Podcasts about public school superintendents

Have you ever heard of seclusion rooms? One Connecticut school district wants more funding for them. It's Enfield Public Schools requesting more money in the next school budget for them but also facing a lot of controversy surrounding the rooms. Some have even called them prisons for kids. We asked Fran Rabinowitz, executive director of the CT Association of Public School Superintendents, what she thinks about them. Image Credit: Getty Images

There have been a lot of shakeups for the Bridgeport school district. In the last month, major budget cuts were announced, a new board chair was voted in and the superintendent resigned. So, what does this all mean for the 19,000 district students? We got perspective from Fran Rabinowitz, Executive Director of the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents. Image Credit: Getty Images 

Since the start of the school year, dozens of fake school threats have been detected online, many of them created by students. And this month, two UConn students are accused of staging a fake school shooting at the campus dining hall all for a TikTok trend. It begs the question, despite being the state where one of the worst school shootings in US history happened, is Connecticut youth becoming more tone deaf about the severity of school threats? Fran Rabinowitz, executive director of the CT Association of Public School Superintendents, weighs in on the conversation. Image Credit: Getty Images 

Superintendents across the state met in the annual back-to-school meeting this week. Despite our absenteeism rates trending in the right direction, our handling of mental health, cell phones usage and teacher retention continue to be major challenges in the average Connecticut public school. We got insight from Fran Rabinowitz, Executive Director of the CT Association of Public School Superintendents. Image Credit: Getty Images

Ahead of the new school year, we got a check-in with Fran Rabinowitz, Executive Director of CT Association of Public School Superintendents. We got the latest on teacher shortages, filling paraeducator positions, the transition of the kindergarten age cutoff law and controversy around Chromebooks. Image Credit: Getty Images

Education budget cuts from this legislative session are slamming schools at all levels, from early education to higher education. This hour, we hear from Connecticut Mirror budget reporter Keith Phaneuf, and education reporter Jessika Harkay. Plus, we check in with the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents, and Chancellor of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system Terrence Cheng. GUESTS: Keith Phaneuf: Budget Reporter, Connecticut Mirror Jessika Harkay: Education Reporter, Connecticut Mirror Fran Rabinowitz: Executive Director, Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents Terrence Cheng: Chancellor, Connecticut State Colleges and Universities Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Test Prep Insight, an online education company, conducted a survey among 3,000 parents, focusing on absences related to mental health. The study showed 71% of parents in Connecticut believe children should be allowed to take days off school for mental health reasons (compared to a national average of 73%). Is it OK to allow your kids to take mental health breaks from school? And if you are a believer in mental health days, how do we help our kids make it productive? We spoke with Fran Rabinowitz, executive director of CT Association of Public School Superintendents. Image Credit: Getty Images

We continue addressing the early childcare crisis in Connecticut. According to state data, we still have about 4,000 staffing vacancies for early childhood, a waitlist of more than 1,500 kids needing Care 4 Kids and school districts are juggling families trying to test their kids into Kindergarten despite not being five years old by September 1st. So, what can be done in the next 3 months before the next academic year or do we just ride the wave and see what happens? We spoke with Fran Rabinowitz, executive director of the CT Association of Public School Superintendents. Image Credit: Getty Images

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and we want to talk about the teacher shortage we are still dealing with in Connecticut. And now with the 2024 legislative session behind us, what's the latest on recruiting and retaining educators in Connecticut? We did a deep dive with Fran Rabinowitz, executive director of the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents. We also got Fran's take on the state's decision to drain all $360-million dollars in covid relief funds for education in the next year. What happens after the money runs out? Image Credit: Getty Images

Connecticut lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are sounding the alarm about getting more mental health experts in our schools. There's strong bi-partisan support to pass a law forcing the state to invest in filling these roles. But how can we do that when we are still struggling to fill basic teacher shortages in our state? We asked Fran Rabinowitz, Executive Director of the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents. She highlighted low pay and a lack of paraprofessionals as huge red flags for our state. Image Credit: Getty Images

“I don't have time to read…” -- “I don't know what to read…” -- “Can I just watch the movie version instead…” -- “Reading is just too much work…” -- “I don't like reading since it was forced when I was a kid…” According to national surveys, these are the top five reasons adults don't read regularly. March is National Reading Month. And while the focus is for all ages to enjoy reading, there's usually a bigger focus on children. But what about adults? Why should they read? How do you ditch the distractions or past experiences blocking you from reading? And how do we find reading material that will interest me? We got perspective from Fran Rabinowitz, executive director of the CT Association of Public School Superintendents and an avid reader herself. Image Credit: Getty Images

Stigall unpacks a dark stack of stories today related to those of us in media who're being squeezed, frozen out, monitored and investigated. This, coupled with the DOJ colluding with social media, targeting people of faith, and of course attempting to jail or financially ruin Trump. These issues are obviously on the minds of many in the house as Trump addressed the NRB where Stigall is producing the show this week. Hear a recap of his speechq in Nashville last night. Meanwhile, the National Association of Public School Superintendents is happening in California (of course) and you won't be surprised at much of their agenda Stigall walks you through. Pastor Lucas Miles explains why your church has to be engaged, not sidelined or shy at this time in history. And Moshe Lavi reminds us of the heartbreaking reality of hundreds of Israeli families who are still homeless and missing their loved ones taken hostage during the barbaric attacks by Hamas on October 7th of last year. -For more info visit the official website: https://chrisstigall.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisstigallshow/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisStigallFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.stigall/Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/StigallPodListen on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/StigallShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“We have a real human life crisis on our hands.” Find out why First Selectman Bill Gerber is most concerned about people's health and safety when it comes to Fairfield U beach parties. Also, he shares feedback from residents weighing in on the issue and the impact on the town beaches. (0:00) “They're left out of the equation.” Does administration intimidation exist for school districts in Connecticut? Fran Rabinowitz, executive director of the CT Association of Public School Superintendents, says it is very possible! Hear why she says that and why many teachers are not in favor of the state's Right to Read legislation. (15:37) “How do I really know the way my kids are being treated?!” That's a parent's fear when it comes to their children in school or after school programs. We asked education consultant, Liz Englander, about signs parents should look out for with child mistreatment and questions to ask your kids. (33:49) Image Credit: Getty Images

K-12 school districts are on edge after a federal program under the CARES act is set to expire. It is leaving CT schools less equipped to make the technology investments needed to operate efficiently. We spoke to Executive Director of CT Association of Public School Superintendents, Fran Rabinowitz, about this and what the legislature needs to do. ((00:00)) A new breakthrough procedure for stroke patients is happening at St. Vincent's. We spoke with Neurosurgeon Dr. Akli Zetchi of Hartford Healthcare about the 3D imaging and how it works. ((15:28)) We get the latest on the debt ceiling discussions in Washington DC and what it really means from Congressman Jim Himes. ((24:13)) IMAGE CREDIT:  iStock / Getty Images Plus

We start the week looking at the teacher workforce here in Connecticut. Fran Rabinowitz, the executive director of the CT Association of Public School Superintendents, gave us a report card on teacher recruitment and retainment in the state. Plus, she gave us a picture of a teacher's job in today's world impacting people staying in the education industry. ((00:00)) In Trumbull's school district, tutors will help students dealing with health circumstances keeping them out of the classroom. Kim Zentz, one of the Homebound Tuturoing educators, shared the importance of the program and how it works. ((16:30)) University of Bridgeport students are about to get a new opportunity for the first time. We spoke with assistant professor, Jason Sagaci, of Goodwin University about welding and fabrication coming to the Park City as early as the fall. ((24:57)) Meet the 2023 Connecticut Teacher of the Year: Carolyn Kielma! ((38:49)) We're calling this the "Ghost of Christmas Past" experiment. Melissa reconnected with her former teachers dating back to elementary school. Did they remember having her in class and if so, was it for all the wrong reasons? Find out! ((47:35)) IMAGE CREDIT:  iStock / Getty Images Plus

Some schools in Bridgeport are showing very low test scores, high absenteeism rates and overcrowded classrooms. How is that possible that we have schools performing so poorly in Connecticut in 2023? Fran Rabinowitz, executive director of CT Association of Public School Superintendents, comments on this reality. And Fran agreed with Melissa about bringing CPR training to health class curriculum. ((00:00)) Crime on the Mind: Jim's Wish List. Crime Prevention Expert, Jim Perez, shared the must-have items people should buy to stay safe at home and on vacation. ((18:58)) The co-founders of CT169Strong shared the details they know about a "Fair Share" bill being discussed in Hartford. What you need to know ahead of a public hearing this week. ((35:34)) IMAGE CREDIT:  iStock / Getty Images Plus

Governor Lamont stopped by one last time in 2022. We took listener questions and did a deep dive into education funding. The governor spoke on inner city support including tutoring, summer programs, working conditions and teacher recruitment. ((00:00)) Earlier this month, New Haven's mayor proposed investing $3 million dollars in tutoring for public school students. But what happens when that money runs out? We spoke to Fran Rabinowitz, executive director of CT Association of Public School Superintendents, about the problem that started well before covid. ((16:56)) IMAGE CREDIT:  iStock / Getty Images Plus

Greens Farms Academy fired a teacher after Project Veritas exposed him for making sexual comments about his students. We get perspective on teacher hiring practices from Fran Rabinowitz, executive director of the CT Association of Public School Superintendents. ((00:00)) Senator Richard Blumenthal is back on the morning show. He took listener questions about marriage equality, Google settlement, pregnancy protection and the homeless population in Connecticut. ((16:47)) IMAGE CREDIT:  iStock / Getty Images Plus

1. When local writer and producer Lisa Franco walked into an antique shop on Cape Cod eleven years ago, little did she know she would stumble upon a treasure that would change the course of her life. Lisa Franco shared her journey of writing My Dearest Darling: Letters of Love in Wartime. ((00:00)) 2. Governor Lamont took listener questions about taxes, health topics, law enforcement numbers and more. ((13:54)) 3. Bridgeport is installing security cameras on the outside of all school buses to crack down on drivers bypassing stopped buses. But what's being done about bus-rider bullying? We spoke with Fran Rabinowitz, executive director of the CT Association of Public School Superintendents about this. ((30:51)) IMAGE CREDIT: Lisa Franco

1. Recently, some local teachers revealed school curriculum and teacher requirements have changed drastically…but how much truth is behind that? Fran Rabinowitz of the CT Association of Public School Superintendents weighed in on the conversation. ((00:10)) 2. Coming off the July Fourth weekend, how did State Police fair in responding to calls? We got the latest from Trooper First Class Pedro Muniz. ((14:28)) 3. Look before you lock. Fran Mayko of AAA talks about the dangers of leaving children or pets in hot cars this summer. ((23:37)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the new federal gun safety legislation signed into law on Saturday, includes increased funding for school security and mental health programs. Several school districts in our state have revisited their safety and security measures recently, in the wake of the mass school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. This hour, we hear from Bridgeport Superintendent Michael Testani, who recently proposed an increase in school resource officers. Also known as SROs, they are sworn, armed police officers. The Connecticut Post reports the request meets "strong opposition." The number of SROs had been reduced in Bridgeport in recent years "due to budget constraints and concerns about their having a negative impact in particular on students of color." The Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents and school security expert Kenneth Trump discuss what's involved in a more comprehensive approach, including mental health resources, as well as where federal dollars from new gun safety legislation might be best spent. Plus, we discuss the landmark Supreme Court decision regarding the right to carry a firearm, as well as the new federal gun safety law, with the Duke Center for Firearms Law. GUESTS: Jacob D. Charles: Executive Director, Duke Center for Firearms Law; Lecturing Fellow, Duke University School of Law Fran Rabinowitz: Executive Director, Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents Michael Testani: Superintendent, Bridgeport Public Schools Kenneth Trump: President, National School Safety and Security Services Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the statewide school mask mandate expected to expire at the end of the month, local districts can determine their own policies. School boards and superintendents are facing continued public pressure according to Fran Rabinowitz, executive director of the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents. The State Department of Public Health, along with the Department of Education, does have the authority to reinstate a statewide school mask mandate until June 30. This hour, get the latest from Connecticut Department of Public Health Commissioner Manisha Juthani. Connecticut Mirror Capitol Bureau Chief Mark Pazniokas also joins to discuss the start of the legislative session, and the impact of the upcoming election. GUESTS: Mark Pazniokas – Capitol Bureau Chief, Connecticut Mirror Fran Rabinowitz – Executive Director, Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents Dr. Mark Conway – Superintendent, Derby Public Schools Dr. Manisha Juthani – Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Public Health Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Connecticut schools reopen amid a COVID-19 surge, administrators are working to prevent staffing shortages and closures, and to respond to concerns from parents and students. Hear from the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents and local districts. How did the recent change in CDC guidance on isolation time impact reopening? Plus, epidemiologist Dr. Saad Omer offers clarity amid changing public health messaging; and Dr. Mark Siegel shares his perspective from the critical care setting, explaining what he's asking Governor Lamont to do. GUESTS: Fran Rabinowitz - Executive Director, Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents Jan Perruccio - Superintendent of Public Schools, Old Saybrook Dr. Saad Omer - Epidemiologist; Director, Yale Institute for Global Health Dr. Mark Siegel - Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician; Residency Program Director, Yale School of Medicine Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chaz and AJ spoke with Fran Rabinowitz, Executive Director for the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents. There is a growing concern among teachers that students have too much power in the schools. Fran doesn't believe that is the case.  Photo Credit: Getty Images/tiero/iStock/Getty Images Plus

Dr. Robert Taylor, from the Indiana Assoc of Public School Superintendents joins us today to talk about Advocacy.

1. Fran Rabinowitz, executive director of CT Association of Public School Superintendents, gave us a snapshot of what's left over from no child left behind and what life lesson classes remain in school. ((00:10)) 2. Facebook news has taken over, what happens since the whistleblower situation and follow up outage? ((08:22)) 3. What's the latest on Fountain Square and revaluation for the city of Shelton? Mayor Mark Lauretti gave us the latest. ((19:56)) 4. How to overcome fear, thanks to morning show counselor, Julius Dudics. ((28:33)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

This morning, Lisa spoke with Fran M. Rabinowitz, Executive Director for the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents about Critical Race Theory. Image Credit: silvestra /iStock / Getty Images Plus

 Fran Rabinowitz, Executive Director. Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents. Schools end of year plans. How do districts this this year was with all the adjustments See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode #4: Dr. Mark Benigni In today's episode, Todd sat down with Dr. Mark Benigni of Meriden Public Schools. Dr. Benigni was recognized as a 2015 Education Week Leader to Learn From for his collaborative leadership and innovative work; which includes extended day schools, BYOD K-12 guidelines, 1:1 device initiatives, and student-centered learning approaches, as well as the creation of a STARS Program for students with autism and a Success Academy for over-age and under-credited students. In 2016, the Meriden Public Schools was a recipient of a National School Boards Association Magna Award and a District of Distinction Award from District Administration magazine. Since Dr. Benigni's arrival in 2010, the Meriden Public Schools has increased student academic growth, while reducing suspensions by 71% and expulsions by 96%. Dr. Benigni served as a teacher, principal and four-term mayor. In addition to authoring over 25 articles in educational journals and having Rowman and Littlefield Education publish his book, "Mentoring Matters", Dr. Benigni has presented at national venues and taught doctorate classes. Dr. Benigni was a recipient of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans Award by the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce, and he currently serves as the co-chair of the Connecticut Association of Urban Superintendents and a member of the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents' Board of Directors. This year the Meriden Public Schools won a Model School Award from the International Center for Leadership in Education, and will be featured by Edutopia as a "District That Works". Learn more about Dr. Mark Benigni on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benignim/

Fran Robinowitz is The Executive Director of The CT Association of Public School Superintendents.  She updates us on any and all new guidelines for the upcoming school year. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Episode 19 of the InnovateCT Podcast features Dr.  Colleen Palmer, Superintendent of Westport Public Schools.  Dr. Palmer was also named Superintendent of the Year in 2016 by CAPSS - Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents.  The interview is conducted by our guest host, Rana Arshed Hafiz, educator and community worker in Connecticut for over 20 years. The interview covers a wide range of topics about education in the state of Connecticut. 

Fran Rabinowicz, executive director of the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents discusses back to school.

Dr. Ena Shelley, Dean of the College of Education at Butler University is a nationally recognized expert in the Reggio Emilia approach. Recently she spearheaded a Reggio-inspired curriculum for the Indianapolis/Butler University Laboratory School at IPS 60 and was named 2010 Outstanding Educator of the Year by the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents for her distinguished work in early childhood education. Dr. Shelley sits down with KI to discuss her approach and what she feels is the role of the teacher and the learner.

Welcome to the first episode of Indiana Education Insight - a new podcast from the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents and Edge Media Studios.  Our show will cover and highlight public school innovators all over the great state of Indiana. The first guest we'd like to feature is Dr. Deb Lecklider, the Associate Dean at the Butler College of Education. She is in charge of the EPIC (Educators Preparing Inspired Change) program at Butler University. This program was developed by Butler's Executive Education program by having a day-long session every other month throughout 2017. Each session discusses a new topic and with presentations by 13 Indiana public school superintendents.  Listen to Dr. J.T. Coopman (host) and Dr. Deb Lecklider discuss this new program and how it will benefit Indiana educators.

Prayer in school. This week Jon Schwantes is joined by Rep. Terry Goodin, Sen. Mark Stoops, Dr. J.T. Coopman of the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents; and David Sklar of the Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council.

Prayer in school. This week Jon Schwantes is joined by Rep. Terry Goodin, Sen. Mark Stoops, Dr. J.T. Coopman of the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents; and David Sklar of the Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council.

Welcome to Episode 13 of the Medmastery Show. I hope you had a great summer and go with energy and inspiration into the new academic year. Inspiration and energy is what you'll get from today's interview. I promise you that. There are lots of nuggets of wisdom that you can apply and use in your own life. Today's guest is Dr. Dan Siegel. He's an internationally acclaimed psychiatrist and New York Times bestselling author. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and then trained in pediatrics and psychiatry at UCLA. Dr. Siegel is an internationally acclaimed mindfulness expert and is known for his work on the new field of Interpersonal Neurobiology. You'll learn more about it in the interview. He received many honors some of which include the UCLA psychiatry department's teaching award and several honorary fellowships for his work as director of UCLA's training program in child psychiatry. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and is the Executive Director of the Mindsight Institute. He has lectured for folks like the Dalai Lama, Pope John Paul II, Google University, the Minister of Education of Singapore and the Public School Superintendents of the United States. So you see, there are lots of people who trust his advice and whose lives he helped to improve. I could go on and on raving about Dan. Instead I suggest you listen to and learn from the man himself. 

Held on Tuesday, March 3 on the Loyola Marymount University campus, this episode of the Forecast LA Lecture Series is titled “Public School Superintendents in LA County”. It features four Superintendents including: Paul Gothold, Lynwood Unified School District; Steven E. Keller, Redondo Beach Unified School District; Lillian Maldonado French, Mountain View School District; and Tom […]

Our guest is a superintendent, passionate about achieving academic excellence despite all obstacles. In this segment he shares how his team leads a top ranked school that has overcome the typical barriers to high academic performance. Follow: @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Dr. Jerry Thacker, Superintendent of Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation and has also been a teacher, principal, director of professional development and an assistant superintendent. He was named the 2013 Outstanding Educator by the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents, and in 2012 was named Indiana Superintendent of the Year.