UnearthED: Recent Episodes
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Deeper, different, discussions on the topics that matter most to educators. UnearthED is part of the TweetED Channel covering the best Twitter education chats of the week, with lead anchors Dr. Brad Gustafson and Ben Gilpin.
Most school administrators are committed to good leadership, so why is becoming an ideal school leader often so elusive? In this episode, we take off the masks, gaze deeply in the mirror, and search for real answers.
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James Bailey and Randy Weiner co-wrote Leading SEL by Modeling It. James Bailey's career has encompassed teacher, principal, school turnaround, principal consultant, and superintendent roles spanning Texas, Colorado, and Wyoming. As Superintendent in Wyoming, his district was the first member in the state to join the League of Innovative Schools after reform efforts around personalized learning and social-emotional development. In San Antonio, he led the turnaround efforts for the Carpe Diem Schools. His deep-seated commitment to equity and supporting school leaders led to him training as an executive coach and co-founding Brass Tacks Innovations focused on adult SEL development, school redesign, and the use of improvement and implementation science to help all schools and learners meet the demands of our emerging society. Randy Weiner has worked in start-ups, education, and education technology throughout his career. He is a co-founder and served as the founding Chairman of the Board at Urban Montessori Charter School (UMCS) in Oakland, CA—the nation’s first public Montessori, Arts Integration and Design Thinking school. Randy is also a co-founder and the CEO at BrainQuake, a two-time U.S. Department of Education Small Business Innovation Award winner. Randy taught for five years in Oakland and Madagascar. He provides educational consulting services, along with James Bailey and Elana Feinberg, through Brass Tacks Innovations.
Most school years are challenging during the best of times. Given the exceptional challenges students, teachers and parents are struggling with during the pandemic, how can school leaders maintain motivation during this unique school year?
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Positioning himself as an “arms dealer for the creative revolution”, Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of five books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, and The Motivation Code) which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work. With more than ten million downloads, his podcast The Accidental Creative offers weekly tips for how to stay prolific, brilliant, and healthy. His latest book, The Motivation Code, is a practical guide to discovering what truly drives your best work.
In this episode, we pick the brain of one of our “Washington insider” colleagues for clues about the road ahead under the new U.S. Secretary of Education.
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Tom Murray serves as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready SchoolsⓇ, a project of the Alliance for Excellent Education, located in Washington, D.C. He has testified before the United States Congress and has worked alongside that body and the US Senate, the White House, the US Department of Education and state departments of education, and school districts throughout the country to implement student-centered learning. Murray serves as a regular conference keynote, was named one of “20 to Watch” by NSBA, the “National/Global EdTech Leader of the Year” in 2018, the “Education Thought Leader of the Year” in 2017, and the “Education Policy Person of the Year” by the Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2015. His best-selling book, Learning Transformed, was released in 2017 with ASCD, and his new book, Personal & Authentic was released last fall. Connect with him at thomascmurray.com
As school leaders, we often consider busyness a badge of honor — until we hit the wall. Our guest says, “There were days I felt so low that if I didn’t do something I don’t know what could have happened.” In this episode, we talk about knowing when to hit the pause button and take care of ourselves.
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Dwight Carter is a nationally recognized school leader from Central OH. Because of his collaborative and innovative leadership, in 2010, he was inducted into the Jostens Renaissance Educator Hall of Fame. He was also named a 2013 National Association of Secondary School Principals Digital Principal of the Year, the 2014 Academy of Arts and Science Education High School Principal of the Year, and the 2015 Ohio Alliance of Black School Educators Principal of the Year. He is currently an Assistant Director and Eastland Career Center in Groveport, OH. He is the co-author of three books: What’s In Your Space? Five Steps to Better School and Classroom Design (Corwin, 2015), Leading Schools in Disruptive Times: How to Survive Hyper-change (Corwin 2017), and the second edition of Leading Schools in Disruptive Times (Corwin, 2021. Additionally, he has contributed to several educational books and articles.
As we celebrate our 100th episode we take a look back and reflect on the myriad lessons we’ve learned from three years of talking with educators, and school leaders about teaching, leading schools, and lifelong learning.
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Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.
School leaders are on the front lines of moving our discussions about race beyond stereotypes to facilitate the candid conversations required to teach students of color. In this episode, we look at what it takes to create the right climate.
Alexs Pate is President and CEO of Innocent Technologies. He is a New York Times bestselling author who has written five novels – including Amistad, a children's book, a book of nonfiction and has curated numerous literary anthologies. His latest book The Innocent Classroom: Dismantling Racism for Children of Color was published in 2020 by ASCD. Throughout his career, Alexs has attacked the virulent racial stereotypes that limit the realities of people of color. He has worked to create worlds in which the humanity of everyone is recognized, known and finally assumed. Alexs founded Innocent Technologies to build the world in which we can live our authentic humanity, uninhibited by the stories about who we are supposed to be.
Teaching during the pandemic is taking its toll on the most positive and energetic educators among us. In this episode, we learn some practical strategies for managing the exceptional levels of stress and overwhelm many of us feel.
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Beth Joselyn is a practitioner of teaching and empowering humans to regulate their nervous system using simple tools accessible to them- BREATH, intentional movements and heart intelligence practices. She has a Masters in Art Education and currently teaches Elementary art. She is also a certified id Yoga instructor and has trained under James S. Gordon, MD, a Harvard-educated psychiatrist, a world-renowned expert in using mind-body medicine to heal depression, anxiety and psychological trauma. .
In this episode, we take a look at what we are seeing in the first few weeks of the new school year and how it compares with insights from a recent survey about what’s working with students and what’s not.
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David Byron is Manager of Design and Innovation Strategy at Sundberg-Ferar where he works identifying the right user needs and find emotionally compelling solutions. David was lead designer on the Saleen S5S Raptor supercar and the Hyundai ELEVATE walking car concept. David is also the president of the Michigan Design Council, where he produced ‘The State of Design’ documentary and leads the annual Michigan Design Prize for K-12 students.
We start with the belief that most education leaders bring a good heart to the challenge of managing their school communities. In this episode, we discover what good intentions are insufficient to meet the leadership needs of the moment. More importantly, we look at what school leaders must add to their skills to cultivate systemic change in the areas of social justice and equity.
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Cornelius Minor is a Brooklyn-based educator. He works with teachers, school leaders, and leaders of community-based organizations to support equitable literacy reform in cities (and sometimes villages) across the globe. His latest book, We Got This, explores how the work of creating more equitable school spaces is embedded in our everyday choices -- specifically in the choice to really listen to kids. He has been featured in Education Week, Brooklyn Magazine, and Teaching Tolerance Magazine. He has partnered with The Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, The New York City Department of Education, The International Literacy Association, Scholastic, and Lesley University’s Center for Reading Recovery and Literacy Collaborative.
Are we ready for the sensitive, complex discussions about race and social justice that will be coming to our schools next term? Black lives matter, policing, social justice, equitable education are the big themes, and the prevailing sentiment is no. Join us as we take the first step toward getting ready to manage the challenging road ahead.
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Cornelius Minor is a Brooklyn-based educator. He works with teachers, school leaders, and leaders of community-based organizations to support equitable literacy reform in cities (and sometimes villages) across the globe. His latest book, We Got This, explores how the work of creating more equitable school spaces is embedded in our everyday choices -- specifically in the choice to really listen to kids. He has been featured in Education Week, Brooklyn Magazine, and Teaching Tolerance Magazine. He has partnered with The Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, The New York City Department of Education, The International Literacy Association, Scholastic, and Lesley University’s Center for Reading Recovery and Literacy Collaborative.
Our attempts to support great teaching often fall short of our objectives, time table, and consistency. What practices do we need to unlearn or completely abandon to support teachers more effectively?
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Robyn Jackson is the CEO of Mindsteps Inc. a professional development firm for k12 Educators. She’s the author of 10 books and the host of the podcast School Leadership Reimagined.
We’ve come to realize that our response to COVID-19 is more accurately described as emergency remote learning. Which raises the question, what does it really take to do distance learning well?
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Tom Murray serves as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready SchoolsⓇ, a project of the Alliance for Excellent Education, located in Washington, D.C. He has testified before the United States Congress and has worked alongside that body and the US Senate, the White House, the US Department of Education and state departments of education, and school districts throughout the country to implement student-centered learning. Murray serves as a regular conference keynote, was named one of “20 to Watch” by NSBA, the “National/Global EdTech Leader of the Year” in 2018, the “Education Thought Leader of the Year” in 2017, and the “Education Policy Person of the Year” by the Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2015. His best-selling book, Learning Transformed, was released in 2017 with ASCD, and his new book, Personal & Authentic was released last fall. Connect with him at thomascmurray.com
Our guest is a medical doctor and a nationally recognized voice on COVID-19. Join us for a discussion on what we need to know to go the distance with managing the pandemic in education.
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Dr. Nick Gilpin is the Chief Medical Officer at Beaumont Hospital in Grosse Pointe, MI, and he is an assistant clinical professor at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine and Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, and his medical practice is based in the greater metro Detroit area.
Many school leaders are struggling to calibrate the right response to the coronavirus outbreak. We feel stuck between a rock and a very hard decision. To close or not to close? That is the question we’ll unpack in this episode.
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Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.
We're all working hard to reach every student, yet some students are still falling through the cracks. What does it take to reach the students who are difficult to teach?
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Basil Marin, Ed.S., is an Assistant Principal at Churchland High School with Portsmouth Public Schools in Portsmouth, Virginia. Marin believes wholeheartedly that he was placed on this earth to help at-risk youth who have the mentality that they will never amount to anything. He also believes all students are capable of learning and all students have the right to an equitable education.
In this episode, we look at the use and practical implications of the term "thought leader" -- Who uses it, who it applies to, does it matter?
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Sarah Thomas is a Google Certified Innovator and the founder of the #EduMatch movement, a project that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest. Sarah is a Regional Technology Coordinator in Prince George’s County Public Schools.
What do school leaders need to know about the coronavirus and more importantly, what should we do in or schools to manage the threat?
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Dr. Nick Gilpin is the Chief Medical Officer at Beaumont Hospital in Grosse Pointe, MI, and he is an assistant clinical professor at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine and Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, and his medical practice is based in the greater metro Detroit area.
Our guest has led a long battle against mislabeling students through faulty and culturally biased tests. In this episode, we look at how faulty application and interpretation of standardized tests harm students and how we can remedy the problem.
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Marty Glick is the co-author of The Soledad Children. He is a litigator with the international firm, Arnold & Porter, and is listed in Best Lawyers in America in Intellectual Property and Patent Law. He worked in Mississippi for the Justice Department in the 1960s and for the California Rural Legal Assistance for eight years. He has been CRLA’s outside counsel for four decades and has been lead counsel on countless pro bono cases. He lives and works in the San Francisco Bay Area. You can also go to martyglick.com.
Join us as we dive into the literacy Olympics and identify the bronze, silver and gold picks for back-to-school reading.
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Julie Kirchner began her teaching career in 1994 and has taught a wide variety of content areas including music and performing arts, sixth grade math, and fourth grade. She is now a K-5 Library Media Specialist at Meadow Ridge Elementary School in the Wayzata School District. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
Many of the generally accepted best practices of great teaching are no longer relevant. Join us as we review the conventional wisdom great teachers have thrashed, hashed and trashed.
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Michael Niehoff has been a secondary educator for 25 years. His students, programs & schools have been recognized by Apple, Google, CUE, and NASSP. He is the founding principal of the award-winning, project-based Minarets High School and a regular education blogger. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
The challenges that shake us as we work to grow in our practice can be internal and external. Our guest offers tips for dealing with both.
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Jethro Jones is the principal of Kodiak Middle School and host of the Transformative Principal podcast, where he interviews successful educational leaders to improve our schools. He focuses on finding simple solutions to complex problems. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
How can we stay positive and lead our schools in the face of relentless challenges, time pressures, setbacks, and the negative events we have to manage.
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Jon Gordon’s best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. He is the author of 17 books including multiple best-sellers. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
Our guest challenges us to reexamine our thinking about the value and cost of college. Are there valid alternatives, and what does this view mean to those of us who work every day to prepare students for higher education?
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Don Wettrick is the Innovation Coordinator at Noblesville High School and author of Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level. He has worked as a middle school and high school teacher; educational and innovation consultant; CEO, and podcast host; founder StartEdUp. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.
Can we talk? This week we kick off a series on leading difficult, risky, candid conversations in school. Conversations that are important academically, socially, civically, and personally, but have the potential to spiral out of control. How do we teach and learn the skills to discuss tough issues while maintaining our relationships with students and peers?
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Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.
Why are there so few black male teachers in our schools? Is there a dearth of applicants? Are there systemic roadblocks? Are there other hidden factors at play. Join us as we try to unpack the factors behind the astoundingly low statistics.
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Rann Miller directs a 21st Century Community Learning Center in southern New Jersey, one of 63 federally funded after-school programs in the state. He spent six years teaching in charter schools in Camden, New Jersey. Miller is also a freelance writer whose articles can be seen here, and the creator, writer and editor of the Official Urban Education Mixtape Blog.
Despite the general contempt for standardized tests among many educators they remain. In this episode, we look at how we can help all of our students do better on these tests.
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Logan Thompson is a GMAT and GRE instructor and author of Beyond the Content Mindfulness as a Test Prep Advantage.
How can a school leader determine if he has lost his way, or lost his ability to connect and lead his team? Are there clear indicators, signals, or early warning signs? More importantly, how can school administrators who have misled their staff get their people and organization back on course?
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Tanveer Naseer is an internationally-acclaimed keynote and TEDx speaker, award-winning leadership writer, author, and CEO of Tanveer Naseer Leadership, a leadership corporate training and consulting firm. Tanveer has received numerous awards and recognitions for his work in the leadership sphere, including being recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the “Top 100 Leadership and Management Experts”.
Are you really connecting with your staff? How do you know? In this episode, our guest shares the key to building effective teams and discovering the root of all connections.
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Bobby Umar is an inspirational speaker & coach who was named an Inc Magazine Top 100 Leadership Speaker and he’s also spoken at TEDx 5 times. With over 500,000 social media followers, Bobby is a recognized influencer and thought leader in Networking, Social Media and Personal Branding.
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It's back to school time. Listen in as our guest explains why she is challenging us to start the school year with vulnerability instead of strength.
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Dr. Sanée Bell is a middle school principal and an adjunct professor in Houston, TX. Sanée is passionate about authentic, purposeful learning for students and teachers, and she also has a strong passion for leadership and its impact on teacher engagement, student learning, and school culture.
It's back to school time. Join us as we talk about how to do it sharper, better, differently.
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Todd Nesloney, author of Kids Deserve It, is the Academy of Education Arts & Sciences BAMMY Elementary Principal and Elementary Teacher of the Year, TCEA Classroom Teacher of the Year, White House Champion of Change, NSBA "20 to Watch", Classroom Champions Teacher, CDE "Top 40 Innovators in Education". Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
Our guest shares inspiring stories and examples of how little things can make a massive difference as we lead our schools.
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Rohit Bhargava is an innovation and marketing expert and the founder of the Non-Obvious Company. He spent 15 years as a marketing strategist for Ogilvy and Leo Burnett, is the Wall Street Journal best selling author of six business books and also teaches marketing and innovation at Georgetown University. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University.
Our guest shares inspiring stories and examples of how little things can make a massive difference as we lead our schools.
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Rohit Bhargava is an innovation and marketing expert and the founder of the Non-Obvious Company. He spent 15 years as a marketing strategist for Ogilvy and Leo Burnett, is the Wall Street Journal best selling author of six business books and also teaches marketing and innovation at Georgetown University. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University.
Juuling and vaping have reached pandemic levels among teens in school. Tune in for a quick briefing on the essential things you need to know.
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Dr. Nick Gilpin is the Chief Medical Officer at Beaumont Hospital in Grosse Pointe, MI, and he is an assistant clinical professor at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine and Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, and his medical practice is based in the greater metro Detroit area. Dr. Brad Gustafson, author and principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arborh and has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification.
Can a school leader be a supervisor, an evaluator, and a supportive instructional coach? Our guest says yes, but...
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Jim Knight is a senior partner at the Instructional Coaching Group and a senior research associate at the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning. His recent book is Better Conversations: Coaching Ourselves to Be More Credible, Caring, and Connected. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University.
How will the new set of federal guidelines impact our ability to create safe schools while maintaining fair treatment of all students?
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Bob Farrace is director of public affairs for the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the premier organization for school leadership, equity, and student empowerment. He is a longtime education advocate, beginning from his days as a high school English teacher. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.
According to our guest, leading school change starts with knowing and speaking your truth. What comes next?
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Melissa Provenzano honed her commitment to improving the lives of her fellow citizens by becoming an educator. First, as a Biology teacher at Will Rogers High School, then as an administrator at Booker T Washington High School, Hale Junior High and for Bixby High School. Melissa expanded that supportive leadership role to the citizens of Tulsa and became the Democratic House District 79. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
Most school leaders want to encourage and achieve exceptional results but many of us fall short. How do we bridge the gap?
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Lolly Daskal is one of the most sought-after executive leadership coaches in the world. Her extensive cross-cultural expertise spans 14 countries, six languages and hundreds of companies. As founder and CEO of Lead From Within, her proprietary leadership program is engineered to be a catalyst for leaders who want to enhance performance and make a meaningful difference in their companies, their lives, and the world. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
No matter how much we like to think we are prepared for disasters, we often find ourselves ill-equipped to respond when those disasters impact our schools. How can we be better prepared?
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Nikol Youngberg (Ed.D) has served as the principal of Flour Bluff Elementary School in Corpus Christi, Texas for the past eight years. She has also taught at Texas A&M Corpus Christi in the department of Educational Leadership. Gina McKeever has been an educator spanning over 3 decades and in two states, MN & TX. Prior to serving the past 5 years as the principal of H.G. Olsen Elementary School in Port Aransas, Texas, she was a middle school principal and classroom teacher. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
Our guest provides practical tips for school leaders to enable us to effectively set and achieve goals.
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Danny "Sunshine" Bauer is the founder of Better Leaders Better Schools and runs mastermind groups to support leadership growth. You can grab free resources and listen to his podcast at betterleadersbetterschools.com. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University.
School leaders in new roles typically find themselves navigating a tricky path during the transition. In this segment, we look for smart insights on stepping into a new position.
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Lynn Colon is Director of EL Programs and Services in Norther VA, supervising the programs in 94 schools. Served as an elementary principal of a school of over 1,000 students where the goal was to create magical moments everyday. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.
Authentically relating to staff, students, and parents from different cultures is challenging. join us as we look at a model for comfortably relating to other cultures.
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Andy Molinsky is a professor of Organizational Behavior and International Management at Brandeis University’s International Business School. He specializes in helping people step outside their personal and cultural comfort zones and has written two popular books on the subject Global Dexterity with Harvard Business Review Press and Reach. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University.
How school Leaders create cultures of loyalty and commitment by focusing on "the bigger why."
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Stephen Shedletzky helps leaders articulate their ideas and feelings. He is the Head of Brand Voice at Start With Why.
Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University.
Our guest turns our thinking about "good communication" with others upside down. Tune in to learn the new rules.
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Scott has more than 15 years of corporate leadership experience--coupled with a Ph.D. in Communication, 13 years as a lecturer in the Communication Program at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and author of two national best-selling books including Getting a Squirrel to Focus: Engage and Persuade Today’s Listeners.
Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University.
Online discussions can quickly turn contentious, offensive, or harmful. What do we all need to know and understand to have difficult conversations online?
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Rodney Turner is a Technology Integration Consultant and has been an educator over 20 years. Rodney is an ambitious seeker of knowledge in the science of teaching. He is blogs and co-hosts an international podcast “AU2AZ” and his own “TechyTurner’s Tips, Tricks and Thoughts”. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.
What can we as educators do today to model behaviors and actions that better prepare students for the future?
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Caroline Pugh is the Chief of Staff at CareJourney, a healthcare data analytics company based in Washington D.C. Caroline was previously the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of VirtualU, a tech startup that developed 3D human scanning technology. Named "15 Female Entrepreneurs to Watch" by Entrepreneur magazine. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.
Last week we did an episode on how Twitter has increasingly become a hotbed of conflict, criticism, and controversy. This week a firestorm broke out around student engagement. In this episode, we take a closer look.
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Robert J. Marzano, Ph.D., is cofounder and chief academic officer of Marzano Research in Denver, Colorado. A leading researcher in education, he is a speaker, trainer, and author of more than 50 books and 200 articles. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.
Twitter can be an extraordinary source or professional development, but increasingly the platform has become a hotbed of conflict, criticism, and controversy. How can we make the most of the current Twitter climate?
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Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
Our guest has worked with school leaders around the world. In this episode, we mine his experiences for unspoken challenges all school leaders face.
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Peter DeWitt (Ed.D) is a former K-5 teacher for 11 years and a principal for eight years. He runs workshops and provides keynotes focusing on collaborative leadership, fostering inclusive school climates, and connected learning. Contact him here for more information. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
Most educators agree that most staff meetings are dreadful. Our guest offers tips to make meetings attractive, enjoyable and productive.
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Rushton Hurley is a former teacher and principal, and the founder/executive director of Next Vista for Learning, which houses a free library of videos by and for teachers and students at NextVista.org. Rushton works with teachers at leaders at schools around the world, and is a regular keynote speaker at national and international conferences. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
We have moved into an age where a person's value is increasingly based on their ability to innovate. In this episode, we look at how to create innovators. Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @drtonywagner @bamradionetwork A globally recognized voice in education, Tony Wagner is the author of six books — including the best sellers, The Global Achievement Gap and Creating Innovators, and he currently serves as a Senior Research Fellow at the Learning Policy Institute. Prior to this appointment, Tony held a variety of positions at Harvard University for more than twenty years. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
It's essential for education leaders to identify staff burnout and help staff work through it. Our guest offers some proven strategies. Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @davidmdye @bamradionetwork Author and international keynote speaker David Dye has over two decades of experience leading teams, building organizations, and working with Boards of Directors. He is the award-winning author of 2 books, including The Seven Things Your Team Needs to Hear You Say. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.
In this episode, we sit down with an executive coach for tips on what educators need to know to advance as school leaders. Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @WomenLeadership @bamradionetwork For over 25 years Sabrina Braham specializes in helping women expand their leadership influence, advance their careers and work/life balance. She is a Professional Certified Coach, author, founder and host of Women’s Leadership Success Radio podcast. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.
Perhaps the biggest challenge for education leaders is disrupting the elements of status quo required to cultivate success.
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Success magazine calls Simon T. Bailey one of the top 25 people who will help you reach your business and life goals through practical advice and specific tactics. He’s worked with over 1,500 organizations in 45 different countries. Simon is an innovator, educator, executive advisor, speaker, and author. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.
Our guest explains why it's important to push back on the elements in education that lead to teacher burnout.
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Latoya Dixon is a former teacher and principal. She is the host of the podcast Leadership With Latoya, and the author of Burned Out, Beaten Up, Fighting Back: A Call To Action For America’s Public Educators. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.
There is broad agreement that how we assess students' academic progress is broken. Today we look at possible solutions and who is leading the way. Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @PernilleRipp @bamradionetwork Dean Shareski is the Community Manager for Discovery Education. He also teaches at Wilkes University. He has been actively pursuing the use and potential of technology for learning for the past decade. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.
Bullying does not necessarily show up in schools the way it did when most of us were moving through the grades. Join us as we talk about the new modes and faces of bullying and what you need to know to see it and stop it. Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @PernilleRipp @bamradionetwork Pernille Ripp is a 7th grade teacher in Oregon, WI. She is also creator of the Global Read Aloud Project, Co-founder of EdCamp MadWI, and believer in all children. She is the author of Passionate Readers: The Art of Reaching and Engaging Every Child. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.
Our guest says that all of us are responsible for creating school culture. We ask the question, how? Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork Dave Burgess is a teacher and highly sought after professional development speaker and the author of Teach Like A PIRATE: Increase Student Engagement, Boost Your Creativity, and Transform Your Life as an Educator. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.
As we approach the end of a very tough year, we are looking back in search of the bright spots. There were many.
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Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor, MI.
Join us for the last episode in the series on why teaching is so hard. In this segment, we turn our attention to why we love teaching despite the challenges.
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Colby Sharp is a fifth grade teacher in Parma, Michigan. He is the co-founder of Nerdy Book Club, and the author/editor of The Creativity Project. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor, MI.
Our nation is arguably more divided than ever and those divisions are spilling into our schools. How can school leaders and teachers deal with the deep divisions when they appear in our classrooms.
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Jenny Nauman is a 2016 National Distinguished Principal of the 2013 National Blue Ribbon School, Shields Elementary in the Cape Henlopen School District in Lewes, DE. Jenny is going into her 10th year as an administrator and was previously a 2nd and 3rd grade teacher and a reading specialist. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor, MI.
Educators are increasingly confronted with stressful, sensitive, and risky discussions that are easier to avoid than address. There's a growing sense that we are ill prepared to manage these potentially explosive encounters. Our guests offer guidance and a toolkit.
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Johan E. Uvin joined the Institute for Educational Leadership as its new President in Spring 2017. Previously, he served as the Acting Assistant Secretary for the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) at the U.S. Department of Education. Kwesi Rollins, a member of IEL’s Senior Leadership Team, guides IEL’s portfolio of programs designed to develop and support leaders with a particular emphasis on Family and Community Engagement, Early Childhood Education and Community-based Leadership Development. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
A recent New York Times article started a firestorm about educators who are mixing teaching and business. Is this a cool thing or conflict of interest.
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Trevor Muir is a teacher, speaker, and author of the book, The Epic Classroom: How to Boost Engagement, Make Learning Memorable, and Transform Lives. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.
We begin the year by pulling back and taking a look at what makes teaching so difficult.
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Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has s Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.
Every educator will face an elephant in the room at some point during the school year. Most will struggle to talk about the issues. What do great educators know about managing difficult discussion?
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Jimmy Casas is the principal at Bettendorf High School in Bettendorf, IA. The 2012 Iowa State Principal of the Year, Jimmy writes a blog called “Passion, Purpose, Pride,” at jimmycasas.blogspot.com. He is co-founder/moderator of #IAedchat and co-founder of EdCampIowa. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
We're all being pulled in different directions tossing many of us into a constant state of distraction. How can we hit reset?
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Dr. Joe Mazza is a lifelong learner, leader, and innovator. Formerly principal of "lead learner" at Knapp Elementary School, he currently serves as the Leadership Innovation Manager at The University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education and the digital strategist for c64KID INNOVATIONS, LLC. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
Parents are co-educators and valuable contributors to a child's academic achievement. But what happens when issues get in the way.
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Amber Teamann is an award-winning assistant principal in Texas, where she is most passionate about being positive, integrating effective technology for student engagement, and making school FUN without compromising academic success for every student. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
Join us as we unpack a growing trend in start-up schools for white families. What's driving this dynamic? Does it matter?
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Glenn Robbins is a Lead Learner/Designer, husband. ather. Ed.D Student. Organizer of Edcamps and 2015 MS Bammy Edu Voice Award. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
Technology offers expanded opportunities for teaching and learning, but it all depends on how we use it. Tune in for practical tips on effective technology use.
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Thomas C. Murray serves as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools, a project of the alliance for Excellent Education, located in Washington, DC. He is the co-author of Learning Transformed: 8 Keys to Designing Tomorrow’s Schools, Today. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
What can we do to meet the needs of today's students and lead a more riveting classroom? Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @EngNorman @bamradionetwork Dr. Norman Eng is an adjunct assistant professor of education for the City University of New York. He’s also the author of Teaching College, which utilizes an advertising and K-12 education approach to help college instructors teach more effectively. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
The confirmation of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos triggered a firestorm around the differences between proficiency and growth. Join us as we unpack why the difference matters to every educator, parent, and student.
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Rick Wormeli, a long time classroom veteran, now award-winning author and teacher trainer, was one of the first Nationally Board Certified Teachers in America as well as Disney’s Outstanding English Teacher of the Nation in 1996. Today, he train teachers and principals in all 50 states and eight countries, writes for education journals and magazines, and is working on his 12th book. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
Are awards and rewards antithetical to creating an authentic love of learning?
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Chris Wejr is a father of 6-year-old twin girls and the principal of James Hill Elementary School in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
Poverty impacts student learning in diverse ways. Join us as we unpack the problem and explore solutions.
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Ruby Payne is an educator, writer, speaker and wrote A Framework for Understanding Poverty that is used nationally and internationally as a cognitive approach to understanding under-resourced environments. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
Most of us are life-long learners, so we are continually reading. But are we reading in the areas our kids most need us to increase our knowledge?
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Beth Houf is the proud principal of Fulton Middle School in Fulton, MO and co-author of the upcoming book, Lead Like a PIRATE. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
There has to be a better way to deal with the ton of education data that often consumes us. Join us as we search outside of the education field for fresh ideas and approaches.
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Max Galka is an entrepreneur and expert in data visualization. On his website Metrocosm, his graphics have covered such topics as immigration, traffic, and climate change. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
We're still trying to rethink homework. Join us as we look at the key points many have agreed we should all avoid.
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Brandon Blom is the principal/lead dreamer of Stoneridge Elementary School in Roseville, CA. Brandon has been a CUE Rockstar presenter, NAESP presenter, and keynote speaker. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
As we kick off the new year, we ask ourselves and our guest a pivotal question. What needs to change in education? Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @curriculumblog @bamradionetwork
Steven Weber is the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction with Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (NC). He is a board member of North Carolina ASCD and the Vice President of NCPDK. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
It's the end of the year, so of course, we talking about our favorites for 2016.
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George Couros is an Innovative Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Consultant and the author of the book, The Innovator's Mindset. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
There's a growing concern that, despite our best efforts, our school system is increasingly a barrier to learning. How can we respond?
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Emilie Garwitz is a second grade teacher, former preschool and kindergarten teacher, who believes that when we seek to understand the world from a kid’s point of view, we become better teachers. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
Our guest says that our personal learning networks, ed tech conferences, and ed tech companies are dreadfully lacking diversity. The question we ask today is why and does it matter?
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Shana White serves as technology coordinator at Creekland Middle School in Lawrenceville, GA as well as an adjunct teacher for Georgia Virtual School. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
Our guest says that our personal learning networks, ed tech conferences, and ed tech companies are dreadfully lacking diversity. The question we ask today is why and does it matter?
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Shana White serves as technology coordinator at Creekland Middle School in Lawrenceville, GA as well as an adjunct teacher for Georgia Virtual School. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
Educators around the country are struggling to handle hyper-sensitive conversations that are spilling into to the classroom. Race, sex, scandals, lies and unprecedented incivility has many educators trapped in a vise. Some teachers want to avoid these discussions at all costs. Others say silence is not an option.
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Patrick Riccards is a father and author of Dadprovement. He is the chief communications and strategy officer for the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation. He is CEO and blogger for Eduflack, as well as a partner in Collaborative Communications Group.
Goal setting with adults is challenging enough., Tune in as our guest shares her tips for setting and achieving goals with kids.
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Garnet Hillman is an instructional coach at Caruso Middle School in Deerfield, IL. She is passionate about reforming assessment and grading practices to ensure the focus for all students is on learning. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
Recently the great homework debate went viral on social media. We all seen the research, so why are we still talking about this?
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Jon Corippo is the Director of Academic Innovation for CUE, leading CUE's professional learning throughout California and Nevada. He is the creator of the CUE Rock Star Camp Series.
School administrators are often inundated with innovative proposals from staff. All of these new ideas can't be implemented, so how should school leaders and staff respond?
Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @Laura_Jennaro @bamradionetwork Laura Jenarro is a middle school Principal from Wisconsin who is passionate about learning and continuous improvement. She is currently pushing out of her comfort zone by modeling a growth mindset through the development of a blog addressing the importance of connecting learning to the heart.
Join us as we talk about choice in professional development and balancing empowering educators with the need for a uniform vision for staff training.
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Jason Bretzmann is an award-winning teacher and innovation integrator, national presenter and consultant, and president and founder of the Bretzmann Group. He is co-author and publisher of Personalized PD: Flipping Your Professional Development and Flipping 2.0: Practical Strategies for Flipping Your Class. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
Whether we call it feedback or constructive criticism opening ourselves to receive good and bad reviews is tough. Our guest explains how to make the most of an effective feedback loop.
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Jennifer Gonzalez is editor-in-chief of the Cult of Pedagogy website, where she shares resources and inspiration to help teachers work happier and more effectively. A National Board Certified Teacher and self-taught technology lover, she is the author of The Teacher's Guide to Tech. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
Is it possible to have a candid, thoughtful and nuanced discussion that covers both sides of the transgender dilemma in education? Join us as we give it our best shot.
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Patrick Larkin is the assistant superintendent for Learning for Burlington Public Schools in Massachusetts. He was recently selected as one of three national Digital Principal Award winners by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
Every year we have teacher appreciation week, yet large numbers of teachers continue to feel unappreciated and undervalued. What does it take to change this?
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Jessica Torres is an elementary assistant principal, doctoral student, lover of Montessori and choice, foodie, mom, wife & connected educator with a passionate love for learning for herself and others! Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
What is the difference between attitude and disposition and how each impacts school culture?
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Randy Poe, Ed.D. is superintendent of Boone County Schools in Kentucky with over 21,000 students. His focus as superintendent revolves around academic rigor, real world relevance and focused partnerships with students, parents and the community. Boone County Schools is a high performing, large, diverse school district in Kentucky. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
Is the talk abut student voice being followed by commitment and action? How can we tell if student voice has taken root in a school?
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Reed Gillespie an associate principal at Monticello High School in Charlottesville, VA. Blogger, reedgillespie.blogspot.com and co-moderater of #vachat (Monday 8et). Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
Join us as we talk about what a learning-centered culture looks like and how to make the shift.
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Derek McCoy is the proud principal of West Rowan Middle School in Rowan-Salisbury Schools North Carolina. He brings a range of experiences as a secondary school assistant principal, instructional coach, Dir. of Curriculum and Innovation and principal. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
Despite all of the talk about innovation and risk taking, many educators feel that innovation and risk-taking are tacitly discouraged. What is require for teachers to feel free to innovate?
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As a fourth grade teacher and facilitator of professional development, Elisabeth Bostwick avidly seeks alternative methods to innovate in the classroom, and support systemic change and is co-host for #Leadupteach, a part of LeadUpNow.com. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
The number of new teachers has dropped by over fifty percent in the last 10 years. Join us as we talk to a future teacher about why she chose to teach, and her thoughts about the issues driving many candidates away from the field.
Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @missrathbun1 @bamradionetwork\Cassidy Rathbun is a sophomore at Sterling College, in Sterling, Kansas, studying to be an elementary educator. She grew up in a small town in Northwest Kansas. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
The numbers of new teachers has dropped by over fifty percent in the last 10 years. What's causing the decline? How can we reverse the trend?
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Dr. Aman Yadav is an Associate Professor and Co-director of Masters of Arts in Educational Technology (MAET) at Michigan State University. Dr. Yadav’s work focuses on preparing preservice and inservice teachers to teach computer science and computational thinking.
In this episode, we talk about lifelong learning and the various ways teachers approach the commitment.
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Instructional Technology Integrator at University Liggett School in Grosse Point Woods, Michael "Mike" Medvinsky, is a mover and shaker when it comes to thinking and learning. He is a constructivist focused on learner engagement.
Student discipline is not a black and white subject. Each child is different, each situation is different, and there can be cultural differences as well. Join us as we attempt to define the parameters of student discipline.
Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @sraines @bamradionetwork Shelby Raines runs a nonprofit organization in Jackson Michigan called Marriage Matters Jackson where they Promote Prepare & Preserve Healthy Marriages--with an ultimate goal of setting children up for success. Children (and adults) do better academically, physically, spiritually and socially when they are raised in an environment where their parents are in a healthy happy relationship.
For many educators, talking about creativity is easier than introducing creativity into their classrooms. In this segment, we look at the barriers and explore solutions.
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Jen Hegna is the Director of Information and Learning Technology for Byron Public Schools in Byron, MN and has 20 years of edtech experience. She recently worked with Winona State University to develop a 15 credit graduate level certificate called the Innovative Instructional Leadership Certificate and is an adjunct professor in that program.
For many educators, talking about creativity is easier than introducing creativity into their classrooms. In this segment, we look at the barriers and explore solutions.
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Jen Hegna is the Director of Information and Learning Technology for Byron Public Schools in Byron, MN and has 20 years of edtech experience. She recently worked with Winona State University to develop a 15 credit graduate level certificate called the Innovative Instructional Leadership Certificate and is an adjunct professor in that program.
What is white privilege? Why do two white, male educators think it's an important subject for all educators?"
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Brandi L. Bates is an international, best-selling author, entrepreneur, and mentor from Los Angeles, California; educated at Phillips Exeter Academy, Spelman College, Meredith College, University of Southern California and The Master's College and Seminary.
While many educators say that Twitter is the best source for professional development ever, others say it's a dying resource. What do you say?
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John Spencer is a professor of educational technology at George Fox University. He is also a blogger, writer, and keynote speaker.
In this episode, we unearth the issues behind a media firestorm around the limits of student voice. We'll explore a school's role in teaching character and responding to extreme student behavior.
Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork Aaron Becker is the principal at Fairfield High School in Fairfield, Iowa. He has been the principal for five years and associate principal for three years prior. He is also the co-founder of the Twitter chat #IAedchat.
In this episode, we unearth the often unspoken challenges of leading a professional learning community. Join us as we strive for deeper, different discussions on the issues that matter most to educators.
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A member of IEL’s Senior Leadership Team, Kwesi Rollins guides IEL’s portfolio of programs designed to develop and support leaders with a particular emphasis on Family and Community Engagement, Early Childhood Education and Community-based Leadership Development.
Highlights and commentary from the #weleadED chat drilling down on the purpose of education.
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Rosa Isiah currently serves students as principal of Lucille Smith Elementary School Principal in California. Her experiences include 22 years in education as teacher, bilingual resource specialist, Language Arts Specialist, Teacher on Special Assignment, Assistant Principal, Coordinator of Federal and State Programs, and Principal.
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Welcome to the premier episode of Unearthed. Join us as we strive for deeper, different, discussions on the issues that issues that matter most to educators.
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Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. He’s passionate about sharing the amazing work of students and staff. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has s Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.