Podcasts about future ready schools

Send us Fan MailWhat does leadership look like when the future of work is changing faster than schools can adapt?In this episode, Dr. Mel sits down with Dr. Albert P. DuPont, Founder and CEO of TraxMethod Consulting Group, to discuss how principals and district leaders can prepare students for an AI-driven future while leading schools with clarity and purpose. With more than 35 years in public education and district leadership, Dr. DuPont helps schools redesign learning around durable skills, career pathways, and student agency while coaching leaders to navigate change with confidence.Together, they unpack leadership in the AI era, future-ready schools, innovation, student readiness, and the importance of building capacity over dependency, coherence over complexity, and purpose over position.If you're a new principal or aspiring school leader trying to lead through uncertainty while creating meaningful opportunities for students, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to think differently about leadership and the future of education.Dr. DuPont shares practical insights on: Preparing students with durable, future-ready skills  Why student agency matters more than ever  Using AI tools to support leadership and decision-making  Building coherence instead of overwhelming staff with complexity  Redesigning high schools around career pathways and real-world readiness  The mindset shifts new principals need to lead with confidence If you're a new principal, aspiring administrator, or district leader trying to balance innovation with everyday leadership demands, this episode will help you think bigger about what's possible for your school community.

Send us Fan MailWhat do great leaders and great educators have in common? They are exceptional communicators. Thomas Murray, Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools, joins Daniel Rock and Erin Anderson Williams to dive into the curse of knowledge, the speed of modern communication, and why the most important part of any message is how it's understood—not just how it's phrased.Key TakeawaysThe Stoplight Email: Why rapid-fire responses can shatter trust and how a simple apology can rebuild it.The Curse of Knowledge: The scientific reason why we often fail to communicate information we believe is common sense.Listening to Understand: Shifting from problem-solving mode to listening mode to build deeper connections with staff and families.The Knock-on-the-Door Test: A practical strategy for seeking feedback on sensitive communications before hitting send.Storyteller in Chief: How leveraging student voices can triple engagement and help schools own their own narrative.Resource MentionedThomasCMurray.com: For resources and tools to replicate these communication workshops with your own staff. The Southern Regional Education Board is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works with states and schools to improve education at every level, from early childhood through doctoral education and the workforce. Follow Us on Social:FacebookInstagramX

Want to bring your whole district together with one simple tool? ClassDojo for Districts makes it easy to engage families and strengthen school communities—at every level. It's the number one communication app trusted by millions of K-12 teachers, now with district-wide oversight and controls. From Pre-K to high school, ClassDojo connects your schools and families in one seamless place. Learn more at classdojo.com/districts.In this episode, Carl Hooker and I unpack six of his bold 2026 edtech predictions, including students becoming the product in the AI economy, the rise of AI generated “pink slime” misinformation, the threat to critical thinking, and the emergence of a unified Teacher Operating System. We also explore wearable tech, social media trust, and the fine line between innovation and surveillance. If you want clarity and practical insight on leading responsibly in an AI saturated world, this conversation is for you.Connect With Gabriel CarrilloEdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.comEdTech Bites On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/edtechbites.bsky.socialEdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbitesEdTech Bites X: https://twitter.com/edtechbitesEdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbitesEdTech Bites On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@edtechbitesEdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbitesAbout Carl HookerCarl Hooker has spent the past 27 years in education as a teacher and administrator focused on the thoughtful integration of technology and innovation in schools. He consults for multiple districts across the country and is a frequent keynote speaker at state and national events. He's also a 10-time author, 5-time podcast host, advisor to multiple ed tech companies, and National Faculty Emeritus for Future Ready Schools. Connect With Carl HookerCarl's Website: https://carlhooker.comCarl On X: https://x.com/mrhookerCarl On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hookertech/Carl On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hookertech.bsky.socialCarl On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarlHookerFanPageCarl On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarlHooker

Subscribe: Spotify | TuneIn | RSS Dr. Martha Umana, Founder of AIA (AI4Educator), author, and bilingual educator, is known as The Bridge. She helps parents and teachers thrive in the AI era by prioritizing human skills for future-ready kids. For over two decades, Dr. Umama has worked at the intersection of school and home, guiding families and educators in raising children who are emotionally intelligent, cognitively strong, and future-ready. Your Why My WHY is the child and the adults around the child. I kept seeing students who could produce impressive work, but they could not explain it, verify it, or revise it. When the process is missing, the child is not protected: teachers cannot assess fairly, and parents cannot mentor confidently at home. I do this work to keep learning honest across school and family life, and to build the human skills that remain stable. no matter what AI becomes: judgment, self-regulation, empathy, and truth seeking. Your Background I was born and raised in Latin America. Because I have lived and worked across countries and languages, I am careful about what transfers and what does not. What I focus on is universal: children learn when adults stay connected, expectations are clear, and revision is safe. Growing up, learning was a deeply social experience. Adults helped you improve without shaming you. That balance, accountability, and connection became central to how I work with teachers and families. I do not romanticize any system. I simply pay attention to what protects children: high expectations paired with dignity, and correction paired with care. Early in my career, I held leadership roles in higher education, including Academic Affairs Director and University Professor. Later, I moved to the United States as an adult, built a business, and eventually returned to education in public schools. Looking back, that shift mattered because it gave me the three lenses I needed: system, workplace, and relationship. AI Changed the Conditions of Learning, and Why This is Urgent AI did not just add a tool. It changed the conditions of learning for children and for the adults guiding them. AI accelerates output, but it does not build the internal capacities a child needs to live well. It can generate language, answers, and even persuasive arguments, but it cannot build a child's self-regulation, empathy, moral judgment, or ability to verify what is true. Those skills are formed through guided practice and accountability. If we do not prioritize them now, we will confuse productivity with competence. We will raise students who can perform, but cannot explain, check, or revise under pressure. That is why I say that human skills are the stable line of support when the future is hard to predict. From school safety to AI governance: why emotional and identity harms appear first. The Role Shift for Teachers and Parents Teachers are no longer competing as holders of information. Information is everywhere. What is scarce now is judgment, verification, and authorship. So the teacher's role shifts. Teachers become accountable architects of thinking: they design what students must know and show independently, what can be supported, and what must be verified, so learning is not replaced by polished output. Parents face a role shift, too. Parents have a new factor shaping childhood: algorithmic influence. It shapes what children see, what they repeat, what they normalize, what they desire, and sometimes what they fear. Parenting shifts from policing screens to mentoring attention, values, safety, and truth seeking. The child is the only person who lives in both worlds every day. That is why home and school must be coherent: shared expectations for explanation, verification, and revision keep the child protected. Coherence before capacity: Protecting teacher thinking in the age of AI Coherence Before Capacity, and What I Built My organizing principle is Coherence Before Capacity. It means we align roles, boundaries, and evidence of learning first, before we scale tools, training, or adoption. Capacity without coherence just scales confusion. Coherence is what protects meaning, protects dignity, and protects the child as an author of their own learning. I founded AI4Educator to help teachers use AI in a way that protects teacher authority, student authorship, and feasibility. That is why I built two practical supports. Question: When AI saturates STEM ecosystems, what protects the learning process? For teachers, I developed an Epistemic Principle: a simple way to decide what must be independent, what may be supported but verified, and what artifacts make thinking visible. I built the agent to operationalize that in teacher planning, so those protections show up in lessons without adding workload. For parents, I created The Bridge: a shared language that brings home and school together in the same direction through explanation, verification, and revision. The Bridge Script, One Routine That Works at Home and School During one of my parent education classes, a mom came in upset. Her fourth grader's writing had been flagged as AI because it sounded too perfect. But when we slowed down, the real issue was epistemic. When the student was asked to explain the writing in their own words, the thinking was not visible. The child was caught between two worlds. At school, the teacher needed evidence of learning. At home, the family needed homework done, and fast answers were everywhere. So I gave the mom one shared script that works at home and school. Show Me: Show me your process: plan, notes, draft, and what you changed. Explain It: Tell me in your own words what you meant and why you chose it. Check It: Verify one key claim or one step with a second source or method. Change It: Update your work based on what the check revealed. Correct an error if needed. If you are right, strengthen your evidence and explanation so that your thinking is visible. This simple routine helps both teachers and parents protect learning integrity without turning adults into AI police. The Bridge is available on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-bridge-home-school-7378959523816009728/ Harnessing the Wind of Change:From Digital Police to Digital Mentors Book: How to Stay Calm While Raising Resilient Kids By Dr. Martha Umana and Ioannis Anapliotis Overwhelmed by endless parenting advice? Craving real‑world tools you can trust and use today? How to Stay Calm While Raising Resilient Kids delivers precisely what the latest consumer research shows parents need: Actionable, Science‑Backed Practices, no fluff or jargon, just bite‑sized scripts and routines grounded in developmental research. Emotional Support & Reassurance, a warm, empathetic voice that reminds you you're not alone in the chaos. Modern, Holistic Solutions, from mindful screen‑time strategies to gentle discipline, work‑life harmony, and nutritional guidance. Available at https://www.amazon.com/Stay-Calm-While-Raising-Resilient/dp/B0FG2LRKQN/ Books: ME Time (11 books) The Me Time Series By Dr. Martha Umana and Ioannis Anapliotis Born from the heart of How to Stay Calm While Raising Resilient Kids, this 10-book series invites children and families into calm, connection, and creativity, one meaningful activity at a time. Each book offers simple, open-ended prompts that spark imagination and emotional growth through hands-on experiences. These are not just activity books. They're invitations—to slow down, to tune in, and to share time that feels nourishing for both child and adult. Created for real families with real lives, the Me Time Series helps you bring calm and creativity into your home, without pressure or overwhelm. Perfect for ages 4 to 9. No special supplies needed. Just time, presence, and a little space to explore together. Book: Mindful Moments: A Beginner's Guide to Practical Meditation for Daily Stress by Dr. Martha Umana Unlock tranquility and balance with “Mindful Moments,” your essential guide to integrating meditation seamlessly into your bustling schedule. Mindful Moments equips you with a practical toolkit that fits effortlessly into any lifestyle, ensuring that serenity is just a breath away, no matter how hectic your day may seem. What's next for AI in 2026 and beyond In 2026 and beyond, I expect the conversations to grow in three visible ways. First, systems will move from excitement about tools to clarity about boundaries: what must remain human, what can be supported, and what must be verified. Second, the assessment will change. Schools will not be able to treat polished output as evidence of learning, so we will see more emphasis on process artifacts: drafts, reasoning, oral explanation, verification steps, and revision trails. Third, the real differentiator will be human skills. AI will keep getting better at generating, but it will not build a child's judgment, self-regulation, empathy, or truth-seeking. Those have to be deliberately practiced through routines at school and at home. That is why I focus on Coherence Before Capacity. If we get coherence right first, roles, evidence, and verification routines, then capacity, tools, and training can scale without damaging learning. The next era is not tool adoption, it is learning integrity: making thinking visible, verification routine, and human skills non-negotiable. The Future-Ready Classroom Featured on page 39 of the Eduverse Newsletterhttps://heyzine.com/flip-book/693508ed2b.html#page/1 Dr. Martha Umana's Contact Information https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-martha-umana-4127a31b/ Email: dr.marthaumana@gmail.com ****** I always learn so much from Dr. Martha Umana. Each time we talk, I find out something new about her and her background. This is why I love these conversations on my virtual porch. I appreciate all the work Martha did to create this blog post that complements the podcast. Enjoy, and please share it with your friends. The post Building Future-Ready Schools and Families with Dr. Martha Umana (EP182) appeared first on Barbara Bray.

Subscribe:Spotify|TuneIn|RSS Dr. Martha Umana, Founder of AIA (AI4Educator), author, and bilingual educator, is known as The Bridge. She helps parents and teachers thrive in the AI era by prioritizing human skills for future-ready kids. For over two decades, Dr. Umama has worked at the intersection of school and home, guiding families and educators in raising children who are emotionally intelligent, cognitively strong, and future-ready. Your Why My WHY is the child and the adults around the child. I kept seeing students who could produce impressive work, but they could not explain it, verify it, or revise it. When the process is missing, the child is not protected: teachers cannot assess fairly, and parents cannot mentor confidently at home. I do this work to keep learning honest across school and family life, and to build the human skills that remain stable. no matter what AI becomes: judgment, self-regulation, empathy, and truth seeking. Your Background I was born and raised in Latin America. Because I have lived and worked across countries and languages, I am careful about what transfers and what does not. What I focus on is universal: children learn when adults stay connected, expectations are clear, and revision is safe. Growing up, learning was a deeply social experience. Adults helped you improve without shaming you. That balance, accountability, and connection became central to how I work with teachers and families. I do not romanticize any system. I simply pay attention to what protects children: high expectations paired with dignity, and correction paired with care. Early in my career, I held leadership roles in higher education, including Academic Affairs Director and University Professor. Later, I moved to the United States as an adult, built a business, and eventually returned to education in public schools. Looking back, that shift mattered because it gave me the three lenses I needed: system, workplace, and relationship. AI Changed the Conditions of Learning, and Why This is Urgent AI did not just add a tool. It changed the conditions of learning for children and for the adults guiding them. AI accelerates output, but it does not build the internal capacities a child needs to live well. It can generate language, answers, and even persuasive arguments, but it cannot build a child’s self-regulation, empathy, moral judgment, or ability to verify what is true. Those skills are formed through guided practice and accountability. If we do not prioritize them now, we will confuse productivity with competence. We will raise students who can perform, but cannot explain, check, or revise under pressure. That is why I say that human skills are the stable line of support when the future is hard to predict. From school safety to AI governance: why emotional and identity harms appear first. The Role Shift for Teachers and Parents Teachers are no longer competing as holders of information. Information is everywhere. What is scarce now is judgment, verification, and authorship. So the teacher’s role shifts. Teachers become accountable architects of thinking: they design what students must know and show independently, what can be supported, and what must be verified, so learning is not replaced by polished output. Parents face a role shift, too. Parents have a new factor shaping childhood: algorithmic influence. It shapes what children see, what they repeat, what they normalize, what they desire, and sometimes what they fear. Parenting shifts from policing screens to mentoring attention, values, safety, and truth seeking. The child is the only person who lives in both worlds every day. That is why home and school must be coherent: shared expectations for explanation, verification, and revision keep the child protected. Coherence before capacity: Protecting teacher thinking in the age of AI Coherence Before Capacity, and What I Built My organizing principle is Coherence Before Capacity. It means we align roles, boundaries, and evidence of learning first, before we scale tools, training, or adoption. Capacity without coherence just scales confusion. Coherence is what protects meaning, protects dignity, and protects the child as an author of their own learning. I founded AI4Educator to help teachers use AI in a way that protects teacher authority, student authorship, and feasibility. That is why I built two practical supports. Question: When AI saturates STEM ecosystems, what protects the learning process? For teachers, I developed an Epistemic Principle: a simple way to decide what must be independent, what may be supported but verified, and what artifacts make thinking visible. I built the agent to operationalize that in teacher planning, so those protections show up in lessons without adding workload. For parents, I created The Bridge: a shared language that brings home and school together in the same direction through explanation, verification, and revision. The Bridge Script, One Routine That Works at Home and School During one of my parent education classes, a mom came in upset. Her fourth grader’s writing had been flagged as AI because it sounded too perfect. But when we slowed down, the real issue was epistemic. When the student was asked to explain the writing in their own words, the thinking was not visible. The child was caught between two worlds. At school, the teacher needed evidence of learning. At home, the family needed homework done, and fast answers were everywhere. So I gave the mom one shared script that works at home and school. Show Me: Show me your process: plan, notes, draft, and what you changed. Explain It: Tell me in your own words what you meant and why you chose it. Check It: Verify one key claim or one step with a second source or method. Change It: Update your work based on what the check revealed. Correct an error if needed. If you are right, strengthen your evidence and explanation so that your thinking is visible. This simple routine helps both teachers and parents protect learning integrity without turning adults into AI police. The Bridge is available on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-bridge-home-school-7378959523816009728/ Harnessing the Wind of Change:From Digital Police to Digital Mentors Book: How to Stay Calm While Raising Resilient Kids By Dr. Martha Umana and Ioannis Anapliotis Overwhelmed by endless parenting advice? Craving real”‘world tools you can trust and use today? How to Stay Calm While Raising Resilient Kids delivers precisely what the latest consumer research shows parents need: Actionable, Science”‘Backed Practices, no fluff or jargon, just bite”‘sized scripts and routines grounded in developmental research. Emotional Support & Reassurance, a warm, empathetic voice that reminds you you’re not alone in the chaos. Modern, Holistic Solutions, from mindful screen”‘time strategies to gentle discipline, work”‘life harmony, and nutritional guidance. Available at https://www.amazon.com/Stay-Calm-While-Raising-Resilient/dp/B0FG2LRKQN/ Books: ME Time (11 books) The Me Time Series By Dr. Martha Umana and Ioannis Anapliotis Born from the heart of How to Stay Calm While Raising Resilient Kids, this 10-book series invites children and families into calm, connection, and creativity, one meaningful activity at a time. Each book offers simple, open-ended prompts that spark imagination and emotional growth through hands-on experiences. These are not just activity books. They’re invitations–to slow down, to tune in, and to share time that feels nourishing for both child and adult. Created for real families with real lives, the Me Time Series helps you bring calm and creativity into your home, without pressure or overwhelm. Perfect for ages 4 to 9. No special supplies needed. Just time, presence, and a little space to explore together. Book: Mindful Moments: A Beginner’s Guide to Practical Meditation for Daily Stress by Dr. Martha Umana Unlock tranquility and balance with “Mindful Moments,” your essential guide to integrating meditation seamlessly into your bustling schedule. Mindful Moments equips you with a practical toolkit that fits effortlessly into any lifestyle, ensuring that serenity is just a breath away, no matter how hectic your day may seem. What’s next for AI in 2026 and beyond In 2026 and beyond, I expect the conversations to grow in three visible ways. First, systems will move from excitement about tools to clarity about boundaries: what must remain human, what can be supported, and what must be verified. Second, the assessment will change. Schools will not be able to treat polished output as evidence of learning, so we will see more emphasis on process artifacts: drafts, reasoning, oral explanation, verification steps, and revision trails. Third, the real differentiator will be human skills. AI will keep getting better at generating, but it will not build a child’s judgment, self-regulation, empathy, or truth-seeking. Those have to be deliberately practiced through routines at school and at home. That is why I focus on Coherence Before Capacity. If we get coherence right first, roles, evidence, and verification routines, then capacity, tools, and training can scale without damaging learning. The next era is not tool adoption, it is learning integrity: making thinking visible, verification routine, and human skills non-negotiable. The Future-Ready Classroom Featured on page 39 of the Eduverse Newsletterhttps://heyzine.com/flip-book/693508ed2b.html#page/1 Dr. Martha Umana’s Contact Information https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-martha-umana-4127a31b/ Email: dr.marthaumana@gmail.com ****** I always learn so much from Dr. Martha Umana. Each time we talk, I find out something new about her and her background. This is why I love these conversations on my virtual porch. I appreciate all the work Martha did to create this blog post that complements the podcast. Enjoy, and please share it with your friends. The post Building Future-Ready Schools and Families with Dr. Martha Umana (EP182) appeared first on Barbara Bray.

Dr. Martha Umana, Founder of AIA (AI4Educator), author, and bilingual educator, is known as The Bridge. She helps parents and teachers thrive in the AI era. The post Building Future-Ready Schools and Families with Dr. Martha Umana (EP182) first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

From the ATLIS Annual Conference 2025Relive the dynamic opening keynotes from the ATLIS Annual Conference with Felix Jacomino and Claire Goldsmith. Felix, Director of Technology at St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School, reflects on past tech trends to provide a roadmap for future innovation. Claire, Principal of Lamplight Education, discusses harnessing emerging technologies like AI and Web3 to build resilient, future-ready schools, emphasizing curiosity, collaboration, and ethical courage.ResourcesLamplight Education: https://www.lamplighted.org/St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School: https://www.sseds.org/Stanford Online High School: https://ohs.stanford.edu/Malone Schools Online Network: https://maloneschoolsonlinenetwork.org/Enrollment Management Association: https://www.enrollment.org/Zoom: https://zoom.us/Grammarly: https://www.grammarly.com/ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/Claude: https://www.anthropic.com/product/claude

  The Ruckus Report Quick take: If your school has beautiful values painted on the walls but nobody's living them, you're running a theater, not a school. Jimmy Casas exposes the brutal difference between what we say and what we do. Meet Your Fellow Ruckus Maker Jimmy Casas has been an educator for over 30 years, serving twenty-two years as a school leader. Under his leadership, his school was named one of the Best High Schools in the country three times by Newsweek and US News & World Report. Jimmy was named the 2012 Iowa Secondary Principal of the Year and was selected as runner-up NASSP 2013 National Secondary Principal of the Year. In 2014, Jimmy was invited to the White House to speak on the Future Ready Schools pledge. Jimmy is also the author of ten books, including the Washington Post's best-selling book CULTURIZE: Every Student. Every Day. Whatever It Takes, which has sold over 350,000 copies to date. Jimmy is the owner and CEO of J Casas & Associates, where he and his team serve as professional leadership coaches for school and district leaders across the country. Breaking Down the Old Rules

In this episode of Unpacking Education, we welcome back Thomas Murray to dive into the evolving landscape of Future Ready Schools. Tom shares insights on creating learning environments that truly prepare students for an unpredictable future, focusing on effectiveness, engagement, and innovation. From strategic frameworks to workforce readiness, he challenges educators to think beyond the basics and ensure that every student has the tools to live life on their own terms. Tune in for free resources from All4Ed, actionable ideas, and a fresh perspective on what it means to be future ready in 2025 and beyond. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In this episode, I'm joined by Tom Murray of Future Ready Schools to discuss being a male in education and some of the nuances we have to consider in this profession. We also discuss how we can take that information to our future leaders (AKA Our Students) and instill behaviors including perspective when approaching tasks. Tom's passion is Personal and Authentic which is one of the reasons he is revered in such high regard amongst educational leaders. This is a great episode and one that will give you a new perspective on what it means to be a male in education. Buen provecho! Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites X: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Threads: https://www.threads.net/@edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites Connect With Tom Murray and Future Ready Schools Tom's Website: https://www.thomascmurray.com/ Tom On X: https://x.com/thomascmurray Tom On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomascmurray/ Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/

In this episode of Aspire to Lead, we sit down with Lauren Kaufman, author of "The Leader Inside," to explore the untapped greatness that lies within each of us. Lauren shares her journey and insights on why mentorship plays a crucial role in personal and professional growth, and how mentors—whether we realize it or not—are often closer than we think. From discovering your inner leader to recognizing the mentors already in your life, this conversation is filled with meaningful reflections and practical takeaways that challenge conventional thinking. Tune in to discover how to harness the power of mentorship and unlock the potential within yourself and those around you, paving the way for transformative leadership. About Lauren Kaufman: Lauren Kaufman is the Director of Literacy K-12 for a school district in Long Island, New York.  With over 17 years in education, she has served as an assistant principal, elementary instructional coach, an elementary and middle school reading specialist, new teacher mentor coordinator K-12, creativity camp enrichment program supervisor, and a 2nd and 5th-grade classroom teacher. Lauren is a lifelong learner whose professional passion is to empower teachers to lead so they can share their gifts with others and develop lifelong literacy practices in all learners. She has led teams developing 73 Units of Study in reading and writing K-5, has provided educators with job-embedded professional learning that supported a balanced literacy approach, and guided new teachers with acclimating to the culture and climate of a school system. She has organized Long Beach Literacy Day and has presented at local and national conferences including, NCTE, #LBLit, LIASCD, #EDCampLI, Long Island Technology Summit, Long Island Language Arts Council, #NerdcampLI, and Literacy Matters Conferences. Lauren enjoys sharing her learning through blogging on her own platform, is a contributing author in George Couros' book Because of a Teacher, Lainie Rowell's book Evolving With Gratitude, IGI Global's Designing Effective Distance and Blended Learning Environments K-12, is an author for Edutopia, and a guest blogger for the Teach Better Team, Future Ready Schools, and Defined. Lauren appreciates sharing best literacy practices with colleagues, and wholeheartedly believes in developing powerful professional learning communities and networks that cultivate meaningful, relevant learning and growth.

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

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Tom serves as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools®, a project of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. He has testified before the United States Congress and has worked alongside that body, the US Senate, the White House, the US Department of Education and state departments of education, corporations, and school districts throughout the country to implement student-centered learning while helping to lead Future Ready Schools® and Digital Learning Day. An ASCD best-selling author, Murray serves as a regular conference keynote, was named the "2018 National/Global EdTech Leader of the Year," by EdTech Digest, the "2017 Education Thought Leader of the Year," one of "20 to Watch" by NSBA in 2016, and the "Education Policy Person of the Year" by the Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2015. His best-selling book, Learning Transformed: 8 Keys to Designing Tomorrow's Schools, Today, co-authored with Eric Sheninger and published by ASCD, was released in June 2017. His most recent book, Personal & Authentic: Designing Learning Experiences that Impact a Lifetime, was released in October of 2019. Prior to moving to his role in Washington, D.C., Murray served as an elementary teacher, middle school teacher, middle school principal, elementary principal, and at the district level in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He is most passionate about creating cultures of innovation where teachers are empowered to create the types of learning experiences today's modern learners need to thrive. In addition to his role at Future Ready Schools®, Murray works directly with school and district leaders for administrative retreats, opening convocations, and professional learning days. In this episode, we discuss: How our minds can open and grow as we learn and become exposed to other people's stories Tom's passion for creating more inclusive spaces for all And we dive into specific challenges female leaders face as well as ways Tom works to make an impact with his influence as well as shine light on the voices of underrepresented leaders.  Connect with Tom: Thomas C. Murray Website Connect with Sarah Johnson: Sarah's Website Sarah on Twitter Sarah on IG Sarah on LinkedIn Sarah on Facebook In AWE Podcast Subscribe to Sarah's Podcast Review the Podcast: The ranking of this show is 100% tied to subscriptions and reviews. You can help amplify more women and reach more who need their messages by subscribing to the show and leaving an honest rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. Need a high-energy, authentic presenter for your organization? Contact Sarah Johnson for presentations on Going Beyond Balance, Leadership Foundations, Affirming Purpose, and many more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inawepodcast/message

In this episode, Gary sits down with Thomas C. Murray. Tom serves as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools® and is the author of Learning Transformed and Personal and Authentic, among others. Gary and Tom dive into creating a desired workplace and school culture and how the mindset and actions of the adults in the building are impacting that culture. Resources: Learning Transformed Personal and Authentic   Book recommendation: Dave Ramsey books

Guest:Dr. Nick Polyak, Superintendent, Leyden High School District 212 (IL)Twitter: https://www.x.com/npolyakHost:Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DCTwitter:  https://www.x.com/thomascmurray Future Ready Schools Website: https://www.FutureReady.org​​​​​​​​Free Virtual Events: http://www.FutureReady.org/Virtual​​​Twitter:  https://www.x.com/futurereadyInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futurereadyschoolsFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, DC.#FutureReady​​​​​​​​​​Audio Credit: MB01GN29HGUXKKK

Welcome to episode 166 of the Leader of Learning Podcast. In this episode, we delve into the heart of educational innovation and growth. with Tom Murray, the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools and a renowned expert in the field of education. In this episode, we're going to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing educators today, from the readiness and challenges of innovating within our school systems to understanding the unique learning styles and needs of our students. We'll discuss the importance of a mindset shift, embracing change, and breaking free from cycles of negativity.Tom Murray will draw upon his vast experience as a teacher, principal, and district administrator to share insights on creating authentic learning experiences, building leadership capacity, and ensuring that all students have access to an inclusive and equitable learning environment. Additionally, we will dive into the dichotomy of structure and flexibility in education systems, with an emphasis on the delicate balance between fostering student voice and adhering to societal norms and standards.Expect to walk away with practical advice, a heightened understanding of leadership in education, and an array of free resources available to support educators in their quest to become future-ready. So, whether you're a teacher, administrator, or just passionate about the future of teaching and learning, this episode is packed with value and insight that you won't want to miss.Guest Information:Tom serves as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools®, a project of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. He has testified before the United States Congress and has worked alongside that body, the US Senate, the White House, the US Department of Education and state departments of education, corporations, and school districts throughout the country to implement student-centered learning while helping to lead Future Ready Schools® and Digital Learning Day. An ASCD best-selling author, Murray serves as a regular conference keynote, was named the "2018 National/Global EdTech Leader of the Year," by EdTech Digest, the "2017 Education Thought Leader of the Year," one of "20 to Watch" by NSBA in 2016, and the "Education Policy Person of the Year" by the Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2015. His best-selling book, “Learning Transformed: 8 Keys to Designing Tomorrow's Schools, Today,” co-authored with Eric Sheninger and published by ASCD, was released in June 2017. His most recent book, “Personal & Authentic: Designing Learning Experiences that Impact a Lifetime,” was released in October of 2019. Prior to moving to his role in Washington, D.C., Murray served as an elementary teacher, middle school teacher, middle school principal, elementary principal, and at the district level in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He is most passionate about creating cultures of innovation where teachers are empowered to create the types of learning experiences today's modern learners need to thrive.Episode Resources:Tom's WebsiteTom's Books**************************************************************TAKE MY NEW LEADERSHIP STYLES QUIZ!https://dankreiness.com/quiz**************************************************************ACCESS MY INSPIRING RESOURCES:SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNELSign up for my email newsletterThe Teacher's Guide to Becoming a School Leader“Lead to Inspire Growth” eBookFREE “Unlock Your Leadership Potential” course**************************************************************Consider Becoming an Official Show Sponsor!I can help promote your product or service -Email me at dan@leaderoflearning.comMedia Kit - https://dankreiness.com/mediaTalk Studio is my recording platform of choice for video, audio, and even live streaming. For more information about Talk Studio and to receive 20% off your first billing cycle on ANY paid plan you sign up for, visit https://leaderoflearning.com/melonFollow Dr. Dan Kreiness on Social Media:Youtube ChannelTwitter/XInstagramLinkedInFacebookTikTokThe Leader Of Learning Podcast is a proud member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. For more information and to find other great podcasts, visit https://teachbetterpodcastnetwork.comMusic credits: https://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, I chat with educator and librarian Shannon Miller to spotlight helpful tips for creating engaging lessons for students. We explore the process of finding standards-aligned resources and customizing them for students' needs with EdTech. You'll also hear about The Achievery, a free platform full of high-quality digital resources plus ways to use the ISTE standards as your lesson-planning guide! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/02/23/lessons-for-students-bonus/  Sponsored by All4Ed's Future Ready Schools: https://futureready.link/burns  Follow Shannon on social: https://www.instagram.com/shannonmmiller/  Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/  Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/   

In this episode, Kevin Stoller interviews Tom Murray, the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools. They discuss Tom's journey in education, the challenges and rewards of educational leadership, and the importance of building trust and communication with the community. They also explore the power of relationships in education and the need to share the positive stories happening in schools. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for strong leadership and collaboration to create better learning experiences for students.   Takeaways Educators should share their stories and be proud of the work they do. Building trust and communication with the community is essential for the success of schools. Public perception of education should be based on the positive stories and impact happening in schools. Strong relationships are the foundation of effective education.   After serving at the elementary and secondary levels as both a teacher and a principal, and then at the district level, Tom now serves as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready SchoolsR, a project of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. He has testified before the United States Congress and has previously worked alongside that body and the US Senate, the White House, the US Department of Education and state departments of education, and school districts throughout the country to implement student-centered learning. Murray serves as a regular conference keynote, was named one of “20 to Watch” by NSBA, the “National/Global EdTech Leader of the Year” in 2018, the “Education Thought Leader of the Year” in 2017, and the “Education Policy Person of the Year” by the Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2015. His best-selling book, Learning Transformed, was released in 2017 with ASCD, and his most recent best-seller, Personal & Authentic was released in 2019. Connect with him at thomascmurray.com or @thomascmurray.   Learn more about Tom Murray:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomascmurray/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thomascmurray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thomascmurrayedu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThomasCMurrayEDU YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thomascmurray     Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com. Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Find out more about Kevin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstoller/.   For more episodes of the Better Learning Podcast, visit https://www.betterlearningpodcast.com/       Episode 165 of the Better Learning Podcast   Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com.   Who made this episode possible?   Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/

Reimagine Schools Podcast (RSP) Episode 1113 Thomas C. Murray is the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools. He is also a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and former school district administrator. Follow Thomas C. Murray on X Thomas C. Murray Website Meet Dr. Greg Goins Dr. Greg Goins is a veteran school administrator, teacher, author, speaker, and podcaster with more than 25 years of experience leading transformative change within education. Dr. Goins served 15 years as a school district superintendent in Illinois and has more than 10 years of experience teaching in higher education as a professor in Educational Leadership. He is also an Educational Consultant (G2 Ed Solutions) and is proud to serve as an Ambassador for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Modern Classroom Project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bravEd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ which helps school districts redefine success through Benefits-Based Accountability. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Official Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dr. Greg Goins on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Partners ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RocketPD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Modern Classrooms Project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bravEd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Education Podcast Network ⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greg-goins/support

In this episode, we are joined by Thomas C. Murray, a former teacher and administrator and current Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools. Thomas helps us unpack his book, Personal and Authentic: Designing Learning Experiences That Impact a Lifetime. In a conversation firmly grounded in the importance of relationships, Thomas elaborates on a series of quotes from the book and explains their relevance to personal and authentic learning. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Guest: Nikki Schafer, Director User Support - Omaha Public Schools Social Media: @RedHeadinEdTech Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-schafer-7374918a/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools https://all4ed.org/podcast/undisrupted/ Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #futureready

Guest: Zareen Pooneen Levien, Director of Digital Learning at San Francisco USD Guest Social Media Handle(s): @MsZareen Additional Links: https://www.sfusd.edu/learning/new-approaches-learning/digital-learning/getting-started-guides https://www.sfusd.edu/learning/new-approaches-learning/digital-learning/digital-agency Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools https://all4ed.org/podcast/undisrupted/  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #futureready

Guest: Patricia Brown, the Director of Educational Technology in Ladue School District and a board member of ISTE.Additional Links:Twitter: @msEdtechiehttps://www.msedtechie.com/ https://www.ladueschools.net/domain/28Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools https://all4ed.org/podcast/undisrupted/ Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #futureready

Guest: Dr. Jenith Mishne, Director of Education Technology - Newport-Mesa Unified School District (Costa mesa, CA) Guest Social Media Handle(s): @Jenith  Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools https://all4ed.org/podcast/undisrupted/ Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #futureready

Guests:  Dr. Jennifer Parker - Instructional Technology/School Data Consultant Macomb ISDJennifer Parker Twitter:@drjennparkerKate Grunow - Instruction technology Consultant - Macomb ISDKate Grunow twitter: @k_grunow Additional links: Book:Making the Move With Ed Tech https://www.solutiontree.com/making-the-move-with-ed-tech.htmlwww.kategrunow.comwww.Drjenniferparker.com  

Georgia Department of Education's very own Deputy Superintendent of Technology Services, Dr. Keith Osburn chat with Adam and Carl this week. Dr. Osburn shares what Georgia is doing to get students connected and safe in a 21st Century classroom by leading with compassion over compliance. Guest: Keith Osburn, Ed.D twitter.com/kosburn0408 linkedin.com/in/keithosburn/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools https://all4ed.org/podcast/undisrupted/ Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #futureready

Guest: Dr. Calvin Watts, Superintendent, Gwinnett County School District (GA) Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuptCalvinWatts Host: Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DC Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thomascmurray​​ Future Ready Schools Website: http://www.FutureReady.org​​​​​​​​ Free Virtual Events: http://www.FutureReady.org/Virtual​​​ Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/FutureReady​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FutureReadySchools Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, DC. #FutureReady​​​​​​​​​​ Audio Credit: MB01GN29HGUXKKK

Guest: Andrea Gribble, Author & Social Media Expert Twitter: https://twitter.com/andreagribble Host: Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DC Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thomascmurray​​ Future Ready Schools Website: http://www.FutureReady.org​ Free Virtual Events: http://www.FutureReady.org/Virtual​​​ Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/FutureReady​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FutureReadySchools Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, DC. #FutureReady​​​​​​​​​​ Audio Credit: MB01GN29HGUXKKK

Guest:Tom Burton, Superintendent, Princeton City School District, OhioTwitter: https://twitter.com/VikingDiffSuperHost:Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DCTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thomascmurray​​ Future Ready Schools Website: http://www.FutureReady.org​​​​​​​​Free Virtual Events: http://www.FutureReady.org/Virtual​​​Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/FutureReady​​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FutureReadySchoolsFacebook: https://www.Facebook.com/FutureReadySchoolsFuture Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, DC.#FutureReady​​​​​​​​​​Audio Credit: MB01GN29HGUXKKK

Guest: Stephen Mackey, Author & Speaker, Texas Twitter: https://twitter.com/MackeySpeaks Instagram: https://instagram.com/MackeySpeaksHost: Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DC Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thomascmurray​​ Future Ready Schools Website: http://www.FutureReady.org​​​​​​​​ Free Virtual Events: http://www.FutureReady.org/Virtual​​​ Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/FutureReady​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FutureReadySchools Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, DC. #FutureReady​​​​​​​​​​ Audio Credit: MB01GN29HGUXKKK

Guest:Dr. Sharonica Hardin-Bartley, Superintendent, University City School District (MO)Twitter: https://twitter.com/UCSharonicaHost:Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DCTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thomascmurray​​ Future Ready Schools Website: http://www.FutureReady.org​​​​​​​​Free Virtual Events: http://www.FutureReady.org/Virtual​​​Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/FutureReady​​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FutureReadySchoolsFacebook: https://www.Facebook.com/FutureReadySchoolsFuture Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, DC.#FutureReady​​​​​​​​​​Audio Credit: MB01GN29HGUXKKK

Guest: Dr. Melvin Brown, Superintendent, Montgomery Public Schools (AL) Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuptMJBrown Host: Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DC Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thomascmurray​​ Future Ready Schools Website: http://www.FutureReady.org​​​​​​​​ Free Virtual Events: http://www.FutureReady.org/Virtual​​​ Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/FutureReady​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FutureReadySchools Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, DC. #FutureReady​​​​​​​​​​ Audio Credit: MB01GN29HGUXKKK

Guest: Lindsay Tarpley, 2x Gold Medal Winner, USWNT Twitter: https://twitter.com/LindsayTarpley Website: https://www.lindsaytarpley.com Host: Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DC Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thomascmurray​​ Future Ready Schools Website: http://www.FutureReady.org​ Free Virtual Events: http://www.FutureReady.org/Virtual​​​ Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/FutureReady​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FutureReadySchoolsFacebook: https://www.Facebook.com/FutureReadySchoolsFuture Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, DC. #FutureReady​​​​​​​​​​ Audio Credit: MB01GN29HGUXKKK

Guest: Ed Hidalgo, Ed Hidalgo Consulting; Former Chief Innovation & Engagement Officer in Cajon Valley Union School District (CA)Twitter: https://twitter.com/EdHidalgoSDWebsite: https://ed-hidalgo.comHost: Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DCTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thomascmurray​​Future Ready Schools Website: http://www.FutureReady.org​​​​​​​​Free Virtual Events: http://www.FutureReady.org/Virtual​​​Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/FutureReady​​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FutureReadySchoolsFacebook: https://www.Facebook.com/FutureReadySchoolsFuture Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, DC.#FutureReady​​​​​​​​​​Audio Credit: MB01GN29HGUXKKK

Guest: Laurie Smith, 2021 National Rural Teacher of the Year, Sumner-Eddyville-Miller School District (NE) Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaurieSmith1995 Host: Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DC Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thomascmurray​​ Future Ready Schools Website: http://www.FutureReady.org​ Free Virtual Events: http://www.FutureReady.org/Virtual​​​ Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/FutureReady​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FutureReadySchools Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, DC. #FutureReady​​​​​​​​​​ Audio Credit: MB01GN29HGUXKKK

Guest: Dr. Lorraine Perez, Deputy Superintendent, Santa Ana USD, CATwitter: https://twitter.com/DrLorrainePerezHost: Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DCTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thomascmurray​​Future Ready Schools Website: http://www.FutureReady.org​​​​​​​​Free Virtual Events: http://www.FutureReady.org/Virtual​​​Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/FutureReady​​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FutureReadySchoolsFacebook: https://www.Facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, DC.#FutureReady​​​​​​​​​​Audio Credit: MB01GN29HGUXKKK

Guest: George Philhower, Superintendent, CSC of Eastern Hancock County, IN Twitter: https://twitter.com/gphilhower Host: Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DC Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thomascmurray​​ Future Ready Schools Website: http://www.FutureReady.org​ Free Virtual Events: http://www.FutureReady.org/Virtual​​​ Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/FutureReady​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FutureReadySchools Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, DC. #FutureReady​​​​​​​​​​ Audio Credit: MB01GN29HGUXKKK

Jimmy Casas - Recalibrate the Culture: Our Work - Our Why - Our Values. This is episode 565 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Jimmy Casas has been an educator for over 30 years, serving twenty-two years as a school leader, including fourteen years as Principal at Bettendorf High School. Under his leadership, Bettendorf was named one of the Best High Schools in the country three times by Newsweek and US News & World Report. Jimmy was named the 2012 Iowa Secondary Principal of the Year and was selected as runner-up NASSP 2013 National Secondary Principal of the Year. In 2014, Jimmy was invited to the White House to speak on the Future Ready Schools pledge. Jimmy is also the author of nine books, including the best-selling books Culturize: Every Student. Every Day. Whatever It Takes, Live Your Excellence: Bring Your Best Self to School Every Day, and Handle with Care: Managing Difficult Situations in Schools with Dignity and Respect. Jimmy's newest release, Recalibrate the Culture, is already a top-selling book on Amazon. Jimmy is the owner and CEO of J Casas & Associates, where he serves as a professional leadership coach for school leaders across the country. In January 2020, Jimmy launched ConnectEDD, a publishing company aimed at giving back to the profession by supporting educators to become published authors.  We will be looking at his book Recalibrate the Culture: Our Work, Our Why, Our Values. Lots to learn... Before you go... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on, and would you rate and review the podcast? That would be so cool. Thanks! If you are listening on Apple Podcasts on your phone, go to the logo - click so that you are on the main page with a listing of the episodes for my podcast and scroll to the bottom. There you will see a place to rate and review. Could you review me? That would be so cool. Thank you! Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for listening! Connect & Learn More: https://www.jimmycasas.com/ @jcasasandassociates7860 - youtube https://www.facebook.com/JCasasandAssociates/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-casas-bb863432/ https://www.instagram.com/casas_jimmy/ https://twitter.com/casas_jimmy/ Length - 56:54

Listen/Subscribe: https://futureready.org/leadingGuest: Suzanne Dailey, Instructional Coach, Bucks County, PATwitter: https://twitter.com/daileysuzanneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachhappierLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/daileysuzanne Podcast: https://suzannedailey.com/podcast Website: https://suzannedailey.com Host: Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, D.C. Twitter: @thomascmurray Future Ready Schools Website: www.FutureReady.org Free Future Ready Virtual Events: www.FutureReady.org/virtualTwitter: twitter.com/futurereadyInstagram: www.instagram.com/FutureReady Facebook: Facebook.com/FutureReadySchoolsYouTube: YouTube.com/FutureReadySchoolsFuture Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, DC. #FutureReady​​​​​​​​​​ Audio Credit: MB01GN29HGUXKKK

Listen/Subscribe: https://futureready.org/leading Guest: Andre Daughty, Educator, OklahomaTwitter: https://twitter.com/andredaughty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andredaughty Website: Host: Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, D.C. Twitter: @thomascmurray Future Ready Schools Website: www.FutureReady.org Free Future Ready Virtual Events: www.FutureReady.org/virtualTwitter: twitter.com/futurereadyInstagram: www.instagram.com/FutureReady Facebook: Facebook.com/FutureReadySchoolsYouTube: YouTube.com/FutureReadySchoolsFuture Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, DC. #FutureReady​​​​​​​​​​ Audio Credit: MB01GN29HGUXKKK

Listen/Subscribe: https://futureready.org/leading Guest: Dr. PJ Caposey, Superintendent, Meridian CUSD #223 (IL) Twitter: https://twitter.com/MCUSDSupe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcusdsupe Website: https://pjcaposey.com Host: Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, D.C. Twitter: @thomascmurray Future Ready Schools Website: www.FutureReady.org Free Future Ready Virtual Events: www.FutureReady.org/virtualTwitter: twitter.com/futurereadyInstagram: www.instagram.com/FutureReady Facebook: Facebook.com/FutureReadySchoolsYouTube: YouTube.com/FutureReadySchoolsFuture Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, DC. #FutureReady​​​​​​​​​​ Audio Credit: MB01GN29HGUXKKK

Tom serves as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready SchoolsⓇ, a Project of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. He works alongside the US Congress, the US Senate, the White House, the US Department of Education and state departments of education, corporations, and school districts throughout the country to implement student-centered, personalized learning while helping to lead Future Ready Schools and Digital Learning Day.

What lens did you choose today? In this heartfelt episode, Tom shares how we can be intentional about recognizing great things that are happening without minimizing the real challenges we have in our world around mental health and the real struggles people are facing. Tom encourages us and inspires us while also lovingly challenging us to show our care, show our concern, show our love, and be intentional about doing so. Blog post mentioned in the show: EVERY DAY...SHE RAN TO YOU Transcript available here. About Our Guest: Tom serves as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools®, a project of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. He has testified before the United States Congress and has worked alongside that body, the US Senate, the White House, the US Department of Education and state departments of education, corporations, and school districts throughout the country to implement student-centered learning while helping to lead Future Ready Schools® and Digital Learning Day. An ASCD best-selling author, Murray serves as a regular conference keynote, was named the "2018 National/Global EdTech Leader of the Year," by EdTech Digest, the "2017 Education Thought Leader of the Year," one of "20 to Watch" by NSBA in 2016, and the "Education Policy Person of the Year" by the Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2015. His best-selling book, Learning Transformed: 8 Keys to Designing Tomorrow's Schools, Today, co-authored with Eric Sheninger and published by ASCD, was released in June 2017. His most recent book, Personal & Authentic: Designing Learning Experiences that Impact a Lifetime, was released in October of 2019. Website: thomascmurray.com Twitter: @thomascmurray Instagram: @thomascmurrayedu About Lainie: Lainie Rowell is an educator, international consultant, podcaster, and TEDx speaker. She is the lead author of Evolving Learner and a contributing author of Because of a Teacher. Her latest book, Evolving with Gratitude, was just released. An experienced teacher and district leader, her expertise includes learner-driven design, community building, online/blended learning, and professional learning. Learn more at linktr.ee/lainierowell. Twitter - @LainieRowell Instagram - @LainieRowell Evolving with Gratitude, the book, is now available! Purchase here! You can also get bulk orders for your staff (10 copies or more) at a discounted price! Just fill out the form linked below and someone will get back to you ASAP! bit.ly/ewgbulkdiscount

In this week's episode, Lauren Kaufman shares how she created a mentorship program for her district and the immediate impact it made on the lives of the mentees and the mentors.  In this episode, we discuss: Approaching Leadership Through a Coaching Lens The Power of Connecting with other Leaders And her book contributions! About Lauren Kaufman: Lauren Kaufman is the Director of Literacy K-12 for a school district in Long Island, New York.  With over 17 years in education, she has served as an assistant principal, elementary instructional coach, an elementary and middle school reading specialist, new teacher mentor coordinator K-12, creativity camp enrichment program supervisor, and a 2nd and 5th-grade classroom teacher. Lauren is a lifelong learner whose professional passion is to empower teachers to lead so they can share their gifts with others and develop lifelong literacy practices in all learners. She has led teams developing 73 Units of Study in reading and writing K-5, has provided educators with job-embedded professional learning that supported a balanced literacy approach, and guided new teachers with acclimating to the culture and climate of a school system. She has organized Long Beach Literacy Day and has presented at local and national conferences including, NCTE, #LBLit, LIASCD, #EDCampLI, Long Island Technology Summit, Long Island Language Arts Council, #NerdcampLI, and Literacy Matters Conferences. Lauren enjoys sharing her learning through blogging on her own platform, is a contributing author in George Couros' book Because of a Teacher, Lainie Rowell's book Evolving With Gratitude, IGI Global's Designing Effective Distance and Blended Learning Environments K-12, is an author for Edutopia, and a guest blogger for the Teach Better Team, Future Ready Schools, and Defined. Lauren appreciates sharing best literacy practices with colleagues, and wholeheartedly believes in developing powerful professional learning communities and networks that cultivate meaningful, relevant learning and growth. Follow Lauren Kaufman:

If you listen to this, you will learn that Deborah Delisle is an amazing leader. As the president and chief executive officer of All4Ed, past CEO of ASCD, and was the U.S. assistant secretary of elementary and secondary education, she provides insights and wise advice from a leadership perspective. Deb and Jeff try to focus on the topics of innovation, underserved students, and working in teams, but they go even deeper than planned. This is an honest and heartfelt conversation, and we are so thankful for this Leader Chat.

It's no secret: School and district leaders set the tone for the culture within the organization. Although every employee is ultimately responsible for creating an environment where students want to be, school leaders must model the way. How can principals looking to implement change create an innovative, sustainable culture that consistently models future ready learning, relies upon a level of teaching and learning backed by science, and promotes a high level of literacy success for all students?Join us as we talk with our guest, best-selling author Thomas C. Murray, a lifelong educator who is now the director of innovation for Future Ready Schools®. In his current role, Murray works with districts to create the types of learning experiences today's modern learners need to thrive. As a previous secondary and elementary principal, he knows the importance of helping every child learn to read proficiently, and how to intervene when children don't have the literacy skills needed by third to fifth grades. On a daily basis, he works with principals and superintendents on systems change, sustainability, and equity and resolving culture-change obstacles standing in the way of students achieving the level of literacy success that allows each one to truly be future ready. Join us as we talk with our guest and explore: What it means to be future ready for a student, teacher, administrator, and schoolLeveraging the The Future Ready Framework for sustainable changeWhy buying a great literacy program or intervention is not enough. If you don't create a culture where people can learn it, believe it, and use it well, it can't teach itselfHow do we make sure every child has the opportunity to learn? It goes well beyond technologyThe importance of community partnerships and relationships

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