDU

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 46:34

Mike, Julie, Jeannine, and Matt strike up a conversation with EL Education's Ron Berger. Ron gets into EL's purpose, its core values, and some of the reasons why it's held back a bit in growing its network, despite calls for more EL schools around the country. Ron talks about EL's free resources, including their notable literacy curriculum and his own path as a teacher in a small rural town in Massachusetts. This week's plugs include: Maverick Teachers by Dave Baugh and AJ Juliani, Wide Open School, Rivet- a free reading practice tool, and Better Together by Tom Vander Ark and Lydia Dobyns. Music by Ketsa.

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Reimagining EL Education: Professional Learning and Family Engagement to Support the Whole Child with Lynmara Colón

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Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 31:46

What can districts do to support educators with relevant professional learning to help mitigate learning loss associated with school closures? Why might family engagement be more important than ever and what can schools do to establish and strengthen relationships? How do we use this experience to emphasize the importance of taking a true whole child approach? We discuss these questions and much more with Lynmara Colón, Director of English Learners at Prince Williams County Public Schools, VA. Lynn also brings the perspective of a teacher, assistant principal, and principal—positions she has held since joining education in 2003. As principal of an elementary school in 2014, she served over 1,000 students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade and was able to increase reading engagement by leading a culture of literacy, personalized learning, and collaborative learning teams. This is Lynn's second appearance on the Highest Aspirations podcast. You can find her first episode titled "Run Schools Like Disney" here. You can find more information on the how Prince Williams County Schools is supporting home learning on this comprehensive website. For more information and free resources to help engage English learners and their families from wherever they are, visit the Ellevation Distance Learning Website here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/highest-aspirations/message

Reimagining EL Education Series: Sarah Ottow on Mindset, Quality vs. Quantity, Backward Design, and More

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 32:16

How might school closures result in a shift toward quality rather than quantity when educating our English learners and how can we sustain that effort moving forward? Why should empathy-building and perspective-taking be first and foremost when designing learning experiences for vulnerable student populations? How might we elevate the role of the EL Specialist while also bringing content teachers on board to serve English learners and their families? We discuss these questions and more on this edition of our Reimagining EL Education series, featuring Sarah Ottow, Founder and Director of Confianza. Sarah has over twenty years of experience in teaching, training, and coaching for English language learner success. As a professional development specialist, her work focuses on improving cultural understanding, communication, and collaboration. She enjoys working in public and private schools, non-profit organizations, and corporations across the US and internationally, teaching learners from pre-K to adults. Sarah founded Confianza in 2015. Sarah is also the author of The Language Lens for Content Classrooms: A Guide for K-12 Educators of English and Academic Language Learners published by Learning Sciences International. You can find a variety of useful articles and blog posts on Confianza's blog. For more information and free resources to help engage English learners and their families from wherever they are, visit our Ellevation Distance Learning website. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/highest-aspirations/message

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Reimagining EL Education Series: Conor Williams on the Power of a True Whole Child Approach and More

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Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 32:54

On this episode of our Reimagining EL Education series, we reconnect with our friend Conor Willams of The Century Foundation to talk about finding a path toward a better future for English learners as a result of this crisis. While he acknowledges that no one has all the answers, Conor provides some powerful insight about the importance of taking a whole child approach to distance and brick and mortar education, the challenge of linguistic isolation as a result of social distancing, the value of strong social relationships, and more. In response to the many questions he was fielding from educators, advocates, and other stakeholders, Conor started an EL Virtual Learning online community of practice for educators, administrators, researchers, and policymakers to share ideas and best practices for supporting English Learners at a moment when many schools are closing. If you are interested in joining the forum, please contact Conor via email at williams@tcf.org. You can also follow him on Twitter at @conorpwilliams and find much of his work in The 74 Million. For more information and free resources to help engage English learners and their families from wherever they are, visit the Ellevation Distance Learning website. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/highest-aspirations/message

Reimagining EL Education Series: Lori Villanueva - Superintendent of Coalinga-Huron Unified School District, CA

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 22:01

On this edition of our Reimagining EL Education series, we talk with Lori Villanueva, Superintendent of Coalinga-Huron Unified School District in California's Central Valley. She and her staff created an inspirational music video to share with students and families during school closures. The video has had a resounding effect on boosting morale, making connections, and keeping the lines of communication open in the school community. We also discuss what the future of EL education might look like in the face of learning loss, budget constraints, and technology challenges. Superintendent Villanueva points to strengthening partnerships with families and meeting students where they are as key elements of success moving forward. For more information and free resources to help engage English learners and their families from wherever they are, visit our Ellevation Distance Learning website. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/highest-aspirations/message

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Unconscious Bias in Schools

The Harvard EdCast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 27:54

Many educators struggle with unconscious bias in their roles at school -- often in ways that can unknowingly perpetuate racism and negatively affect students. In this episode of the EdCast, Tracey Benson and Sarah Fiarman offer ways to address these issues directly and outline how educators can start this work in their schools. Benson, an assistant professor at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and Fiarman, director of leadership development at EL Education, are authors of the new book, Unconscious Bias in Schools.

222 - Ron Berger on Helping Students Become Leaders of Their Own Learning

Getting Smart Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2019 39:27

This week, Tom is speaking with Ron Berger, the Chief Academic Officer at EL Education. Ron has been with EL Education since 2003 and is responsible for leading EL Education's vision of teaching and learning. Bringing with him 40 years of experience as a teacher and professional development designer, with 28 of those years teaching public school, Ron is highly regarded in the education space. Going back to the beginning of Ron’s journey, he began teaching in a little town in Western Massachusetts. Just about everyone under the age of 50 in Shutesbury, MA, was one of Ron Berger’s students. The fact that his nurse, plumber, and accountant had all been in his class helped him understand the bigger picture. It made him ask himself, ‘Do they understand high-quality work? Do they have courage? Do they have quality values? And do they use critical thinking? Would I trust my life to that person?’ These became Ron’s principles in what he hopes for his students to achieve. When he went on to develop the Expeditionary Learning School model — a project-based community-connected approach focused on doing authentic, quality work — these principles remained at the forefront. Now, EL Education is helping more than 50,000 students become great scholars and active, ethical citizens with the capacity to build a better world. Listen in to Tom’s and Ron’s conversation about the incredible impact EL Education is having on students, teachers, and schools; Ron’s journey in education and how it has impacted his life personally and professionally; about his upcoming book, a sequel to his 2014 release, Leaders of Their Own Learning; and some incredible examples of how students are building quality character through the framework Ron has helped build through EL Education. Key Takeaways: [:14] About this week’s episode. [1:19] Tom welcomes Ron Berger to the podcast! [1:33] Why and how did Ron become a teacher in Shutesbury, Massachusetts? [5:04] How did Ron build his own house in Shutesbury, MA? [6:16] Ron expresses his appreciation of craftsmanship and why it is so important in education. [9:04] Along with his passion for craftsmanship, is it true that Ron also has a passion for disco? [10:48] Is it true that Ron also remains a student of popular culture? [11:38] When did Ron discover Expeditionary Learning (EL Education)? [13:28] Ron speaks about his contribution to some of the early design principles at EL Education. [15:15] Would Ron agree that around 2010 EL Education shifted to focus more on curriculum than developing a school network? [18:55] Around 2011, Ron started a project with Harvard called ‘Models of Excellence.’ Ron explains the thought process behind it and what it means to him. [21:22] Under what conditions do students do world-class work? [25:02] Why does Ron’s character framework put the idea of contributing to a better world at the center? [28:40] How Ron defines ‘character.’ [29:15] Ron gives an incredible example of students with character and breaking out of the standard curriculum. [31:06] In 2014, Ron authored Leaders of Their Own Learning along with several other authors. He explains the impetus of that book and what it means to him. [32:50] Why has Ron decide to write a sequel to Leaders of Their Own Learning? What does he hope to accomplish with it and how is it going to help teachers? [34:37] Ron shares some of the ways he hopes to see people use his book. [36:43] Where to find Ron online and learn more about EL Education. [37:30] Tom thanks Ron for joining the Getting Smart Podcast! Mentioned in This Episode: Ron Berger (LinkedIn) EL Education Leaders of Their Own Learning: Transforming Schools Through Student-Engaged Assessment, by Ron Berger, Leah Rugen, Libby Woodfin, and EL Education Revisionist History Podcast, by Malcolm Gladwell Project Zero Outward Bound Gates Foundation EL Education’s Models of Excellence For More on Provoking Deeper Learning, Listen to: Episode 203: “Jal Mehta on Provoking Deeper Learning in High School” Get Involved: Check out the blog at GettingSmart.com. Find the Getting Smart Podcast on iTunes, leave a review and subscribe. Is There Somebody You’ve Been Wanting to Learn From or a Topic You’d Like Covered? To get in contact: Email Editor@GettingSmart.com and include ‘Podcast’ in the subject line. The Getting Smart team will be sure to add them to their list!

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How Can ELLs Best Master Standards, Culture, and Language?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2019 9:30

English Language Learners must master multiple competencies concurrently. Join us as we explore the best strategies to support and assist them. @larryferlazzo @KevinJepson @cathypetreebeck Elizabeth Iwaszewicz, M.Ed, NBCT Teacher Coach, C & I - Office of Professional Learning and Leadership. Dr. Heidi Pace recently retired after 33 years in education, with the last five years spent as superintendent of a rural mountain school district in Colorado. Cathy Beck is the Assistant Superintendent in Summit County, CO (Breckenridge). She is the author of Easy and Effective Professional Development. Kevin Jepson is a professional development specialist and ELL specialist for EL Education. He is supporting development of the organization's Language Arts Curriculum for Grades 6-8 and was a lead curriculum designer for the second edition of the Grades K–5 Language Arts Curriculum.

Making the Best Use of Your Classroom Walls

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2019 8:32

Every classroom has walls , but some teachers use their wall space more effectively than others. In this episode, we look at the best ways to use classroom walls. @larryferlazzo @RonBergerEL @omanster @ichangecollab @Bamradionetwork Martha Caldwell and Oman Frame, veteran teachers and co-founders of iChange Collaborative, facilitate compelling conversations about the impact of race, class and gender identities with educators and their students. Their co-authored Let’s Get Real: Exploring Race, Class, and Gender Identities in the Classroom. Ron Berger is Chief Academic Officer for EL Education, a nonprofit school improvement organization that supports over 150 public schools across America toward high achievement, character, and college readiness, and provides professional development and open educational resources. He also teaches at Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Avoiding the Biggest Mistakes School Administrators Make

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2019 9:19

We've all made mistakes in our teaching practice and most of us are eager to learn from them and move on. We know school administrators also miss the mark at times. In this episode, we look at leadership mistakes and how to avoid them. Anne Vilen is Senior Writer and Project Manager for EL Education (formerly Expeditionary Learning) and co-author (with Ron Berger & Libby Woodfin) of Learning that Lasts: Challenging, Engaging, and Empowering Students with Deeper Instruction. Previously, she served as Associate Director of an EL Education mentor school in Asheville, North Carolina. Marcy Webb is a Spanish teacher, middle and high school, at an independent day school in CT. Dr. Jason Kotch is the Principal of Garnet Valley Elementary School in Glen Mills, PA. Jason is the co-author of the Routledge Eye on Education series book 7 Steps to Sharing Your School's Story on Social Media.

Thabiti Brown

Extraordinary Educator

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 57:03

Student-run community meetings. K-12 social action projects. Holistic supports for students & families. Thabiti Brown wants it all. He is head of school for Codman Academy Charter Public School, one of the most innovative schools in the state if not the country. Thabiti is one of those rare people recognized nationally as both a teacher & a principal. And yet we’ll hear him speaking so vulnerably about current challenges like retaining strong teachers and balancing academic rigor with their holistic model.Thabiti talks about growing up in NYC as "a nerd’s nerd" amidst family and schools that celebrated blackness and the African diaspora. He went on to Hunter College High School, Brown University, and Teachers College. He fell in love with teaching through the Breakthrough Collaborative in Portland Oregon and then worked in New York and later in Panama. Since 2001 he has been at Codman—first as a founding humanities teacher before becoming head of school for their entire K-12 operation. He won a Milken Educator Award as a high school humanities teacher in 2005 and then in 2014 EL Education honored him with the Silverberg Leadership Award for his work as a principal.

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Rod Arquette Show (Monday, January 22, 2018)

Rod Arquette Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2018 98:14

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Monday, January 22, 20184:20 pm: Representative Karianne Lisonbee joins Rod for a discussion about her bill that will enact protections for children with Down syndrome4:35 pm: Representative Brian King joins the show to discuss his recent op-ed in which he questions why so many Mormons are supportive of President Donald Trump6:05 pm: Richie Angel, Co-editor in Chief of The New Guards, joins Rod to discuss his recent op-ed in which he asks which Mitt Romney will we see in Washington should he be elected to Congress6:20 pm: Ron Berger, Chief Education Officer for EL Education, joins the show to discuss his piece in Real Clear Policy in which he outlines how public education can help revive citizenship6:35 pm: Kay Hymowitz, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute, joins the show to discuss the truth behind President Trump’s immigration storm

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THE NEW MCGRAW-HILL EDUCATION REPORT ON EL EDUCATION

Education Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2018 38:22

THE NEW MCGRAW-HILL EDUCATION REPORT ON ELL EDUCATION A subject dear to my heart as my wife was an ELL educator. The fastest growing population in education is so important and we've got MHE's Heath Morrison and Jana Echevarria of Cal State, Long Beach to explain what's happening out there.

THE NEW MCGRAW-HILL EDUCATION REPORT ON EL EDUCATION

Education Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2018 39:00

THE NEW MCGRAW-HILL EDUCATION REPORT ON ELL EDUCATION A subject dear to my heart as my wife was an ELL educator. The fastest growing population in education is so important and we've got MHE's Heath Morrison and Jana Echevarria of Cal State, Long Beach to explain what's happening out there.

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Why have your students create beautiful work? An Interview with Ron Berger

The Student-Centered Learning Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2016 16:03

Ron Berger (teacher, author, and Chief Academic Officer at EL Education) talks about giving students authentic assignments with a public audience and purpose, showing students models of high quality work, teaching them to critique their own work, and develop an ethic of excellence more important than any test score.

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What Are the Best Ways to Assess Student Work?