Jeff talks with Peter Gray on how structured schooling impacts kids’ mental health, the rise of homeschooling, and the need for teacher autonomy….
Leader Chat: Free to Learn with Peter Gray
Category: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Practices
Leader Chat: Leading Modern Learning with Jay McTighe
In this two-part Leader Chat series, Jeff sits down with veteran educator, author, and curriculum design expert Jay McTighe for a rich and insightful discussion on transforming learning in today’s educational landscape….
Leader Chat: Teaching Advanced Reading and Writing In The Elementary Grades with Alfred Tatum
Dr. Alfred Tatum brings to light that perhaps our bar is set too low, specifically for Black boys. Alfred is passionate and very experienced in regards to literacy development, and his mission to teach and raise intellectuals is inspiring. His book, “Teaching Black Boys in the Elementary Grades,” is dense and packed with helpful instructional strategies….
Leader Chat: The Artisan, Teacher, and Leader, with Mike Rutherford
Mike Rutherford supports teachers and leaders all over the country. His philosophy supports the art, creativity, and capacity of educators. As you listen to this Leader Chat, you will notice that Mike has his finger on the pulse of what was, is, and will be in schools. His perspective and advice for leaders is something we recommend you listen carefully to….
Leader Chat: The Ins & Outs and Leading Universal Design for Learning with Katie Novak
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can sometimes be misunderstood or potentially overwhelm teachers and leaders. Not if they listen to or read the work of Katie Novak. She is a teacher at heart and has rich leadership experience. She makes UDL pragmatic and accessible. This Leader Chat episode is incredible!…
Leader Chat: Trends in Education and Edtech with Kevin Hogan
Educational leaders should be in-tune with educational trends . . . what has happened, what is current, and most importantly-what is around the bend. The dilemma for leaders is time. The lives of educational leaders are so busy, it makes paying attention to educational trends difficult. Kevin Hogan can help. Tracking innovative ideas and trends in education is what Hogan does, and in this Leader Chat, he and Jeff discuss what leaders should or could be paying attention to right now….
Leader Chat: The Gap Between What We Know and Do with Mike Schmoker
Mike Schmoker has a way of cutting to the heart of the truth and simultaneously inspiring educators to dream of what’s possible. The fact is, educators can easily get distracted. Schmoker reminds us that if we stay focused on what we already know works, incredible things can happen for students. If you are in any way responsible for leading schools, this is a must-listen….
Leader Chat: What Leaders Need To Know About Our Future with Bill Daggett
There is no doubt about it. Bill Daggett is a DEEEEP thinker and is an expert in pushing us to be the same. He and Jeff lean in on the topic of pursuing a new narrative and model in education to serve students in the future. Bill breaks down elements of our current challenges and fortunately provides some advice on how we can move forward. As one behind the camera, I could tell Jeff and Bill could have talked for hours if we had let them….
Leader Chat: Leading and Implementing Proficiency-based Systems with Robert Marzano
Those who have been in education for some time and have paid attention know Robert Marzano is a rock star! His expertise runs deep in many areas, and in this Leader Chat, we were thrilled to pick his brain on leading and implementing proficiency-based systems in schools and districts. We are so lucky to have such an esteemed lineup of guests, and Dr. Marzano only adds to the esteem of our show….
Leader Chat: Redefining Student Success with Ken Kay and Suzie Boss
As Jeff describes it, Redefining Student Success is a beautifully dense book! We have been mining content and expertise to help leaders turn the COVID corner and focus on what is most important . . . supporting students and communities. As you will hear, authors Ken Kay and Suzie Boss are laser-focused on providing a roadmap and examples for schools and districts to craft a portrait of a graduate and embed efforts and strategies directly tied to their ultimate goals….