Podcasts about school turnaround

In this show, we first explore all things home education with Katie Finlayson, a home educator with 14 years experience of teaching her four children at home. What is home education like? Is it a good or bad thing for the future? We explore home school curriculums, rules and expectations, enrichment and so much more.  In part 2, we delve into the journey of a school in the throes of change with Headteacher David Scales. We start with a conversation about active observation using clipboards and the implementation of other teaching strategies. David candidly discusses the strategies and ethos driving the school's evolution, from enforcing a consistent dress code to implementing structured behavioral policies. He opens up about the challenges faced, including his personal experience of a student assault, and underscores the importance of building trust and setting clear expectations for both students and staff. We explore the delicate balance between order and individuality for staff and students, the significance of attendance and the social contract of education. Tune in for a deep dive into the realities of school leadership and the pursuit of excellence in challenging circumstances.   This show is supported by John Catt Educational.

Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul's parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest". On today's show, in addition to reading the chapter, "What Does 'Sissy' Want?" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, and a bit of humor, Paul played Part 2 of his interview with AIMEE EVAN, Ph.D. AIMEE EVAN, Ph.D, a Senior Research Associate and School Improvement Specialist at West-ed, will join us to discuss the world of education, as well as her new book, "Student Centered School Improvement". FROM HER BIO at WestEd.org "Aimee Evan is committed to equity in education for all students. As a Senior Research Associate and School Improvement Specialist at WestEd, Evan works at the intersection of research, evaluation, and technical assistance. Evan designs and leads evaluations, program reviews, and successful technical assistance projects with schools, districts, authorizers, and states to expand their capacity to use data and research to improve outcomes. She developed a series of technical assistance solutions for teachers and leaders, including an onsite learning lab for effective data use, with training and coaching, for teachers and administrators. Evan has co-authored the adaptation of the federally funded Center on School Turnaround's Four Domains for Rapid School Improvement to the charter sector and, through the National Charter School Resource Center, leads a portfolio of research to identify early indicators of charter school distress. Recently, Evan led a case study on the impact of best practices leading to school improvement efforts in charter schools, creating a video and toolkit for practitioners to learn about the practices found to be effective in improving school and student outcomes. Partnering with state leaders in the Mid-Atlantic region, Evan guided teams in articulating vision and goals for college and career readiness and determine related milestones and progress indicators. Evan received her Ph.D. in K–12 administration, master's in Teaching, and bachelor's in political science. She started her career in education as a middle school special education teacher." www.wested.org

Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul's parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest". On today's show, in addition to reading the chapter, "What Does 'Sissy' Want?" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, and a bit of humor, Paul played Part 2 of his interview with AIMEE EVAN, Ph.D. AIMEE EVAN, Ph.D, a Senior Research Associate and School Improvement Specialist at West-ed, will join us to discuss the world of education, as well as her new book, "Student Centered School Improvement". FROM HER BIO at WestEd.org "Aimee Evan is committed to equity in education for all students. As a Senior Research Associate and School Improvement Specialist at WestEd, Evan works at the intersection of research, evaluation, and technical assistance. Evan designs and leads evaluations, program reviews, and successful technical assistance projects with schools, districts, authorizers, and states to expand their capacity to use data and research to improve outcomes. She developed a series of technical assistance solutions for teachers and leaders, including an onsite learning lab for effective data use, with training and coaching, for teachers and administrators. Evan has co-authored the adaptation of the federally funded Center on School Turnaround's Four Domains for Rapid School Improvement to the charter sector and, through the National Charter School Resource Center, leads a portfolio of research to identify early indicators of charter school distress. Recently, Evan led a case study on the impact of best practices leading to school improvement efforts in charter schools, creating a video and toolkit for practitioners to learn about the practices found to be effective in improving school and student outcomes. Partnering with state leaders in the Mid-Atlantic region, Evan guided teams in articulating vision and goals for college and career readiness and determine related milestones and progress indicators. Evan received her Ph.D. in K–12 administration, master's in Teaching, and bachelor's in political science. She started her career in education as a middle school special education teacher." www.wested.org

Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul's parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest". On today's show, in addition to reading the chapter, "Weekends and 'Dadhood'" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, and a bit of humor, Paul played Part 1 of his interview with AIMEE EVAN, Ph.D. AIMEE EVAN, Ph.D, a Senior Research Associate and School Improvement Specialist at West-ed, will join us to discuss the world of education, as well as her new book, "Student Centered School Improvement". FROM HER BIO at WestEd.org "Aimee Evan is committed to equity in education for all students. As a Senior Research Associate and School Improvement Specialist at WestEd, Evan works at the intersection of research, evaluation, and technical assistance. Evan designs and leads evaluations, program reviews, and successful technical assistance projects with schools, districts, authorizers, and states to expand their capacity to use data and research to improve outcomes. She developed a series of technical assistance solutions for teachers and leaders, including an onsite learning lab for effective data use, with training and coaching, for teachers and administrators. Evan has co-authored the adaptation of the federally funded Center on School Turnaround's Four Domains for Rapid School Improvement to the charter sector and, through the National Charter School Resource Center, leads a portfolio of research to identify early indicators of charter school distress. Recently, Evan led a case study on the impact of best practices leading to school improvement efforts in charter schools, creating a video and toolkit for practitioners to learn about the practices found to be effective in improving school and student outcomes. Partnering with state leaders in the Mid-Atlantic region, Evan guided teams in articulating vision and goals for college and career readiness and determine related milestones and progress indicators. Evan received her Ph.D. in K–12 administration, master's in Teaching, and bachelor's in political science. She started her career in education as a middle school special education teacher." www.wested.org

Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul's parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest". On today's show, in addition to reading the chapter, "Weekends and 'Dadhood'" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, and a bit of humor, Paul played Part 1 of his interview with AIMEE EVAN, Ph.D. AIMEE EVAN, Ph.D, a Senior Research Associate and School Improvement Specialist at West-ed, will join us to discuss the world of education, as well as her new book, "Student Centered School Improvement". FROM HER BIO at WestEd.org "Aimee Evan is committed to equity in education for all students. As a Senior Research Associate and School Improvement Specialist at WestEd, Evan works at the intersection of research, evaluation, and technical assistance. Evan designs and leads evaluations, program reviews, and successful technical assistance projects with schools, districts, authorizers, and states to expand their capacity to use data and research to improve outcomes. She developed a series of technical assistance solutions for teachers and leaders, including an onsite learning lab for effective data use, with training and coaching, for teachers and administrators. Evan has co-authored the adaptation of the federally funded Center on School Turnaround's Four Domains for Rapid School Improvement to the charter sector and, through the National Charter School Resource Center, leads a portfolio of research to identify early indicators of charter school distress. Recently, Evan led a case study on the impact of best practices leading to school improvement efforts in charter schools, creating a video and toolkit for practitioners to learn about the practices found to be effective in improving school and student outcomes. Partnering with state leaders in the Mid-Atlantic region, Evan guided teams in articulating vision and goals for college and career readiness and determine related milestones and progress indicators. Evan received her Ph.D. in K–12 administration, master's in Teaching, and bachelor's in political science. She started her career in education as a middle school special education teacher." www.wested.org

AIMEE EVAN, Ph.D, a Senior Research Associate and School Improvement Specialist at West-ed, will join us to discuss the world of education, as well as her new book, "Student Centered School Improvement". FROM HER BIO at WestEd.org "Aimee Evan is committed to equity in education for all students. As a Senior Research Associate and School Improvement Specialist at WestEd, Evan works at the intersection of research, evaluation, and technical assistance. Evan designs and leads evaluations, program reviews, and successful technical assistance projects with schools, districts, authorizers, and states to expand their capacity to use data and research to improve outcomes. She developed a series of technical assistance solutions for teachers and leaders, including an onsite learning lab for effective data use, with training and coaching, for teachers and administrators. Evan has co-authored the adaptation of the federally funded Center on School Turnaround's Four Domains for Rapid School Improvement to the charter sector and, through the National Charter School Resource Center, leads a portfolio of research to identify early indicators of charter school distress. Recently, Evan led a case study on the impact of best practices leading to school improvement efforts in charter schools, creating a video and toolkit for practitioners to learn about the practices found to be effective in improving school and student outcomes. Partnering with state leaders in the Mid-Atlantic region, Evan guided teams in articulating vision and goals for college and career readiness and determine related milestones and progress indicators. Evan received her Ph.D. in K–12 administration, master's in Teaching, and bachelor's in political science. She started her career in education as a middle school special education teacher." www.wested.org

AIMEE EVAN, Ph.D, a Senior Research Associate and School Improvement Specialist at West-ed, will join us to discuss the world of education, as well as her new book, "Student Centered School Improvement". FROM HER BIO at WestEd.org "Aimee Evan is committed to equity in education for all students. As a Senior Research Associate and School Improvement Specialist at WestEd, Evan works at the intersection of research, evaluation, and technical assistance. Evan designs and leads evaluations, program reviews, and successful technical assistance projects with schools, districts, authorizers, and states to expand their capacity to use data and research to improve outcomes. She developed a series of technical assistance solutions for teachers and leaders, including an onsite learning lab for effective data use, with training and coaching, for teachers and administrators. Evan has co-authored the adaptation of the federally funded Center on School Turnaround's Four Domains for Rapid School Improvement to the charter sector and, through the National Charter School Resource Center, leads a portfolio of research to identify early indicators of charter school distress. Recently, Evan led a case study on the impact of best practices leading to school improvement efforts in charter schools, creating a video and toolkit for practitioners to learn about the practices found to be effective in improving school and student outcomes. Partnering with state leaders in the Mid-Atlantic region, Evan guided teams in articulating vision and goals for college and career readiness and determine related milestones and progress indicators. Evan received her Ph.D. in K–12 administration, master's in Teaching, and bachelor's in political science. She started her career in education as a middle school special education teacher." www.wested.org

Counseling Psychologist and Educational Consultant specializing in transformation initiatives and change management, Dr. Lateshia Woodley joins us to share and discuss advice for school leaders that are newly engaged in turnaround efforts. Dr. Woodley has over 20 years of experience in education. She was an alternative school student and has dedicated her life to working with at promise students and school transformation initiatives. Her educational background includes a specialist degree in educational leadership and a doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology. She has been a teacher, school counselor, school improvement specialist, assistant principal, principal and assistant superintendent. Since 2008, she has worked as a turnaround leader helping to bring about positive changes in some of the lowest performing schools in Georgia and Missouri. Dr. Woodley is currently the CEO of Dynamic Achievement Solutions, LLC an International Counseling & Educational Consulting Firm. Her research interests include comprehensive school improvement, alternative education, dropout prevention, trauma and social and emotional learning. She is an international presenter, award winning author,  TEDX Featured Presenter, a mom, a glamma and a self- proclaimed Lead Dream Builder! Tune in on Wednesday, June 28 @ 6pm EST!

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Sandy Womack about his experiences with turning around schools to improve student achievement. Dr. Womack discusses specific strategies for new principals walking into their building for the first time or charged with turning around schools.

In this episode I chat with Carol Leveillee, National Distinguished Principal of Frederick Douglass Elementary School located in Seaford, Delaware. Carol shares the strategies she used to turnaround her school from being one of the lowest performing in the state on the brink of state takeover to being recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School, National Distinguished ESEA School and a school of Continued Excellence. This is a must-listen episode for all school leaders.

Today my guest is Principal Ana Aguilar and we're talking about one of my favorite topics, school turnaround.  Principal Aguilar is going to share the systems put in place to create a thriving school.  Support the show

Dr. Marck Abraham is a transformational leader with a wealth of experience in urban education. He is committed to providing a world-class educational experience that ensures all students achieve their goals of post-secondary college and fulfilling careers. His mission has been to create environments that assist students to reach their maximum potential in life.

This week, we continue our series of interviews live from the 2021 Florida Charter School Conference in Orlando, Florida. Ryan sits with Cory Oliver, the Principal of Somerset Jefferson K-12 in Monticello, Florida. On this episode, Cory talks about Somerset Jefferson and his work turning around the school. Cory also talks about their curricular programs and reflects on what the charter school movement means to its stakeholders and families. Tune in! You can find out more about his work by visiting www.somersetjefferson.org Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)Producer: Ross Ulysse

Lee Roland currently acts as the Executive Director of a non-profit, Hope United, a pastor at The Parish in Oklahoma City, as well as a Public Speaker, Education Consultant and Adjunct Professor of Sociology at Southern Nazarene University. Lee has lovingly worked as a public school educator and administrator for over 30 years. He is formerly the proud principal of Tulakes Elementary School in the Putnam City School District. His book, The Fantastic Voyage: A Story of School Turnaround and Achievement by Overcoming Poverty and Addressing Race, wonderfully chronicles the success of his school in a high-challenged community in Northwest Oklahoma City that had previously experienced years of low test scores and poor image before his arrival.  Mr. Roland has always labored exhaustively yet ardently in the field to serve students and teachers with excellence. His dedication and determination are evident as he endeavors to inspire and propel others who serve, to touch lives, and to make a difference, particularly for children.

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Sandy Womack about his experiences with turning around schools to improve student achievement.  Dr. Womack discusses specific strategies for new principals walking into their building for the first time or charged with turning around schools.

Dr. Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr. began his tenure as the eleventh Chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) in September 2015. He is the first African American chancellor to lead a non-HBCU in the UNC System. Chancellor Gilliam brings to UNCG a wealth of experience from a career that spans more than 30 years in higher education. During that time, he was Dean of the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs as well as a longtime Professor of Public Policy and Political Science at UCLA, where his research focused on strategic communications, public policy, electoral politics, and racial and ethnic politics. At UNCG, Dr. Gilliam has not only led the campus to record growth, but has also helped build a solid foundation for a very bright future at the university -- from working with legislators to secure funding for a $105M STEM building; to establishing a Millennial Campus designation, which will create the conditions that will drive growth in areas like health and wellness and the creative and performing arts; to increasing diversity among faculty and administration; and to working with leaders on this campus and beyond on innovative student success initiatives which have been lauded by national foundations and press. UNC Greensboro is one of the seventeen campuses of The University of North Carolina, the birthplace of public higher education in America. Administered by President Peter Hans and overseen by The UNC Board of Governors, each campus is headed by its own chancellor and Board of Trustees. The Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina elected Dr. Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr., as the eleventh Chancellor of UNC Greensboro (UNCG) on May 22, 2015. Chancellor Gilliam brings to UNCG and the UNC System a wealth of experience from a career that spans more than 30 years in higher education. He took office on September 8, 2015. During his tenure, UNCG has surpassed a record 20,000 students; grown its endowment, research enterprise, and overall facilities and campus infrastructure; significantly increased its fundraising; and elevated the presence, reputation, and real-world impact of the largest university in the North Carolina Triad region. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Gilliam served as Dean of the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs for seven years and was a longtime UCLA Professor of Public Policy and Political Science. His research focused on strategic communications, public policy, electoral politics, and racial and ethnic politics. As Dean of UCLA Luskin, Dr. Gilliam shepherded a $50 million naming gift and launched and executed an ambitious strategic plan and capital campaign, establishing the school as a regional leader in addressing and finding solutions to some of society’s most pressing problems. VISIONARY AND CIVIC LEADER Dr. Gilliam has not only led UNCG to record growth, but he has also helped build a solid foundation for a very bright future at the university. In his first year at UNCG, Dr. Gilliam worked with board members and key leaders to assure UNCG’s inclusion on the Connect NC bond referendum, which voters ultimately passed, securing $105 million in funding for a new nursing and STEM building. The new building is scheduled to open by Spring 2021. He worked with campus leaders to secure a transformative gift from community leader and philanthropist Tobee Kaplan, who donated $5 million to name the Leonard J. Kaplan Center for Wellness. The gift is only the third of this size in UNCG’s history. Dr. Gilliam led the effort to secure Millennial Campus designation from its Board of Governors, creating the conditions that will drive growth in areas like health and wellness and the creative and performing arts for years to come on campus and in the broader community. Dr. Gilliam is a senior fellow with the FrameWorks Institute (winner of the 2015 MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions), where he has contributed to research and training on health care, racial equity, early child development, youth and rural issues, and criminal justice. In 2018, he was named chair of the NCAA Division I Presidential Forum. Additionally, he serves on the boards of the Union Square Campus, Gateway University Research Park, North Carolina Campus Compact, and the FrameWorks Institute, as well as the Executive Committee for the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities. AWARD-WINNING EDUCATOR Prior to his appointment as Dean at UCLA, Dr. Gilliam served as the inaugural Associate Vice Chancellor of Community Partnerships in the University of California system from 2002 to 2008. As Associate Vice Chancellor, he championed UCLA’s civic engagement by supporting engaged scholarship and community collaborations to improve the quality of life for residents of Los Angeles. Dr. Gilliam is the author of Farther to Go: Readings and Cases in African-American Politics (Harcourt Brace), and his work has been published in many leading academic journals. He is frequently interviewed or cited by national and international news outlets such as CNN, The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, The Huffington Post, and the BBC. Dr. Gilliam was honored with the 2015 Upton Sinclair Award by the Liberty Hill Foundation for his renowned work advancing civic engagement and commitment to issues of equity. Twice nominated for UCLA’s Luckman Distinguished Teaching Award, he has also taught at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Grinnell College, and the University of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, and was a Visiting Scholar at Brandeis University. In addition, he taught at Columbia University, Fisk University, and — with former Vice President Al Gore — at Middle Tennessee State University. In 2017, Dr. Gilliam was named by Triad Business Journal as one of the region’s Most Admired CEOs — a group of top executives recognized for exceptional leadership in business, and for their philanthropic endeavors. Dr. Gilliam received his B.A. from Drake University and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Iowa. Dr. Gilliam has been married for 26 years to Jacquelean (“Jacquie”) Gilliam, most recently the Executive Director of Scholarships & Student Support Initiatives and Campus-Wide Initiatives at UCLA and now a philanthropic consultant and active community volunteer and leader. They are parents to Ariel Gilliam and Franklin D. “Trey” Gilliam, III.   Show Highlight Results of the Great turnaround of Moss Street Partnership How to lead without  the built in advantages Integrated Student Success Model is #1 in NC using these essential questions  Inclusive Excellence- More access doesn’t mean less quality Discipline and creativity can coexist with this leadership attribute Improve the life chances for children by teaching the art of being a student Tips to block out the noise and pressure to bend to the mean Avoid toxic inefficient teachers by hiring these 3 attributes “I turned to one of my staff members and I said, "these kids just don't have a chance in hell." By that I meant their life chances were so daunting and it was so disheartening because it didn't have to be that way. It doesn't have to be that way. It's all about the society's will. The public's will to invest in the education of a chosen people and understand that long term sustainability of the society is going to rest on how we educate and take care of the next generations.” -Chancellor Franklin Gilliam Jr.    Full Transcript Chancellor Gilliam Transcript   Chancellor Franklin Gilliam Jr’s Resources & Contact Info: TwitterGilliam (@UNCGChancellor) Social Media Directory - University Communications LinkedIn   Looking for more? Read The Better Leaders Better Schools Roadmap Join “The Mastermind” Read the latest on the blog   Show Sponsors HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Transform how you lead to become a resilient and empowered change agent with Harvard’s online Certificate in School Management and Leadership. Grow your professional network with a global cohort of fellow school leaders as you collaborate in case studies bridging the fields of education and business. Apply today at http://hgse.me/leader. 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Doug and Justin talk with Mark Dalbey (President of Covenant Seminary) and Lee Roland (pastor, principal and author of Fantastic Voyage: A Story of School Turnaround and Achievement By Overcoming Poverty and Addressing Race). We discuss race, training pastors, the church, and we get into a little bit of Oklahoma history and - running backs.

For this episode of Passing Notes I had the opportunity to interview my previous principal, Mr. Lee Roland. Lee Roland is a former teacher, principal,… Continue reading → 058: School TurnAround

On Episode 5 of the TNth Period, Gary Henry of Vanderbilt University discusses TERA's recently released brief looking at results from the five-year evaluation of Tennessee's Achievement School District (ASD) and iZone Schools. We are also joined by Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner, Candice McQueen, and the new superintendent of the ASD, Sharon Griffin, as they reflect on the past five years of school improvement efforts and look ahead to next steps for the state.

A new administrator, a new partnership and a lot of hard work. This is the story of Bonneville Elementary’s journey from underperformance to academic rigor and a renewed culture. In 2014, Bonneville Elementary was in the bottom 1% of elementary schools in Utah. Ogden School District saw the need for change and sprang into action. With a new principal, a partnership with school transformation organization Ed Direction and a willingness to ask hard questions and roll up their sleeves, Bonneville Elementary is a completely different place today. This is their story. In this interview, we speak with Janice Bukey, Principal; Sarah Roberts, Executive Director of Instructional Leadership; and Dr. Hollie Pettersson, Ed Direction’s co-education practice lead. A close look at the before and after Steps that the school took to identify and address the root causes of the issues How they worked to change the culture of the school and have open, honest conversations about teaching Their results, and words of wisdom for school leaders who might face the same challenges Field Trip is a podcast from Frontline Education.

George Welsh discusses his work improving reading proficiency in high poverty, high minority school districts.  We’ll hear how he led one of the lowest performing schools in the state, Haskin Elementary, to become a model of School Turnaround success.

Caryn Ward, PhD, is the Associate Director of Education and Measurement for the National Implementation Research Network at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Ward provides intensive, informed implementation supports to state and local education systems nationally through her work as the Co-Director of the State Implementation and Scaling-up of Evidence-based Practices Center, Center on School Turnaround, and National Center for Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning. In addition, she co-leads the development of several implementation capacity measures and fidelity measures for use within state and local education systems. Previously, she has provided direct and indirect services as a school psychologist, a Response to Intervention (RTI) district coordinator, and the project director for the North Carolina RTI Consortium. The consortium developed several implementation tools under Dr. Ward’s leadership such as the Implementation Roadmap and others to develop implementation capacity, solve problems, and assure organization wide evidence-based practice use and sustainability. Academic Affiliation: Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Education Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Pharmacy Areas of Expertise: Implementation Science Systems Change Response to Intervention (RTI) Education: • PhD, School Psychology, NC State University • MA, Experimental Psychology, UNC-Wilmington • BA, Psychology, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania For more information, see Caryn's bio at: http://fpg.unc.edu/profiles/caryn-s-ward

C.A. Weis principal Holly Magee and Children's Home Society executive director Lindsey Cannon discuss how the elementary school went from a "F" to "C" school in one year.

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High-poverty schools require considerable resources and deliberate action to adequately support children and families, to address the institutional barriers to opportunity children face, and to ensure students' academic and life success. While the challenges are many, there is a blueprint for what works. Turnaround for Children, Inc. Founder, President, and CEO Pamela Cantor, M.D. talks to us about school turnaround and about why it is necessary, especially in high-poverty schools, for turnaround experts to partner with schools and educators and with students and families to systematically address the impacts of poverty on teaching and learning. Host Allison R. Brown is a civil rights attorney and President of Allison Brown Consulting (ABC), which creates education equity plans with schools and promotes equity in education in compliance with federal law.

Once the eighth lowest-performing middle school in the state, Cochrane Collegiate reversed course and is swiftly raising student achievement by investing in research-based teaching strategies, enhancing teacher excellence, and fostering strong relationshi