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Can a student's body size affect their grades? Research says yes. In this episode of The Scenic Route, Jen explores how fat bias and socioeconomic bias shape grades, opportunities, and self-worth.You'll hear:A personal story of how weight stigma shows up in healthcare.A German study of 14,000 students showed that overweight and lower-income kids receive lower grades than equally capable peers.Why grades often reflect compliance, neatness, and bias more than actual learning.How to judge whether a study is credible using reliability, objectivity, and validity and why validity is the trickiest.Practical steps for parents, teachers, and students to challenge fatbias in schools and beyond.Grades don't just decide report cards. They decide futures. When body size and class bias affect grades, kids are taught that some people matter less.This episode is a call to question those systems and to push for a world where all kids can thrive.

Send us a textIn this episode of Petey Podcast, we sit down with educational leader, Dr. Courtney Griffiths. Courtney began her journey in Elyria as an assistant principal at Elyria High School, the district's largest school, where she quickly established herself as a collaborative and visionary leader. Her commitment to academic excellence and vast experience that included previous leadership at Joint Vocational (Career Center) High School led her to the role of associate principal, where she spearheaded the school's academic initiatives and served as the master planner of student curriculum.Now serving as the Associate Superintendent of Academics for the entire district, she leads a dynamic team focused on boosting student achievement and driving instructional innovation districtwide. Tune in as we chat with Courtney about lessons learned and her vision for academics across all schools in Elyria.It's a great day to be a Pioneer! Thanks for listening. Find Elyria Schools on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube!

My fellow pro-growth/progress/abundance Up Wingers,Global population growth is slowing, and it's not showing any signs of recovery. To the environmentalists of the 1970s, this may have seemed like a movement in the right direction. The drawbacks to population decline, however, are severe and numerous, and they're not all obvious.Today on Faster, Please! — The Podcast, I talk with economist and demographer Dean Spears about the depopulation trend that is transcending cultural barriers and ushering in a new global reality. We discuss the costs to the economy and human progress, and the inherent value of more people.Spears is an associate professor of economics at Princeton University where he studies demography and development. He is also the founding executive director of r.i.c.e., a nonprofit research organization seeking to uplift children in rural northern India. He is a co-author with Michael Geruso of After the Spike: Population, Progress, and the Case for People.In This Episode* Where we're headed (1:32)* Pumping the breaks (5:41)* A pro-parenting culture (12:40)* A place for AI (19:13)* Preaching to the pro-natalist choir (23:40)* Quantity and quality of life (28:48)Below is a lightly edited transcript of our conversation. Where we're headed (1:32). . . two thirds of people now live in a country where the birth rate is below the two children per two adults level that would stabilize the population.Pethokoukis: Who are you and your co-author trying to persuade and what are you trying to persuade them of? Are you trying to persuade them that global depopulation is a real thing, that it's a problem? Are you trying to persuade them to have more kids? Are you trying to persuade them to support a certain set of pro-child or pro-natalist policies?Spears: We are trying to persuade quite a lot of people of two important things: One is that global depopulation is the most likely future — and what global depopulation means is that every decade, every generation, the world's population will shrink. That's the path that we're on. We're on that path because birth rates are low and falling almost everywhere. It's one thing we're trying to persuade people of, that fact, and we're trying to persuade people to engage with a question of whether global depopulation is a future to welcome or whether we should want something else to happen. Should we let depopulation happen by default or could it be better to stabilize the global population at some appropriate level instead?We fundamentally think that this is a question that a much broader section of society, of policy discourse, of academia should be talking about. We shouldn't just be leaving this discussion to the population scientists, demographic experts, not only to the people who already are worried about, or talking about low birth rates, but this is important enough and unprecedented enough that everybody should be engaging in this question. Whatever your ongoing values or commitments, there's a place for you in this conversation.Is it your impression that the general public is aware of this phenomenon? Or are they still stuck in the '70s thinking that population is running amok and we'll have 30 billion people on this planet like was the scenario in the famous film, Soylent Green? I feel like the people I know are sort of aware that this is happening. I don't know what your experience is.I think it's changing fast. I think more and more people are aware that birth rates are falling. I don't think that people are broadly aware — because when you hear it in the news, you might hear that birth rates in the United States have fallen low or birth rates in South Korea have fallen low. I think what not everybody knows is that two thirds of people now live in a country where the birth rate is below the two children per two adults level that would stabilize the population.I think people don't know that the world's birth rate has fallen from an average around five in 1950 to about 2.3 today, and that it's still falling and that people just haven't engaged with the thought that there's no special reason to expect it to stop and hold it to. But the same processes that have been bringing birth rates down will continue to bring them down, and people don't know that there's no real automatic stabilizer to expect it to come back up. Of the 26 countries that have had the lifetime birth rate fall below 1.9, none of them have had it go back up to two.That's a lot of facts that are not as widely known as they should be, but then the implication of it, that if the world's birth rate goes below two and stays there, we're going to have depopulation generation after generation. I think for a lot of people, they're still in the mindset that depopulation is almost conceptually impossible, that either we're going to have population growth or something else like zero population growth like people might've talked about in the '70s. But the idea that a growth rate of zero is just a number and then that it's not going to stop there, it's going to go negative, I think that's something that a lot of people just haven't thought about.Pumping the breaks (5:41)We wrote this book because we hope that there will be an alternative to depopulation society will choose, but there's no reason to expect or believe that it's going happen automatically.You said there's no automatic stabilizers — at first take, that sounds like we're going to zero. Is there a point where the global population does hit a stability point?No, that's just the thing.So we're going to zero?Well, “there's no automatic stabilizer” isn't the same thing as “we're definitely going to zero.” It could be that society comes together and decides to support parenting, invest more in the next generation, invest more in parents and families, and do more to help people choose to be parents. We wrote this book because we hope that there will be an alternative to depopulation society will choose, but there's no reason to expect or believe that it's going happen automatically. In no country where the birth rate has gone to two has it just magically stopped and held there forever.I think a biologist might say that the desire to reproduce, that's an evolved drive, and even if right now we're choosing to have smaller families, that biological urge doesn't vanish. We've had population, fertility rates, rise and fall throughout history — don't you think that there is some sort of natural stabilizer?We've had fluctuations throughout history, but those fluctuations have been around a pretty long and pretty widely-shared downward trend. Americans might be mostly only now hearing about falling birth rates because the US was sort of anomalous amongst richer countries and having a relatively flat period from the 1970s to around 2010 or so, whereas birth rates were falling in other countries, they weren't falling in the US in the same way, but they were falling in the US before then, they're falling in the US since then, and when you plot it over the long history with other countries, it's clear that, for the world as a whole, as long as we've had records, not just for decades, but for centuries, we've seen birth rates be falling. It's not just a new thing, it's a very long-term trend.It's a very widely-shared trend because humans are unlike other animals in the important way that we make decisions. We have culture, we have rationality, we have irrationality, we have all of these. The reason the population grew is because we've learned how to keep ourselves and our children alive. We learned how to implement sanitation, implement antibiotics, implement vaccines, and so more of the children who were born survived even as the birth rate was falling all along. Other animals don't do that. Other animals don't invent sanitation systems and antibiotics and so I think that we can't just reason immediately from other animal populations to what's going to happen to humans.I think one can make a plausible case that, even if you think that this is a problem — and again, it's a global problem, or a global phenomenon, advanced countries, less-advanced countries — that it is a phenomenon of such sweep that if you're going to say we need to stabilize or slow down, that it would take a set of policies of equal sweep to counter it. Do those actually exist?No. Nobody has a turnkey solution. There's nothing shovel-ready here. In fact, it's too early to be talking about policy solutions or “here's my piece of legislation, here's what the government should do” because we're just not there yet, both in terms of the democratic process of people understanding the situation and there even being a consensus that stabilization, at some level, would be better than depopulation, nor are we there yet on having any sort of answer that we can honestly recommend as being tested and known to be something that will reliably stabilize the population.I think the place to start is by having conversations like this one where we get people to engage with the evidence, and engage with the question, and just sort of move beyond a reflexive welcoming of depopulation by default and start thinking about, well, what are the costs of people and what are the benefits of people? Would we be better off in a future that isn't depopulating over the long run?The only concrete step I can think of us taking right now is adapting the social safety net to a new demographic reality. Beyond that, it seems like there might have to be a cultural shift of some kind, like a large-scale religious revival. Or maybe we all become so rich that we have more time on our hands and decide to have more kids. But do you think at some point someone will have a concrete solution to bring global fertility back up to 2.1 or 2.2?Look at it like this: The UN projects that the peak will be about six decades from now in 2084. Of course, I don't have a crystal ball, I don't know that it's going to be 2084, but let's take that six-decades timeline seriously because we're not talking about something that's going to happen next year or even next decade.But six decades ago, people were aware that — or at least leading scientists and even some policymakers were aware that climate change was a challenge. The original computations by Arrhenius of the radiative forcing were long before that. You have the Johnson speech to Congress, you have Nixon and the EPA. People were talking about climate change as a challenge six decades ago, but if somebody had gotten on their equivalent of a podcast and said, “What we need to do is immediately get rid of the internal combustion engine,” they would've been rightly laughed out of the room because that would've been the wrong policy solution at that time. That would've been jumping to the wrong solution. Instead, what we needed to do was what we've done, which is the science, the research, the social change that we're now at a place where emissions per person in the US have been falling for 20 years and we have technologies — wind, and solar, and batteries — that didn't exist before because there have been decades of working on it.So similarly, over the next six decades, let's build the research, build the science, build the social movement, discover things we don't know, more social science, more awareness, and future people will know more than you and I do about what might be constructive responses to this challenge, but only if we start talking about it now. It's not a crisis to panic about and do the first thing that comes to mind. This is a call to be more thoughtful about the future.A pro-parenting culture (12:40)The world's becoming more similar in this important way that the difference across countries and difference across societies is getting smaller as birth rates converge downward.But to be clear, you would like people to have more kids.I would like for us to get on a path where more people who want to be parents have the sort of support, and environment, and communities they need to be able to choose that. I would like people to be thinking about all of this when they make their family decisions. I'd like the rest of us to be thinking about this when we pitch in and do more to help us. I don't think that anybody's necessarily making the wrong decision for themselves if they look around and think that parenting is not for them or having more children is not for them, but I think we might all be making a mistake if we're not doing more to support parents or to recognize the stake we have in the next generation.But all those sorts of individual decisions that seem right for an individual or for a couple, combined, might turn into a societal decision.Absolutely. I'm an economics professor. We call this “externalities,” where there are social benefits of something that are different from the private costs and benefits. If I decide that I want to drive and I contribute to traffic congestion, then that's an externality. At least in principle, we understand what to do about that: You share the cost, you share the benefits, you help the people internalize the social decision.It's tied up in the fact that we have a society where some people we think of as doing care work and some people we think of as doing important work. So we've loaded all of these costs of making the next generation on people during the years of their parenting and especially on women and mothers. It's understandable that, from a strictly economic point of view, somebody looks at that and thinks, “The private costs are greater than the private benefits. I'm not going to do that.” It's not my position to tell somebody that they're wrong about that. What you do in a situation like that is share and lighten that burden. If there's a social reason to solve traffic congestion, then you solve it with public policy over the long run. If the social benefits of there being a flourishing next generation are greater than people are finding in their own decision making, then we need to find the ways to invest in families, invest in parenting, lift and share those burdens so that people feel like they can choose to be parents.I would think there's a cultural component here. I am reminded of a book by Jonathan Last about this very issue in which he talks about Old Town Alexandria here in Virginia, how, if you go to Old Town, you can find lots of stores selling stuff for dogs, but if you want to buy a baby carriage, you can't find anything.Of course, that's an equilibrium outcome, but go on.If we see a young couple pushing a stroller down the street and inside they have a Chihuahua — as society, or you personally, would you see that and “Think that's wrong. That seems like a young couple living in a nice area, probably have plenty of dough, they can afford daycare, and yet they're still not going to have a kid and they're pushing a dog around a stroller?” Should we view that as something's gone wrong with our society?My own research is about India. My book's co-authored with Mike Geruso. He studies the United States more. I'm more of an expert on India.Paul Ehrlich, of course, begins his book, The Population Bomb, in India.Yes, I know. He starts with this feeling of being too crowded with too many people. I say in the book that I almost wonder if I know the exact spot where he has that experience. I think it's where one of my favorite shops are for buying scales and measuring tape for measuring the health of children in Uttar Pradesh. But I digress about Paul Ehrlich.India now, where Paul Ehrlich was worried about overpopulation, is now a society with an average birth rate below two kids per two adults. Even Uttar Pradesh, the big, disadvantaged, poor state where I do my work in research, the average young woman there says that they want an average of 1.9 children. This is a place where society and culture is pretty different from the United States. In the US, we're very accustomed to this story of work and family conflict, and career conflicts, especially for women, and that's probably very important in a lot of people's lives. But that's not what's going on in India where female labor force participation is pretty low. Or you hear questions about whether this is about the decline of religiosity, but India is a place where religion is still very important to a lot of people's lives. Marriage is almost universal. Marriage happens early. People start their childbearing careers in their early twenties, and you still see people having an average below two kids. They start childbearing young and they end childbearing young.Similarly, in Latin America, where religiosity, at least as reported in surveys, remains pretty high, but Latin America is at an average of 1.8, and it's not because people are delaying fertility until they're too old to get pregnant. You see a lot of people having permanent contraception surgery, tubal obligations.And so this cultural story where people aren't getting married, they're starting too late, they're putting careers first, it doesn't match the worldwide diversity. These diverse societies we're seeing are all converging towards low birth rates. The world's becoming more similar in this important way that the difference across countries and difference across societies is getting smaller as birth rates converge downward. So I don't think we can easily point towards any one cultural for this long-term and widely shared trend.A place for AI (19:13)If AI in the future is a compliment to what humans produce . . . if AI is making us more productive, then it's all the bigger loss to have fewer people.At least from an economic perspective, I think you can make the case: fewer people, less strain on resources, you're worried about workers, AI-powered robots are going to be doing a lot of work, and if you're worried about fewer scientists, the scientists we do have are going to have AI-powered research assistants.Which makes the scientists more important. Many technologies over history have been compliments to what humans do, not substitutes. If AI in the future is a compliment to what humans produce — scientific research or just the learning by doing that people do whenever they're engaging in an enterprise or trying to create something — if AI is making us more productive, then it's all the bigger loss to have fewer people.To me, the best of both worlds would be to have even more scientists plus AI. But isn't the fear of too few people causing a labor shortage sort of offset by AI and robotics? Maybe we'll have plenty of technology and capital to supply the workers we do have. If that's not the worry, maybe the worry is that the human experience is simply worse when there are fewer children around.You used the term “plenty of,” and I think that sort of assumes that there's a “good enough,” and I want to push back on that because I think what matters is to continue to make progress towards higher living standards, towards poverty alleviation, towards longer, better, healthier, safer, richer lives. What matters is whether we're making as much progress as we could towards an abundant, rich, safe, healthy future. I think we shouldn't let ourselves sloppily accept a concept of “good enough.” If we're not making the sort of progress that we could towards better lives, then that's a loss, and that matters for people all around the world.We're better off for living in a world with other people. Other people are win-win: Their lives are good for them and their lives are good for you. Part of that, as you say, is people on the supply side of the economy, people having the ideas and the realizations that then can get shared over and over again. The fact that ideas are this non-depletable resource that don't get used up but might never be discovered if there aren't people to discover them. That's one reason people are important on the supply side of the economy, but other people are also good for you on the demand side of the economy.This is very surprising because people think that other people are eating your slice of the pie, and if there are more other people, there's less for me. But you have to ask yourself, why does the pie exist in the first place? Why is it worth some baker's while to bake a pie that I could get a slice of? And that's because there were enough people wanting slices of pie to make it worth paying the fixed costs of having a bakery and baking a whole pie.In other words, you're made better off when other people want and need the same things that you want and need because that makes it more likely for it to exist. If you have some sort of specialized medical need and need specialized care, you're going to be more likely to find it in a city where there are more other people than in a less-populated rural place, and you're going to be more likely to find it in a course of history where there have been more other people who have had the same medical need that you do so that it's been worthwhile for some sort of cure to exist. The goodness of other people for you isn't just when they're creating things, it's also when they're just needing the same things that you do.And, of course, if you think that getting to live a good life is a good thing, that there's something valuable about being around to have good experiences, that a world of more people having good experiences has more goodness in it than a world of fewer people having good experiences in it. That's one thing that counts, and it's one important consideration for why a stabilized future might be better than a depopulating future. Now, I don't expect everyone to immediately agree with that, but I do think that the likelihood of depopulation should prompt us to ask that question.Preaching to the pro-natalist choir (23:40)If you are already persuaded listening to this, then go strike up a conversation with somebody.Now, listening to what you just said, which I thought was fantastic, you're a great explainer, that is wonderful stuff — but I couldn't help but think, as you explained that, that you end up spending a lot of time with people who, because they read the New York Times, they may understand that the '70s population fears aren't going to happen, that we're not going to have a population of 30 billion that we're going to hit, I don't know, 10 billion in the 2060s and then go down. And they think, “Well, that's great.”You have to spend a lot of time explaining to them about the potential downsides and why people are good, when like half the population in this country already gets it: “You say ‘depopulation,' you had us at the word, ‘depopulation.'” You have all these people who are on the right who already think that — a lot of people I know, they're there.Is your book an effective tool to build on that foundation who already think it's an issue, are open to policy ideas, does your book build on that or offer anything to those people?I think that, even if this is something that people have thought about before, a lot of how people have thought about it is in terms of pension plans, the government's budget, the age structure, the nearer-term balance of workers to retirees.There's plenty of people on the right who maybe they're aware of those things, but also think that it really is kind of a The Children of Men argument. They just think a world with more children is better. A world where the playgrounds are alive is better — and yes, that also may help us with social security, but there's a lot of people for whom you don't have to even make that economic argument. That seems to me that that would be a powerful team of evangelists — and I mean it in a nonreligious way — evangelists for your idea that population is declining and there are going to be some serious side effects.If you are already persuaded listening to this, then go strike up a conversation with somebody. That's what we want to have happen. I think minds are going to be changed in small batches on this one. So if you're somebody who already thinks this way, then I encourage you to go out there and start a conversation. I think not everybody, even people who think about population for a living — for example, one of the things that we engage with in the book is the philosophy of population ethics, or population in social welfare as economists might talk about it.There have been big debates there over should we care about average wellbeing? Should we care about total wellbeing? Part of what we're trying to say in the book is, one, we think that some of those debates have been misplaced or are asking what we don't think are the right questions, but also to draw people to what we can learn from thinking of where questions like this agree. Because this whole question of should we make the future better in total or make the better on average is sort of presuming this Ehrlich-style mindset that if the future is more populous, then it must be worse for each. But once you see that a future that's more populous is also more prosperous, it'd be better in total and better on average, then a lot of these debates might still have academic interest, but both ways of thinking about what would be a better future agree.So there are these pockets of people out there who have thought about this before, and part of what we're trying to do is bring them together in a unified conversation where we're talking about the climate modeling, we're talking about the economics, we're talking about the philosophy, we're talking about the importance of gender equity and reproductive freedom, and showing that you can think and care about all of these things and still think that a stabilized future might be better than depopulation.In the think tank world, the dream is to have an idea and then some presidential candidate adopts the idea and pushes it forward. There's a decent chance that the 2028 Republican nominee is already really worried about this issue, maybe someone like JD Vance. Wouldn't that be helpful for you?I've never spoken with JD Vance, but from my point of view, I would also be excited for India's population to stabilize and not depopulate. I don't see this as an “America First” issue because it isn't an America First issue. It's a worldwide, broadly-shared phenomenon. I think that no one country is going to be able to solve this all on its own because, if nothing else, people move, people immigrate, societies influence one another. I think it's really a broadly-shared issue.Quantity and quality of life (28:48)What I do feel confident about is that some stabilized size would be better than depopulation generation after generation, after generation, after generation, without any sort of leveling out, and I think that's the plan that we're on by default.Can you imagine an earth of 10 to 12 billion people at a sustained level being a great place to live, where everybody is doing far better than they are today, the poorest countries are doing better — can you imagine that scenario? Can you also imagine a scenario where we have a world of three to four billion, which is a way nicer place to live for everybody than it is today? Can both those scenarios happen?I don't see any reason to think that either of those couldn't be an equilibrium, depending on all the various policy choices and all the various . . .This is a very broad question.Exactly. I think it's way beyond the social science, economics, climate science we have right now to say “three billion is the optimal size, 10 billion is the optimal size, eight billion is the optimal size.” What I do feel confident about is that some stabilized size would be better than depopulation generation after generation, after generation, after generation, without any sort of leveling out, and I think that's the plan that we're on by default. That doesn't mean it's what's going to happen, I hope it's not what happens, and that's sort of the point of the conversation here to get more people to consider that.But let's say we were able to stabilize the population at 11 billion. That would be fine.It could be depending on what the people do.But I'm talking about a world of 11 billion, and I'm talking about a world where the average person in India is as wealthy as, let's say this is in the year 2080, 2090, and at minimum, the average person in India is as wealthy as the average American is today. So that's a big huge jump in wealth and, of course, environmentalism.And we make responsible environmental choices, whether that's wind, or solar, or nuclear, or whatever, I'm not going to be prescriptive on that, but I don't see any reason why not. My hope is that future people will know more about that question than I do. Ehrlich would've said that our present world of eight billion would be impossible, that we would've starved long before this, that England would've ceased to exist, I think is a prediction in his book somewhere.And there's more food per person on every continent. Even in the couple decades that I've been going to India, children are taller than they used to be, on average. You can measure it, and maybe I'm fooling myself, but I feel like I can see it. Even as the world's been growing more populous, people have been getting better off, poverty has been going down, the absolute number of people in extreme poverty has been going down, even as the world's been getting more populous. As I say, emissions per person have been going down in a lot of places.I don't see any in principle, reason, if people make the right decisions, that we couldn't have a sustainable, healthy, and good, large sustained population. I've got two kids and they didn't add to the hole in the ozone layer, which I would've heard about in school as a big problem in the '80s. They didn't add to acid rain. Why not? Because the hole in the ozone layer was confronted with the Montreal Protocol. The acid rain was confronted with the Clean Air Act. 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Dr. Donyall Dickey delivers a powerful message about America's literacy crisis while offering clear, practical solutions educators can implement immediately. Donyall D. Dickey, Ed.D. is a nationally recognized authority on curriculum, instruction, organizational development, and the administration of schools As founder and CEO of Educational Epiphany, Dr. Dickey brings credibility and real-world experience to this urgent conversation.The four practices Dr. Dickey outlines include creating learning targets that push students toward higher-order thinking, teaching vocabulary through word part analysis, using gradual release of responsibility to build independence, and explicitly teaching writing skills across content areas. What makes his approach particularly effective is the implementation strategy, introducing one practice at a time, ensuring mastery before moving on, and focusing on sustainable change rather than quick fixes.Educators across Montgomery County will have the opportunity to learn directly from Dr. Dickey at the MCIU's Shared Learning session on October 1st. Don't miss this chance to transform your instructional practice and make a real difference in student literacy outcomes.Visit learn.mciu.org/sharedlearning to learn more about this upcoming professional development opportunity with MCIU's Office of Organizational and Professional Learning.

Instructional leadership often fails to improve student outcomes when it's applied without context and intended follow-through. Many initiatives result in surface-level changes and initiative fatigue rather than lasting impact.Deepening instructional leadership requires a shift from top-down mandates to influencing environments where teachers thrive. It entails supporting shared leadership, quality teaching, and aligned systems that reinforce meaningful learning.#EducationalLeader,Kim “When students are led well, they learn well.”Website: http://kimdmoore.comBook: http://leadershipchairbook.comLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kimdmooreYouTube: https://youtube.com/@EducationalLeaderThe views shared in the Educational Leadership Moment are solely mine and do not reflect the positions of my employer or any entity within the local, state, or federal government sectors.

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Eric Wearne is a Visiting Associate Professor with the Education Economics Center at Kennesaw State University. In line with his work on the intersection of statistics, school choice, and classical education, Professor Wearne conducted a survey of parents with children in a wide variety of classical schools.In this survey, Professor Wearne examined what parents want in a classical school and the benefits they see from their children being classically educated. Professor Wearne served previously as Provost at Holy Spirit College, Associate Professor of Education at Georgia Gwinnett College, and Deputy Director of the Governor's Office of Student Achievement in Atlanta.Dr. Wearne's research work focuses on education policy, school choice, and the history of American education. Find out more about his work at https://sites.google.com/view/eric-wearne/home

In this first episode of the Graded series, we put the ASCA National Model to the test.What was promised? What's actually happening? And what grade does it really deserve?If you've ever felt like the model was built for someone else's school, you are NOT alone!For over two decades, the ASCA Model has served as the gold standard in school counseling. But for most counselors, the support to make it work just isn't there.Not in staffing.Not in scheduling.Not in the endless stream of “other duties as assigned.”You don't need another pep talk.You need someone to tell the truth about why the model still isn't protecting your time- and help you reclaim your confidence in the process.*********************************Episode References:Mullen, P. R., Blount, A. J., Lambie, G. W., & Chae, N. (2017). School counselors' perceived stress, burnout, and job satisfaction. Professional School Counseling, 21(1), 2156759X18782468.Shillingford, M. A., & Lambie, G. W. (2018). Contribution of Professional School Counselors' Values and Leadership Practices to Their Programmatic Service Delivery. Professional School Counseling, 13(4). https://doi.org/10.1177/2156759X1001300401 (Original work published 2010)Wilkerson, K., Pérusse, R., & Hughes, A. (2018). Comprehensive School Counseling Programs and Student Achievement                    Outcomes: A Comparative Analysis of RAMP versus Non-RAMP Schools. Professional School Counseling, 16(3). https://doi.org/10.1177/2156759X1701600302 (Original work published 2013)*********************************⭐️ Want support with real-world strategies that actually work on your campus? We're doing that every day in the School for School Counselors Mastermind. Come join us! ⭐️**********************************Our goal at School for School Counselors is to help school counselors stay on fire, make huge impacts for students, and catalyze change for our roles through grassroots advocacy and collaboration. Listen to get to know more about us and our mission, feel empowered and inspired, and set yourself up for success in the wonderful world of school counseling.

John talks with Kansas State Senator Renee Erickson

Send us a textShannon and Mary talk with Dr. Jeanette Mancilla-Martinez about supporting Multi-Language Learners, exploring language development, daily classroom language demands, and practical strategies to help MLLs thrive. The information presented is relevant for teachers, administrators, and support staff seeking practical tools to enhance instruction for multilingual learners.RESOURCES MENTIONED DURING THE EPISODE:Our Season 5 Episode 2: Supporting English Language LearnersMcGraw-Hill Science of Literacy Library:A free resource hub containing blogs, videos, research reports, and more— designed to connect teachers with practical classroom resources and Professional Learning tips.Vanderbilt University:   Jennifer Mancilla-MartinezEdutopia:  Using SIOP with English LearnersSavvas Learning Company:  SIOP Model Professional LearningImpact of Multilingualism and Learning Patterns on Student Achievement in English and other subjects by Raees Calafato and Kevin SimmondsWIDA Can Do Descriptors for various grade levelsReading Rockets:  What Does Research Tell Us About Teaching Reading to English Language Learners?Academic Language and ELLS: What Teachers Need to KnowReading Horizons:    What's the Difference Between ESL, EFL, ESOL, ELL, MLL, and ESP?Bonus Episodes access through your podcast appBonus episodes access through PatreonFree Rubrics Guide created by usFinding Good Books Guide created by usInformation about our Patreon membershipSupport the showGet Literacy Support through our Patreon

This edWeb podcast is hosted by Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional School District.The webinar recording can be accessed here.The journey continues! This energizing follow-up edWeb podcast dives deeper into the 18-month roadmap designed to make “Promising Every Student a Future” a lived reality. Listeners first gain a quick recap of part one on systematic approaches to implement an 18-month plan, discovering the game-changing processes, plans, and persistent practices that fuel momentum.Educational leaders learn how to examine the small wins worth celebrating, ranging from improved student achievement to transformed district culture and other often-overlooked markers of success. Listeners gain actionable strategies for leveraging the personal side of educational excellence—how meaningful connections and small, daily victories create lasting change that sets the stage for the next 18-month plan… Level 324!Listen to this edWeb podcast to:Discover effective strategies for implementing next steps in an 18-month plan while maintaining focus on processes, plans, and people-centered persistent practicesLearn techniques for identifying and celebrating meaningful victories that contribute to positive school culture and community engagementExplore methods for continually reassessing and communicating district progress through multiple pathwaysGain insights into meaningful, lasting practices that foster a strong culture of successThis edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders. You can catch up on part one, Promising Every Student a Future Starts With Your WHY! by viewing the video recording or listening to the podcast.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

On May 15, Park Elementary students showcased projects celebrating Better World Week. As part of the EL Education (Expeditionary Learning) curriculum, a nonprofit that partners with K–12 public and charter schools to boost student achievement through a holistic approach, they engaged in service-based learning projects demonstrating how they contributed to making the world a better place. By Sadie Smith.  Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/park-elementary-students-work-toward-a-better-world  This story is sponsored by Dunkin Donuts and M&R Plumbing.  Support the show

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Center for Black Educator Development (CBED).The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.The Center for Black Educator Development (CBED) is committed to rebuilding the national Black teacher pipeline, addressing the critical need for educator diversity and educational equity. In this edWeb podcast, the panelists highlight CBED's Teaching Academy (TA), a dual-enrollment, career and technical education (CTE) program designed to support teacher diversification and enhance academic outcomes for all students.This session aims to introduce Teaching Academy as a transformative solution for school districts, charter networks, and independent schools to attract and retain diverse educators, particularly those who reflect the communities they serve. Learning objectives include:Understand the importance of teacher diversification and its impact on student achievement, especially for students of colorExplore the Teaching Academy's model, combining teacher preparation, dual enrollment, and CTE elementsLearn how to implement Teaching Pathways in your schools to build a sustainable teacher pipelineGain insights into CBED's national expansion strategyListeners gain valuable insights into how CBED's Teaching Academy addresses educational equity and racial justice, while providing practical steps for engaging with CBED to implement Teaching Pathways in their schools. Join us to learn how this initiative is shaping the future of teacher diversity and educational outcomes. This edWeb podcast is of interest to school leaders and district leaders of high school, higher education, and adult learners.Center for Black Educator DevelopmentRebuilding the national black teaching pipeline to achieve educational equity and racial justiceDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

Do you want to help students truly understand and enjoy math? In this inspiring episode, Dr. Erin Krupa shares her powerful research and practical classroom strategies that have helped boost student math achievement. From project-based challenges to integrating meaningful tech tools like Geometer's Sketchpad, Erin brings the research to life in ways every K–12 teacher can use. She discusses how to spark students' mathematical identity, create engaging tasks, and avoid turning math into a dry, procedural subject. Whether you're a math teacher or school leader, you'll walk away with practical strategies and renewed encouragement. Sponsored by Solution Tree For over 25 years, Solution Tree has helped teachers and leaders improve student learning with research-based professional development. Discover how real schools are seeing big results in reading and math.

This Week: What would it look like if the people, who claim to care so much about the welfare of the nation's schools and children, actually spent their (our) time, money, and resources on things that benefited the nation's schools and children?  Well, it might look like talking about our first story today, a study from the Annenberg Institute about the surprising connections between HVAC systems and student learning. Of course, instead of talking about things like this, the powers that be are busy trying to gut the college accreditation system, promote intrusions of religion into education by using the Courts to enshrine opting out of LGBTQ content, and crippling the finances of millions of Americans with student loans. The cruelty is the point folks. Manuel and Jeff discuss!WAYS TO HELP WITH THE EATON FIRE IN ALTADENA/PASADENA -- Please consider giving what you can! Here are links to GoFundMe pages set up by Altadena families, links to GoFundMe pages supporting Black families devastated by the Eaton fire, and the Pasadena Educational Foundation's page set up to benefit Manuel's school community, which has been devastated by the fire. Thanks for your support!MAXIMUM WOKENESS ALERT -- get your All of the Above swag, including your own “Teach the Truth” shirt! In this moment of relentless attacks on teaching truth in the classroom, we got you covered. https://all-of-the-above-store.creator-spring.com Watch, listen and subscribe to make sure you don't miss our latest content!Website: https://AOTAshow.comStream all of our content at: linktr.ee/AOTA  Watch at: YouTube.com/AlloftheAboveListen at: apple.co/38QV7Bd and anchor.fm/AOTAFollow us at: Facebook.com/AOTAshow and Twitter.com/AOTAshow

Monesia Hobbs, co-chair of the African Heritage Affinity Graduation Celebration at UNLV, discussed the significance of the event, which honors students with African heritage. The celebration, now in its 38th year, has evolved from an awards ceremony to a graduation event, emphasizing cultural elements like African drumming and elements of the Black Church. Hobbs highlighted the importance of recognizing students' achievements and providing a supportive community. She also mentioned the Roosevelt Fitzgerald Outstanding Student Award and the Thomas Wilson Community Service Award, which honor academic and community service excellence. The event will take place on May 16, 2025, at the Strip View Pavilion, following the traditional commencement ceremony.

"Leaders as Great Coaches of Teams" Series, Part 6How do you empower students to set learning goals and track their own data? Principal Lori Phillips of Oak Grove Elementary shares with Dr. Janet Pilcher how a schoolwide scorecard drives both student achievement and teacher collaboration. Listen as she shares how working together toward a common goal has broken down silos and improved student test scores, attendance, and behavior.This episode addresses questions such as:What role does a collaborative scorecard play in driving student achievement?How can a scorecard build alignment across the school?How can schools break down silos and foster a collaborative culture among teachers?Part 1: Four Focus Areas for Coaching Great Teams (episode page)Part 2: Building Leadership Capacity Through Daily Huddles (episode page)Part 3: Create Momentum with Short Cycles of Improvement (episode page)Part 4: Leaders as Lifelong Learners (episode page)Part 5: Leaders as Collaborative Teammates (episode page)Part 6: Drive Student Achievement with Scorecards (episode page)Read and study: Each episode of the podcast aligns with the tactics and principles of our host's book, Hardwiring Excellence in Education: The Nine Principles Framework. In conjunction with that book, you can join the mission to create great places to work, learn, and succeed by leading a book study with your leadership team for Hardwiring Excellence in Education. Our free, on-demand book study offers additional tools and resources created by Dr. Pilcher and our Studer Education leader coaches. Each chapter in the study also features exclusive interviews with influential education leaders sharing how they're making a difference in their districts and beyond.Order book here.Sign up for book study here.

Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Looking to supplement your curriculum with problem based lessons and units? Make Math Moments Problem Based Lessons & UnitsAre you tired of investing in math resources for your school or district only to see them gather dust on shelves?In this episode, we tackle a common challenge for math coordinators, district leaders, and administrators: how to make smart, impactful decisions when faced with sudden grant opportunities, new curriculum mandates, or unexpected funds—ensuring your investments truly support teaching and learning.Learn how to align new math resources with your district's vision and goals for maximum impact.Discover a clear four-step framework for evaluating, selecting, and implementing math resources effectively.Understand how to avoid overwhelming teachers while building their capacity to use math resources with fidelity.Tune in now to uncover strategies that will help you make the most of every resource and dollar for lasting improvement in math education!Show Notes Page.Love the show? Text us your big takeaway!Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/ Are you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans that leave students so engaged they don't want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings? In their podcast, Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr—founders of MakeMathMoments.com—share over 19 years of experience inspiring K-12 math students, teachers, and district leaders with effective math activities, engaging resources, and innovative math leadership strategies. Through a 6-step framework, they guide K-12 classroom teachers and district math coordinators on building a strong, balanced math program that grows student and teacher impact. Each week, gain fresh ideas, feedback, and practical strategies to feel more confident and motivate students to see the beauty in math. Start making math moments today by listening to Episode #139: "Making Math Moments From Day 1 to 180.

This edWeb podcast is presented by ERDI.This edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.Principals are essential to sustainable school improvement, regardless of their experience level. In this third edWeb podcast of Trailblazing Leadership Week, we highlight the crucial role principals play in guiding Instructional Leadership Teams (ILTs) to elevate student achievement. Both first-year and experienced principals discover tools to foster collaborative environments where teachers analyze data, refine instructional practices, and align strategies with school goals.In addition to leading ILTs, principals explore ways to extend this work into classrooms, directly coaching teachers and providing targeted feedback to enhance instructional practices. Our session provides practical tools tailored to help first-year principals establish a solid foundation in instructional leadership while also equipping experienced principals with strategies to deepen their impact. This hands-on approach supports principals in cultivating a culture of continuous improvement and shared responsibility for student success, especially in the complex landscape of urban schools. Join us to strengthen your leadership and make a lasting impact on your school community.This edWeb podcast is of interest to PreK-12 school leaders, district leaders, and teachers.ERDIBringing together education leaders and solution providers committed to improving education for all.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

Send us a textWhen the Georgia General Assembly passed legislation in 2023 focused on improving literacy among students kindergarten to third grade, they called for the appointment of a Statewide Literacy Coach to serve the Georgia Council on Literacy. They found this person in a longtime educator who has served as teacher, administrator, and Literacy Master Teacher with the Atlanta Public Schools.  Sarah Richards started in this role last July and is part of the Governor's Office of Student Achievement. Support the show

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by PERTS.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.The presentation slide deck can be accessed here.A recent Gallup survey shows student engagement has fallen in recent years, with only 47% of high school students feeling engaged in their education. What is the missing link to engaging students? Student voice.Students who believe they have a voice in school are eight times more engaged and seven times more likely to be academically motivated than students who do not believe they have a voice. Elevating student voice regarding students' own learning experiences can produce significantly greater outcomes. So, how do you create a school culture that values student voice? Join this edWeb podcast to learn from district and school leaders who have made student voice a priority, and:Learn how to create a culture that values student voiceGain a framework for collecting student voice dataHear about successes, challenges, and lessons learned when shifting school cultureListeners receive:The field guide series, From Data to Impact: Leveraging Student Voice Data for Meaningful Change, which includes: 1. Setting the Foundation, 2. Supporting the Adults, and 3. Partnering with StudentsAn infographic on the learning conditions that drive student engagement and achievementThis edWeb podcast is designed for school and district leaders, professional development leaders, SEL counselors, grades 6-12 teachers, and anyone passionate about school culture and climate.PERTSEvidence-based solutions for student motivation, persistence, and success.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

Anjali Adukia talks about how using restorative justice practices in schools affects student behavior. “From Retributive to Restorative: An Alternative Approach to Justice in Schools” by Anjali Adukia, Benjamin Feigenberg, and Fatemeh Momeni. OTHER RESEARCH WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE: “Breaking Schools' Rules: A Statewide Study of How School Discipline Relates to Students' Success and Juvenile Justice Involvement" by Tony Fabelo, Michael D. Thompson, Martha Plotkin, Dottie Carmichael, Miner P. Marchbanks, and Eric A. Booth. “Racial Disparities in School Suspension and Subsequent Outcomes" by Tracey L. Shollenberger. “School Suspensions and Adverse Experiences in Adulthood" by Kerrin C. Wolf and Aaron Kupchik. “The School to Prison Pipeline: Long-Run Impacts of School Suspensions on Adult Crime" by Andrew Bacher-Hicks, Stephen B. Billings, and David J. Deming. “Rethinking Universal Suspension for Severe Student Behavior" by Rebecca Hinze-Pifer and Lauren Sartain. “Discipline Reform, School Culture, and Student Achievement" by Ashley C. Craig and David Martin. “Suspending Suspensions: The Education Production Consequences of School Suspension Policies" by Nolan Pope and George Zuo. “Can Restorative Justice Conferencing Reduce Recidivism? Evidence From the Make-it-Right Program" by Yotam Shem-Tov, Steven Raphael, and Alissa Skog. "Can Restorative Practices Improve School Climate and Curb Suspensions? An Evaluation of the Impact of Restorative Practices in a Mid-Sized Urban School District" by Catherine Augustine, John Engberg, Geoffrey Grimm, Emma Lee, Elaine Wang, Karen Christianson, and Andrea Joseph. “Evaluation of a Whole-School Change Intervention: Findings from a Two-Year Cluster-Randomized Trial of the Restorative Practices Intervention" by Joie Acosta, Matthew Chinman, Patricia Ebener, Patrick S. Malone, Andrea Phillips, and Asa Wilks.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Lexia Learning.The webinar recording can be accessed here.Join us for an insightful panel discussion on the neuroscience of learning differences, focusing on how various brains—across different language backgrounds, dyslexia diagnoses, and other reading difficulties—acquire literacy. Explore the latest research on brain activation during reading, uncovering both the commonalities and unique pathways different learners follow.This equity-centered conversation provides school administrators with a balanced blend of theory and practical strategies to inform building-level decision making, teacher support, and instructional leadership. Discover what neuroscience reveals about how all students learn to read, and gain actionable insights for fostering student achievement, supporting adult professional learning, and advancing educational equity.This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders.This edWeb podcast is part of Literacy Leader Week: Dyslexia, Equity, Inclusion, and the Science of Reading.Lexia LearningLexia is all for literacy because we know that literacy can and should be for all.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

In this episode of High Velocity Careers, Stone Payton talks with Dr. Robin Cheramie, Dean of Kennesaw State University’s Coles College of Business, and Dr. Alison Keefe, Associate Dean of Graduate Programs. The discussion centers on their career paths, the growth of KSU’s business programs, and the pivotal role of faculty in student success. Dr. […]

Send us a Text Message.The second class of a two-generation academy created by Commissioner Jacobs has now graduated. The Georgia 2Gen Academy is presented each year by the Georgia Children's Cabinet and facilitated by the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia. Twenty-six representatives from state agencies, including DECAL and advocacy groups for children and youth, participated. Joining us to talk about Georgia's 2Gen Academy are DECAL participants Nutrition & Physical Activity Supervisor Diana Myers, Head Start Collaboration Office Director Allison Setterlind, and CAPS Family Support Director Amanda Vanmeter. Also Joy Hawkins, Executive Director of the Governor's Office of Student Achievement and co-chair with Commissioner Jacobs on the Georgia Children's Cabinet. Support the Show.

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Diane Manser and Allison Peterson on the program to discuss how Instructional Coaches and Teachers can work together in the classroom this year to support student achievement.If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!To get our weekly Instructional Coaching Tips sent right to your inbox, please subscribe to our weekly newsletter.Conversation Takeaways Building relationships is the foundation of coaching and is crucial at the beginning of the school year. Coaches should be sensitive to teachers' readiness and adjust their support accordingly. Teachers can be proactive by identifying specific areas they want to work on and being open to support and resources. Coaches should stay updated on district goals and initiatives to effectively support teachers. Open-mindedness, focused goals, and dedicated time are key for successful coaching sessions. Building strong relationships with teachers is crucial for effective instructional coaching. Navigating resistance and implementing change requires a balance between guidance and autonomy. Patience and understanding are necessary when working with teachers to implement new programs and curricula. Emotional challenges are inherent in teaching and coaching, and it is important to provide support and empowerment to educators.Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Building Relationships with Teachers 04:25 Importance of Relationships and Readiness at the Beginning of the Year 11:39 Proactive Teachers: Identifying Areas for Growth and Seeking Support 16:35 Staying Updated: Coaches and District Goals 19:28 Preparing for Coaching Sessions: Open-Mindedness and Focused Goals 27:06 Building Strong Relationships: The Key to Effective Instructional Coaching 29:21 Navigating Resistance and Implementing Change: Balancing Guidance and Autonomy 36:45 Patience and Understanding: Supporting Teachers in Implementing New Programs 43:34 Emotional Challenges in Teaching and Coaching: Providing Support and Empowermenthttps://youtu.be/ODYXbM07mQMBooks Mentioned in this Episode Kickstart Your Coaching Cycles - Allison PetersonAbout our GuestsAllison PetersonAllison Peterson is the founder of the #NewtoCoaching Community where new Instructional Coaches can learn, connect, and be encouraged as they transition from the classroom to coaching. In addition to training and supporting new coaches, Allison consults with independent schools to help design and start their instructional coaching programs. She's starting her 9th year out of the classroom as a coach. She is currently launching a new

During the pandemic, the federal government sent $190 billion in ESSER relief funding to America's schools. Among other things, ESSER was intended to help students catch up from pandemic learning loss—but did it work? Did ESSER help kids catch up? Did it help some students more than others? And should the federal government spend more to address COVID learning loss? On this episode of The Report Card, Nat Malkus discusses these questions, and more, with Dan Goldhaber.Dan Goldhaber is the Director of the Center for Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Education Research (CALDER) at the American Institutes for Research and the Director of the Center for Education Data & Research (CEDR) at the University of Washington. Along with Grace Falken, he is also the co-author of a new paper: ESSER and Student Achievement: Assessing the Impacts of the Largest One-Time Federal Investment in K12 Schools.Show Notes:ESSER and Student Achievement: Assessing the Impacts of the Largest One-Time Federal Investment in K12 Schools Impacts of Academic Recovery Interventions on Student Achievement in 2022-23

On this week's Education Gadfly Show podcast, Francis Pearman, an assistant professor of education at Stanford University, joins Mike and David to debate the impact that budgets, enrollment, and race play in closing schools. Then, on the Research Minute, Amber examines a new study investigating the efficacy of learning-loss-recovery interventions across eight districts.Recommended content: "Enrollment down. Achievement lackluster. Should this school close?” —Francis Pearman, Education Week“Schools will have to start closing again” —Michael Petrilli, Wall Street Journal“Doing educational equity right: School closures” —Michael Petrilli, Fordham InstituteMaria V. Carbonari et al., “Impacts of Academic Recovery Interventions on Student Achievement in 2022-23,” CALDER Working Paper (July 2024).Feedback Welcome: Have ideas for improving our podcast? Send them to Daniel Buck at dbuck@fordhaminstitute.org.

First-generation college students, on average, have lower GPAs and higher dropout rates than continuing-generation students. In this episode, Elizabeth Canning, Makita White, and William B. Davis join us to discuss a growth-mindset intervention that has eliminated this equity gap in a large STEM class.  Elizabeth is an Associate Professor in the Psychology Department at Washington State University. Makita is a graduate student at WSU's Experimental Psychology Program, and William is a Professor of Molecular Biology and the Interim Vice Provost for Academic Excellence and Student Achievement at WSU. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Age of Learning.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.The presentation slide deck can be accessed here.Outcomes-Based Contracting (OBC) is transforming traditional models, emphasizing results over processes. In this edWeb podcast, we delve into the core principles of OBC, exploring its significance in the educational landscape and how it reshapes the dynamics between districts and providers.Our expert panel guides you through the intricacies of implementing OBC, highlighting key strategies for successful rollout and sharing inspiring success stories from districts already embracing this paradigm shift. Listeners equip themselves with the knowledge and tools needed to lead their district towards greater efficiency, accountability, and student success.This edWeb podcast is of interest to PreK-12 school leaders, district leaders, education technology leaders, lead teachers, and funding directors.Age of LearningHelping children build a strong foundation for academic success and a lifelong love of learningDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

The Teacher's Key with Cathy Sandiford is heard each Tuesday at 12:30 PM Central Time. You can follow The Teacher's Key on Facebook here. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theteacherskey/ The Teacher's Key Podcast

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by The Modern Classrooms Project.The webinar recording can be accessed here.Join this edWeb podcast for a discussion where experienced special education educators share their insights on creating a thriving classroom that celebrates all learners. The presenters explore:Effective Strategies for Differentiated Instruction: Discover practical methods to adapt lessons, materials, and assessments to empower students with diverse learning styles.Building Bridges: Collaboration for Success: Learn how to foster open communication and collaboration between general education teachers, special education specialists, and caregivers to support student achievement.Cultivating a Sensory-Smart Classroom: Gain tips on creating a calming and stimulating environment that caters to students with sensory processing needs.Fostering Social-Emotional Learning: Explore strategies to promote positive social interactions and build a strong sense of belonging for all students.This interactive session offers a unique opportunity to ask questions, gain practical advice, and walk away with actionable strategies to create an inclusive and empowering learning experience for every student in your classroom. This edWeb podcast is of interest to PreK-12 teachers, school leaders, and district leaders.The Modern Classrooms ProjectMeet every student's needs with classroom-tested techniques that help every student truly learn. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by PERTS.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.Research is clear: Young people learn best when schools afford them key experiences, like a sense of belonging, schoolwork that feels meaningful and personally relevant, and the sense that adults in the building believe in them. Experiences like these are now taking their rightful place at the front and center of school and district leaders' strategic visions.As a result, schools increasingly measure how their students experience school climate, classroom learning conditions, and academic mindsets. Yet the potential of such data is in danger of going unrealized unless districts and schools learn to leverage it effectively. Join this edWeb podcast to learn about:An evidence-based tool to leverage student voice for continuous improvementResearch on three learning conditions that drive student engagement and achievementEasy-to-implement strategies for nurturing these learning conditionsSuccess stories from educators who have implemented these strategies in their classrooms and schoolsAll listeners receive:A soon-to-be-released field guide: From Data to Impact: Leveraging Student Voice Data for Meaningful ChangeAn infographic on the learning conditions that drive student engagement and achievementA practical guide for nurturing learning conditionsThis edWeb podcast is of interest to teachers in grades 6-12, school and district leaders, professional development leaders, and instructional coaches.PERTSEvidence-based solutions for student motivation, persistence, and success.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

The Teacher's Key with Cathy Sandiford is heard each Tuesday at 12:30 PM Central Time. You can follow The Teacher's Key on Facebook here. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theteacherskey/ The Teacher's Key Podcast

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Lavinia Group.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.Educational leaders face the urgent task of reversing declining or stagnant test scores. Dramatically improving student outcomes requires a shift from traditional professional development to impactful professional learning.Research shows that well-designed professional learning programs can boost student achievement by as much as 21 percentile points.Listen to this edWeb podcast to learn a proven framework for professional learning that fosters a culture of continuous improvement and boosts student achievement. Experience an immersive lesson with instructional experts as they showcase evidence-based methodologies of effective PD including professional learning workshops, student work and data analysis, intellectual preparation, and classroom coaching.This edWeb podcast is of interest to school and district leaders of elementary through middle school grade levels.Lavinia GroupA team of educators dedicated to closing the opportunity gap.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

ECS Director of Teacher Development Daniel Warner joins host Brandon Artiles to share about some innovative approaches he has implemented, offering opportunities for our faculty to grow professionally. He also fills us in on a new effort, which debuted this semester celebrating student achievement! Spring into Giving Link

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Maria Walley and Shachi Narula from ProfJim onto the podcast to disucc the state of Artificial Intelligence in K12 technology applications and how it can be used to support student learning and achievement. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … What is the current State of Artificial intelligence in K12 education? How are educators asking for AI to do to help them in their classrooms? Do teachers need to worry about their jobs? What does AI professional development look like district wide? How do you as a support professional help move Central Office if they aren't sure how they feel about Artificial Intelligence? What is the most challenging thing about developing technology? What is the most fun thing about developing the technology? What are some of your learnings from developing the technology? Follow Our Podcast And Subscribe View All Episodes Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Radio Follow Our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury TeacherCast | @TeacherCast About Prof Jim Prof Jim equips organizations with AI-powered instructional tools. In the next few years, AI is set to revolutionize learning, as it boosts quality, increases personalization, and taps into easy translations – all while slashing costs. However, technical hurdles and the high cost of expertise prevent many organizations from accessing AI's benefits to stay competitive. Prof Jim partners with these organizations to create dynamic presentations, interactive videos, and assessments using patented AI. Research indicates that Prof Jim's AI increases content creation efficiency 3x-15x, improves learning outcomes by up to 15%, and elevates student engagement by 30%. Links of Interest Website: https://profjim.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProfJimAI LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/profjim/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@profjim Join Our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on Apple Podcasts today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let's Work Together Host: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradbury Email: info@teachercast.net Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail...

Send us a Text Message.Research shows that schools with strong collective teacher efficacy have higher student achievement (even having a higher impact than socio-economic status).The episode discusses the following:What collective teacher efficacy is and why it is importantNon-examples of collective teacher efficacyExamples of how collective teacher efficacy can be built in schoolsThe importance of setting mastery goals instead of performance goalsKey takeaways:Collective teacher efficacy is a powerful tool for improving student achievement.Schools can build collective teacher efficacy by setting mastery goals, focusing on collaboration, and celebrating successes.Leaders can change the narrative in schools by focusing on collective teacher efficacy rather than other factors that have less impact on student achievement.Jenni Donohoo's Info:Website  |  Center for Collective EfficacyPodcast Sponsor:Sibme Coaching Platform [FREE TRIAL]Looking for free PD resources?  Check them out HERE!Let's Stay Connected!Website | Instagram | Twitter | Linkedin | Facebook | Contact Us

Explore a world of transformative educational leadership in our latest podcast episode with the exceptional Dr. Brandi Brotherton. In this illuminating discussion, we delve deep into the dynamic facets of leadership culture, student achievement, and the empowering role of student leadership. Dr. Brandi Brotherton, an accomplished educational leader herself, shares her wealth of insights on how to uplift a school's culture to foster an environment where every student thrives. With years of experience in early college high schools, she's on a mission to create a transformative learning atmosphere that sets students up for lifelong success. Our conversation covers a wide array of topics, starting with strategies that make a school truly stand out. Dr. Brotherton takes us on a journey into the heart of transformative leadership, discussing how creating a culture of high expectations and student-centered learning can drive remarkable results. We also examine the role of student leadership, highlighting the importance of empowering young leaders within the educational community. Discover how student leaders can become catalysts for change, shaping a school's culture and inspiring their peers to reach for new heights. The discussion extends to harnessing the potential of motivational and fun content, such as TikTok videos, to create a positive school culture. As the educational landscape evolves, embracing modern forms of engagement can be a game-changer. Join us for an eye-opening dialogue that sheds light on the future of education. Dr. Brandi Brotherton's wealth of experience and innovative approach provide invaluable insights for educators, leaders, and anyone passionate about the transformative power of education. Don't miss this enlightening episode, where we discuss the secrets of cultivating a flourishing leadership culture and empowering students to reach their full potential. Subscribe now to stay updated on our upcoming podcasts and join the journey of educational transformation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kendrick-thomas/support

In today's episode, we're diving deep into the art of intentional living, specifically focusing on how to infuse purpose into your career decisions and daily life. Drawing inspiration from John Maxwell's wisdom and biblical principles, we'll explore five main steps to help you live intentionally and make meaningful choices in your career journey.Hey friend. I'm Mel, a dedicated educator, ambitious entrepreneur, coffee, and Jesus lover.  When it was time for me to explore new horizons beyond the classroom, I was completely certain that God was guiding me towards a greater and more fulfilling purpose,And now, my mission is to empower you to dig deep and know what options are available when you're ready to transition from the teacher to leader, you're ready to retire and pursue that second career,  or you're ready for the challenge of starting your own educational consultancy. Imagine, working in a career that sets your soul and deepest passions on fire. If you're ready to make that change and pursue a different path in your educational career, then you're in the right place.Friend, let me show you how to make a change in your life and pursue your true passions with a position that you love while using your God-given gifts and talents to persevere toward your personal and professional goals. Grab a Teacher to Leader emPOWERment Session with me by clicking the link.With Rubi.ai, you'll experience cutting-edge technology, research-driven insights, and efficient content delivery.Website: www.empowereducator.com Join the Empowered Educator Facebook Group Become a Curriculum and Instructional Designer 3-Course Bundle 4-Course Bundle: Curriculum and Instructional Design, Customer Success, Training & Ed Consulting, Freelancing

Today, we're delving into the extraordinary journey of an educator who carved out a unique path from the traditional classroom to the forefront of online education leadership. Join us as we uncover the inspiring story of someone who dared to reimagine what it means to lead in education, navigating unexpected opportunities and challenges along the way. Hey friend. I'm Mel, a dedicated educator, ambitious entrepreneur, coffee, and Jesus Lover.  When it was time for me to explore new horizons beyond the classroom, I was completely certain that God was guiding me towards a greater and more fulfilling purpose,And now, my mission is to empower you to dig deep and know what options are available when you're ready to transition from the teacher to leader, you're ready to retire and pursue that second career,  or you're ready for the challenge of starting your own educational consultancy. Imagine, working in a career that sets your soul and deepest passions on fire. If you're ready to make that change and pursue a different path in your educational career, then you're in the right place.Friend, let me show you how to make a change in your life and pursue your true passions with a position that you love while using your God-given gifts and talents to persevere toward your personal and professional goals. Grab a Teacher to Leader emPOWERment Session with me by clicking the link.With Rubi.ai, you'll experience cutting-edge technology, research-driven insights, and efficient content delivery.Website: www.empowereducator.com Join the Empowered Educator Facebook Group Become a Curriculum and Instructional Designer 3-Course Bundle 4-Course Bundle: Curriculum and Instructional Design, Customer Success, Training & Ed Consulting, Freelancing

We've made it to Season Four! We're beginning our fourth season of Science by the Slice as we have the past two seasons by looking back and looking forward. That is, revisiting clips from last season while examining one theme and then looking forward to what we have in store for 2024.This episode incorporates the theme of patience. You'll hear clips from season three while unpacking the intricate relationship between patience and life outcomes. Patience manifests in the fabric of our communities, influencing such topics as the resilience of our food and agricultural systems and land conservation. Then, you'll hear about some of the upcoming topics we have planned for 2024.Resources:Hanushek, Eric A, et al. (2024). Can Patience Account for Subnational Differences in Student Achievement? Regional Analysis with Facebook Interests. National Bureau of Economic Research. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4574635.Mischel, W, et al. (1989). Delay of Gratification in Children. Science, 244(4907) 933–938. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.2658056.Schlam, Tanya R., et al. (2013). Preschoolers' Delay of Gratification Predicts Their Body Mass 30 Years Later. Journal of Pediatrics, 162(1) 90–93. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2012.06.049.Transcripts available here: https://piecenter.com/media/podcast/#transcriptAre you an educator? The Science by the Slice podcast aims to inform diverse audiences about important issues in agriculture, natural resources, and public health. Check out our learning guides that were created as an educational tool to facilitate discussions related to the topics presented in podcast episodes. Download the learning guides here: https://piecenter.com/media/podcast/learn/Music "The Maison" by Blue Dot Sessions at https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/desjardins/the-maison/ Under CC BY license Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0 DEED), https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/Music "Astrisx" by Blue Dot Sessions at https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Bodytonic/Astrisx/ Under CC BY license Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0 DEED), https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/Music "Ô Zéphyr" by Portron Portron Lopez at https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Portron_Portron_Lopez/De_Colre_Et_DEnvie/07__Zphyr/ Under CC BY license Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DEED), https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/

Shannon shares with Mary the steps she follows for analyzing student data.    This Date Your Data process requires multiple steps of looking at test scores, improvement goals, student strengths and weaknesses, and then connecting the data to standards to facilitate data-driven instruction.  This method of data review makes the test score information meaningful to teachers, students, parents, and other stakeholders.   Listen to find out how to Date Your Data to get to know your students and their learning better.RECOMMENDED RESOURCES AND ONES MENTIONED DURING THE EPISODEour Season 1 episode: Understanding the MAP testDate Your Data free handout for MAP scores *created by ShannonDate Your Data free handout for analyzing other data sources *created by ShannonNWEA MAP Test information (login needed)NWEA MAP Test website (no login needed)MAP Quadrant Chart Analysis & Reflection *created by ShannonGet a free Green Chef box using our link.Support the showGet Literacy Support through our Patreon

In today's episode, we dove deep into teacher collaboration, discussing the why and how to do it. We explored why teacher collaboration is crucial for both teacher and student performance, and shared personal anecdotes to illustrate our points. Collaboration is not just about meeting once a week; it's about creating a culture where teachers feel supported and are encouraged to share ideas and strategies. It's about building a community within the school that ultimately benefits the students. We encourage all educators to step out of their classrooms, engage with their peers, and embrace the power of collaboration. Remember to share your own collaboration models and experiences with us, as we're all here to learn from each other. Let's not be stingy with our ideas; let's collaborate and make education better for everyone involved. Until next time, keep the conversation going and never stop collaborating! Be sure to visit ⁠TransparencyinTeaching.com⁠ to find all the other interesting and in-depth articles on the teaching topics you want to know about. You'll also find all the resources used to create this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transparencyinteaching/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transparencyinteaching/support

Today, we discuss the keys to the role of leadership in instructional mastery. David an I discuss actionable insights into specific leadership strategies and more. Hey friend. I'm Mel, a dedicated educator, ambitious entrepreneur, coffee, and Jesus Lover.  When it was time for me to explore new horizons beyond the classroom, I was completely certain that God was guiding me towards a greater and more fulfilling purpose,And now, my mission is to empower you to dig deep and know what options are available when you're ready to transition from the teacher to leader, you're ready to retire and pursue that second career,  or you're ready for the challenge of starting your own educational consultancy. Imagine, working in a career that sets your soul and deepest passions on fire. If you're ready to make that change and pursue a different path in your educational career, then you're in the right place.Friend, let me show you how to make a change in your life and pursue your true passions with a position that you love while using your God-given gifts and talents to persevere toward your personal and professional goals. Grab a Teacher to Leader emPOWERment Session with me by clicking the link.With Rubi.ai, you'll experience cutting-edge technology, research-driven insights, and efficient content delivery.Website: www.empowereducator.com Join the Empowered Educator Facebook Group Become a Curriculum and Instructional Designer 3-Course Bundle 4-Course Bundle: Curriculum and Instructional Design, Customer Success, Training & Ed Consulting, Freelancing

Today's episode is all about getting on PACE when you're ready to level up from teacher to leader. It's taking your already existing leadership skills to a whole new level. Think of it like a strategic game plan of Pursuing your leadership dreams, Adapting to those curveballs, Cultivating positive vibes, and Elevating your impact. It's not just a title change; it's about elevating your leadership skills to make an impact. Let's explore the PACE that connects your teaching passion to leadership.  Hey friend. I'm Mel, a dedicated educator, ambitious entrepreneur, coffee, and Jesus Lover.  When it was time for me to explore new horizons beyond the classroom, I was completely certain that God was guiding me towards a greater and more fulfilling purpose,And now, my mission is to empower you to dig deep and know what options are available when you're ready to transition from the teacher to leader, you're ready to retire and pursue that second career,  or you're ready for the challenge of starting your own educational consultancy. Imagine, working in a career that sets your soul and deepest passions on fire. If you're ready to make that change and pursue a different path in your educational career, then you're in the right place.Friend, let me show you how to make a change in your life and pursue your true passions with a position that you love while using your God-given gifts and talents to persevere toward your personal and professional goals. Grab a Teacher to Leader emPOWERment Session with me by clicking the link.With Rubi.ai, you'll experience cutting-edge technology, research-driven insights, and efficient content delivery.Website: www.empowereducator.com Join the Empowered Educator Facebook Group Become a Curriculum and Instructional Designer 3-Course Bundle 4-Course Bundle: Curriculum and Instructional Design, Customer Success, Training & Ed Consulting, Freelancing

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a district superintendent? Well, you're in luck! Whether it's the juggling school bells, deciphering budget reports like a financial wizard, or appearing at PTA meetings and other school events – these district superheroes have a knack for making tough decisions while expertly dodging the spotlight of success. They ensure everyone gets credit for the fantastic things happening in school districts. Join me as I talk about what it takes to be a school superintendent.Hey friend. I'm Mel, a dedicated educator, ambitious entrepreneur, coffee, and Jesus Lover.  When it was time for me to explore new horizons beyond the classroom, I was completely certain that God was guiding me towards a greater and more fulfilling purpose,And now, my mission is to empower you to dig deep and know what options are available when you're ready to transition from the teacher to leader, you're ready to retire and pursue that second career,  or you're ready for the challenge of starting your own educational consultancy.  Imagine, working in a career that sets your soul and deepest passions on fire. If you're ready to make that change and pursue a different path in your educational career, then you're in the right place. Friend, let me show you how to make a change in your life and pursue your true passions with a position that you love while using your God-given gifts and talents to persevere toward your personal and professional goals.  Grab a Teacher to Leader emPOWERment Session with me by clicking the link.Website: www.empowereducator.com Join the Empowered Educator Facebook Group Become a Curriculum and Instructional Designer 3-Course Bundle 4-Course Bundle: Curriculum and Instructional Design, Customer Success, Training & Ed Consulting, Freelancing

If you're struggling with everything you have to accomplish and you just need a little help, leveraging AI could be the answer. From administrative tasks to lesson plan creation, to writing your dissertation, Rubi. ai can streamline the tasks for with ease and efficiency.Rubi.ai  Hey friend. I'm Melinda, an educator, entrepreneur, coffee, and Jesus Lover.  When it was time for me to leave the classroom and pursue something different, something more, I knew it completely and I had no doubt that God was telling me to move forward and trust Him.And now, my mission is to empower you to dig deep and know what options are available when you're ready to transition from the classroom, you're ready for a challenge, or you're ready to retire and pursue that second career.Imagine, working in a career that sets your soul on fire. If you're ready to make that change and pursue a different path in your educational career, then you're in the right place.Friend, let me show you how to make a change in your life and pursue your true passions with a position that you love while using your God-given gifts and talents to persevere toward your personal and professional goals.Resources: Rubi.aiGrab a Teacher to Leader emPOWERment Session with me by clicking the link.Website: www.empowereducator.com Join the Empowered Educator Facebook Group Become a Curriculum and Instructional Designer 3-Course Bundle 4-Course Bundle: Curriculum and Instructional Design, Customer Success, Training & Ed Consulting, Freelancing

Last week, President Biden announced the “Agenda for Student Achievement,” which includes the education issues he's asked the government to prioritize in 2024. Ravi breaks down the plan, its focus on tackling chronic absenteeism, offering more tutoring services, and extending learning time, and shares how he'd advise the administration on the next steps. David Frum then joins Ravi to discuss his views on the 2024 election's overarching themes, the prospect of another Biden/Trump match-up, and what another Trump presidency could mean for the country. Leave us a voicemail with your thoughts on the show! 321-200-0570 Subscribe to our feed on Spotify: http://bitly.ws/zC9K Subscribe to our Substack: https://thelostdebate.substack.com/ Follow The Branch on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebranchmedia/ Follow The Branch on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebranchmedia Follow The Branch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thebranchmedia The Branch website: http://thebranchmedia.org/ Lost Debate is also available on the following platforms:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lost-debate/id1591300785 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vTERJNTc1ODE3Mzk3Nw  iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-lost-debate-88330217/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/752ca262-2801-466d-9654-2024de72bd1f/the-lost-debate

Join me today as I explore the remarkable journey of Priscilla Jabouin, a former school teacher who courageously transitioned into a career in counseling psychology. Priscilla shares her 11+ years of experience in career development, focusing on empowering professionals, especially women in their forties, to find fulfillment in their work. Whether you're a midlife woman seeking purpose or you're ready for to make that career transition, Priscilla's story offers valuable insights and practical tips. Tune in for a transformative conversation as she encourages you to embrace change, evolve, and take bold action towards a fulfilling career. Hey friend. I'm Melinda, an educator, entrepreneur, coffee, and Jesus Lover.  When it was time for me to leave the classroom and pursue something different, something more, I knew it completely and I had no doubt that God was telling me to move forward and trust Him.And now, my mission is to empower you to dig deep and know what options are available when you're ready to transition from the classroom, you're ready for a challenge, or you're ready to retire and pursue that second career.Imagine, working in a career that sets your soul on fire. If you're ready to make that change and pursue a different path in your educational career, then you're in the right place.Friend, let me show you how to make a change in your life and pursue your true passions with a position that you love while using your God-given gifts and talents to persevere toward your personal and professional goals.Grab a Teacher to Leader emPOWERment Session with me by clicking the link.Website: www.empowereducator.com Join the Empowered Educator Facebook Group Become a Curriculum and Instructional Designer 3-Course Bundle 4-Course Bundle: Curriculum and Instructional Design, Customer Success, Training & Ed Consulting, Freelancing