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Writing projects can feel like a distraction, unless we look at the ways in which projects increase learning for students, and the ways we can integrate them into our calendars without losing teaching time for skills or content that we need to cover. Today, we revisit our conversation with participants from one of our Student Publication Initiative (SPI) projects last year: participants from all levels — Meg Davis, SPI coach; Vicky Beswick, NYC DOE teacher; and Juan Filan & Deylin Pena-Rodriguez — two 9th grade students who established their voices as student authors throughout the writing process. We're proud to make this content free and accessible to all. If you find value in our episodes, please consider donating to support and sustain our efforts: https://cpet.tc.columbia.edu/giving.html

In this week's episode the Powell men share their thoughts on the state of education . #teachers are demoralized because #parents aren't #parenting their children. #gentleparenting doesn't work. #studentbehavior is out of control at #schooldistricts across the country. The #NYCDOE doen't want kids to fail so that they can maintain artificial #graduationrates . #Teacherretirement is outpacing new hires. #teachermorale is at an all time low. #TeacherPay sucks. #TeachersQuitting The #NYLiberty are primed for a #WNBAChampionship. #NYYankess are in the #2024WorldSeries against the #LADodgers and #ShoheiOtani . Here come the #AaronJudge #JuanSoto #GiancarloStanton #BronxBombers . Sadly it's next season for the #NYMets . Keith is sick of #NYTraffic. Lastly someone needs to talk to #Trump . #IsTrumpOk  . Forget the #polls . #Vote #Slavery

Welcome to Episode 28 of the Empower LEP Podcast!  This week, host Jana Parker sits down with the dynamic and innovative Kierra Shirley, a practicing Licensed Educational Psychologist from New York. Kierra works as a school psychologist in the NYCDOE, serving two elementary schools locally. Even from across the country, Kierra recognized the value of getting her LEP in California and has a unique and inspiring story of entrepreneurship. Recently licensed as an LEP, Kierra has launched a remote practice providing educational counseling, consultation, and executive functioning coaching to clients in California. She opens up about the challenges and rewards of building Sunset Educational Psychology from thousands of miles away and the excitement of starting her business.Kierra is a passionate advocate for licensure for school psychologists, highlighting the benefits of having the LEP option in California and discussing why it was a smart choice for her. She provides insights into the credentialing process and offers advice for those considering a similar path. One of the standout moments in this episode is Kierra's introduction to Minecraft-based therapy. She explains how she uses this popular game to engage students in a virtual therapeutic environment, promoting skills like problem-solving, frustration tolerance, and planning. It's a fascinating and creative approach that's sure to inspire other professionals.Additionally, Kierra shares her experience as an author of "A Kids Book About Learning," a valuable resource for families and clinicians. She discusses the motivation behind writing the book and how it aims to support conversations between parents and children about learning and different types of learners.Join us for an inspiring conversation filled with practical advice, innovative ideas, and stories of Kierra's entrepreneurial spirit. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in educational psychology, remote counseling, and creative therapeutic practices. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. Your support helps us reach more LEPs and professionals eager to learn and grow from our content.Connect with Kierra Shirley:Website: sunseteducationalpsychology.comEmail: kierrashirley01@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kierra_shirley

Welcome to the NYS AHPERD A-Z Health And PE Podcast. This is one of three episodes where we have invited special guests and students from summer courses I teach at Canisius University.  Students in this class entitled Capstone in Physical Education are graduate teacher candidates on the verge of student teaching either in the fall or this upcoming spring. Today, we have invited special guests from the NYC DOE and nearby area to discuss the teaching profession. Our graduate students have been asked to review some articles speaking to the teaching profession.Our first guest is Mr. Orlando Cordero.  Mr. Orlando Cordero is a dedicated advocate for education, currently serving as the President of the New York City ZONE for the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (NYS AHPERD). In his role as a Physical Education Instructional Coach for the New York City Public Schools' Office of School Wellness Programs, Orlando plays a crucial role in shaping the educational landscape and promoting wellness initiatives.Sharing the stage with Mr. Cordero is Mr. Anthony Carrano. Anthony is an Instructional Lead with the New York City Department of Education, a Physical Education Adjunct Professor at Brooklyn College, a Martial Arts Instructor for the Hoteikan System, and a Climbing Conditioning Coach at Cliffs Climbing Gym. Prior to his current roles, Anthony served as the New York City President for the Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, taught Physical Education and Health to K-12 students and coached High School Track and Field for the Public-School Athletic League. He holds a School District Leader Certificate, a Masters in Kinesiology, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the NSCA and is certified in the Science of Happiness from the Greater Good Science Center. And not to be outdone, our third guest is the one and only Ms. Laura Pizella.  Laura has been an educator for 30 years. Laura has been involved in many different facets of education. She has worked on many committees to improve the learning outcomes of middle school students in the South Bronx. She was part of a program that taught middle school students not only how to read and write better, but also how to contribute to society.. Laura is a huge believer, strong advocate and active at her professional association, New York State Association of health, physical education, recreation, and dance. She has held the position of Southeastern zone president, and is currently on the board of directors.

Meet my pisane from NYC: Brooklyn to Staten Island, NYCDOE HS teacher & stand-up comic Gaspare Randazzo. Gaspare is on fire these days, putting out tons of incredibly funny content, selling out shows across the US and just starred in the Netflix special The Trust. Leader, laughing, teaching and more. Join us LIVE on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024 at 4:20 EST on FB, Inst & X. Follow Gaspare at StandUpRandazzo & GaspareRandazzo.com This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5803503172321280

In this episode of The Edupurist podcast, join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of Recy Benjamin Dunn, a prominent figure in the education landscape. Recy's story is about passion, dedication, and the pursuit of excellence in education. Ray sits down with Recy Benjamin Dunn, who shares his remarkable transition from serving in the New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE) to assuming the CEO role at Ascend Public Charter Schools in Brooklyn, NY. With a wealth of experience, Recy provides unique insights into the challenges and opportunities of leading a charter school network. During the interview, Recy discusses his motivations behind joining the field of education and his experiences working within the NYC DOE. He sheds light on the pivotal moments that shaped his career, including moving from a traditional public school system to the charter school sector. Recy reflects on the impact he aimed to make as a teacher and administrator and how those aspirations led him to take on a leadership role at Ascend. As the conversation progresses, Recy shares his vision for Ascend Public Charter Schools and the innovative approaches they employ to promote student success. He elaborates on charter schools' unique challenges in providing quality education and how Ascend addresses these challenges head-on. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the strategies, programs, and philosophies that have contributed to the growth and success of Ascend under Recy's leadership. Throughout the episode, Recy discusses the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion in education. He discusses the efforts made by Ascend to create an inclusive learning environment that meets the diverse needs of its students and the broader community. Please tune in to this episode of The Edupurist podcast and join us as we explore Recy Benjamin Dunn's remarkable journey from a dedicated educator in the NYC DOE to Ascend Public Charter Schools CEO. Discover the transformative power of education and the incredible impact one individual can make in shaping the lives of students and the future of education.

On today's episode of the Learning Can't Wait podcast, host Hayley Spira-Bauer has a conversation with Chelsea Waite, Principal at the Center on Reinventing Public Education.  In this fascinating discussion, Chelsea explains how she's recently realized that the three institutions with the biggest impact on her life—school, church, and community theatre—are all shrinking today.  Hayley and Chelsea explore what it means for institutions to change, and how they can best understand the needs of the communities they serve. Chelsea also discusses her work researching the effects of the COVID pandemic on learning, and explains why she believes that the best innovations are often not the most flashy. Join us every Tuesday at fullmindlearning.com/podcast.  Next week, we talk to Hedy Chang, Executive Director of Attendance Works, and Malika Elwin, Executive Director of Attendance, Research, and Innovation at NYC DOE.

Anurupa Ganguly is the founder & CEO of Prisms. She founded Prisms to scale a new world teaching model where students learn core math and science concepts spatially, physically and steeped in important real world contexts. Prisms targets bottleneck topics that are often memorized in lieu of deeply understood -- leading to huge gaps and drops offs over time in STEM. Anurupa and her team are transforming math education in the US by rapidly deploying the next generation of spatial computing devices across US K-12 districts, training teachers to integrate problem-driven learning with VR into core curriculum, and working with district leadership to rapidly improve joy, confidence and proficiencies in the modern math and science classrooms. She began her career as a math & physics teacher and later served in leadership roles across the Boston Public Schools, NYC DOE, and Success Academies. She holds degrees in EECS from MIT, and an EdM from BU. Her life's mission is to empower an equitable workforce in STEM.Recommended Resource:Experience on Demand by Jeremy Bailenson

Today's episode features a very special guest, Kristina Persaud, a NYCDOE educator who's been in the field for over 5 years. Tune in and learn as Kristina discusses how working as a teacher in the Bronx helped shape her transition into administration today. There are a lot of teachers who may be apprehensive when it comes to making the switch from teacher to administrator, listen as Kristina provides helpful tips for making that switch. For more information on our Administration program please visit: www.stroseapply.com or email Diane@citeprograms.com

Recorded live at ISTE23, Jerri and Jamie sit down to discuss all things esports and the policies district leaders need to consider as more students engage in this popular trend. Tune in for insights into the challenges and opportunities of implementing esports in schools and to learn the importance of having clear policies in place to keep students safe while participating in this new sport. Plus, learn about the “Battle of the Boroughs” esports competition for students in NYC and the future of esports. --- ABOUT OUR GUESTS In March 2022, Dr. Avis Williams was selected to serve as superintendent of the Nola Public Schools. She is the first woman to be permanently appointed to this role. Her core values are Equity, Excellence and Joy and she is known for her ability to drive innovation while improving organizational culture and climate. Jose Perez began his teaching journey as a Special Education Teacher with expertise in instructional technology. After several years in the classroom, Jose has held positions as a school-based instructional technology coach, an instructional technology coordinator for NYCDOE's Magnet Schools Assistance Program, Ed Tech Implementation Manager/Teacher Team Leadership Coach and now the Deputy Director of Instructional & Enterprise Technology for DIIT. Anthony Cassanovas is an experienced Education Technology Program Implementation Manager and Career Technical Education teacher in the NYC Department of Education, Division of Instructional & Information Technology. --- SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERIES: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Overcast | RadioPublic | Stitcher FOLLOW US: Website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn POWERED BY CLASSLINK: ClassLink provides one-click single sign-on into web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Learn more at classlink.com.

Mike Peterson went from marketing executive to a physical education teacher in the NYCDOE. His expertise allowed him to transcend corporate relationships into partnerships and extended learning opportunities for his scholars in the elementary school he once attended. His practices are innovative and practical, which means they are replicable when there is passion and vision alignment.  Show how proud you are to be an educator or show one that you appreciate so love with the latest apparel from the #WearElevated available now at https://www.elevatedblk.com/wearelevated You can follow us on @detentionpodcast  Dr. Lopez can be found on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok: @thelopezeffect  Get a copy of her best selling book, The Bridge to Brilliance here  http://tinyurl.com/yxta8zcc Learn more about her coaching, consulting, and keynote speaking at www.TheLopezEffect.com For sponsorship opportunities, to become a guest, or share your thoughts about this or other episodes send an email to: Detentionwithdrnadialopez@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/detention-with-dr-nadia-lopez/support

Writing projects can feel like a distraction, unless we look at the ways in which projects increase learning for students, and the ways in which we can integrate them into our calendars without losing teaching time for skills or content that we need to cover. This week, we're joined by participants from all levels of our signature writing projects — Meg Davis, one of our K-12 coaches; Vicky Beswick, an NYC DOE teacher; and Juan Filan & Deylin Pena-Rodriguez — two 9th grade students who established their voices as student authors throughout the writing process.

On today's Podcast we ask the question, is the US government spying on you all because you refuse to take the Jab. Then we talk about the failing New York times who thinks the first amendment is a barrier in their attempt to silence people. Then Gun groups are suing NY state over social media and gun ownership. Then you have NYC DOE taking the whole Phrase " you and what army" to a whole other level. Then we end with the show on Sen Rand Paul going after hospitals that refuse to care for unvaxxed people. Source, Is the CDC spying on you. https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/02/14/exclusive-house-republicans-demand-answers-cdcs-new-database-monitor-why-americans-take-covid-19-vaccine/ The Failing NY times hates the first Amendment. https://reclaimthenet.org/nyt-first-amendment-lawsuit-a-barrier-to-combating-disinformation Gun groups go to war against NY state over social media. https://reclaimthenet.org/ny-first-amendment-gun-owners-social-media The NYC DOE uses big brother to go after unvaxxed. https://reclaimthenet.org/unvaccinated-new-york-teachers-fingerprints-fbi Sen Rand Paul goes after hospitals who refuse to care for unvaxxed. https://www.theblaze.com/news/rand-paul-goes-after-health-institutions-that-refused-critical-care-to-unvaxxed-patients   How to get a hold of Nicky; Connect with Nicky: https://allmylinks.com/kamodo Support my affiliates Podbean affiliate: https://www.podbean.com/NCPB Advertise on Podbean: https://sponsorship.podbean.com/NCPB Ebay Deals: https://t.ly/oBfE Amazon Deals: https://amzn.to/3WDa2Yi Try Shibari Study. https://shibaristudy.com/?referral_code=ieeHaHHDeFgF  

For several years in a row, the number of students in New York City schools experiencing homelessness has exceeded 100,000. This year, city schools have the mounting challenge of welcoming a growing number of recent migrants who are entering a youth shelter system that doesn't have enough beds.To dig into the issue of youth homelessness, Miseducation producer Abe Levine and student reporter Fredlove Deshommes sat down with Wayne Harris, a regional manager in the NYC DOE's Office of Students in Temporary Housing. They quickly learned that Wayne is not your average bureaucrat.—Want exclusive content from Miseducation? Join us on Patreon.To join the conversation, send us a message and follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

This is the first of two bonus episodes recorded live at the Queens Public Library on December 15, 2022. Mark and Max interviewed New York City Schools Chancellor David C. Banks. Banks was appointed by Mayor Eric Adams and is just finishing his first year on the job.The previous leadership of the NYC DOE had supported diversity planning processes in five school districts across the city, including District 28, the subject of School Colors Season 2. Once Covid-19 hit New York, these diversity plans fizzled out, but they were never officially cancelled. So we started by asking Chancellor Banks if he thought diversity planning would ever come back — and if not, why not?This event was co-produced with The CITY and Chalkbeat New York, and moderated by Chalkbeat's Reema Amin.

NYC DOE David Banks - Absorbing migrant children into the system. by John Catsimatidis

In this episode of Capital Class, Adam Giery sat down with educator-turned-entrepreneur Anarupa Ganguly. They discuss how her experience with Teach for India inspired the thought process that led her to start her company Prisms.Anurupa's entry point to education began as a physics and math teacher in the Boston Public Schools. For 10+ years since then, Anurupa has led STEM curriculum and teacher preparation across the largest educational systems in the US including the NYC DOE, Boston Public Schools, and Success Academy Charter Schools. Through her experience as a district and charter administrator, she found that she did not have the learning tools to deliver the outcomes her leaders and teachers were accountable for, and the personal sense-making journeys that students deserve while developing foundational mathematical reasoning & proficiencies.She was awarded a National Science Foundation SBIR grant to build a scalable learning platform that actualizes pedagogies that we know work best but weren't possible until recent advances in IVR and AI technologies. Her mission is to rapidly improve student performance and engagement in the mathematical sciences while crafting the instructor aids and training required to operationalize innovative technologies in the classroom. Anurupa holds a BS & M.Eng in electrical engineering from MIT and an EdM in Curriculum & Teaching from Boston University.Listen in to learn how to reconnect with yourself and define your work-life balance as opposed to following the standard definition of it. What You Will Discover:· 00:00 Episode Begins· 02:28 Anurupa describes her journey from Teach for America to Teach for India.· 04:36 How culture and resources differentiate America's education system from India's. · 07:26 The importance of categorically defining the scope of a teacher's job.· 10:23 How to change the narrative and give teachers the pathway to improving their practices.· 19:10 The genesis of Prisms plus building a spatial learning environment for mathematics.· 24:29 What it entails to teach kids to solve real-life problems with mathematical models.· 28:29 How Prisms VR is prioritizing objective-driven learning through real-world situations.· 32:14 The investment and market challenge Prisms experienced when entering the market.· 37:45 Anurupa on how she reconnects with herself away from her founder role.· 41:27 How to listen to yourself and define what work-life balance means to you.· 46:14 Rapid fire questions for Anurupa. Connect with Anurupa:· Website: https://www.prismsvr.com/· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anurupa-ganguly-92790379/Produced by Old Soul

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://thecitylife.org/2022/11/30/ballet-hispanico-hosts-nyc-arts-in-education-roundtable-a-dialogue-with-paul-thompson-executive-director-of-nyc-does-office-of-arts-and-special-projects/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/citylifeorg/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/citylifeorg/support

Conflicts that emerge with young people can be emotionally, physically, and academically harmful. When adults are in situations where they are responsible for resolving conflicts, it's easy to slip into classic power dynamics that reinforce bias and oppression, making it even harder to seek true resolution. In this episode, we're talking with Rahul Patel, a Restorative Justice Coordinator with the NYCDOE to learn more about how Restorative Justice represents an alternative to traditional discipline models — and so much more.

Anurupa's entry point to Education began as a Physics and Math teacher in the Boston Public Schools. For 10+ years since then, Anurupa has led STEM curriculum and teacher preparation across the largest educational systems in the US including the NYC DOE, Boston Public Schools and Success Academy Charter Schools. Through her experience as a district and charter administrator, she found that she did not have the learning tools to deliver the outcomes her leaders and teachers were accountable for, and the personal sense-making journeys that students deserve while developing foundational mathematical reasoning & proficiencies.She was awarded a National Science Foundation SBIR grant to build a scalable learning platform that actualizes pedagogies that we know work best, but weren't possible until recent advances in IVR and AI technologies. Her mission is to rapidly improve student performance and engagement in the mathematical sciences while crafting the instructor aids and training required to operationalize innovative technologies in the classroom. Anurupa holds a BS & M.Eng in electrical engineering from MIT and an EdM in Curriculum & Teaching from Boston University.Links:https://www.prismsvr.com/https://twitter.com/PrismsOfReality https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/bob-moses-algebra-math-black-students/2021/07/27/74e41f24-eef5-11eb-81d2-ffae0f931b8f_story.htmlhttps://www.businessinsider.com/prisms-vr-startup-edtech-a16z-oculus-kids-stem-virtual-reality-2022-5 "Every profession depends upon a virtual world. Every kind of professional education requires a virtual world in which you can practice and do it again and again and which you must learn to manipulate in such a way that it becomes transparent to you. " Donald Shon, 1989 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why & how are the holistic strategies of Mindfulness & Yoga for health, well-being & resilience being cultivated in the New York City Department of Education? Watch this episode to meet Barnaby Spring and learn how his spearheading of this work is helping all members of the NYCDOE & greater NYC community breath, feel & emerge into a healed & resilient school system & city. Find out more at https://www.ymtpp.org and https://www.educatingmindfully.org To get the full playlist of Stories We Love, go to http://www.storiesweloveshow.com To get a link for Karen's books for free: Go to http://www.ChronicPleasureBook.com

There's a lot going on in the world right now. Between racism, classism, sexism, the pandemic, monkey pox, inflation, the recession it literally feels like somebody is trying to break our souls. In this week's 2 part episode, we are discussing the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade, what the landmark decision means for women and the hopes to achieve true equality in this country, what the Bible says about abortion, and the danger in allowing personal faith/religious beliefs to influence legislation. This week joining us is educator and founder of The BIPOC Teachers Lounge, Brenda Aviles. Brenda candidly shares her own abortion story, she discusses some of the challenges she faces as an educator of color, why she left the NYC DOE and how she tested God multiple times on her faith journey just to see if he was really bout it, bout it. To connect with Brenda follow her on Instagram @bkbren Follow The BIPOC Teachers Lounge on Instagram @the_bipoc_teachers_lounge Listen. Comment. Share. Scriptures mentioned in this episode: Exodus 21:22-23 The Woman of Faith Bible Study Cohort 5 begins June 29th. Sing up here to join. Enroll in The Success Academy here. Follow us on Instagram @womanoffaithpodcast Follow Nancy on Instagram @iamnancyruffin Email your questions, comments, or topic ideas to womanoffaithpodcast@gmail.com Let others know how much you enjoy the podcast by leaving us a rating, review and comment. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/womanoffaithpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/womanoffaithpodcast/support

Educators often feel burdened by mandates and frameworks, as they usually signal changing expectations and a revolving door of initiatives. Can a new framework actually reduce this burden and help teachers to synthesize expectations in practical ways? In this episode, we're joined by Leticia Pineiro, a Director of Teaching and Learning within the NYC DOE, to discuss the launch of our CR-SE guidebook — Centering Students: A Guidebook for Implementing Culturally Relevant and Sustaining Education —  and how it's making CR-SE clearer for teachers and school leaders.

Welcome to the Counter Narrative Podcast, a show designed to change the way we talk, and think, about education. By sharing stories of successes and triumphs, we aim to challenge the dominant narrative that often negatively portrays our disenfranchised populations. I'm your host, Charles Williams. An urban educator for more than 15 years, a current school principal in Chicago, an educational consultant, an equity advocate, and the co-host of Inside The Principal's Office. -- In this episode, I chat with Anurupa Ganguly, the Founder & CEO of Prisms, a VR learning platform that teaches foundational secondary math and science concepts spatially and intuitively, before building up to symbolic notation. She began her career as a math & physics teacher and later served in leadership roles across the Boston Public Schools, NYC DOE, and Success Academies. She holds a BS and MEng in EECS from MIT, and an EdM from BU. During our conversation, Anurupa explained her journey through education and how that inspired her to start a company that allows students to digitally immerse themselves into mathematical concepts through VR. Imagine how impactful and powerful it would be to shift from learning exponential rate of change on worksheets to being involved in a pandemic simulator calculating the spread of an unknown disease. Anurupa also pushed back on the idea that the limited access we often associate with such products is due to budgets and funding (consider the mass amounts of funding schools have received during the past two years) and other excuses that do little more than maintain the gaps that we see in opportunities. This is a powerful conversation that I wish I could have released immediately after recording it so be sure to check out Prisms and see how you can bring this innovative technology to your own space. -- Prisms Website Prisms Twitter Anurupa Twitter Prisms LinkedIn Anurupa LinkedIn -- I want to thank you for listening to The Counter Narrative Podcast. If you like what you are hearing, please be sure to like, subscribe, and of course share it with friends and family. I'd also love to hear your thoughts about the show so please leave a comment or two as well. I'm not sure what platform you're using but the show can be found on Anchor, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and plenty of other platforms. If the show isn't on your preferred site, let me know and I'll be sure to get it up and running. This podcast is also featured on SchoolRubric.com, where you can find educational articles, videos, and interviews with educators from around the globe. Be sure to connect with me and other listeners by following the show on Twitter at @theCNpodcast and joining the show's Facebook Group. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecounternarrative/support

A reading of, “COVID-19 Policies Wrecked Public School Enrollment and Student Outcomes,” by Matt Welch, posted at Reason April 27.

This week Norm Scott, a retired NYC DOE teacher, long-time unionist, and blogger, stops by to tell us all about Mulgrewcare, a foiled (or is it?) attempt by the UFT leadership to deprive retirees of their proper, hard-earned benefits OR balance the books after a poorly-executed contract negotiation by collecting their hard-earned money in the form of new, illegal premiums for the same coverage they have always had. We discuss the parallels between Unity's willingness to privatize healthcare and the neoliberal drive to privatize schools, most notably via the charter movement, and much more!Read more of Norm's work at ednotesonline.com

Damian Pacheco teaches in the Alfred University / CITE Master's in Public Administration Program which starts each fall. This is a weekend program, which students complete in 18 months. At $1095 for each 3-credit course, this is by far the lowest-cost weekend program in the NYC area.  For information on the program, please visit https://www.alfreddownstateeducation.com/mpa/ 

This is the 147th episode of the "Talk That Talk Show", hosted by Barry Holmes. Holmes delivers another quality episode, discussing sports, society and culture! Mask Mandate Lifted In NYC SchoolsNFL Lifts COVID-19 ProtocolsSaturday Hat Drop Reaction Not For Sale Pin Selling Out In StoreMyFitteds/ECapCity Hat ReviewsUBA Tour Stop #8 --> Parkway LanesStepping Into A Clutch Role UFC 272Southern Tier Beer ReviewSpecial shout out to our sponsors:Sky Dye Socks Ink ParlorAir We AreMaria Bruscianelli & Joe SnowMusic: Zeshan Abbas (Vitamin Z)

In this episode, I had the honor of welcoming Tony DelaRosa to the podcast to share his personal journey into education, how schools should combat anti-AAPI racism and xenophobia, the need for AAPI representation in the teaching profession, achieving cross-racial solidarity in the pursuit of collective liberation, and much more!  To learn more about Tony's work, you can visit his website at tonyrosaspeaks.com or follow him on   Instagram and Twitter (@tonyrosaspeaks).    BIO: Tony DelaRosa (he/siya) is an aspiring Anti-Bias & Anti-Racist Educator, Motivational Speaker, DEI Consultant, Poet, and overall Cultural Broker. In 2013, he co-founded Pulse Poetry, a school elective course and after school program which uses spoken word pedagogy and public speaking to empower youth voice in Indianapolis, Boston, Miami, and across the globe. He has a Masters in Teaching at Marian University and a Masters in Education with a focus on Arts Non-Profit Management from Harvard University.  In 2015, because of his work with Pulse Poetry, he was invited by the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico to speak on the power and impact of Arts Education and International Exchange. He served as a Board Director of the Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO) a 501c3 sponsored by the Ayala Foundation and Philippine Embassy to strengthen US to Philippine relations in the field of education. His work has been featured in NPR, Harvard Ed Magazine, the Smithsonian, Columbia University's Hechinger Report,  Hyphen Magazine: Asian American Unabridged and elsewhere. He's currently working on an education series called "#ISANGBAGSAKasVERB" which focuses on cross-racial & cross-ethnic coalition building to help communities practice solidarity in action and has co-founded NYC's first Asian American teacher support, development, and retention initiative called AATEND under NYC Men Teach, the NYC DOE, and Office of the Mayor.  In 2021, he was awarded the INSPIRE Award given by the National Association of Asian American Professionals & United Airlines. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/identitytalk4educators/support

Jasmin, Reese and Emily talk about staff shortages and other issues in NYC public schools due to COVID, the COVID-19 Federal Bureau of Prisons home confinement program, the resignation of Bureau of Prisons Director Michael Carvajal, the troubling anti-feminist movement in South Korea, and Brazil's government taking action against illegal timber schemes.

This week's episode takes the form of a conversation between two teachers who contracted covid-19 in school during the two-week omicron siege of NYC DOE schools.For the reading material mentioned in this episode:>>https://www.newsweek.com/41-teachers-call-out-sick-forcing-one-school-online-after-students-covid-death-1661292>>https://www.newyorker.com/news/annals-of-education/what-covid-burnout-is-doing-to-new-york-citys-schools>>https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2021/12/22/covid-19-new-york-city-public-school-united-federation-of-teachers-michael-mulgrew/

Meet David C. Banks and Dan Weisberg, the soon-to-be appointed Chancellor and First Deputy Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education. What should teachers know about these new characters before they take office? Find out that and more in this week's episode of Professional Development. For further reading/viewing: >>https://networkforpubliceducation.org/fordham-institute-attempts-to-mislead-the-public-regarding-the-impact-of-charter-schools-on-public-school-districts/>>https://www.mediamatters.org/daily-caller/here-are-corporations-and-right-wing-funders-backing-education-reform-movement>>https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/09/nyregion/david-banks-schools-chancellor.html>>https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/education/ny-david-banks-nyc-schools-chancellor-20211209-i6zuoftngfb7pofpyyqkh4a4gu-story.html>>https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/new-nyc-schools-chancellor-wants-longer-school-days-saturday-and-summer-classes/3445341/?_osource=SocialFlowFB_NYBrand&fbclid=IwAR1sxxGOBF4Dri0i5kMH3SAszmoAIluFEufCf5UGmv_oKKlnn4UAG3gI-9c>>https://ny.chalkbeat.org/2021/12/9/22826524/david-banks-chancellor-eric-adams>>https://tntp.org/blog/post/the-biggest-scandal-in-education-is-hiding-in-plain-sight>>https://edsource.org/2019/poverty-levels-in-schools-key-determinant-of-achievement-gaps-not-racial-or-ethnic-composition-study-finds/617821>>https://abc7ny.com/david-banks-chancellor-nyc-eric-adams-mayor-schools/11314964/

Emily Katebini, of Katebini Creative, joins us to discuss her story as a teacher, her company's origins, research in the teaching of writing and storytelling that drives her work, and the struggles inherent in trying to do business with the NYC DOE as a small company. ** A special gift for our listeners: use the code NYCPD21 at checkout for 10% off all products at https://www.katebinicreative.com **

Resources:Intro 2374 - The City Council class size reduction billHow parents can help get this passed - Sign the UFT petition and check out Class Size Matters campaignGothamist's investigation of defective Intellipure air purifiers and higher Covid rates in schools without mechanical ventilation systems.Chalkbeat NY - Settlement to give Black and Latino students more access to NYC high school sports teamsGet vaccinated and get your booster - School vaccination sites and schedules and city-run sites.

Effective communication has been a concern for school districts for many decades. It is compounded by today's communication tools such as texting, email, voicemail and Zoom. Educators are asking how often to communicate, how can we be empathetic in our messages, and how do we ensure our messages are seen. LinkedUp Podcast guests Miriam Altman-Reyes and Eric Daniels of Kinvolved help listeners find the communication balance needed for powerful education. About our guests: Miriam started her career in education as an NYC DOE high school educator. Her front-line experiences working with students and families in the classroom inspired her to co-found Kinvolved, a certified Benefit Corporation elevating equitable K-12 student and family engagement in school. As Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, Miriam's responsibilities include overall strategic development and execution, fundraising, revenue generation, growth, impact, board management, and more. Miriam is a Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation entrepreneur, a two-time Fellow at Columbia University, an Education Pioneers and Teach For America alumna, and has been named as an NYU Changemaker, a Top 100 Influencer in EdTech, and on Forbes' list of 30 Under 30. She earned an MPA from the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at NYU, where she has also taught, an MA, Ed. from Lehman College, and a BA with Honors from Brown University, where she has been a Women's LaunchPad Mentor since 2014. Eric -With nearly a decade of experience in ed-tech, Eric is responsible for developing new District Partnerships. As a father of 2 children in the public school system, and having served as a member of the Nutley School District's pandemic task force, Eric knows how important attendance is. He also understands the trouble that comes as a result of chronic absenteeism, for the student, family, and school. Before joining Kinvolved last year, Eric served as Director of Sales Operations for The RTM Business Group for nearly 7 years. While there, he built a tremendous network of solution providers and senior level District Leaders, helping them connect and develop meaningful partnerships. When not at work, Eric enjoys spending time with his family (Wife Jennie, 13 year old daughter, 10 year old son, and a Chocolate Lab), He also enjoys most sports (watching & Playing), has a large sports card & Memorabilia collection, and hosts a channel on YouTube focused on Card Collecting (Called "Searching for Hits w/Eric")

This is the 124th episode of the "Talk That Talk Show", hosted by Barry Holmes. Holmes delivers another quality episode, discussing sports, society and culture! Garden State Collaborative Having In Store Drop of Pins - SurrealOvercoming nervousness of no one showing upNot about the $ .. Building a brand through the communityAll NY Knicks VaccinatedNYC Teachers losing jobs on Monday from vaccination statusThe effect of the vaccination trend ... mandatesReflection on new NYC DOE jobGiving back is my passionPaying it forwardNFL Pick Em'Enjoy your off time, especially when working hardSpecial shout out to our sponsors:Sky Dye Socks Ink ParlorAir We AreMaria Bruscianelli & Joe SnowMusic: Zeshan Abbas (Vitamin Z)

There's been a lot of talk about how technology can help change education, without a lot of "how" behind it. Some schools are using VR technology to put students in immersive situations where the content being taught is connected to emotion & experience. Anurupa Ganguly created PrismsVR to radically change how lessons are "taught" and help kids be immersed in their learning! Check out the trailer for what a PrismsVR module is likeAnurupa's entry point to Education began as a Physics and Math teacher in the Boston Public Schools. For 10+ years since then, Anurupa has led STEM curriculum and teacher preparation across the largest educational systems in the US including the NYC DOE, Boston Public Schools and Success Academy Charter Schools. Through her experience as a district and charter administrator, she found that she did not have the learning tools to deliver the outcomes her leaders and teachers were accountable for, and the personal sense-making journeys that students deserve while developing foundational mathematical reasoning & proficiencies. She was awarded a National Science Foundation SBIR grant to build a scalable learning platform that actualizes pedagogies that we know work best, but weren't possible until recent advances in IVR and AI technologies. Her mission is to rapidly improve student performance and  engagement in the mathematical sciences while crafting the instructor aids and training required to operationalize innovative technologies in the classroom. Anurupa holds a BS & M.Eng in electrical engineering from MIT and an EdM in Curriculum & Teaching from Boston University.Connect with Anurupa & PrismsVR:Website prismsvr.comYouTube youtube.com/channel/UC7ynE99A9OrboiCMGKDrb2QTwitter  @prismsofrealityInstagram @prismsofrealityChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show (http://dailystem.com/stem-everyday-podcast/)

We're talking today about the bold risks that innovators in K12 education choose to make toward the goal of educational equity - this time a project from a company called Prisms VR using the tech of virtual reality to make algebra the experience it should be for learners, who when engaging with it through the right context might actually have good cause to consider themselves "math people" in a system that too often inadvertently fosters the math caste system of those who "get it" and those who don't. Dr. Luvelle BrownSuperintendent of Schools, Ithaca, NYLuvelle Brown is an experienced educator who has held positions as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, school CIO, and Superintendent of Schools. Currently, Dr. Brown is serving as the Superintendent of the Ithaca City School District (ICSD) in Ithaca, New York. During his tenure in Ithaca, the Ithaca City School District has experienced unprecedented levels of success.Dr. Brown has facilitated conversations in multiple communities that have resulted in transformative shifts in culture and achievement. Using systems thinking in schools, Dr. Brown's leadership has led to innovative programs, redesigned learning spaces, numerous technology initiatives.Anurupa GangulyFounder and CEO, Prisms VRAnurupa's entry point to Education began as a Physics and Math teacher in the Boston Public Schools. For 10+ years since then, Anurupa has led STEM curriculum and teacher preparation across the largest educational systems in the US including the NYC DOE, Boston Public Schools and Success Academy Charter Schools. Through her experience as a district and charter administrator, she found that she did not have the learning tools to deliver the outcomes her leaders and teachers were accountable for, and the personal sense-making journeys that students deserve while developing foundational mathematical reasoning & proficiencies.She was awarded a National Science Foundation SBIR grant to build a scalable learning platform that actualizes pedagogies that we know work best, but weren't possible until recent advances in IVR and AI technologies. Her mission is to rapidly improve student performance and engagement in the mathematical sciences while crafting the instructor aids and training required to operationalize innovative technologies in the classroom. Anurupa holds a BS & M.Eng in electrical engineering from MIT and an EdM in Curriculum & Teaching from Boston University.Thumbnail image by https://unsplash.com/@shaikhuludLinks from this show:PrismsVR Home: https://www.prismsvr.com/Luvelle Brown: https://luvellebrown.com/Ithaca City School District: https://www.ithacacityschools.org/Announcements from PrismsVR: https://www.prismsvr.com/blog See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Resources:NYC DOE school reopening planClass Size Matters testimony on the planThe Major Problems with NYC's School Reopening PlanVideo: Rabbis urging vaccinationAir purification: Intellipure model that DOE purchased for $43 million lacks HEPA filters, and independent experts rank the model among the most expensive and least efficient on the market.Testing protocol: Los Angeles schools are doing weekly Covid testing of all students and staff, vs. NYC which is only testing one tenth of unvaccinated students once every two weeks.FEMA fact sheet on how the federal government will cover the entire cost of staffing and Covid testing for any school district, through December 31, 2021.Social distancing: Mark Cannizzaro, the President of the Principal Union, on how the majority of  NYC's roughly 1700 public schools would not be able to achieve 3 feet of social distancing this year.Remote learning: DOE has refused to offer a remote option to New York City students unlike most other districts, despite the advocacy of many parents, elected officials, and organizations.

An emailer calls Duji an “Incel”. SpaceX has a civilian space launch coming. Rover is concerned about where Society is heading. Should the eviction moratorium be lifted – Rover thinks it's about tiime. Dieter's Conspiracy Corner: Was Sirhan Sirhan the solo assassin of RFK? Dieter says there was a second shooter!

An emailer calls Duji an “Incel”. SpaceX has a civilian space launch coming. Rover is concerned about where Society is heading. Should the eviction moratorium be lifted - Rover thinks it's about tiime. Dieter's Conspiracy Corner: Was Sirhan Sirhan the solo assassin of RFK? Dieter says there was a second shooter!

An emailer calls Duji an “Incel”. SpaceX has a civilian space launch coming. Rover is concerned about where Society is heading. Should the eviction moratorium be lifted - Rover thinks it's about tiime. Dieter's Conspiracy Corner: Was Sirhan Sirhan the solo assassin of RFK? Dieter says there was a second shooter!

This week we have two special guests with us discussing the dilemma around opting in or out of standardized testing this school year.  Katy & Genisha are moms of 4th grade students who happen to be at the same NYC public school. They share their perspective on the implications  around testing students during a pandemic, history around the test, and personal outlook on education in NYC. To watch segments of this episode check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/raisingnewyorkers

Keri Watkins-Webb is a nutritionist, educator, lecturer, author, and lifestyle coach committed to transforming the fatally flawed, American health care system by providing safe and practical solutions to people's health problems.  Keri has been an NYCDOE teacher for 29 years and over the past 15 years, she has encouraged healthy, mindful living and has inspired individuals to take control of their health rather than relying solely on the recommendations of medical doctors. Website: www.empoweredlivingnyc.comInstagram: @empoweredlivingnycFacebook: @empoweredlivingonlinefitnesLinkedin: Keri Watkins-WebbLearn more about Ms. Black:Website: http://www.stayingingtheblk.com IG: @stayingintheblk

Large, urban school districts tend to operate like their own city within a city- acting as a hub for learning and knowledge, but also supporting the areas that they serve. Today, I talk with Phillip Dunn, CIO for Broward County Schools in Florida (6th largest district in the country with ~270K students), who has also worked within NYC DOE (largest district in the country). We talk about some of the benefits and drawbacks of large systems and a few of his ideas about what might be a possible path forward in education. Thanks for joining us today on Focus on K-12, EdTech and The Education Experience. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe. If you have any ideas for future guests or you'd like to contact us about the show, please reach out to me on Twitter @dkonopelko. Thanks for tuning in and we will see you next time, as we Focus on K-12. Links to Resources from the Show: Video Podcast

January 20, 2021 | Episode 22 just Two dads have a heart to heart talk with Special Education Teacher Marc Esposito. Marc helps develop "self-direction" plans with families to improve their loved one's progress towards an independent future. He is a Special Education teacher at NYC DOE, program coordinator and a Community Habilitation coach, providing a tremendous amount of experience working with a wide range of ages and disabilities. The trainings and teaching techniques he employs are typically unavailable at an institutional level. His passion and dedication to his clients have embedded him as a resource and an expert in the special needs community. -- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-esposito-67052b192/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/specialeducation6/ Organizations Forgotten Children of Haiti: https://www.michaelespositoinc.com/fch Foundation for Hope and Health Haiti: http://www.fhhh.org/ — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/just_two_dads/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-two-dads/id1535250142 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justtwodads Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearejusttwodads #justTwodads #specialNeedsParenting #specialEducationTeacher

This is a special bonus episode of Shift Impact Build where we sit down with Dr. Dia Bryant, Deputy Director and Chief of Partnerships at The Education Trust in New York City and talk about her role with the Academic Response Team and leading change in a changing system! In the interview we talk about being a visionary while needing to execute plans, processing and acknowledging change as loss, creating a sense of urgency so that status quo is more dangerous than unknown, and skydiving as a metaphor for educational leadership! Visit our Bronx ART Website to learn more about our team! Connect with us on Twitter @BX_ARTeam! Today's hosts are Kris DeFilippis, Adelia Gibson, and Kaitlyn Reilley Guest Information: Dr. Dia Bryant was a math teacher and instructional coach before becoming the founding principal of Vista Academy. Dia recently completed her doctoral program at Harvard University's Graduate School of Education. Dia conducted her doctoral residency as the special assistant to the First Deputy Chancellor for the NYC DOE. Dia currently serves as the Deputy Director and Chief of Partnerships at the Education Trust in New York. Connect with Dr. Dia Bryant on Linkedin Resources: The Education Trust New York

Today we will introduce you to a new team in the New York City Department of Education, the Academic Response Team (ART). We will look back on educational reforms that have shifted the educational culture in NYC allowing for the creation of the ART. During the episode we discuss The importance of building trust to move practice, building leadership capacity, and how we use improvement science to provide targeted support, especially around issues of equity. We also have an engaging interview with Dr. Dia Bryant, the Deputy Director and Chief of Partnerships at The Education Trust in NYC. Visit our Bronx ART Website to learn more about our team! Connect with us on Twitter @BX_ARTeam! Today's hosts are Kris DeFilippis, Adelia Gibson, and Kaitlyn Reilley Guest Information: Dr. Dia Bryant recently completed her doctoral program at Harvard University's Graduate School of Education. She completed her doctoral residency as the special assistant to the First Deputy Chancellor for the NYC DOE. Dia currently serves as the Deputy Director and Chief of Partnerships at the Education Trust in NYC. Connect with Dr. Dia Bryant on Linkedin Resources: An Everyone Culture: Becoming a Deliberately Developmental Organization New York City's Children First: Lessons in School Reform Better Leaders Better Schools Podcast What is the Impact of New York City Community Schools Initiative? Illustrating the Promise of Community Schools Learning to Improve

For 15 years the New York City Department of Education has been integral in Kevin Bryant's formation as a student, educator, and leader. Prior to becoming an educator, Kevin spent 3 years as a coder and web developer for Metlife. These experiences have shaped much of how he sees the intersection of education and technology to increase student and educator engagement. Kevin entered education through the New York City Teaching Fellows where he taught Mathematics in Canarsie Brooklyn. Seeking to have a larger impact, Kevin obtained his Masters of Education Leadership from Columbia University's Teachers College Summer Principal Academy and participated in New Leaders Emerging Leaders and Aspiring Principals Program. Throughout his time in the NYCDOE, he served in many leadership capacities, most notably a Turnaround and Master Principal. Kevin has used his role as an urban school leader to ensure that zip code or ethnic background is not an indicator for academic success specifically amongst marginalized groups. He is eager to utilize his passion and background for technology, teaching and learning to challenge traditional teaching methodology as he continues his studies as a doctoral candidate in the Doctor of Education Leadership Program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. (Originally posted in 2019, Operation Impact, https://www.operationimpact.net/people-bios)Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-bryant-ed-m-9a1a8a54/________________________________________________________________Uche L. Njoku, EdM (The Sneaker Principal) at:Email: uche@uchelawrence.comWebsite: https://thesneakerprincipal.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SNKRPrincipalLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uchelawrence/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Uche+Lawrence Music: Almanac by Seth ParsonSupport the show

The Total Tutor Neil Haley, Peter Elvidge, and Jason The Public School Guy will intreview Peter Zucker.  "Peter Zucker, discusses the manipulations and corruption of NYCDOE consultant Michael Agona" Peter Zucker author of one of the most popular education blogs in the United States joins us Wednesday night to talk about his struggle against outside forces trying to bring him down as a teacher. Listen as Peter shares how one man, Michael Agona, a NYCDOE consultant was behind the conspiracy to ruin Peter's career.