Principal Center Radio
Justin Baeder
The Principal Center's mission is to build capacity for instructional leadership. In each episode of Principal Center Radio, Director Justin Baeder interviews education thought leaders and authors.
Sarah Frank—OpenLiteracy
Visit the OpenLiteracy Website, www.OpenLiteracy.com
About The Author
Dr. Sarah Frank is the founder of OpenLiteracy, bringing with her two decades of working in schools and universities. Sarah has worked as a teacher, teacher educator, and professor in elementary schools and universities across the United States including the University of Michigan, University of Pittsburgh, Duke University, and Wayne State University. She has a Master's in Language and Literacy from Harvard, and a PhD in Lit
Erik Palmer—Before You Say a Word: A School Leader's Guide to Clear and Compelling Communication
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Visit Erik's website, www.ErikPalmer.net
Visit the PVLEGS website, www.PVLEGS.com
About The Author
Erik Palmer is a professional speaker and educational consultant from Denver, Colorado, whose passion for speaking has been part of every one of his multiple careers. After several years in the business world, he became a teacher, spending 21 years in the classroom, primarily as an English t
Michael Petrilli—National Assessment of Educational Progress
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Visit the NAEP Website, www.NCES.ED.Gov/NationsReportCard
About The Author
Michael J. Petrilli is president of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, Executive Editor of Education Next, and research fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution. An award-winning writer, he is the author of The Diverse Schools Dilemma, editor of the book Education for Upward Mobility, and co-editor of How to Educate an American and Follow th
Robert Barnett—Meet Every Learner’s Needs: Redesigning Instruction So All Students Can Succeed
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Visit the Meet Every Learner's Needs website, www.MeetE eryLearnersNeeds.org
Visit Robert's website, www.ModernClassrooms.org
About The Author
Robert Barnett is the co-founder of the Modern Classrooms Project. He has taught math, English, and social studies at the secondary and post-secondary levels in the United States and abroad. He hopes his own children will learn in Modern Classrooms some
Mike Anderson—Rekindle Your Professional Fire: Powerful Habits for Becoming a More Well-Balanced Teacher
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Listen to Mike's Principal Center Radio interview on his book, Learning to Choose, Choosing to Learn: The Key to Student Motivation and Achievement
Visit Mike's website LeadingGreatLearning.com
About The Author
Mike Anderson of Leading Great Learning is a full time education consultant who has worked with diverse schools across the United States and beyond for more than a decade.
Jill Handley & Lara Donnelly—What Can I Take Off Your Plate? A Structural—and Sustainable—Approach to Countering Teacher Burnout
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Visit Lara's Website www.LaraCDonnelly.com
Visit Jill's Website www.BeTheLeaderYouDeserve.com
About The Author
Lara Donnelly, EdD, is a veteran teacher and school counselor in Jefferson County Public Schools (Kentucky). She is an education consultant, speaker, and author supporting schools and administrators with burnout, family engagement, and multilingual learners with tr
Baruti Kafele—What Is My Value Instructionally to the Teachers I Supervise?
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About The Author
Baruti Kafele is one of the most sought-after school leadership experts in North America. A highly regarded urban educator in New Jersey for more than 20 years, he was named East Orange School District and Essex County Public Schools Teacher of the Year, and he was a finalist for New Jersey State Teacher of the Year. As a middle and high school p
Peter Marshall—Today's Teachers, Tomorrow's Leaders: A Guide to Identifying and Developing Future Administrators
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Visit Peter's website, www.PeterMarshallConsulting.com
About The Author
Peter Marshall has more than thirty-five years of experience as an educator. He has served as a teacher, school administrator, and system leader in Ontario, working in leadership and staff development as well as opening a new school. He currently serves as a Solution Tree Assessment Center Associate.
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Barbara Blackburn—Rigor for Students with Special Needs
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About The Author
Barbara Blackburn, PhD is the author of more than 35 books and a full-time consultant who works with schools around the world to help raise the level of rigor and motivation for professional educators and students alike. Dr. Blackburn has been repeatedly named to the Top 30 Education Gurus by Global Gurus.
Teresa Hill—The Instructional Leader's Guide to Closing Achievement Gaps: Five Keys for Improving Student Outcomes
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About The Author
Dr. Teresa Hill is a speaker, author, and leader whose work focuses on underserved communities and making the system work for every child. She is devoted to eliminating achievement gaps and ending what she terms “failure as a default”. Her motto is “All children can learn . . . Period.” Dr. Hill began her career teaching thirty-one kindergarten students in Peoria
Marc-Oliver Gewaltig—Thesify.ai: Scholarly Writing in the Age of A.I.
Learn more about Thesify at www.Thesify.ai
About The Author
Marc-Oliver has a Ph.D in physics but quickly switched to neuroscience to understand how our brain processes information. Before co-founding Thesify, Marc-Oliver was senior group leader at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and before that Principal Scientist at the Honda Research Institute Europe in Germany.
Barbara Blackburn—Rigor in the 6-12 Math and Science Classroom: A Teacher Toolkit
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Download the Sample Science Structured Writing Guide
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Download the Flesh It Out Math Handout
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About The Author
Barbara Blackburn, PhD is the author of more than 35 books and a full-time consultant who works with schools around the world to help raise the level of rigor and motivation for professional educators and students
Carl Hendrick—How Learning Happens: Seminal Works in Educational Psychology and What They Mean in Practice
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About The Author
Carl Hendrick is Professor at Academica University of Applied Sciences in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, where he translates research findings into practical teaching strategies. He taught English at the secondary level for 18 years, and holds a PhD in education from King's College London. He is the author of three books.
Vickie Echols—AI for School Leaders: 62 Ways To Lighten Your Workload and Focus On What Matters
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Visit Vickie's website, www.VickieEchols.com
About The Author
Vickie Echols is a veteran educator who has served as a K-12 and university teacher, elementary principal and district communication director during her career in public education. She currently serves as a school transformation coach for the nonprofit Wellness for Educators. She is the author of AI for School Leaders: 62 Ways To Lighten Y
Joshua Starr—Equity-Based Leadership: Leveraging Complexity to Transform School Systems
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About The Author
Dr. Joshua Starr is an experienced educational leader who has served as the Managing Partner of the Center for Model Schools, the CEO of PDK International, and as superintendent in Montgomery County, Maryland and Stamford, Connecticut. He is a graduate of the Harvard Urban Superintendents' program. He is the author of Equity-Based Leadership: Leveraging Comp
Larry Thompson—Responsibility-Centered Discipline: Keeping Students on the Path of Accountability
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Visit Larry's Website, www.GivemFive.com
About The Author
Larry Thompson is the creator of Responsibility-Centered Discipline, as well as Responsibility-Centered Leadership and Responsibility-Centered Parenting. A popular speaker, author, and thought leader, he has worked with thousands of educators, leaders, and parents across the US and internationally. He is a former state principal of the year.
Natalie Wexler—Beyond the Science of Reading: Connecting Literacy Instruction to the Science of Learning
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About The Author
Natalie Wexler is an education journalist whose work has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, and the Washington Post.
She is the coauthor of The Writing Revolution 2.0. She is the author of The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System and How To Fix It, and the new book, Beyond the Science of Reading, Connecting Literacy Instruction to the Science of L
Barbara Blackburn—Scaffolding for Success: Helping Learners Meet Rigorous Expectations Across The Curriculum
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Visit Barbara's website www.BarbaraBlackburnOnline.com
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About The Author
Barbara Blackburn, PhD is the author of more than 35 books and a full-time consultant who works with schools around the world to help raise the level of rigor and motivation for professional educators and students alike. Dr. Blackburn has been repeat
Nason Lollar—The Five Principles of Educator Professionalism: Rebuilding Trust in Schools
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About The Author
Dr. Nason Lollar has more than 24 years of experience in the field of education. Nason has served as a high school math and social studies teacher baseball coach an assistant principal and currently as a lead principal and he holds a doctorate In education from William Carey University, and in 2023, he was honored by the Mississippi Association
Tom Hierck & Alex Kajitani—You're A Teacher Now! What's Next?
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Visit Tom's Website, www.TomHierck.com
About The Author
Tom Hierck has been an educator since 1983 in a career that has spanned all grade levels and many roles in public education, including teacher, administrator, district leader, department of education project leader, and executive director. A prolific author and consultant, his expertise in RTI, MTSS, intervention, assessment, and other topi
Chris Joffe—All Clear: Lessons From A Decade of Managing School Crises
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Visit Chris' Website, www.ChrisJoffe.com
About The Author
Chris Joffe is the founder of Joffe Emergency Services, where he works with more than 2000 schools across the US, with about 650 employees across 34 states. He served as an EMS first responder, studied paramedicine at UCLA, and holds a Master's in Technology, Business, and Integrated Design from the University of Southern California.
Holly Geyer—Ending the Crisis: Mayo Clinic's Guide to Opioid Addiction and Safe Opioid Use
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About The Author
Dr. Holly Geyer, MD is an Addiction Medicine Specialist at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona and the physician lead of the MCA Opioid Stewardship Program, and chairs the ‘School Training Overdose Preparedness and Intelligence Taskforce’ (STOP-IT), a 60+ member multidisciplinary working group charged with developing a comprehensive and sustainable school opioid overdose prepara
Jim Marshall—Fixing Education Initiatives In Crisis: 24 Go-To Strategies
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About The Author
James Marshall, PhD is Professor of Educational Leadership at San Diego State University, where he serves as the Senior Director for the Ed.D. program in PK-12 School Leadership. With over 200 publications to his credit, Dr. Marshall’s scholarship encompasses a diverse range of works that include empirical research, program evaluation efforts, and policy
Zach Groshell—Just Tell Them: The Art and Science of Explanation
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Visit Zach's website, www.EducationRickshaw.com
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About The Author
Zach Groshell, PhD is a former teacher, author, and consultant who brings the science of learning into schools. He is the host of the Progressively Incorrect podcast, and a frequent presenter at ResearchEd and other conferences around the world.
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Richard DeLorenzo & Roxanne Mourant—Competency-Based Education Ignited: A Transformational Systemwide Approach for Leaders
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Visit the Competency Based Education IGNITED website, www.CBEIgnited.org
About The Authors
Richard DeLorenzo is an internationally known leader in education and organization restructuring. He is best known for his uniquely comprehensive grassroots approach to reinventing school systems to meet the needs of all learners. H
Alyssa Gallagher—Embracing MESSY Leadership: How the Experience of 20,000 School Leaders Can Transform You and Your School
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Visit the BTS Spark Website, www.BTSSpark.org
About The Author
Alyssa Gallagher co-leads BTS Spark America, helping American and Canadian school leaders to access leadership coaching. Alyssa has broad-ranging experience, serving as teacher, school principal and Assistant Superintendent. Under Alyssa’s guidance, Los Altos School District became a nationally recognised
Peter DeWitt & Michael Nelson— Leading With Intention: How School Leaders Can Unlock Deeper Collaboration and Drive Results
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About The Authors
Dr. Peter DeWitt is the founder and CEO of the Instructional Leadership Collective. He hosts the Education Week blog Finding Common Ground and is the author of 9 books.
Michael Nelson is a past president of the Washington Association of School Administrators, and an award-winning principal and superintendent.
John Almarode—The Illustrated Guide to Visible Learning
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About The Author
Dr. John Almarode is a bestselling author and an Associate Professor of Education at James Madison University, where he holds the Sarah Miller Luck Endowed Professorship. He received an Outstanding Faculty Award from the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia in 2021. Before his academic career, John started as a mathematics and science teacher in Augusta Coun
Justin Baeder—How To Get Into Classrooms 500 Times This School Year
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Read the article "Classroom Walkthrough FAQ for Instructional Leaders" at https://principalcenter.com/faq
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About Justin Baeder PhD
Justin Baeder, PhD. is author of Now We're Talking! 21 Days to High-Performance Instructio
Heather Bell-Williams & Justin Baeder—Mapping Professional Practice: How To Develop Instructional Frameworks to Support Teacher Growth—Using Framework Thinking
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Contact Heather Bell-Williams via email at ConsultHBW@gmail.com
About The Authors
Heather Bell-Williams is an experienced teacher, school administrator and consultant, with over 30 years of expertise to bring to her role as Coach and Consultant. Heather holds three bachelor’s degrees in arts and education from York University in Toronto and a Masters of Education in Leadership
Dr. Amy Baeder: Standards-Based PBL
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Download the PBL Roadmap for School and District Leaders
Learn More about The Project-Based Learning Curriculum Developer Certification Program
About Dr. Amy Baeder
Dr Amy Baeder is an independent education consultant supporting instructional excellence through project-based learning. Dr. Baeder is the Director of the Project-Based Learning Network, which supports teachers across the United States and 43 countries.
John Mighton—All Things Being Equal: Why Math Is the Key to a Better World
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Visit the JUMP Math USA website, www.jumpmath.org
Read the New York Times Article "A Better Way to Teach Math"
About The Author
John Mighton is a playwright, mathematician, author and the founder of JUMP Math, a charity dedicated to helping people fulfil their potential in math. He is the author of three bestselling books, and has been recognized as an Ashoka Fellow, awarded five honorary doctorates for his life
Joe Davis—The Generous Leader: 7 Ways to Give of Yourself for Everyone’s Gain
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About The Author
Joe Davis is Managing Director and Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group, where he's had a successful career spanning more than 40 years, ultimately leading more than 7,000 people as head of BCG in North America. He currently serves as Chair of BCG’s Center for Inclusion and Equity, as well as chair of the Board of Trustees at his alma mater, Whitm
Nicholas Dirks— City of Intellect: The Uses and Abuses of the University
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About The Author
Nicholas B. Dirks, PhD is President and CEO of The New York Academy of Sciences, one of the oldest and most esteemed scientific organizations in the United States. He is a Professor of History and Anthropology at University of California, Berkeley and an award-winning author of eight books, including the book City of Intellect: The Uses and Abuses of the
Elizabeth Grant—Deliberative Policymaking: Redesigning How We Make Education Policy
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About The Author
Dr. Elizabeth Grant is the Superintendent of the Salt Lake City School District and former associate professor of education at George Washington University’s Graduate School of Education and Human Development. She holds an MEd from Harvard and a Master's in Sociology and a PhD in Education Policy from Stanford University.
Barbara Blackburn—Rigor in the ELA & Social Studies Classroom
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Visit Barbara's website, www.BarbaraBlackburnOnline.com
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About The Author
Barbara Blackburn, PhD is the author of 35 books and a full-time consultant who works with schools around the world to help raise the level of rigor and motivation for professional educators and students alike. Dr. B
F. Joseph Merlino & Deborah Pomeroy—New Era - New Urgency: The Case for Repurposing Education
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About The Author
F. Joseph Merlino is President of The 21st Century Partnership for STEM Education, a Philadelphia area non-profit research and action organization he co-founded in 2007. For the past 35 years, he has served as the principal investigator or director of many National Science Foundation, U.S Department of Education, and U.S. Agency for International Development p
Erik Francis—Inquiring Minds Want To Learn: Posing Good Questions To Promote Student Inquiry
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About The Author
Erik Francis an international author and presenter with over 25 years of experience working in education as a classroom teacher, a site administrator, an education program specialist with a state education agency, and a trainer who produces and provides professional development for teachers and school lea
Jen Schwanke—The Principal’s Guide to Conflict Management
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About The Author
Jen Schwanke, Ed.D., is a longtime educator, teaching and leading at all levels. She is the author of four ASCD books, including the just-released, The Principal’s Guide to Conflict Management. She has written and presented for multiple state and local education organizations, and has provided professional development to various districts in the areas of school climate, perso
Debbie Zacarian—Transforming Schools for Multilingual Learners: A Comprehensive Guide for Educators
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About The Author
Dr. Debbie Zacarian is the founder of Zacarian & Associates, where she provides professional development, strategic planning, and technical assistance for K-16 educators of culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Debbie has worked with numerous state and local education agencies and
James Stronge—Qualities of Effective Principals
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About The Author
James Stronge, PhD is the Heritage Professor of Education in the School of Education at William & Mary, in Williamsburg, Virginia and the President and CEO of Stronge and Associates Educational Consulting. His research interests include policy and practice related to teacher quality and effectiveness, teacher and administrator evaluation, and teacher selection. He has worked extensively with state departments of educat
Kim Strobel—Teach Happy: Small Steps to Big Joy
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About The Author
Kim Strobel is an internationally-known motivational speaker for educators and organizations and travels the globe sharing the impact of happiness on teacher well-being and student achievement.
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Jim Marshall—Right From the Start: The Essential Guide to Implementing School Initiatives
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About The Author
James Marshall, PhD is Professor of Educational Leadership at San Diego State University, where he serves as the Senior Director for the Ed.D. program in PK-12 School Leadership. With over 200 publications to his credit, Dr. Marshall’s scholarship encompasses a diverse range of works that include empirical research, program evaluation ef
Allison Rodman—Still Learning: Strengthening Professional and Organizational Capacity
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About The Author
Allison Rodman is the Founder and Chief Learning Officer of The Learning Loop, and is an ASCD Faculty Member. Her work focuses on adult learners, and she has written for Educational Leadership, Education Week's Classroom Q&A, and Edutopia. Allison brings experience as a teacher, instructional coach, school leader, director of
James Stronge—Qualities of Effective Teachers
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About The Author
James Stronge, PhD is the Heritage Professor of Education in the School of Education at William & Mary, in Williamsburg, Virginia and the President and CEO of Stronge and Associates Educational Consulting. His research interests include policy and practice related to teacher quality and effectiveness, teacher and administrator evaluation, and teacher selection. He has worked extensively with state departments of educatio
Tom Willis—The Great Engagement: How CEOs Create Exceptional Cultures
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About The Author
Tom Willis is a former classroom teacher and superintendent, and is cofounder of Phoenix Performance Partners, where he helps leaders create exceptional organizational cultures. He has previously worked as an engineer at Intel and as a consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers, and he's the author, with Brad Zimmerman, of The Great
Tim Cusack & Vince Bustamante—Leader Ready: Four Pathways to Prepare Aspiring School Leaders
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About The Authors
Tim Cusack, EdD has more than 30 years of experience
Tommy Floyd—National Archery in the Schools Program
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About Dr. Tommy Floyd
Dr. Tommy Floyd is the President of the National Archery in the Schools Program. Tommy served as a teacher, principal, and superintendent in public education in Kentucky schools for over 30 years. Tommy was hired in 2015 to serve as NASP®’s first Vice President and General Manager. He is now the second President since the inception of NASP® in 2002.
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Adam Stolzer—Instructional Leader Visibility & Presence
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About Adam Stolzer
Adam Stolzer is principal of Burwell Junior/Senior High School in Burwell, NE. Currently in his 2nd year as principal, he has been extraordinarily intentional about his approach to instructional leadership.
Ari Gerzon-Kessler—On the Same Team: Bringing Educators and Underrepresented Families Together
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About the Author
Ari Gerzon-Kessler leads the Family Partnerships department for the Boulder Valley School District (Colorado). He is also an educational consultant working with school districts committed to forging stronger school-family partnershi
Priten Shah—AI and the Future of Education: Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
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About the Author
Priten Shah is a serial entrepreneur whose projects aim to drive change and innovation in education. He holds a B.A. in Philosophy from Harvard College and an M.ED. in Education Policy and Management from Harvard Graduate
Daniel Bauer: The Remarkable Vision Formula: A Guided School Leader Retreat
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Visit the Better Leaders Better Schools website www.betterleadersbetterschools.com
About the Author
Daniel Bauer is a principal development and retention expert, a bestselling author of four books and the host of two of the world's most downloaded podcasts in 2015.He founded Better Leaders, Better Schools. To transform how school leaders experience professional learning by
Tom Schimmer—Redefining Student Accountability A Proactive Approach to Teaching Behavior Outside the Gradebook
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About the Author
Tom Schimmer is an author and a speaker with expertise in assessment, grading, leadership, and behavioral support. An educator for more than 20 years, Tom is a former district-level leader, school administrator, and teacher. As a district-level leader, he was a member of the senior management team responsible for overseeing the ef
Jean Eddy—Crisis-Proofing Today's Learners: Reimagining Career Education to Prepare Kids for Tomorrow's World
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About the Author
Jean Eddy is the president and CEO of American Student Assistance, where she has pivoted ASA from a sixty-five-year history of helping students with college financing and repayment options to a new focus of helping students discover potential career paths earlier in their education journey, before fi
James Stronge—Smart from the Start: 100 Tools for Teaching with Confidence
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About the Author
James Stronge, PhD is the Heritage Professor of Education in the School of Education at William & Mary, in Williamsburg, Virginia and the President and CEO of Stronge and Associates Educational Consulting. His research interests include policy and practice related to teacher quality and effectiveness, teacher and administrator evaluation, and teac
Daman Harris—The Antiracist School Leader: What to Know, Say, and Do
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About the Author
Daman Harris, PhD has been a public educator for a quarter of a century, currently serving as the manager of higher education partnerships for a school district in Maryland. Dr. Harris is also the cofounder and coleader of the Building Our Network of Diversity (BOND) Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making schools better places t
Carlos Johnson—Power Engage: Seven Power Moves for Building Strong Relationships to Increase Engagement With Students and Parents
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About the Author
Coach Carlos Johnson is a professional speaker, trainer, author, and school administrator who focuses on school culture and the school-to-home relationship. He's the creator of a systematic approach to building healthy performance-based relationships with all stakeho
Brenda Yoho—Lead with Two Rules: Feeling Good and Feeling Safe
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About the Author
Brenda Yoho's career in public education spanned more than 25 years, as a teacher, elementary principal, middle school principal, and director. She provides encouragement and leadership advice at BrendaYoho.com, and coaches and mentors school leaders. She is the author of Lead with Two Rules: Feeling Good and Feeling Safe.
Don Parker—Be the Driving Force: Leading Your School on the Road to Equity
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About the Author
Dr. Don Parker, is a highly sought-after speaker and professional development provider who specializes in supporting teachers to build trusting relationships with students and improving the culture and climate of schools. Dr. Parker's more than 25 years of experience as an administrator and teacher have provided him with th
Nancy Flynn—The Principal’s Backpack: Tips and Tools for Managing Yourself (So You Can Manage Everything Else)
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About the Author
Nancy Karlin Flynn, EdD, has been an administrator in the Saint Paul Public Schools for twenty-four years, serving as an elementary, junior high, and middle school principal. She is passionate about coaching, mentoring, and reflecting on leadership practice with aspiring principals as well as those with all levels of experience
Rick Hess—The Great School Rethink
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About the Author
Frederick M. Hess is a senior fellow and the director of education policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he works on K–12 and higher education issues. The author of Education Week’s popular blog “Rick Hess Straight Up,” Dr. Hess is also an executive editor of Education Next. His scholarly and popular writing has appeared in Harvard Education Review, American Politics Quarterly
Michael Beyer—Pencils Down: Career journeys of educators who left the profession, and what we can learn from the crises in education
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Michael Beyer was an award-winning, National Board Certified K-12 teacher and principal. He transformed a school on the south side of Chicago, then led the merger of two schools, one being the wealthiest in Chicago and the other in the Cabrini Green housing development. Since leaving education he has worked
Pablo Muñoz—The Leader’s Algorithm: How a Personal Theory of Action Transforms Your Life, Work, and Relationships
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Pablo Muñoz is the managing director of Muñoz & Company, an educational and leadership consulting organization. A first-generation high school graduate, Muñoz earned a bachelor's in psychology from Yale University and a master's in educational administra
Barbara Blackburn—Improving Teacher Morale & Motivation: Leadership Strategies that Build Student Success
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Barbara Blackburn, PhD is an author and full-time consultant who works with schools around the country to help raise the level of rigor.
Andrea Terrero Gabbadon—Support and Retain Educators of Color: 6 Principles for Culturally Affirming Leadership
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Andrea Terrero Gabbadon, PhD is a professor of education, professional learning designer and facilitator, and qualitative researcher with a background in teaching and instructional leadership. She is affiliated with Temple University and Swarthmore Coll
Roni Habib—Happy & Resilient - The Complete Guide to Teaching, Learning and Living
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Roni Habib is an expert in helping leaders, educators, and parents become happier, more resilient, more connected to their purpose, and more playful. The founder of EQ Schools, he leads workshops and speaks in organizations nationally and abroad. He holds
Lauren Porosoff—Teach for Authentic Engagement
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Lauren Porosoff is the founder of EmpowerForwards, a collaborative consultancy practice that builds learning communities that truly belong to everyone and where everyone truly belongs.
Lauren has 18 years of teaching experienc
Lisa Rusyniak—Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake Excel Center
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Lisa Rusyniak, CEO of Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, where she has worked for 26 years
Nate Levenson & David James—It’s Time for Strategic Scheduling: How to Design Smarter K–12 Schedules That Are Great for Students, Staff, and the Budget
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Nathan Levenson has served as a school board member, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction in Harvard, Massachusetts, and superintendent of Arlington, Massachusetts Public Schools. He currently serves as president of New Solutions K12.
David James is managi
Mitch Weathers—Executive Functions for Every Classroom: Creating Safe & Predictable Learning Environments Grades 3-12
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Mitch Weathers is the founder and CEO of Organized Binder. A veteran high school science teacher, he pioneered the Organized Binder approach that has helped tens of thousands of students in grades
Heather Bell-Williams & Justin Baeder—Mapping Professional Practice: How To Develop Instructional Frameworks to Support Teacher Growth
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Heather Bell-Williams is an experienced teacher, school administrator and consultant, with over 30 years of expertise to bring to her role as Coach and Consultant. Heather holds three bachelor’s degrees in arts and education from York U
Justin Baeder PhD: Accountability For Classroom Walkthroughs
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The Instructional Leadership Challenge was created by Justin Baeder, PhD, Director of The Principal Center. Dr. Baeder has been a full-time author and consultant since 2012.
He is the author of Now We're Talking! 21 Days to High-Performance Instructional Leadership (Solution Tree), the leading book on classroom walkthroughs, as well as Mapping Professional Practice: How to Develop I
Sheryl Cababa—Closing the Loop: Systems Thinking for Designers
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Sheryl Cababa is Chief Strategy Officer at Substantial, a human-centered design practice that is focused on systems thinking and evidence-based design, working on everything from robotic surgery experience design to reimagining K-12 education through
Crystal Frommert—When Calling Parents Isn’t Your Calling: A teacher’s guide to communicating with parents
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Crystal Frommert, M.Ed, has over 20 years’ experience in education as a teacher, instructional coach, school board member, adjunct college instructor, technology coordinator, and school administrator. She writes for Edutopia, Independent School Management, NAIS's Independent School
Jay Schroder—Teach From Your Best Self: A Teacher’s Guide to Thriving in the Classroom
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Jay Schroder has taught high school English and social studies for the past twenty-four years in both mainstream and alternative education settings. In 2021, he founded the Teach from Your Best Self Institute, an organization with a mission to support and inspire educators while advancing a new mod
Robert J Marzano, Brian J Kosena—Leading a Competency-Based Elementary School: The Marzano Academies Model
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Brian J. Kosena, EdD, is the founding principal of John E. Flynn a Marzano Academy, and currently serves as Director of Teaching & Learning for Westminster Public Schools. Dr. Kosena has been an educator since 2006, with a background as a principal, in
Mike Schmoker—Results Now 2.0: The Untapped Opportunities for Swift, Dramatic Gains in Achievement
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Dr. Mike Schmoker is a former administrator, English teacher, and football coach. He has written dozens of articles for educational journals, newspapers, and TIME magazine as well as multiple books for ASCD. In an EdWeek survey of national educational leaders, he was identified as among the best sources of practical "nuts and bolt
PJ Caposey & Bryan Wills—Cracking the Coaching Code: Using Personality Archetypes to Maximize Performance
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Dr. PJ Caposey is the Illinois Superintendent of the Year, a sought-after speaker and consultant, and the author of numerous articles and 9 books.
Dr. Bryan Wills is a chiropractor, entrepreneur, executive coach, and keynote speaker who helps people chase after their dreams.
Lisa Lande—Engagement by Design: Creating Learning Environments Where Students Thrive
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Lisa Lande, is Director of International Programs at the Quaglia Institute for School Voice & Aspirations, and is the co-author of Engagement by Design: Creating Learning Environments Where Students Thrive
Bryan Goodwin and Kris Rouleau—The New Classroom Instruction That Works: The Best Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement
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Bryan Goodwin is President & CEO of McREL International,
Kris Rouleau is Vice President of Learning Services and they are the co-authors together of The New Classroom Instruction That Works: The Best Research-Based Strategies for
Gail Markin—Beyond Self-Care: Leading a Systemic Approach to Well-Being for Educators
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Gail Markin is a counsellor, teacher, author and speaker who is committed to promoting well-being in the education workplace. She now works as an educational consultant helping educational leaders to embed and support well-being in their workplaces.
Dr. David Franklin—Advice from the Principal’s Desk: 5 Pillars of School Leadership
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Dr. David Franklin is an award winning school administrator, education professor, curriculum designer, presenter, consultant. He holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from California State University, East Bay, and serves as Adjunct Professor of Education for Colorado State University. He is also a Marzano Research fellow trained in High Reliabilit
JP Frame—School-Wide Progressive Discipline Model
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JP Frame holds a Master's in Guidance Counseling and serves as a behavior interventionist at the high school level, and more than 24 years of experience at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.
Michael Lehan—Supporting Student Athletes
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Dr. Michael Lehan is Head of School at IMG Academy. A former NFL cornerback with the Miami Dolphins and Cleveland Browns, he served as principal of Osseo Senior High School, which then became ranked as one of "The Best High schools" in the nation by US News & World Report, and was subsequently named Minnesota High School Principal of the Year and served as assistant superinten
Douglas Reeves—Fearless Coaching: Resilience and Results from the Classroom to the Boardroom
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Douglas Reeves, PhD is the founder of Creative Leadership Solutions. The author of more than 30 books and 100 articles on leadership and organizational effectiveness, he has worked in all 50 US states and more than 20 countries around the world. He has been recognized by NASSP, NSDC, the Australian Council
Bradley James Davies—School Leadership from A to Z: How to Lead Well Without Losing Your Way
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Bradley James Davies is an executive leadership coach, author, and speaker with more than two decades of experience as a teacher, coach, and elementary, middle, and high school principal.
Julie Causton—The Way to Inclusion: How Leaders Create Schools Where Every Student Belongs
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Dr. Julie Causton is a bestselling author, inspiring speaker, and inclusive education advocate. The founder and CEO of Inclusive Schooling, she is a former tenured professor in the
Lori Cohen—The PD Book: 7 Habits that Transform Professional Development
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Lori Cohen is an educator, writer, artist, and coach. Through her coaching, consulting, and professional
development design and facilitation, Lori works to create the conditions for everyone to thrive. She has written for English Journal, EdWeek,
Andrea Gribble—Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity
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Andrea Gribble has a love for cheering people on, helping them do their best, and shining a spotlight on their accomplishments. As the founder of #SocialSchool4EDU and host of the podcast, Mastering Social Media for Schools, she helps schools recognize their da
Robert Feirsen & Seth Weitzman—From Conflict to Collaboration: A School Leader’s Guide to Unleashing Conflict’s Problem-Solving Power
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Dr. Robert Feirsen has served as an assistant principal, principal, deputy superintendent, and superintendent of schools. He teaches courses in school leadership at Manhattanville College.
Dr. Seth Weitzman served 27 years as a principal, totaling three decades of school building administration, all in middle schools.
Jamie Sears—How to Love Teaching Again: Work Smarter, Beat Burnout, and Watch Your Students Thrive
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Jamie Sears is a former 3rd grade teacher and creator of “The Not So Wimpy Teacher”, an education blog that spans across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, email, and similarly named podcasts. With half a million teachers and administrators in her tribe, she teaches educators how t
Andrew Knips & Michael Savoy—Equity in Data: A Framework for What Counts in Schools
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Andrew Knips has more than a decade of experience teaching students, leading teams, and coaching leaders in Philadelphia's public, alternative, and charter schools. He is an education leadership coach, executive coach, data consultant, and racial literacy trainer. Previously, he was a high school English teacher and school administra
Rae Hughart—Teachers Deserve It: What You Deserve. Why You Don’t Have It. And How You Can Go Get It
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Rae Hughart is a Middle Level Math Educator in Illinois, creator of the Teach Further Model, Instructional Assistant Professor at Illinois State University, and the Director of Training & Development for the Teach Better Team. After being inducted into the Illinois State University Hall
Cassandra Erkens & Tom Schimmer—Concise Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Assessment and Grading
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Cassandra Erkens is a presenter, facilitator, coach, trainer of trainers, keynote speaker, author, and above all, a teacher. She presents nationally and internationally on assessment,
David Price—The Power of Us: How We Connect, Act, and Innovate Together
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David Price, OBE is an international expert in how organizations of all types learn, innovate and make themselves fit for the future. He is a highly sought-after public speaker, and his work has been praised by countless organizational clients as well as Sir Ken Robinson and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. He is the author of two best-selling books, Open: Ho
Barbara Oakley & Beth Rogowsky—Uncommon Sense Teaching: Practical Insights in Brain Science to Help Students Learn
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Barbara Oakley, PhD, is the bestselling author of A Mind for Numbers and a professor of engineering at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. Her research involves bioengineering with an emphasis on neuroscience and cognitive psychology. Dr. Oakley is an internationally recognized exp
Tom Guskey—Implementing Mastery Learning 3rd Edition
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Thomas R. Guskey, PhD, is Professor Emeritus in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky. A graduate of the University of Chicago’s renowned Measurement, Evaluation, and Statistical Analysis (MESA) program, he began his career in education as a middle school teacher, served as an administrator in the Chicago Public Schools, and was the
Eric Carbaugh and Laura McCullough—Building Educator Capacity Through Microcredentials
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Eric M. Carbaugh, PhD, is a full professor in the Department of Middle, Secondary, and Mathematics Education at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, where he instructs both undergraduate and graduate courses. As an educational consultant, he has worked with teachers and leaders at more than 100 schools and districts on a variety of topics related to curriculum,
Jorge Valenzuela—Raising Equity Through SEL: A Framework for Implementing Trauma-Informed, Culturally Responsive Teaching and Restorative Practices
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Read the article, "Shared Agreements for Working Together Benefit Teachers and Administrators"
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Jorge Valenzuela is an education coach, author, and advocate with more than two decades of experience as a classroom and online teacher, a cu
A. Keith Young—The Instructional Coaching Handbook: 200+ Troubleshooting Strategies for Success
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Dr. Keith Young is an author, trainer, consultant, and leadership coach, with experience as a school principal and English and Math teacher in Colorado, Arizona, and Puerto Rico. Keith trains and coaches administrators, teacher coaches, and school leadership teams around the world through his comp
AJ Crabill—Great On Their Behalf: Why School Boards Fail, How Yours Can Become Effective
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AJ Crabill is an author and school governance expert who currently serves as the Conservator of DeSoto ISD in Texas. He has served on the Council of Great City Schools executive committee, the Missouri School Boards Association, as Board Chair of Kansas City Public Schools, and as Deputy Commissioner of the Texas Education Agency.
Hedreich Nichols—Finding Your Blind Spots: Eight Guiding Principles for Overcoming Implicit Bias in Teaching
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Hedreich Nichols is an author and educational consultant helping teachers and districts amplify the voices of all students. With her Solution Tree title, Finding Your Blind Spots: 8 Guiding Principles to Overcome Implicit Bias in Teaching, Hedreich combines her experience as a “One Black
Rhonda Roos—The Deliberate and Courageous Principal: Ten Leadership Actions and Skills to Create High-Achieving Schools
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Rhonda J. Roos, PhD is an educational speaker who coaches principals, district leaders, and administrative teams in the complex and ever-challenging work of leading schools. A past state middle school principal of the year, Rhonda has served as a central office leader an
Michael Gaskell—Radical Principals: A Blueprint for Long-Term Equity and Stability at School
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Dr. Michael Gaskell is a veteran middle/upper elementary school principal in East Brunswick, NJ. He writes extensively on school culture, trauma, and educational leadership, and mentors new principals through the Leaders to Leaders program.
Mike Lahiff—ZeroEyes AI Gun Detection
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Listen to Molly Hudgens discuss the mental health aspect of school violence prevention and her book, Saving Sycamore: The School Shooting That Never Happened on Principal Center Radio
About Mike Lahiff
Mike Lahiff is CEO and co-founder of ZeroEyes, an intelligent video analytics company that uses artificial intelligence with existing security cameras to detect weapons and send alerts to local staff and
Rebecca Rolland—The Art of Talking with Children: The Simple Keys to Nurturing Kindness, Creativity, and Confidence in Kids
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Dr. Rebecca Rolland is a lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and is on the faculty at the Harvard Medical School. She also serves as an oral and written language specialist in the Neurology Department of Boston Children's Hospital and as an advisor i
Jane Kise & Ann Holm—Educator Bandwidth: How to Reclaim Your Energy, Passion, and Time
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Dr. Jane Kise is founder of Differentiated Coaching Associates, has worked as a consultant for 30 years, specializing in executive and instructional coaching and professional development. She
Joy Kelly—Handle with Care: Managing Difficult Situations in Schools with Dignity and Respect
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Joy Kelly has served as a head of school, principal, and teacher for nearly 30 years. She is the co-author with Jimmy Casas of Handle with Care: Managing Difficult Situations in Schools with Dignity and Respect
Ken O’Connor—Repair Kit for Grading: 15 Fixes for Broken Grades
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Ken O'Connor is an independent consultant known internationally for his work in helping educators communicate about student achievement with grades that are CALM - consistent, accurate, learning-focused and meaningful. He's the author numerous books on grading, including the Repair Kit for Grading: 15 Fixes for Broken Grades, now in its
Ron Beghetto & Laura McBain—My Favorite Failure: How Setbacks Can Lead To Learning and Growth
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Ronald A. Beghetto, PhD is an internationally recognized expert on creative thought and action in educational settings. He holds the Pinnacle West Presidential Chair and serves as a Professor in the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University.
Laura McBain is a designer, educator and the co-director of the K12 lab at the Stanford d.school
Chester E. Finn, Jr.—Assessing the Nation’s Report Card: Challenges and Choices for NAEP
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Chester E. Finn, Jr. is a distinguished senior fellow and president emeritus at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute and a senior fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution. He has previously served as Professor of Education and Public Policy at Vanderbilt, and was the United States Assistant Secretary of Education for Research and Improvement. He is the author of numerous books on testin
Jim Henderson—3Q Check-Ins: How To Pay Attention To The People You Can’t Afford To Lose
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Dr. Jim Henderson is the creator and head coach of the 3Q Check-In System. You may have heard him on This American Life or seen his live stage events with William Paul Young, author of The Shack.
Gary Orfield & Nicholas Hillman—Civil Rights and Federal Higher Education
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Nicholas Hillman is a professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he is also a faculty affiliate with the Institute for Research on Poverty and the La Follette School of Public Affairs.
Gary Orfield is Distinguished Research Professor of Education, Law, Political Science & Urban Planning at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he
Michelle Young, Ann O’Doherty, & Kathleen Cunningham—Redesigning Educational Leadership Preparation for Equity
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Michelle D. Young is Dean of the School of Education at Loyola Marymount University. She is a former Executive Director of UCEA.
Ann O’Doherty is aTeaching Professor and Director of the Danforth Educational Leadership Program at the University of Washington, and served as a member of Ju
Dawn Harris—Plan Like A PIRATE: Designing Extraordinary Learning Journeys for Every Student
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Dawn Harris is the founder of Education Undone. She is a secondary English Language Arts Educator, Gifted and Talented Teacher, and education speaker, has served as an Associate Professor of Teacher Education. Dawn continually strives to bring authentic and engaging learning experiences to students of al
Dr. Quintin Shepherd—The Secret to Transformational Leadership
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Quintin Shepherd, PhD has served as a superintendent in 3 states over the past 18 years. A former elementary and high school principal, he is superintendent of Victoria Independent School District in Victoria, Texas.
Shira Leibowitz—Havens of Hope: Ideas for Redesigning Education from the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Shira Leibowitz, PhD has more than 20 years of experience leading schools from nursery through eighth grade. She is the founder and CEO of Discovery Village, a project- and play-based preschool in Tarrytown, NY. She also supports preschool leaders and education business owners through Revabilities.
Josh Packard—Mental Health & Gen Z: What Educators Need To Know
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Dr. Josh Packard is a social science researcher and the executive director of Springtide Research Institute. He has a Ph.D. in sociology from Vanderbilt University, and previously taught at the college level.
Matt Renwick—Leading Like a COACH: 5 Strategies for Supporting Teaching and Learning
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About the Author
Matt Renwick is an author and literacy instructional leadership expert, he serves as principal of Mineral Point Elementary in Wisconsin he writes at Read By Example on Substack and Twitter, and he is the author of Leading Like a C.O.A.C.H.: 5 Strategies for Supporting Teaching and Learning
Christopher Jones—SEEing To Lead: Creating a World-Class Culture Through a Teacher-Centric Approach
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Dr. Christopher Jones is a teacher-centered high school principal in Massachusetts who is driven by modeling continuous improvement by being purposeful, acting with integrity, and building
Erik Francis—Deconstructing Depth of Knowledge: A Method and Model for Deeper Teaching and Learning
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Erik Francis an international author and presenter with over 25 years of experience working in education as a classroom teacher, a site administrator, an education program specialist with a state education agency, and a trainer who produces and provides professional development for teach
Tom Hierck & Chris Weber—MTSS Roadmap
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About the Authors
Tom Hierck is one of our profession's leading authors and consultants, with 39 years of experience in education. He's author of more than 20 books.
Chris Weber, EdD, is an expert in behavior, mathematics, and response to intervention who presents internationally to audiences on important topics in education.
Peter Docker—Leading from the Jumpseat: How to Create Extraordinary Opportunities by Handing Over Control
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Peter Docker is a keynote speaker and facilitator who presents around the world to inspire people to lead from the jumpseat. He worked alongside Simon Sinek for more than 7 years, co-authoring the book Find Your Why, and now draws on his 25 years of experience in the Royal Air Force to
Decoteau Irby—Stuck Improving: Racial Equity & School Leadership
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About the Author
Decoteau Irby, PhD is an associate professor in the Department of Educational Policy Studies at the University of Illinois - Chicago, where he teaches and advises in the College's Urban Education Leadership program area. He researches equity-focused school leadership as a lever to improve Black children's academic and socio-emotio
Larry Dake—Crisis Management: Effective School Leadership to Avoid Early Burnout
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About the Author
Dr. Larry Dake is is a district administrator in upstate New York. He teaches educational leadership preparation courses at Binghamton University, and he is the author of Crisis Management: Effective School Leadership to Avoid Early Burnout.
Ken Williams—Ruthless Equity: Disrupt the Status Quo and Ensure Learning for ALL Students
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About the Author
With nearly three decades of successful educational leadership, Ken Williams has led successful equity and school improvement efforts in multiple schools as a leader, and in hundreds of schools as an author, speaker, coach, and consultant. Ken is the author of Ruthless Equity: Disrupt the Status Quo and Ensure Learning for ALL Students.
Sean Glaze—Staying Coachable: A Story with 4 Questions to Help You Thrive in Change, Keep Climbing, and Enjoy Relentless Improvement
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About the Author
A successful coach and educator for over 20 years, Sean Glaze is the founder of Great Results Teambuilding, where he helps inspire employees to become winning teammates. Sean is and a nationally renowned speaker, auth
Allen Mendler—Motivating Students Who Don’t Care: Proven Strategies to Engage All Learners - 2nd Edition
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Allen N. Mendler, PhD, is an educator and school psychologist who specializes in approaches for helping youth with learning and behavior problems succeed.
Dr. Mendler is speaker, trainer, and author who addresses topics pertaining to challenging students. He is the author or coauthor of many publications, including Motivating Stude
Diana Parafiniuk—Mental Health Support Services for Educators
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About the Guests
Diana Parafiniuk is a seasoned and nationally recognized business leader in the teletherapy market. She is the Founder and CMO of E-Therapy
Ashley Sanders and Jon Ebert are Educational Mental Health Program Managers with E-Therapy
Laura Stack—The Dangerous Truth About Today’s Marijuana: Johnny Stack’s Life and Death Story
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Laura Stack is an award-winning keynote speaker, bestselling author, and noted authority on personal productivity. A past president of the National Speakers Association and Hall of Fame speaker, Laura's keynote speeches and seminars have helped organizations increase productivi
Frank Buck—Get Organized Digitally! The Educator’s Guide to Time Management
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About the Author
Frank Buck is a veteran school leader with a career in education spanning almost 30 years. Today, he is a writer, speaker, and coach in the areas of organization, time management, and productivity. “Global Gurus Top 30” ranked Dr. Buck #1 in the “Time Management” category for 2019, 2020, and 2021.
Tom Hierck—Trauma-Sensitive Instruction: Creating a Safe and Predictable Classroom Environment
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About the Author
Tom Hierck is one of our profession's leading authors and consultants, with 39 years of experience in education. He's author of more than 20 books, including Trauma-Sensitive Instruction: Creating a Safe and Predictable Classroom Environment.
Joseph Jones & TJ Vari—Retention for a Change: Motivate, Inspire, and Energize Your School Culture
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About the Authors
Joseph Jones and TJ Vari are authors, speakers and district administrators who have written four books together, including Retention for a Change: Motivate, Inspire, and Energize Your School Culture
Daphne Wallbrige—The First-Year Principal: 52 Practical Lessons to Help New Principals Thrive as Conscious Leaders
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About the Author
Daphne Wallbridge is a superintendent in Northern Ontario, and she is the author of two books, including The First-Year Principal: 52 Practical Lessons to Help New Principals Thrive as Conscious Leaders
Jason Baehr & Jacquie Bryant—Deep in Thought: A Practical Guide to Teaching for Intellectual Virtues
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About the Author
Jason Baehr is Professor of Philosophy at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He works at the intersection of virtue theory and epistemology, and has written widely on topics like intellectual virtue, wisdom, humility, and knowledge. He is the author of Deep in Thought: A Practical G
Monica Brady-Myerov—Listen Wise: Teach Students to be Better Listeners
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About the Author
Monica Brady-Myerov is an award winning NPR journalist, and is the founder of ListenWise, which features the only curated collection of NPR stories and podcasts tailored to the K-12 classroom. She is a visionary and thought leader in the listening space, and she is the author of the book,
Eric Garcia—We‘re Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation
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Eric Garcia is a journalist based in Washington, DC who has served as an editor and correspondent at numerous outlets, including Washington Post, The Hill, National Journal, The New Republic, and more. He is a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill and he's the author of We're Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation
Allison Rodman—Personalized Professional Learning: A Job-Embedded Pathway for Elevating Teacher Voice
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About the Author
Allison Rodman is the Founder of The Learning Loop, an educational consulting organization that provides professional learning services to districts, schools, and nonprofit organizations internationally. The Learning Loop designs, facilitates, and coaches professional learning that is p
Morgan Polikoff—Beyond Standards: The Fragmentation of Education Governance & the Promise of Curricular Reform
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Morgan Polikoff is an associate professor of education at the University of Southern California’s Rossier School of Education.
Daniel Bauer—Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader
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About the Author
Daniel Bauer is the founder of Better Leaders Better Schools, where he helps school leaders fight isolation and frustration via a leadership community in order to gain clarity
Patrick Leddin—The Five-Week Leadership Challenge: 35 Action Steps to Become the Leader You Were Meant to Be
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About the Author
Patrick Leddin PhD. has benefited from both hands-on leadership and management experience in the military as well as the corporate world. He is an associate professor at Vanderbilt University, as well as founder of The Leddin Group, and he is
Michael Gaskell—Leading Schools Through Trauma: A Data-Driven Approach to Helping Children Heal
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About the Author
Dr. Michael Gaskell is a veteran middle school principal in East Brunswick, NJ. He writes extensively on school culture, trauma, and educational leadership, and mentors new principals through the Leaders to Leaders program.
Daniel Willingham—Why Don’t Students Like School? 2nd Edition
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Daniel Willingham earned his B.A. from Duke University in 1983 and his Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from Harvard University in 1990. He is currently Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia, where he has taught since 1992. Until about 2000, his research focused solely on the brain basis of learning and memory. Today
Ulcca Joshi Hansen—The Future of Smart: How Our Education System Needs to Change to Help All Young People Thrive
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Ulcca Joshi Hansen is the author of The Future of Smart: How Our Education System Needs to Change to Help All Young People Thrive. She is also Chief Program Officer at Grantmakers for
Diana Parafiniuk—E-Therapy
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About the Author
Diana is a seasoned and nationally recognized business leader in the teletherapy market. Her company, E-Therapy, pioneered the teletherapy industry in education with its innovative practices, services, and solutions and first-to-market approaches to serve PreK-12 schools and students. Diana is an honored recipient of the inaugural Women Achievers of Arizona award in recognition of h
Jane Kise—Doable Differentiation: Twelve Strategies to Meet the Needs of All Learners
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Dr. Jane Kise is the author of 27 books and an organizational presenter with extensive experience in leadership development and executive coaching, instructional coaching, and differentiated instruction.
Randy Weiner & James Bailey—The Daily SEL Leader
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About the Authors
James Bailey’s career has encompassed teacher, principal, assistant superintendent, school turnaround leader, 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
Andrew Marotta—The School Leader: Surviving & Thriving
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Andrew Marotta is an author, speaker, high school principal, and former NCAA basketball official.
Patrice Bain—A Parent's Guide to Powerful Teaching
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About the Author
Patrice M. Bain, Ed.S. is an educator, speaker and author. Finalist for Illinois Teacher of the Year and a Fulbright Scholar in Russia, she has been featured in national and international webinars, podcasts, articles and press. Bain was asked by the Department of Education to work with cognitive scientists to co-author Organizi
Steve Zonnevylle & David Armstrong—The Forty-Hour Principal
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About the Authors
Steve Zonnevylle and David Armstrong are both principals on the South Island of New Zealand and the authors of the book, The Forty-Hour Principal: Provocations for the Discerning Educator
Robyn Jackson—Stop Leading, Start Building!: Turn Your School into a Success Story with the People and Resources You Already Have
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About the Authors
Robyn Jackson, PhD., is the founder of Mindsteps and the host of School Leadership Re-Imagined, the podcast for school administrators, instructional coaches, and teacher leaders. She's the award-winning author of 11 books including the best selling The Instructional Lea
Teaching With the Instructional Cha-Chas: Four Steps to Make Learning Stick—LeAnn Nickelsen & Melissa Dickson
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Melissa Dickson, MEd, is an outstanding presenter and educator. She is passionate about providing teachers with research-based ideas and strategies that can be immediately implemented. In her decades as an educator, Melissa has been a literacy coach, staff develo
Danny Brassell—Leadership Begins with Motivation
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About the Authors
A highly-sought after speaker, trainer and coach known as “Jim Carrey
with a Ph.D.,” Dr. Danny Brassell has spoken to over 3,500 audiences
worldwide and authored 16 books, including his latest, Leadership Begins
with Motivation. He is the co-founder of www.theREADINGhabit.com, the
world’s top readi
Jed Dearybury—The Playful Classroom: The Power of Play for All Ages
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Jed Dearybury is a teacher educator and award-winning classroom teacher, who was featured as GQ Magazine as Male Leader of the Year, met President Obama as the SC winner of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching. Since 2015, he has become an educational leader by providing quality, hands-on, engaging learnin
Annie Murphy Paul—The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain
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Annie Murphy Paul is an acclaimed science writer whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Scientific American, Psychology Today, O the Oprah Magazine, and many other publications. She is the author of Origins: How the Nine Months Before Birth Shape the Rest of Our Lives, The Cult of Personality Testing, and her new book, The Extended Mi
Courtney Ostaff—The Teaching Online Handbook
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Courtney Ostaff has been teaching online since 1999. With a wide variety of experience as a public school special education teacher, an in-home early intervention specialist, a community college algebra instructor, and a homeschooler, she has worked with students ranging from the very young to the elderly. Along the way, she has developed practices and t
Jared Cooney Horvath & David Bott—10 Things Schools Get Wrong and How We Can Get Them Right
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About the Authors
Jared Cooney Horvath is a cognitive neuroscientist based out of the University of Melbourne specializing in human thought, learning and brain stimulation.
David Bott is an education consultant who works with government organisations and some of the world’s l
Ted Bunch & Anna Marie Johnson Teague—The Book of Dares: 100 Ways for Boys to be Kind, Bold, and Brave
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About the Authors
Ted Bunch and Anna Marie Johnson Teague are friends, parents, and anti-violence educators with A Call to Men, where they help men and boys promote healthy manhood and prevent violence and discrimination, working with students, professional athletes, and organizations like the NFL, US military, and United Nations.
Barbara Blackburn—Rigor in the Remote Learning Classroom: Instructional Tips and Strategies
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Barbara Blackburn, PhD is the author of 29 books and a full-time consultant who works with schools around the world to help raise the level of rigor and motivation for professional educators and students alike. Dr. Blackburn has been named to the Top 30 Education Gurus by Global Gurus for 3 years running, and she’s the author of the n
Jennifer Abrams—Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing (Up) at Work
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Jennifer Abrams is an international educational and communications consultant for public and independent schools, hospitals, universities and non-profits. Jennifer trains and coaches teachers, administrators, and others on new employee support, supervision, being generationally savvy, having hard conversations and collaboration skills.
Michael Bungay Stanier—The Advice Trap: Be Humble, Stay Curious & Change the Way You Lead Forever
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About the Author
Michael Bungay Stanier is a bestselling author and Rhodes scholar who helps people stay curious a bit longer, and rush to action and advice-giving a little more slowly. strengthens leadership and culture within organizations by giving busy managers and leaders the tools to coach in a way that works.
Jessica Lahey—The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence
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Jessica Lahey is a teacher, writer, and mom, with a background in juvenile and education law, but she's best known as a writer whose work has appeared in The Atlantic, Vermont Public Radio, and the New York Times, and she's the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Lear
Houston Kraft—Deep Kindness: A Revolutionary Guide for the Way We Think, Talk, and Act in Kindness
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About the Author
Houston Kraft is a popular speaker working in schools around the country and co-founder of CharacterStrong, which provides curriculum and training for safer and kinder schools.
Read Write Code: A Friendly Introduction to the World of Coding, and Why It’s the New Literacy
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Jeremy Keeshin is the CEO and co-founder of CodeHS, the leading coding education platform for schools used by millions of students. He is an expert in computer science education and education technology, and he has visited hundreds of schools all over the world. Prior to starting CodeHS, he taught com
Robert Slavin: Proven Tutoring
About the Author
Robert Slavin, PhD is a distinguished professor and director of the Center for Research and Reform in Education at Johns Hopkins University. A member of the National Academy of Education, he is the author of more than 300 articles and books, including the textbook, Educational Psychology: Theory and Practice. He is co-founder of the Success For All foundation as well as the new website ProvenTutoring.org.
John Corrigan—Why We Teach: Preparing Young People For A Future That's Here
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John Corrigan, MBA is a Melbourne-based author and consultant who helps schools operate to their full human potential.
Douglas Fisher—The Distance Learning Playbook for School Leaders: Leading for Engagement and Impact in Any Setting
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Doug Fisher is a professor at San Diego State University and a founder of Health Sciences High & Middle College. He's the author of numerous books.
Alexs Pate—The Innocent Classroom: Dismantling Racial Bias to Support Students of Color
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Alexs Pate is the President and CEO of Innocent Technologies and the creator of the Innocent Classroom, a program for K–12 educators that aims to transform U.S. public education and end disparities by closing the relationship gap between educators and students of color. Mr. Pate is the author of five novels, including the New Y
Simon Rodberg—What If I'm Wrong? and Other Key Questions for Decisive School Leadership
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Simon Rodberg is a strategy consultant and coach who teaches educational leadership at American University. He was the founding principal of DC International School, an award-winning public charter, and his writing has appeared in Educational Leadership, Harvard Business Review, Principal Leadership, Principal magazine, and The New York Times.
Justin Thomas—The Principal's Toolbox: Real Talk on Tackling School Leadership
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Dr. Justin Thomas is an elementary principal in the Nashville area. Dr. Thomas believes that the keys to success revolve around growth and gratitude - the ideas that all members of a school can 'get better', and that a spirit of thankfulness is key to strong culture.
Ebony Omotola McGee—Black, Brown, Bruised: How Racialized STEM Education Stifles Innovation
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Dr. Ebony Omotola McGee is associate professor of diversity and STEM education at Peabody College of Vanderbilt University.
Bryan Goodwin—Balanced Leadership for Powerful Learning: Tools for Achieving Success in Your School
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About Bryan Goodwin
Bryan Goodwin is President & CEO of McREL International, a nonprofit school improvement organization that seeks to harness the power of curiosity and inquiry to empower all learners through rigorously researched professional learning and coaching services for school systems worldwide. He's the author of numerous books.
Molly Hudgens—Saving Sycamore: The School Shooting That Never Happened
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Molly Hudgens is a nationally known speaker and expert on preventing school shootings. She is a counselor at Sycamore Middle School in Pleasant View, Tennessee, and a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Curtis Zimmerman—Life at Performance Level
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Curtis Zimmerman is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and host of the podcast The Next 24 Hours. He is the author of 4 books, including Keys to Success in College and Life.
Marcie Beigel—Love Your Classroom Again: Realistic Behavior Strategies for Educators
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Dr. Marcie Beigel is the founder and director of Behavior + Beyond. By redesigning behavior with realistic strategies, Dr. Marcie has been transforming classrooms, families, and students since 1998. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, holds a doctorate from Columbia University, and appears regularly as a guest expert on TV and other media. She's the author of two books on behavior, including Love Your Family Again, and Love Your Classroom Again.
Karen Gross—Trauma Doesn’t Stop at the School Door: Strategies and Solutions for Educators, PreK-College
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Karen Gross is an author and educator with more than 40 years of experience as a law professor, college president, keynote speaker, and consultant. She's the author of books for both children and adults, including her Lady Lucy series for kids, and her new book Trauma Doesn’t Stop at the School Door.
Delores Lindsey—Culturally Proficient Coaching: Supporting Educators to Create Equitable Schools
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About the Author
Delores Lindsey, PhD supports schools and districts through coaching, consulting, and mentoring. With more than 50 years of experience as an educator committed to the work of equity, she has served as a teacher, administrator, and university professor at Cal State S
Raymond Smith—10 Mindframes for Leaders: The VISIBLE LEARNING Approach to School Success
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Dr. Raymond Smith speaks, writes, and consults about leadership development with Visible Learning and Corwin Press, and has worked in K-12 leadership, administrator preparation, and higher education.
Chad Dumas—Let's Put the C in PLC: A Practical Guide for School Leaders
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Dr. Chad Dumas is an educational consultant, international presenter and award-winning researcher whose primary focus is collaborating to develop capacity for continuous improvement. Having been a successful teacher, principal, central office administrator, professional developer and consultant in a variety of school districts, he brings his passion, expertise,
William A. Sommers and Diane Zimmerman—9 Professional Conversations to Change Schools: A Dashboard of Options
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About the Authors
William A. Sommers, PhD is the author of 10 books. A former board member and President of the National Staff Development Council, now Learning Forward, Bill was a school and district administrator for over 35 years. Diane Zimmerman, PhD is a writer and consultant focusing on entrepreneurial learning and schools that make a difference. A former superintenden
William D. Parker—Pause. Breathe. Flourish. Living Your Best Life as an Educator.
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William D. Parker is executive director of Oklahoma’s Association of Secondary Principals and Oklahoma’s Middle Level Educator Association. William is a nationally known author and speaker who uses his expertise in school culture, leadership and communication to equip educators with solutions and strategies for motivating st
Craig Randall—Trust-Based Observations: Maximizing Teaching & Learning Growth
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Craig Randall is a trainer and consultant who has served as principal, counselor, teacher, and college basketball coach with experience in schools in the Pacific Northwest and around the world.
William A. Sommers—Responding to Resistance: Thirty Strategies to Manage Conflict in Your School
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About the Author
William A. Sommers, PhD is the author of 10 books. A former board member and President for the National Staff Development Council, now Learning Forward, and was a school and district administrator for over 35 years.
Robert Barr & Emily Gibson—Building the Resilient School: Overcoming the Effects of Poverty With a Culture of Hope
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Dr. Bob Barr and Dr. Emily Gibson are the authors of two books together. Their first book, Building a Culture of Hope, won Learning Magazine's Teacher Choice Award for Professional Development.
Douglas Fisher—The Distance Learning Playbook
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About the Author
Douglas Fisher is a professor at San Diego State University and co-founder of Health Sciences High & Middle College, and the author of numerous books—many with John Hattie on Visible Learning.
Michael Roberts—Shifting from Me to We: How to Jumpstart Collaboration in a PLC at Work®
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About the Author
Michael Roberts is an author and consultant with over two decades of experience teaching and leading schools at all levels. A former principal and director, he's the author of several books, including Shifting from Me to We: How to Jumpstart Collaboration in a PLC at Work®.
Meredith Honig & Lydia Rainey—Supervising Principals for Instructional Leadership: A Teaching and Learning Approach
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Visit the District Leadership Design Lab website
View the Principal Supervision and Distance Learning: What’s the Right Approach? Webinar with Meredith Honig
About the Authors
Meredith Honig, PhD is a professor of Education Policy, Organizations, and Leadership at the University of Washington, Seattle. Lydia Rainey, PhD is a research scientist at the University of Washington, Seattle, and
Jethro Jones—SchoolX: How principals can design a transformative school experience for students, teachers, parents – and themselves
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About the Author
Jethro Jones is a former principal who helps schools and districts find simple solutions to complex problems. Named a Digital Principal of the Year by the NASSP, Jethro has served students as a teacher, district coach, media & distance learning specialist, and
Jamie Thom—A Quiet Education: Challenging the Extrovert Ideal in our Schools
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Listen to The Well Teacher podcast
About the Author
Jamie Thom is an English teacher in Scotland and the host of the Well Teacher podcast. He's author of two books, including A Quiet Education, which we're here to talk about today.
Emma Turner—Be More Toddler: A Leadership Education From Our Little Learners
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Listen to the Mind The Gap Podcast
About the Author
Emma Turner is a former primary school teacher, and was one of the first female co-heads of a primary school in the UK. She currently serves as the Research and CPD lead for the Discovery School's Academy Trust in the UK, and she is the author of Be More Toddler: A Leadership Education From Our Little Learners
Wendy Oliver—Not Your Mama's Classroom: What You Need to Know As A Parent About Your Child's Digital Education
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About The Author
Dr. Wendy Oliver has 20 years of experience in online and blended education. She served as Chief Learning Architect for an online school through Arizona State University, and is currently the Chief Learning Officer at Edison Learning.
Dana Goodier—Working With Students with Chronic Attendance And Truancy Issues
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Visit the Attendance Works website
Subscribe to Dana's Podcast, Out Of The Trenches
About Dr. Dana Goodier
Dr. Dana Goodier is an educational leader and speaker with more than 18 years of experience. She holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership & Management, and her research interests include district accreditation and parent opt-outs from standardized testing. She is also the host of the new podcast “Out of the Trenche
Kirsten Richert, Jeffrey Ikler and Margaret Zacchei—Shifting How School Leaders Can Create a Culture of Change
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About the Authors
Kirsten Richert is an innovation expert who works with leaders on transformational efforts. Kirsten teaches Design Thinking, Communication and Innovation at a number of colleges in the greater NYC area.
Jeff Ikler is Director of Quetico Career and Leadership Coaching, a firm dedicated to helping individuals overcome career issues, and leaders develop sustained cha
Peter Dewitt—Instructional Leadership: Creating Practice Out of Theory
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About the Author
Dr. Peter DeWitt is a leading education consultant and the author of six books.
Amy Baeder—Creating Purpose and Consistency for Students with Project-Based Learning
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Download the PBL Roadmap for School and District Leaders
Learn More about The Project-Based Learning Curriculum Developer Certification Program
About Amy Baeder
Dr Amy Baeder is an independent education consultant supporting instructional excellence through project-based learning. Dr. Baeder is the Director of the Project-Based Learning Network, which supports teachers across the United States and 43 countries.
Andy Hargreaves—Moving: A Memoir of Education and Social Mobility
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About The Author
Dr. Andy Hargreaves is an internationally renowned researcher, professor, government adviser, and global change agent, and the founder of the Atlantic Rim Collaboratory, a group of nations committed to excellence, equity, wellbeing, inclusion, democracy and human rights. Dr. Hargreaves has consulted with the OECD, the World Bank, governments, universities and teacher uni
Amber Dembowski—Monday Mindset
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About Amber Dembowski
Amber Dembowski is the host of Monday Mindset, a podcast on learning how to think better, as well as principal of two schools.
Anne Gregory and Katherine R. Evans—The Starts and Stumbles of Restorative Justice in Education: Where Do We Go from Here?
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Learn more about the Restorative Justice in Education course at Eastern Mennonite University
About the Authors
Anne Gregory is a professor at Rutgers University. Since she joined the faculty, she has been dedicated to making advances in her areas of research on school discipline. Dr. Gregory has been part of the Research-to-Practice Collaborative on Discipline Disparities, comprised of a national panel o
Barbara Blackburn—Money for Good Grades and Other Myths about Motivating Kids: Strategies for Parents & Teachers
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About The Author
Barbara Blackburn, PhD is the author of more than two dozen books and a full-time consultant who works with schools around the world to help raise the level of rigor and motivation for professional educators and students alike.
Thomas Guskey—Get Set, Go: Creating Successful Grading and Reporting Systems
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About The Author
Dr. Tom Guskey is a renowned expert on assessment and standards-based grading, and fellow of the American Educational Research Association. He's the author of more than 25 books, including On Your Mark: Challenging the Conventions of Grading and Reporting, and the new book Get Set, Go! Creating Successful Grading and Reporting Systems.
Dan Heath—Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen
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About The Author
Dan Heath is a Senior Fellow at Duke University's CASE Center, which focuses on social justice entrepreneurship, and he's the author of four NY Times bestselling books, including Made to Stick, Switch, Decisive, and The Power of Moments.
Tricia Taylor—Connect the Dots: The Collective Power of Relationships, Memory and Mindset in the Classroom
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Visit Tricia's website, TailoredPractice.com
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About The Author
Tricia Taylor is the founder of Tailored Practice. An international educator with more than 20 years teaching and leading in schools in London and New York, she's a strategic partner to schools around the world.
Kulvarn Atwal—The Thinking School: Developing a Dynamic Learning Community
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About The Author
Dr. Kulvarn Atwal is Executive Headteacher of two large primary schools in east London. His research focuses on workplace learning theory and teacher professional learning.
Douglas Fisher & Nancy Frey—All Learning is Social & Emotional
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About The Authors
Douglas Fisher & Nancy Frey are professors at San Diego State University and co-founders of Health Sciences High & Middle College.
Fred Ende and Meghan Everette—Forces of Influence: How Educators Can Leverage Relationships to Improve Practice
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About The Authors
Fred Ende is the director of Curriculum and Instructional Services for the Putnam/Northern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), and a board member in ASCD's Emerging Leader Affiliate.
Meghan Everette is a mathematics coach in the Salt Lake City School District, and
Tom Hoerr—Taking Social Emotional Learning Schoolwide: The Formative Five Success Skills for Students and Staff
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About The Author
Thomas Hoerr, PhD is the Emeritus Head of School at the New City School in St Louis, and a Scholar in Residence at the University of Missouri—St. Louis. He's the author of numerous books on multiple intelligences, grit, and SEL.
Eric Kalenze—What The Academy Taught Us: Improving Schools from the Bottom Up in a Top-Down Transformation Era.
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About The Author
Eric Kalenze's career in education has included posts in teaching, coaching, administration, and consulting. He is the author of 2014's 'Education Is Upside-Down: Reframing Reform to Focus on the Right Problems', and he regularly contributes pieces about education practice, research, and reform to publications l
Rich Czyz—The Secret Sauce: Essential Ingredients for Exceptional Teaching
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About The Author
Rich is a principal and former teacher and instructional coach, and he's the author of two books, including The Four O'Clock Faculty: A Rogue Guide to Revolutionizing Professional Development.
Tracey Benson—Unconscious Bias in Schools: A Developmental Approach to Exploring Race and Racism
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About The Author
Dr. Tracey Benson is a professor of educational leadership at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and a former public school principal. He's the author, with his co-author Sarah Fiarman, of Unconscious Bias in Schools: A Developmental Approach to Exploring Race and Racism
Scott Seider and Daren Graves—Schooling for Critical Consciousness: Engaging Black and Latinx Youth in Analyzing, Navigating, and Challenging Racial Injustice
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About The Authors
Scott Seider is an associate professor of applied developmental psychology at the Boston College Lynch School of Education & Human Development. His research focuses on the civic development of adolescents. Prior to joining the Boston College faculty, Dr. Seider wor
Douglas Reeves—100-Day Leaders: Turning Short-Term Wins Into Long-Term Success in Schools
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About Douglas Reeves, PhD
Douglas Reeves, PhD is the founder of Creative Leadership Solutions. The author of more than 30 books and 80 articles on leadership and organizational effectiveness, he has worked in all 50 US states and more than 20 countries around the world.
Adam Drummond—The Instructional Change Agent: 48 Ways to Be the Leader Your School Needs
Get the book, The Instructional Change Agent: 48 Ways To Be The Leader Your School Needs Follow Adam on Twitter @adamddrummond Visit Adam's Blog About Adam Drummond Dr. Adam Drummond is the Director of Professional Learning at the International Center for Leadership in Education. With a range of K-12 experience as a teacher and principal, […]
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Adam Drummond—The Instructional Change Agent: 48 Ways to Be the Leader Your School Needs
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About Adam Drummond
Dr. Adam Drummond is the Director of Professional Learning at the International Center for Leadership in Education. With a range of K-12 experience as a teacher and principal, Adam’s servant leadership and passion for making change in the world has offered him the opportunity to work with students, teachers, and leaders across the c
Juliana Finegan—Teacher Onboarding
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About Juliana Finegan
Juliana Finegan is a Managing Partner at The Learning Accelerator, leading their practitioner learning work. As an expert in blended and personalized learning and Title 1 educator for almost a decade, Juliana specializes in adult learning, designing tangible resources for practitioners, and engaging partnerships and networks to build strategic support throughout the ecosystem.
Douglas Reeves—Achieving Equity and Excellence: Achieving Equity and Excellence: Immediate Results From the Lessons of High-Poverty, High-Success Schools
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Follow Doug on Twitter @douglasreeves
Visit the Creative Leadership website
About Douglas Reeves, PhD
Douglas Reeves, PhD is the founder of Creative Leadership Solutions. The author of more than 30 books and 80 articles on leadership and organizational effectiveness, he has worked in all 50 US states and more than 20 countries around the world.
Kim Marshall—The Best of The Marshall Memo, Book One: Ideas and Action Steps to Energize Leadership, Teaching, and Learning
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Check out Kim's teacher and principal rubrics at MarshallMemo.com
Learn more about the Instructional Leadership Association, our main program, which includes the Marshall Memo
About Kim Marshall
Kim Marshall is the author of The Marshall Memo, which reaches thousands of leaders each week. He spent 32 years with Boston Public Schools as a principal, teacher, and central office administrator, and regular speaks about teacher supervision and evaluation.
Keara Mascareñaz—The New Team Habits: A Guide to the New School Rules
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Listen to Anthony Kim discuss The New School Rules on Principal Center Radio
About Keara Mascareñaz
Keara Mascareñaz is the Managing Partner for Organizational Design at Education Elements. She focuses on organizational design and how to build and scale a culture of innovation in large systems. Keara leads work in change management, leadership development, school design, and strategic planning.
Lynmara Colón—Empower Our Girls: Opening the Door for Girls to Achieve More
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About Lynmara Colón
Lynmara Colon is Director of English Language Learner Programs & Services in a Northern Virginia school district, as well as a former principal. She's the author, with Adam Welcome, of Empower Our Girls: Opening the Door for Girls to Achieve More
Andrea Ferrero—Pockets Change
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About Andrea Ferrero
Andrea Ferrero is a global educator with more than a decade of K-12 experience. Looking for tools to break the cycle of poverty and empower learning communities, Andrea stepped into the world of financial literacy and edtech, and she's the founder of Pockets Change, an organization dedicated to inspiring financial capability through the universal language of Hip Hop pedagogy.
Richard Gerver—Education: A Manifesto for Change
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About Richard Gerver
Richard Gerver is an internationally renowned educator, public speaker, and change expert. The author of four books, he is a former teacher and principal, and currently advises governments, corporations, and other large organizations on leadership, change, and innovation.
Stephanie Dean: Opportunity Culture—Extending the Reach of Excellent Teachers
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Learn more about Public Impact
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About Stephanie Dean
Stephanie Dean is vice president of strategic policy advising and a senior consulting manager at Public Impact. Her work focuses on identifying and cultivating state policy conditions that help schools extend the reach of excellent teachers.
Doug Fisher and Nancy Frey—PLC+: Better Decisions and Greater Impact By Design
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About The Authors
Douglas Fisher & Nancy Frey are professors at San Diego State University and co-founders of Health Sciences High & Middle College, where their co-author Dominique Smith is Chief of Educational Services and Teacher Support.
Kevin Stoller—Creating Better Learning Environments
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About Kevin Stoller
Kevin Stoller is the author of Creating Better Learning Environments and host of the podcast Better Learning.
Katie White—Unlocked: Assessment as the Key to Everyday Creativity in the Classroom
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About Katie White
Katie White is an author and consultant based in Saskatchewan who works with school leaders around the world. The author of two books, Katie has been a district and in-school administrator, a learning coach, and a K-12 classroom teacher.
Eileen Depka—Letting Data Lead: How to Design, Analyze, and Respond to Classroom Assessment
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About Eileen Depka, PhD
Eileen Depka, PhD is an avid educator who is committed to student achievement and teacher growth. An internationally known assessment expert, she's the author of 8 books, including
Jane Kise—Step In, Step Up: Empowering Women for the School Leadership Journey
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About Dr. Jane Kise
Dr. Jane Kise is an author, executive coach, and education consultant who works to create environments that everyone wants to be in. She's the author of 26 books, including her new book Step In, Step Up.
Natalie Wexler—The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System—And How To Fix It
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Read an excerpt from The Knowledge Gap (featured in The Atlantic)
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About Natalie Wexler
Natalie Wexler is an education journalist whose work has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, and the Washington Post.
Paul Tough—The Years That Matter Most: How College Makes or Breaks Us
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About Paul Tough
Paul Tough is the author of Helping Children Succeed and How Children Succeed, which spent more than a year on the New York Times hardcover and paperback bestseller lists and was translated into twenty-eight languages. He is also the author of Whatever It Takes: Geoffrey Canada’s Quest to Change Harlem and
Carla Tantillo Philibert—Everyday Self-Care for Educators: Tools and Strategies for Well-Being
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About Carla Tantillo Philibert
Carla Tantillo Philibert is the Founder of Mindful Practices and a sought-after speaker and consultant on social-emotional learning. She's the author of Cooling Down Your Classroom and the Everyday SEL series for Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, and High School teachers.
Scott Young—Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career.
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About Scott Young
Scott Young is a writer who takes on interesting self-education projects, including learning quantum physics in a month, and four languages in a year, and he's the author of Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career.
Barbara Blackburn—Rigor and Differentiation in the Classroom: Tools and Strategies
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About Barbara Blackburn, PhD
Barbara Blackburn, PhD is the author of more than two dozen books and a full-time consultant who works with schools around the world to help raise the level of rigor and motivation for professional educators and students alike.
Esther Wojcicki—How To Raise Successful People: Simple Lessons for Radical Results
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About Esther Wojcicki
Esther Wojcicki is a leading American educator, journalist, and mother. A leader in blended learning and the integration of technology into education, she is the founder of the Media Arts programs at Palo Alto High School and the vice chair of Creative Commons, and was also instrumen
David Kirp—The College Dropout Scandal
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Brad Gustafson—Reclaiming Our Calling: Hold on to the Heart, Mind, and Hope of Education
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About Brad Gustafson
Dr. Brad Gustafson is an elementary principal, author, and speaker. He believes schools can be spaces where creativity and innovation thrive.
Anthony Muhammad—Time for Change: Four Essential Skills for Transformational School and District Leaders
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About Anthony Muhammad, PhD
Anthony Muhammad, PhD, is an internationally known educational consultant, a former middle and high school principal, and the author of numerous books, including Transforming School Culture: How to Overcome Staff Division.
Angela Watson—40-Hour Teacher Workweek Club
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About Angela Watson
Angela Watson is a National Board-Certified Teacher, author, speaker, and the creator of the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club.
Tom Schimmer, Cassandra Erkens & Nicole Dimich Vagle—Growing Tomorrow's Citizens in Today's Classrooms
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About The Authors
Tom Schimmer is an author and a speaker with expertise in assessment, grading, leadership, and behavioral support. He is a former district-level leader, school administrator, and teacher.
Cassandra Erkens is a presenter, facil
Jarod Bormann—Professionally Driven: Empower Every Educator To Redefine PD
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About Jarod Bormann
Jarod is an instructional coach, speaker, and author of Professionally Driven: Empower Every Educator To Redefine PD.
Catlin Tucker—Power Up Blended Learning: A Professional Learning Infrastructure to Support Sustainable Change
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About Catlin Tucker
Catlin Tucker is an educator, speaker, author, and blended learning consultant and the author of four books, including Power Up Blended Learning: A Professional Learning Infrastructure to Support Sustainable Change
Jane Kise—Holistic Leadership, Thriving Schools: Twelve Lenses to Balance Priorities and Serve the Whole Student
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About Jane Kise
Dr. Jane Kise is an author, executive coach, and education consultant who works to create environments that everyone wants to be in. She's the author of 26 books, including her new book Holistic Leadership, Thriving Schools: Twelve Lenses to Balance Priorities and S
Brad Weinstein—Hacking School Discipline: 9 Ways to Create a Culture of Empathy and Responsibility Using Restorative Justice
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About Brad Weinstein
Brad Weinstein is Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Purdue Polytechnic High School Network in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the co-founder of Behavior Flip, a restorative behavior management
David Kirp—The College Dropout Scandal
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About David Kirp
David Kirp is a professor at the University of California at Berkeley, a contributing writer at The New York Times, a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and a member of the National Academy of Education. He served on President Obama's 2008 education policy transition team, and previously appeared on Principal Center Radio to discuss his b
Gary Jones—Evidence-based School Leadership and Management: A Practical Guide
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About Gary Jones
Dr. Gary Jones is a post-secondary educational leader based in the Bailiwick of Jersey, one of the Channel Islands. He is the author of Evidence-Based School Leadership and Management: A Practical Guide.
Baruti Kafele—Is My School a Better School Because I Lead It?
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About Baruti Kafele
Baruti Kafele, better known as Principal Kafele, is a sought-after speaker, as well as an award-winning teacher and principal. He's the author of numerous books, including Closing the Attitude Gap, Motivating Black Males to Achieve in School and in Life and The Principal 50: Critical Questions f
Rebecca Stobaugh—Fifty Strategies to Boost Cognitive Engagement: Creating a Thinking Culture in the Classroom
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Visit the Create Excellence website
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About Rebecca Stobaugh
Dr. Rebecca Stobaugh is an associate professor at Western Kentucky University. A former middle school principal and teacher, she's the author of six books on critical thinking, including Fifty Strategies to Boost Cognitive Engagement: Creating
Jared Horvath—Stop Talking, Start Influencing: 12 Insights From Brain Science to Make Your Message Stick
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About Jared Horvath
Jared Horvath is a cognitive neuroscientist based out of the University of Melbourne specializing in human thought, learning and brain stimulation. His work has been featured in the New Yorker, the Economist, the Atlantic, the New York Times, Scientific Am
Sophie Riegel—Don't Tell Me To Relax: One Teen's Journey to Survive Anxiety (and How You Can Too)
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About Sophie Riegel
Sophie Riegel is currently a high school senior and a mental health advocate working to reduce the stigma around mental health issues. She's headed to Duke University next, and she's the author of Don't Tell Me to Relax!: One Teen's Journey to Survive Anxiety and
Alex Kajitani—Owning It: Proven Strategies to Ace and Embrace Teaching
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Visit the Multiplication Nation website
Listen to Alex discuss Multiplication Nation on Principal Center Radio
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About Alex Kajitani
Alex Kajitani is a California Teacher of the Year, and the author of three books. A sought-after speaker, he is the founder of Multiplication Nation, an online program to help students master
Jennifer Abrams—Swimming in the Deep End: Four Foundational Skills for Leading Successful School Initiatives
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About Jennifer Abrams
Jennifer Abrams is an international educational and communications consultant for public and independent schools, hospitals, universities and non-profits. Jennifer trains and coaches teachers, administrators, and others on new employee support, supervision
Brad and Tonya Balch—Building Great School Counselor–Administrator Teams
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About The Authors
Tonya C. Balch, PhD, is a professor in counseling and a faculty member in the Department of Communication Disorders and Counseling, School, and Educational Psychology at Indiana State University. Tonya is a former school counselor who worked with students in grades 7-12 in West Central Indiana.
Ellen Feig Gray—Hacking School Culture: Designing Compassionate Classrooms
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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Visit Ellen's Website, ParentWithPerspective.com
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About Ellen Feig Gray
Ellen Feig Gray is the founder of Parent with Perspective. A developmental psychology researcher and positive psychology practitioner, she's the author, with Angela Stockman, of Hacking
Mike Fisher—Hacking Instructional Design: 33 Extraordinary Ways to Create a Contemporary Curriculum
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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Visit Mike's Website, Digigogy.com
Follow Mike on Twitter @fisher1000
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Bonus: Download the Free 61-Page Instructional Design Packet
About Mike Fisher
Mike Fisher is a writer, curriculum designer, and instructional coach who helps schools revitalize and modernize their curriculum.
Jimmy Casas, Jeffrey Zoul & Todd Whitaker—10 Perspectives on Innovation in Education
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Visit Jeff's Blog
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Visit the ConnectEDD Website
About The Authors
Jimmy Casas is an educator, bestselling author, and speaker with 22 years of school leadership experience.
Jeff Zoul is a lifelong teacher, leader, and learner. After many years o
Shawn Rubin & Cathy Sanford—Pathways to Personalization: A Framework for School Change
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About The Authors
Cathy Sanford leads research and development efforts at Highlander Institute, and Shawn Rubin is the chief education officer at Highlander Institute, and he
Peter Dewitt—Coach It Further: Using the Art of Coaching to Improve School Leadership
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About Dr. Peter Dewitt
Dr. Peter DeWitt is an education consultant focusing on collaborative leadership and fostering inclusive school climates. Within North America, his work has been adopted at the university and state level, and he works with numerous districts, school boards, regional and state organi
Michael McDowell—The Lead Learner: Improving Clarity, Coherence, and Capacity for All
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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About Michael McDowell, PhD
Dr. Michael McDowell is Superintendent of the Ross School District outside of San Francisco, and an expert in project-based learning and professional development. He's the author of three books, including The Lead Learner: Improving Clarity, Coherence, and Capacity for All.
Aaron White—Script
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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About Aaron White
Aaron White is CEO & Co-founder of Script. He has previously served as IT director of a charter network, and his current focus is helping schools go paperless and cashless with Script.
Larry Hausner—The Principal Coaching Model: How To Plan, Design, and Implement a Successful Program
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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Follow Larry on Twitter @HausnerLarry
About Dr. Larry Hausner
Dr. Larry Hausner is an experienced principal with more than 14 years in the position. He is a professor at USC and the founder of Coaching School Leadership, a firm dedicated to providing coaching services to principals nationwide.
Barbara Blackburn & Bradley Witzel—Rigor in the RTI & MTSS Classroom
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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About Barbara Blackburn, PhD
Barbara Blackburn, PhD is the author of 22 books and a full-time consultant who works with schools around the world to help raise the level of rigor and motivation for professional educators and students alike.
About Dr. Bradley Witzel
Dr. Br
Monica Burns—Tasks Before Apps: Designing Rigorous Learning in a Tech-Rich Classroom
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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Visit the ClassTechTips website
About Monica Burns PhD.
Dr. Monica Burns is a Curriculum and EdTech Consultant, Apple Distinguished Educator and Founder of ClassTechTips.com. She's a featured speaker at the upcoming FETC, the Future of Education Technology Conference, and she's the author of Tasks Before Apps: Designing Rigorous Learning in a Tech-Rich Classroom.
Luthern Williams—New Roads School
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About Luthern Williams
Luthern Williams is Head of School at New Roads School in Santa Monica, California. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University, his career in educational leadership spans more than 20 years.
Tamara Fyke—Building People: Social-Emotional Learning for Kids, Families, Schools, and Communities
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Get the book, Building People: Social-Emotional Learning for Kids, Families, Schools, and Communities
Visit the Love In A Big World website
Follow Tamara on Twitter @Tamara_Fyke
Follow Love In A Big World on Twitter @LoveInABigWorld
About Tamara Fyke
Tamara Fyke is an author, speaker, and expert on social and emotional learning, and she's the creator of the Love In A Big World curriculum, and the editor and Building People: Social-Emotional Learning
Anneke Markholt and Joanna Michelson—Leading for Professional Learning: What Successful Principals Do To Support Teaching Practice
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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Visit the Center for Educational Leadership website
About Dr. Anneke Markholt
Dr. Anneke Markholt is an associate director with the University of Washington Center for Educational Leadership (CEL), and affiliate faculty of educational leadership and policy studies in the University of Washington College of Education. Dr. Markholt is the co-aut
Robert Avossa—FETC
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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About Dr. Robert Avossa
Dr. Robert Avossa is Senior Vice-President of Education at LRP Media Group, where he oversees the Future of Education Technology Conference, which we're here to talk about today. Dr. Avossa previously served as Superintendent of Palm Beach County and Fulton County Schools in Georgia.
Cinque Henderson—Sit Down and Shut Up: How Discipline Can Set Students Free
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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About Cinque Henderson
Cinque Henderson is a writer whose work has appeared in the Washington Post, Newsweek, and on TV networks including HBO and Showtime. A graduate of Harvard University, Cinque spent a year as a substitute teacher in the Los Angeles area, an experience that informed his new book, Sit Down and Shu
Kimberly Mitchell—Experience Inquiry: 5 Powerful Strategies, 50 Practical Experiences
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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Follow Kimberly on Twitter @inquiryfive
Visit the Inquiry Partners website
About Kimberly Mitchell
Kimberly Mitchell is a writer, workshop leader and speaker with a focus on deeper learning and inquiry-based teaching practices. Currently teaching at the University of Washington's College of Education, her previous experience includes serving as a principal and teacher
Amy Jenkins & Kira Keane—Strategic Communication for Families & Stakeholders
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Communicating Personalized Learning to Families and Stakeholders: Terminology, Tools and Tips for Success: A guide to creating informative conversations and preventing miscommunication about personalized learning
Communications Planning for Innovation in Education: A how-to guide with real-world district examples and tools
Blended & Personalized Learning at Work: A collection of free resources, strategies, and examples of personalized learning in action
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Cristal Glangchai—Venture Girls: Raising Girls To Be Tomorrow's Leaders
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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About Cristal Glangchai
Cristal Glanchai, PhD is a scientist, entrepreneur, and mentor with a passion for teaching and engaging girls in entrepreneurship, science, and technology. She is the founder and CEO of VentureLab, and previously founded a nanotechnology drug delivery company and ran the Idea to Product Program at the Unive
Amy Dujon—The Gritty Truth of School Transformation: Eight Phases of Growth to Instructional Rigor
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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Follow Amy on Twitter @AmyDujon
Visit Amy's Learning Sciences author page
Read Amy's blog post, Lesson Planning: 6 Steps for Aligning Student Tasks With Learning Targets
About Amy M. Dujon
Amy M. Dujon is a practice leader with Learning Sciences International and a former director for leadership development, principal, and teacher. Dujon led one of the first
Robyn Jackson—Never Work Harder Than Your Students and Other Principles of Great Teaching
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Get the book, Never Work Harder Than Your Students & Other Principles of Great Teaching (2nd Edition)
Follow Robyn on Twitter @Robyn_Mindsteps
Visit the Mindsteps webiste
Listen to the School Leadership Reimagined podcast
About Robyn Jackson PhD
Robyn Jackson, PhD., is the founder of Mindsteps and the host of School Leadership Re-Imagined, the podcast for school administrators, instructional coaches, and teacher leaders. She's the award-winning author of 10 b
Jessica Cabeen, Jessica Johnson, and Sarah Johnson—Balance Like a Pirate: Going beyond Work-Life Balance to Ignite Passion and Thrive as an Educator (A Lead Like a PIRATE Guide)
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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Follow Balance Like a Pirate on Twitter @BalanceLap and use the hashtag #BalanceLAP
About the Authors
Jessica Cabeen, Jessica Johnson, and Sarah Johnson are three educators who rep
Mark Perna—Answering Why: Unleashing Passion, Purpose, and Performance in Younger Generations
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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For Free Resources (such as an in-depth Book Study Guide, Action Guide, and Parent/Child Conversation Starter) Visit Mark's Website
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About Mark C. Perna
Mark C. Perna is an international expert on Generations Y and Z, and the founder and CEO of TFS, a consulting firm helping educators and employers unleash the tremendous potential
Barbara Oakley—Learning How to Learn: How to Succeed in School Without Spending All Your Time Studying; A Guide for Kids and Teens
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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About Barbara Oakley, PhD
Barbara Oakley, PhD is professor of engineering at Oakland University, and the creator of several wildly popular Coursera courses including Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential, and Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects. She's the author of Learning How to Learn How to Succeed in Schoo
Amy McGrath—ASU Prep Digital
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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About Amy McGrath
Amy is the Chief Operating Officer at ASU Prep Digital as Associate Vice President of Education Outreach at Arizona State University.
Barbara Blackburn—Rigor & Assessment in the Classroom
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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Visit Barbara's website
Free Resources from BarbaraBlackburnOnline
About Barbara Blackburn, PhD
Barbara Blackburn, PhD is the author of 19 books and a full-time consultant who works with schools around the world to help raise the level of rigor and motivation for professional educators and students alike. Dr. Blackburn has been named to the Top 30 Education Guru
Jim Henderson—3Q Check-In System
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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About Jim Henderson
Dr. Jim Henderson is the creator and head coach of the 3Q Check-In System. You may have heard him on This American Life or seen his live stage events with William Paul Young, author of The Shack.
Guillaume Gendre—School By Design
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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About Guillaume Gendre
Guillaume Gendre is a senior school design expert for School by Design, where he helps districts design the schools students and teachers need with the resources they have. He has 20 years’ experience in the field of education and has previously been a principal in Washington, DC and Hartford, CT, and an assessment specialist for the Oregon Department of Education.
Barbara Blackburn—Rigor In Your School: A Toolkit for Leaders
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links Get the book, Rigor In Your School: A Toolkit for Leaders Follow Barbara on Twitter @barbblackburn Visit Barbara's website Free Resources from BarbaraBlackburnOnline About Barbara Blackburn, PhD Barbara Blackburn, PhD is the author of 18 books and a full-time consultant who works with schools around the world to help raise the […]
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Robyn Jackson—Never Underestimate Your Teachers: Instructional Leadership for Excellence in Every Classroom
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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Follow Robyn on Twitter @Robyn_Mindsteps
Visit the Mindsteps webiste
Listen to the School Leadership Reimagined podcast
About Robyn Jackson, PhD
Robyn Jackson, PhD., is the founder of Mindsteps and the host of School Leadership Re-Imagined, the podcast for school administrators, instructional coaches, and teacher leaders. She's the award-winning author
Ilana Horn—Motivated: Designing Math Classrooms Where Students Want to Join In
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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About Ilana Horn
Ilana Seidel Horn, PhD is Professor of Mathematics Education at Vanderbilt University's Peabody College, where her research and teaching center on ways to make authentic mathematics accessible to students, particularly those who have historically been disenfranchised by our educational system. She is the author of numerous sch
Julie Wilson—The Human Side of Changing Education: How to Lead Change With Clarity, Conviction, and Courage
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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Visit the Institute for the Future of Learning Website
Follow Julie on Twitter @juliemargretta
Bonus Content: Listen to Julie and Justin talk more about organizational change
About Julie M. Wilson
Julie Margretta Wilson is the founder and executive director of the Institute for the Future of Learning. An alumnus of the Harvard Graduate School of Educat
Elena Aguilar—Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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Visit the Bright Morning Consulting Website
Follow Elena on Twitter @artofcoaching1
About Elena Aguilar
Elena Aguilar is the founder and president of Bright Morning Consulting, an educational consulting group that works around the world supporting educators to meet the needs of children. She is the author of The Art of Coaching and The Art of Coaching Teams and
Marlena Hebern—The EduProtocol Field Guide: 16 Student-Centered Lesson Frames for Infinite Learning Possibilities
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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Visit the EduProtocols Website
Follow Marlena on Twitter @mhebern
About Marlena Hebern
Marlena Hebern is a Google Certified Innovator, Google Trainer, and co-founder of EdCamp Yosemite. She is the author, with Jon Corippo, of The EduProtocol Field Guide: 16 Student-Centered Lesson Frames for Infinite Learning Possibilities
Jack Jose and Krista Taylor—Angels and Superheroes Compassionate Educators in an Era of School Accountability
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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Visit the Angels and Superheroes website
About Jack Jose
Jack Jose is the Principal of Gamble Montessori High School in Cincinnati Public Schools. Before coming to Gamble he was an English teacher and Paideia Program facilitator at Hughes Center, a CPS school, for 13 years. He has presented at conferences for the Ohio Council of the International Reading Associatio
Sonny Magana—Disruptive Classroom Technologies: A Framework for Innovation in Education
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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Learn more about the Project-Based Learning Network
About Dr. Sonny Magana
Dr. Sonny Magana is Milken Award-winning educator, author, and ed tech researcher. A sought-after speaker and consultant, he's the author, with Robert Marzano, of Enhancing the Art & Science of Teaching with Technology, as well as Disruptiv
Richard Gerver—Creating Tomorrow's Schools Today: Education - Our Children - Their Futures
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About Richard Gerver
Richard Gerver is an internationally renowned educator, public speaker, and change expert. The author of three books, he is a former teacher and principal, and currently advises governments, corporations, and other large organizations on leadership, change, and innovation.
Alex Kajitani—Multiplication Nation
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About Alex Kajitani
Alex Kajitani is a California Teacher of the Year, and the author of three books. A sought-after speaker, he is the founder of Multiplication Nation, an online program to help students master their times tables and have fun doing it.
Jane Pollock—The i5 Approach: Lesson Planning That Teaches Thinking and Fosters Innovation
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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Visit the Learning Horizon website
About Jane E. Pollock, PhD
Jane E Pollock, Ph.D., is president of Learning Horizon. She is the co-author of the ASCD bestseller, Classroom Instruction That Works (2001), works worldwide with teachers, coaches and principals on curriculum, instruction, assessment, and supervision. Her work results in improved student achievement at the
Denver Fowler—The 21st Century School Leader: Leading Schools in Today’s World
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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To pre-order the book, The 21st Century School Leader: Leading Schools in Today's World email darrin.griffiths@wordanddeedpublishing.com
About Dr. Denver J. Fowler
Dr. Denver J. Fowler is Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at California State University, Sacramento. A career educator, he was previously honored as the Ohio nominee for the NASSP National Assistant Principal of the Year Award.
Barbara Blackburn—The Principalship from A to Z
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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Visit Barbara's Website
View a collection of Barbara's publications at Routledge.com
About Barbara Blackburn, PhD
Barbara Blackburn, PhD is the author of 18 books and a full-time consultant who works with schools around the world to help raise the level of rigor and motivation for professional educators and students alike. Dr. Blackburn has been named to the Top 30 Education Gurus by Global Gurus for 3 years running,
Rick Jetter—Let Them Speak: How Student Voice Can Transform Your School
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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Follow Rebecca Coda on Twitter @RebeccaCoda
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About Dr. Rick Jetter
Rick Jetter, Ph.D. is Lead Consultant and Partner at Pushing Boundaries Consulting. A former teacher, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent, and the author of 6 books.
Nathan Lang—Everyday Instructional Coaching: Seven Daily Drivers to Support Teacher Effectiveness
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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Get Nathan's book, Everyday Instructional Coaching: Seven Daily Drivers to Support Teacher Effectiveness (Instructional Leadership and Coaching Strategies for Teacher Support)
About Nathan D. Lang
Dr. Nathan Lang is former science teacher and NASA educator, administrator, and ultimately director of Curriculum & Instruction for Nashville City Schools. He's currently Chief Education Officer for WeVideo, a
Jonathan Eckert—Leading Together: Teachers and Administrators Improving Student Outcomes
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About Dr. Jonathan Eckert
Dr. Jonathan Eckert is associate professor of education at Wheaton, and previously served as a Teaching Ambassador Fellow at the U.S. Department of Education under the Bush and Obama administrations. He works in teacher education at Wheaton, and with schools across the country to improve policies and teaching practice through the Center for Teachin
Mitch Weathers—Tier I Supports for Executive Functioning
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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About Mitch Weathers
Mitch Weathers is a high school teacher, adjunct college professor, and the creator and founder of Organized Binder. Mitch designed Organized Binder to help all students achieve. Together with the Organized Binder Team he now helps teachers, parents, schools, districts, and colleges implement the system both nationally and internationally.
Barbara Blackburn—Advocacy from A to Z
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View a collection of Barbara's publications at Routledge.com
About Barbara Blackburn, PhD
Barbara Blackburn, PhD is the author of 18 books and a full-time consultant who works with schools around the world to help raise the level of rigor and motivation for professional educators and students alike. Dr. Blackburn has been named to the Top 30 Education Gurus by Global Gurus for 3 years running,
Daniel P. Kelley—NASSP
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About Daniel P. Kelley
Dan Kelley is President of NASSP, the National Association of Secondary School Principals and principal of Smithfield High School in Rhode Island. As a leader in education, Dan believes in challenging current instructional practices to provide creative and effective opportunities for students to learn, grow, and succeed. He is passionate about educational leadership that builds st
Brad Balch—Building Great School Board–Superintendent Teams A Systematic Approach to Balancing Roles and Responsibilities
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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Get the book, Building Great School Board–Superintendent Teams A Systematic Approach to Balancing Roles and Responsibilities
About Brad Balch
Brad Balch, PhD, is a professor and dean emeritus at Indiana State University. A former superintendent, principal, assistant principal, teacher, and school board member, as well as a board member of higher education governance bodies including the American Association of Colleges for Te
Daniel R. Venables—Facilitating Teacher Teams and Authentic PLCs: The Human Side of Leading People, Protocols, and Practices
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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About Daniel R. Venables
Daniel R. Venables is an Education Consultant and Executive Director of the Center for Authentic PLCs, home of the Grapple Institutes, where he helps schools in building, leading, and sustaining authentic Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). He is author of How Teachers Can Turn Data Into Action and The Practice of Authentic PLCs: A Guide to Effective Teacher Teams
Nadine Burke Harris—The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Get the book, The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity
Read the New Yorker profile on Dr. Burke Harris by Paul Tough
Take the ACE quiz on the NPR website
Visit the Center for Youth Wellness website
Listen to Chris and Courtney Daikos on Principal Center Radio
About Dr. Nadine Burke Harris
Nadine Burke Harris, M.D., is founder and CEO of the Center for Youth Wellness in San Francisco’s Bayview-Hunters Point. She is the subject of
Anthony Kim—The NEW School Rules 6 Vital Practices for Thriving and Responsive Schools
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Get the book, The NEW School Rules: 6 Vital Practices for Thriving and Responsive Schools
Visit the Education Elements Website
Visit The New School Rules Official Website
Follow Anthony Kim on Twitter @anthonx
About Anthony Kim
Anthony Kim is a nationally recognized leader in education technology, school design, and personalized learning. He is the CEO and founder of Education Elements.
Dr. Victoria Bernhardt—Measuring What We Do in Schools: How to Know If What We Are Doing Is Making a Difference
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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Visit the Education for the Future website
About Dr. Victoria Bernhardt
Victoria Bernhardt, PhD is Executive Director of Education for the Future, and professor emeritus at California State University—Chico. She's passionate about her mission of helping educators improve teaching and learning by gathering, analyzing, and using data. She is the author of 20+
Yong Zhao—Reach for Greatness: Personalizable Education for All Children
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Follow Dr. Zhao on twitter @YongZhaoEd
About Dr. Yong Zhao
Dr. Yong Zhao is a Foundation Distinguished Professor in the School of Education at the University of Kansas. He is also a professorial fellow at the Mitchell Institute for Health and Education Policy, Victoria University in Australia as well as a Global Chair at the University of Bath, UK. He previou
Peter Kraft—Evolution Labs
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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Read the Huffington Post article "Creating Safe Digital Spaces for Learners to Explore Social-Emotional Topics" »
About Peter Kraft
Peter Kraft is the CEO and Co-Founder of Evolution Labs
Cassandra Erkens—Instructional Agility: Responding to Assessment with Real-Time Decisions
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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Visit the Anam Cara Consulting website
Follow Cassandra on Twitter @cerkens
About Cassandra Erkens
Cassandra Erkens is president of Anam Cara Consulting and is an internationally renowned expert in professional development and teacher training. The author of more than half a dozen books on assessment and leadership, she designs and provides training through the Solution Tree Assessme
John Hattie—Ten Mindframes for Visible Learning: Teaching for Success
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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About Dr. John Hattie
John Hattie is the researcher and author behind the enormously influential Visible Learning series, including his synthesis of more than 800 meta-analysis studies related to achievement. Dr. Hattie is Professor, Deputy Dean, and Director of the Melbourne Education Research Institute at the University of Melbourne, Australia. He is Chair of the Board of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Le
David Hehman—Creation Crate
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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About David Hehman
David Hehman is the STEM Engineering Teacher at Phenix City Intermediate School, and he's the co-founder Creation Crate, where he oversees project and curriculum development.
Dr. Amy Klinger & Amanda Klinger, Esq—The Educator's School Safety Network
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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About Dr. Amy Klinger
Dr. Amy Klinger is nationally recognized as an expert in school safety and crisis management. Her past experience includes 28 years of service as a teacher, central office administrator, building principal, and college professor. Dr. Klinger is a certified Department of Homeland Security Instructor.
About Amanda Klinger, Esq.
Amanda Klinger, Esq. is nationally recognized as an expert in c
Rich Czyz—The Four O'Clock Faculty: A Rogue Guide to Revolutionizing Professional Development
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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About Rich Czyz
Rich is a principal and former teacher and instructional coach, and he's the author of The Four O'Clock Faculty: A Rogue Guide to Revolutionizing Professional Development.
Tamara Fyke—Love In A Big World
Tamara Fyke joins Principal Center Radio host, Justin Baeder, to discuss her customizable curriculum: Love In A Big World
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Visit The Love in A Big World Website »
About Tamara Fyke
Tamara Fyke is an author, speaker, and expert on social and emotional learning, and she's the creator of the customizable curriculum, Love In A Big World.
Patty Alper—TEACH TO WORK: How a Mentor, a Mentee, and a Project Can Close the Skills Gap in America
Patty Alper joins Principal Center Radio host, Justin Baeder, to discuss her publication: TEACH TO WORK: How a Mentor, a Mentee, and a Project Can Close the Skills Gap in America
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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About Patty Alper
Patty Alper is president of the Alper Portfolio Group, a marketing and consulting company, and is a board member of both the Network for
Matt Renwick—Digital Portfolios in the Classroom: Showcasing and Assessing Student Work
Matt Renwick joins Principal Center Radio host, Justin Baeder, to discuss his publication: Digital Portfolios in the Classroom: Showcasing and Assessing Student Work
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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Visit Matt's Website
About Matt Renwick
Matt Renwick is principal at Mineral Point Elementary in Wisconsin, and the author of several books, including Digital Portfolios in the Classroom: Showcasing an
Dr. Kimberly Tyson—Blended Vocabulary for K-12 Classrooms: Harnessing the Power of Digital Tools and Direct Instruction
Kimberly Tyson joins Principal Center Radio host, Justin Baeder, to discuss her publication: Blended Vocabulary for K-12 Classrooms
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Purchase Blended Vocabulary for K-12 Classrooms: Harnessing the Power of Digital Tools and Direct Instruction
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Follow Kimberly on Twitter @tysonkimberly
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Chris & Courtney Daikos—Trauma-Informed Tier I Supports
Chris and Courtney Daikos join Principal Center Radio host, Justin Baeder, to discuss their work with Continua Consulting Group, where they help schools and their communities implement trauma-informed multi-tiered systems of support.
Links and Resources
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About Chris and Courtney Daikos
Chris and Courtney Daikos are the co-founders of Continua Consulting Group, where they help schools and their communities implement trauma-informed multi-tiered systems of sup
Ken Spero—Ed Leadership SIMs: Training Simulations for School Leaders
Ken Spero joins Principal Center Radio host, Justin Baeder, to discuss his work with Ed Leadership SIMs: Training Simulations for School Leaders
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Learn more about Ed Leadership SIMs at Edleadershipsims.com
About Ken Spero
Ken Spero is CEO of Ed Leadership SIMs, established in partnership with the Graduate School of Education of the University of Pennsylvania (Penn GSE). With more than 30 years of experience designing simulations across a variety of industries,
Sam LeDeaux—The Snowball Effect: How I Visited Classrooms 1,173 Times in One School Year
Sam LeDeaux joins Justin Baeder to discuss The Snowball Effect: How I Visited Classrooms 1,173 Times in One School Year. Interview Notes, Resources, & Links Follow @sledeaux84 on Twitter About Sam LeDeaux Sam LeDeaux is a junior high administrator in the Chicago Metro area.
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PJ Caposey—Making Evaluation Meaningful: Transforming the Conversation to Transform Schools
PJ Caposey joins Principal Center Radio host, Justin Baeder, to discuss his publication: Making Evaluation Meaningful: Transforming the Conversation to Transform Schools
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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About PJ Caposey
PJ Caposey is a speaker, author, superintendent, and former high school principal in Illinois. He's the author of numerous articles and three books, including Making Evaluation
Sam LeDeaux—The Snowball Effect: How I Visited Classrooms 1,173 Times in One School Year
Sam LeDeaux joins Justin Baeder to discuss The Snowball Effect: How I Visited Classrooms 1,173 Times in One School Year.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Follow @sledeaux84 on Twitter
About Sam LeDeaux
Sam LeDeaux is a junior high administrator in the Chicago Metro area.
Matt Miller—Ditch That Homework: Practical Strategies to Help Make Homework Obsolete
Matt Miller joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book, Ditch That Homework: Practical Strategies to Help Make Homework Obsolete.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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About Matt Miller
Matt Miller has spent more than a decade teaching technology-infused lessons in public schools. As an author, blogger and education speaker, he en
Mark Wu—Answerables.com
Mark Wu joins Justin Baeder to discuss his work in helping create Answerables.com, an immersive virtual classroom.
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Visit Answerables.com to learn more
About Mark Wu
Mark Wu is a veteran educator who has served as an administrator, classroom teacher, and special education teacher. He's the co-founder of Answerables, an immersive virtual classroom.
Dr. Bill Ziegler—Future Focused Leaders: Relate, Innovate, and Invigorate for Real Educational Change
Bill Ziegler joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book Future Focused Leaders: Relate, Innovate, and Invigorate for Real Educational Change.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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About Bill Ziegler
Dr. Bill Ziegler is an award winning high school principal, author, and speaker. He was recogn
Naphtali Hoff—Becoming the New Boss: The New Leader's Guide to Sustained Success
Naphtali Hoff joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book Becoming the New Boss: The New Leader's Guide to Sustained Success.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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About Naphtali Hoff
Dr. Naphtali Hoff of Impactful Coaching and Consulting is an executive coach, organizational consultant, and sought-after trainer and lecturer. A former head of scho
Richard Kincaid—EcoRise
Richard Kincaid joins Justin Baeder to discuss his work with EcoRise Youth Innovations.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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About Richard Kincaid
Richard is the chief innovation officer for EcoRise, and a former educator and curriculum director in a number of different school districts in the state of Texas.
Dr. Tonya Goree—Impact Now: How Principals Can Use Video-Enhanced Coaching to Grow Teachers and Raise Student Achievement
Dr. Tonya Goree joins Justin Baeder to discuss Impact Now: How Principals Can Use Video-Enhanced Coaching to Grow Teachers and Raise Student Achievement.
About Dr. Tonya Goree
Dr. Goree has over 26 years of experience in education, with seven years of experience as principal.
Michael Toth—Who Moved My Standards? Joyful Teaching in an Age of Change
Michael Toth joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book Who Moved My Standards? Joyful Teaching in an Age of Change.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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Learn more about the SOAR Rubric
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About Michael Toth
Michael Toth is the founder Learning Sciences International. The author of numerous books, including Teacher Evaluation That Makes a Difference, which he co-authored with Robert Marzano,
Steve Reifman—10 Steps to Empowering Classroom Management: Build A Productive, Cooperative Culture Without Using Rewards
Steve Reifman joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book 10 Steps to Empowering Classroom Management: Build A Productive, Cooperative Culture Without Using Rewards.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Get Steve's book 10 Steps to Empowering Classroom Management:Building a Productive, Cooperative Culture Without Using Rewards
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About Steve Reifman
Steve Reifman is the author of numerous books for teachers and students. A National Board Certified Tea
William Parker—Messaging Matters: How School Leaders Can Inspire Teachers, Motivate Students, and Reach Communities
William Parker joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book Messaging Matters: How School Leaders Can Inspire Teachers, Motivate Students, and Reach Communities.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Purchase William's book Messaging Matters: How School Leaders Can Inspire Teachers, Motivate Students, and Reach Communities
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About William Parker
William D. Parker is principal of Skiatook High School, and was the 2011 Oklahom
Joy Kirr—Shift This!: How to Implement Gradual Changes for MASSIVE Impact in Your Classroom
Joy Kirr joins Justin Baeder to discuss her book Shift This!: How to Implement Gradual Changes for MASSIVE Impact in Your Classroom.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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About Joy Kirr
Joy Kirr is a National Board Certified Teacher and one of the profession's leading evangelists and workshop facilitators on Genius Hour. She currently teaches 7th
Chris Walsh: Abl—Unlocking Time As A Resource To Personalize Education
Chris Walsh joins Justin Baeder to discuss the dynamic school scheduling platform: Abl.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Learn more about Abl at Ablschools.com
About Chris Walsh
A former teacher, Chris has worked for national education organizations, and has led several successful ed-tech startups, and was the co-founder of the Google Teacher Academy. Chris is currently is Head of Growth and Impact for Abl, the first dynamic school scheduling platform.
Jessica Johnson, Shira Leibowitz, Kathy Perret—The Coach Approach to School Leadership: Leading Teachers to Higher Levels of Effectiveness
Jessica Johnson, Shira Leibowitz & Kathy Perret joins Justin Baeder to discuss their book The Coach Approach to School Leadership: Leading Teachers to Higher Levels of Effectiveness.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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Justin Baeder—Becoming a Learning Organization: Leading for Sustained Improvement
Host Justin Baeder discusses how to turn your school's strategic plan into a focused agenda for 2017-2018, so your change efforts result in organizational learning, not just more activity.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Register for the 2017 Instructional Leadership Intensive
About Justin Baeder
Justin Baeder is Director of The Principal Center and host of Principal Center Radio.
Rick Stiggins—Defensible Teacher Evaluation: Student Growth Through Classroom Assessment
Rick Stiggins joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book Defensible Teacher Evaluation: Student Growth Through Classroom Assessment.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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Listen to Rick's Principal Center Radio interview on The Perfect Assessment System
About Rick Stiggins
Rick Stiggins, PhD is founder of the Assessment Training Institute and the author of Assessment for Learning and
Justin Baeder—Restructuring the Teaching Profession
In a rare solo episode of Principal Center Radio, Justin Baeder describes a plan for building career ladders into the teaching profession.
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About Justin Baeder
Justin Baeder is Director of The Principal Center and creator of The 21-Day Instructional Leadership Challenge
Jon Saphier—High Expectations Teaching: How We Persuade Students to Believe and Act on “Smart Is Something You Can Get”
Jon Saphier joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book High Expectations Teaching: How We Persuade Students to Believe and Act on “Smart Is Something You Can Get”. Interview Notes, Resources, & Links Purchase Jon's book High Expectations Teaching: How We Persuade Students to Believe and Act on “Smart Is Something You Can Get” Visit the […]
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Rick Stiggins—The Perfect Assessment System
Rick Stiggins joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book The Perfect Assessment System. Interview Notes, Resources, & Links Purchase Rick's book The Perfect Assessment System Visit Rick's Website About Rick Stiggins Rick Stiggins, PhD is founder of the Assessment Training Institute and the author of Assessment for Learning.
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Rick Stiggins—The Perfect Assessment System
Rick Stiggins joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book The Perfect Assessment System.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Purchase Rick's book The Perfect Assessment System
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About Rick Stiggins
Rick Stiggins, PhD is founder of the Assessment Training Institute and the author of Assessment for Learning.
Jon Saphier—High Expectations Teaching: How We Persuade Students to Believe and Act on “Smart Is Something You Can Get”
Jon Saphier joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book High Expectations Teaching: How We Persuade Students to Believe and Act on “Smart Is Something You Can Get”.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Purchase Jon's book High Expectations Teaching: How We Persuade Students to Believe and Act on “Smart Is Something You Can Get”
Visit the Research for Better Teaching website
About Jon Saphier
Dr. Jon Saphier is the founder and president of Research for Better Teaching, and the author of 8 books,
Daniel Bauer—Mastermind Groups
Daniel Bauer joins Justin Baeder to discuss his work as the Founder of The Better Mastermind, a hybrid group coaching program and leadership development program for school leaders.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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Rick Jetter & Rebecca Coda—Escaping the School Leader's Dunk Tank: How to Prevail when Others Want You to Drown
Rick Jetter & Rebecca Coda joins Justin Baeder to discuss their book Escaping the School Leader's Dunk Tank: How to Prevail when Others Want You to Drown.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Purchase Rick and Rebecca's book Escaping the School Leader's Dunk Tank: How to Prevail when Others Want You to Drown
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About Rick Jetter & Rebecca Coda
Dr. Rick Jetter is an educational consultant, multi-genre author, spea
Sarah Fiarman—Becoming a School Principal: Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Purchase Sarah's book Becoming a School Principal: Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn
About Sarah Fiarman
A former public school teacher, principal, and lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Dr. Sarah Fiarman is an independent education consultant.
Kenneth Baum—The Artisan Teaching Model for Instructional Leadership: Working Together to Transform Your School
Kenneth Baum joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book The Artisan Teaching Model for Instructional Leadership: Working Together to Transform Your School.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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About Kenneth Baum
Kenneth Baum is an award-winning former principal and superintendent, and an expert in school design, strategic planning, and lead
Tom Hoerr—The Formative Five: Fostering Grit, Empathy, and Other Success Skills Every Student Needs.
Tom Hoerr joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book The Formative Five: Fostering Grit, Empathy, and Other Success Skills Every Student Needs.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Purchase Tom's bookThe Formative Five: Fostering Grit, Empathy, and Other Success Skills Every Student Needs
Harvard Business Review: Six Components of a Great Corporate Culture
About Tom Hoerr
Thomas Hoerr, PhD is Emeritus Head of the New City School in St. Louis and the author of five books and more than 100 articles.
Baruti Kafele—The Teacher 50: Critical Questions for Inspiring Classroom Excellence
Baruti Kafele joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book The Teacher 50: Critical Questions for Inspiring Classroom Excellence.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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Matthew Pietrafetta—College Entrance Exam Prep for Underserved Communities
Matthew Pietrafetta joins Justin Baeder to discuss college entrance exam prep for underserved communities.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Visit the Academic Approach Website
About Matthew Pietrafetta
Matthew Pietrafetta is the founder and CEO of Academic Approach, which helps students develop college and career readiness skills. He holds a PhD from Columbia University.
Gene Bedley—Ambassadors of Compassion
Gene Bedley joins Justin Baeder to discuss his work with Ambassadors of Compassion, an organization that helps young people develop resiliency, hope, and the personal leadership skills.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Learn more about Ambassadors of Compassion
Visit the Lift Up America Website
About Gene Bedley
Gene Bedley is the Executive Director of the National Character Education Center. A 40-year veteran of the education profession, he's won numerous awards, including the National Dis
Paul Gorski—Reaching and Teaching Students in Poverty
Paul Gorski joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book, Reaching and Teaching Students in Poverty: Strategies for Erasing the Opportunity Gap.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Purchase Paul's book, Reaching and Teaching Students in Poverty: Strategies for Erasing the Opportunity Gap.
The Poverty and Education Reader: A Call for Equity in Many Voices
EdChange.org—Cultivating equity literacy in schools and society
About Paul Gorski
Paul Gorski is associate professor of integrative studies at G
Paul Mielke—Making Teachers Better, Not Bitter: Balancing Evaluation, Supervision, and Reflection for Professional Growth
Paul Mielke joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book Making Teachers Better, Not Bitter: Balancing Evaluation, Supervision, and Reflection for Professional Growth.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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Steve Heisler—The Missing Link: Teaching and Learning Critical Success Skills
Steve Heisler joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book The Missing Link: Teaching and Learning Critical Success Skills.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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Follow Steve on Twitter @steve_heisler
Purchase Steve's book, The Missing Link: Teaching and Learning Critical Success Skills
About Steve Heisler
Steve Heisler is a former teacher and administrator, and currently serves as an education consultant and a Senior Program Coordinator for the School System Improvement Project
Arina Bokas—Building Powerful Learning Environments: From Schools to Communities
Arina Bokas joins Justin Baeder to discuss her book, Building Powerful Learning Environments: From Schools to Communities.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Purchase Arina's book, Building Powerful Learning Environments: From Schools to Communities.
Visit the Culture of Partnerships Website »
About Arina Bokas
Arina Bokas, PhD is the editor of Kids’ Standard Magazine and a faculty member at Mott Community College in Flint, Michigan. A frequent contributor to publications such as ASCD Express
Dr. Anael Alston: You're Hired: The Inside Secrets to Landing Your School Leadership Job
Dr. Anael Alston joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book, You’re Hired: The Inside Secrets to Landing Your School Leadership Job.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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About Dr. Anael Alston
Dr. Anael Alston is the Superintendent of Schools of the Hamilton Central School District. He has previously served as a middle school principal, and was honored as the New York S
Jean Desravines—Breakthrough Principals: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Stronger Schools
Jean Desravines joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book Breakthrough Principals: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Stronger Schools.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Purchase Jean's book, Breakthrough Principals: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Stronger Schools.
About Jean Desravines
Jean Desravines is the CEO of New Leaders. The author of two books, he has served as a member of Governor Cuomo’s Education Reform Commission and was named to Forbes’ “Impact 30,” recognizing the world’s lea
Douglas Reeves—Elements of Grading: A Guide to Effective Practice
Douglas Reeves joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book, Elements of Grading: A Guide to Effective Practice (2nd Edition).
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Purchase Douglas's book, Elements of Grading: A Guide to Effective Practice (2nd Edition).
Creative Leadership Solutions website
About Douglas Reeves
Douglas Reeves, PhD is the the founder of Creative Leadership Solutions and the author of more than thirty books and eighty articles about education, leadership, and organizational effectiv
Ivan Hannel: A Pedagogy of Questioning
Ivan Hannel joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book, A Pedagogy of Questioning.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Purchase Ivan's book, A Pedagogy of Questioning.
Visit the "A Pedagogy of Questioning" Website
About Ivan Hannel
Ivan Hannel helps schools develop a practical pedagogy of questioning. A trial attorney and former classroom teacher, Ivan is the author of A Pedagogy of Questioning.
Dr. Anthony Muhammad—The Will to Lead, the Skill to Teach: Transforming Schools at Every Level
Dr. Anthony Muhammad joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book, The Will to Lead, the Skill to Teach: Transforming Schools at Every Level.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Purchase Ivan's book,The Will to Lead, the Skill to Teach: Transforming Schools at Every Level.
About Dr. Anthony Muhammad
Anthony Muhammad, PhD, is an internationally known educational consultant, a former middle and high school princpal, and the author of numerous books, including Transforming School Culture: How to Over
Richard Sagor—The Action Research Guidebook A Process for Pursuing Equity and Excellence in Education
Dr. Richard Sagor joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book The Action Research Guidebook A Process for Pursuing Equity and Excellence in Education.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Purchase Dr. Sagor's book, The Action Research Guidebook A Process for Pursuing Equity and Excellence in Education.
About Dr. Richard Sagor
Richard Sagor, PhD is Founder of the Institute for the Study of Inquiry in Education, and has extensive experience in consulting and educational leader preparation at the uni
Kathy Kee—RESULTS Coaching Next Steps Leading for Growth and Change
Kathy Kee joins Justin Baeder to discuss her book, RESULTS Coaching Next Steps Leading for Growth and Change.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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About Kathy Kee
Kathy Kee is a founding partner of Results Coaching Global (RCG), and serves as a seminar instructor, mentor, and coach and directs the Accredited Coach Training Program. She has served in numerous leadership roles, includi
Otis Kriegel—Everything A New Elementary School Teacher Really Needs to Know (But Didn't Learn in College)
Otis Kriegel joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book Everything A New Elementary School Teacher Really Needs to Know (But Didn't Learn in College).
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Purchase Otis' book, Everything A New Elementary School Teacher Really Needs to Know (But Didn't Learn in College).
About Otis Kriegel
Otis Kriegel is a 15-year veteran elementary and middle school teacher who has worked in dual language, monolingual, and co-teaching settings in the US and Europe, and the autho
Jen Abrams—Hard Conversations Unpacked: The Whos, the Whens, and the What-Ifs
Jennifer Abrams joins Justin Baeder to discuss her book, Hard Conversations Unpacked: The Whos, the Whens, and the What-Ifs.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Purchase Jennifer's book, Hard Conversations Unpacked: The Whos, the Whens, and the What-Ifs.
Visit Jennifer's Website
Purchase David Rock's book, Your Brain at Work: Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long
About Jennifer Abrams
Jennifer Abrams is an independent educational consultant
John Linney—Bullying Prevention, Climate, & Restorative Justice
John Linney joins Justin Baeder to discuss his work helping schools prevent bullying and create safe, positive climates.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Follow John on Twitter @SchoolClimates
Visit the School Climate Institute website
Check out the Edspiration Podcast
Check out John's book Safe School Ambassadors: Harnessing Student Power to Stop Bullying and Violence
About John Linney
John Linney is a "climate specialist" who works as an international speaker, trainer and author to help s
Chris & Courtney Daikos—Trauma-Informed Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
Chris Daikos & Courtney Daikos joins Justin Baeder to discuss their work with trauma-informed multi-tiered systems of support.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Visit the Continua Consulting website
About Chris Daikos & Courtney Daikos
Chris Daikos, M.iT., M.Ed, Ed.S, is currently Adjunct Faculty in the College of Education at Seattle University, and previously a special education teacher, school psychologist and administrator, whose passion and research focus on behavior disorders as well a
David Horton—Leading School Teams: Building Trust to Promote Student Learning
David Horton joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book Leading School Teams: Building Trust to Promote Student Learning.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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Visit David's Website
Patrick Lencioni's Five Dysfunctions of a Team
About David Horton
Dr. David Horton is an organizational leadership expert and lifelong educator who has served as an assistant superintendent, curriculum director, and school administ
Dr. Richard Cash—Self-Regulation in the Classroom: Helping Students Learn How to Learn
Dr. Richard Cash joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book, Self-Regulation in the Classroom: Helping Students Learn How to Learn.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
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About Dr. Richard Cash
Dr. Richard Cash is an international consultant, speaker, and expert on gifted education, differentiated in
Erik Francis—Now THAT'S a Good Question! How to Promote Cognitive Rigor Through Classroom Questioning
Erik Francis joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book, Now THAT'S a Good Question! How to Promote Cognitive Rigor Through Classroom Questioning.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Purchase Erik's book, Now THAT'S a Good Question! How to Promote Cognitive Rigor Through Classroom Questioning.
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Visit Erik's website
Listen to the Principal Center Radio episode "Barbara Blackburn—Rigor in Your Classroom: A Toolkit for Teachers"
About Erik Francis
Erik Francis is a professiona
Terry Wilhelm—Shared Leadership: The Essential Ingredient for Effective PLCs
Terry Wilhelm joins Justin Baeder to discuss her book, Shared Leadership: The Essential Ingredient for Effective PLCs.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Purchase Terry's book, Shared Leadership: The Essential Ingredient for Effective PLCs.
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Send Terry an Email
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Read Terry's Corwin blog post
About Terry Wilhelm
Terry Wilhelm is an author, consultant, and university adjunct professor in educational leadership who has served as a principal, teacher,
Regie Routman—Read, Write, Lead: Breakthrough Strategies for Schoolwide Literacy Success
Regie Routman joins Justin Baeder to discuss her book, Read, Write, Lead: Breakthrough Strategies for Schoolwide Literacy Success.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Purchase Regie's book, Read, Write, Lead: Breakthrough Strategies for Schoolwide Literacy Success.
About Regie Routman
Regie Routman is an international literacy expert with more than 40 years of experience teaching, coaching, and leading in diverse schools. She is the author of more than a dozen highly respected books.
Dr. Brad Gustafson—Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Students
Dr. Brad Gustafson joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book Renegade Leadership Creating Innovative Schools for Digital-Age Students.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Purchase Brad's book, Renegade Leadership Creating Innovative Schools for Digital-Age Students.
Visit Brad's Website/Blog
Visit the Renegade Leadership Website
Follow Brad on Twitter @GustafsonBrad
About Dr. Brad Gustafson
Dr. Brad Gustafson is an elementary principal, author, and speaker. He believes schools can be spaces wh
Dr. Peter DeWitt—Collaborative Leadership: Six Influences That Matter Most
Dr. Peter DeWitt joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book, Collaborative Leadership: Six Influences That Matter Most.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Purchase Dr. DeWitt's book, Collaborative Leadership: Six Influences That Matter Most.
Visit Peter's Website
Read the "Finding Common Ground Blog"
Follow @PeterMDeWitt
About Dr. Peter DeWitt
Dr. Peter DeWitt is an author and speaker focused on collaborative leadership, fostering inclusive school climates, and connected learning. His writing h
Tom Schimmer—Grading From the Inside Out: Bringing Accuracy to Student Assessment Through a Standards-Based Mindset
Tom Schimmer joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book, Grading From the Inside Out: Bringing Accuracy to Student Assessment Through a Standards-Based Mindset.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Purchase Tom's book, Grading From the Inside Out: Bringing Accuracy to Student Assessment Through a Standards-Based Mindset.
Visit Tom's website TomSchimmer.com
Follow Tom on Twitter @TomSchimmer
About Tom Schimmer
Tom Schimmer is an international speaker, author, and assessment expert with the Solutio
Bill Sterrett—Igniting Teacher Leadership: How do I empower my teachers to lead and learn?
Bill Sterrett joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book Igniting Teacher Leadership: How do I empower my teachers to lead and learn?.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Purchase Bill's book, Igniting Teacher Leadership: How do I empower my teachers to lead and learn?.
Visit Bill's ASCD Author page
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About Bill Sterrett
Bill Sterrett, Ph.D., is a former principal who currently serves a faculty member and program coordinator at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. He
Sean Glaze—The 10 Commandments of Winning Teammates
Sean Glaze joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book, The 10 Commandments of Winning Teammates.
Interview Notes, Resources, & Links
Purchase Sean's book, The 10 Commandments of Winning Teammates.
Visit Sean's Website
Take the Instructional Leadership Capacity quiz and get your school's score
About Sean Glaze
Sean Glaze is a nationally renowned speaker, author, and the founder of Great Results Team Building, where he helps inspire employees to become winning teammates. He's the author of three b