REACH Fireside Chats: The Podcast
Education Podcasts
REACH Fireside Chats began spring 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and school closures. The podcast brought educators around the country to some of the most prominent educational experts. Hosted by Dr. Monica George-Fields with chatroom co-host Dr. Karren Dunkley, REACH Fireside Chats became a favorite place for educators to commune, share their thoughts about policies, and share ideas for addressing the inequities and low achievement that are often found in public schools servicing Black and Latino students.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Education Podcasts
Description:
REACH Fireside Chats began spring 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and school closures. The podcast brought educators around the country to some of the most prominent educational experts. Hosted by Dr. Monica George-Fields with chatroom co-host Dr. Karren Dunkley, REACH Fireside Chats became a favorite place for educators to commune, share their thoughts about policies, and share ideas for addressing the inequities and low achievement that are often found in public schools servicing Black and Latino students.
Twitter:
@contactusReach
Language:
English
Contact:
9177559271
Episodes
Why is It So Difficult for Districts and Schools to Do What We Know is The Right Thing?
3/3/2021
This episode closes the 3-part series focused on the 7th chapter of Dr. Richard Elmore's School Reform from the Inside Out: Policy, Practice, and Performance. We also have the 2nd part of Dr. Monica George-Fields' and Dr. Elizabeth City's discussion. The guests include Derrick Donald and Jonathan Clayton in the Zoom room and Dr. Fidel Montero, Jason Rivers, Nicolle Haynes, and Jennifer Dickerson at the Round Table. The discussions about internal accountability and teacher supports are too...
Duration:01:25:29
Why is It So Difficult for Districts and Schools to Do What We Know is The Right Thing?
3/3/2021
This episode closes the 3-part series focused on the 7th chapter of Dr. Richard Elmore's School Reform from the Inside Out: Policy, Practice, and Performance. We also have the 2nd part of Dr. Monica George-Fields' and Dr. Elizabeth City's discussion. The guests include Derrick Donald and Jonathan Clayton in the Zoom room and Dr. Fidel Montero, Jason Rivers, Nicolle Haynes, and Jennifer Dickerson at the Round Table. The discussions about internal accountability and teacher supports are too...
Duration:01:25:29
Who is The Secretary of Education and What Does His Nomination Signal for Educators and School Reform?
2/25/2021
This episode explores Dr. Richard F. Elmore’s research and findings discussed in chapter three in School Reform from the Inside Out: Policy, Practice, and Performance. This chapter focuses on the impact of professional development. Elmore discusses the ways in which schools and districts can improve student achievement by creating a robust plan that addresses teacher retention, the development of struggling teachers, and creating professional norms.
Duration:02:07:53
Who is The Secretary of Education and What Does His Nomination Signal for Educators and School Reform?
2/25/2021
This episode explores Dr. Richard F. Elmore’s research and findings discussed in chapter three in School Reform from the Inside Out: Policy, Practice, and Performance. This chapter focuses on the impact of professional development. Elmore discusses the ways in which schools and districts can improve student achievement by creating a robust plan that addresses teacher retention, the development of struggling teachers, and creating professional norms.
Duration:02:07:53
What Should Educators Know about Their Role in Achieving School Reform?
2/17/2021
This episode explores Dr. Richard F. Elmore’s research and findings discussed in chapter one of School Reform from the Inside Out: Policy, Practice, and Performance. In this chapter, Dr. Elmore discusses the issues with reform at scale. His research is based on surveys of school leaders and teachers and thousands of school visits. At the heart of the chapter are three concepts Dr. Elmore believes are necessary for any type of effective reform to occur at scale. The concepts are knowledge,...
Duration:01:51:57
What Should Educators Know about Their Role in Achieving School Reform?
2/17/2021
This episode explores Dr. Richard F. Elmore’s research and findings discussed in chapter one of School Reform from the Inside Out: Policy, Practice, and Performance. In this chapter, Dr. Elmore discusses the issues with reform at scale. His research is based on surveys of school leaders and teachers and thousands of school visits. At the heart of the chapter are three concepts Dr. Elmore believes are necessary for any type of effective reform to occur at scale. The concepts are knowledge,...
Duration:01:51:57
Welcome Back, My Friend!
2/10/2021
Welcome Back, My Friend introduces our audience to the new podcast format for the REACH Fireside Chats. Episode one focuses on the concept of interagency collaboration that provides a high-level of supports to children and their families, allowing schools to focus on providing intellectually safe spaces mainly. Listeners hear the thoughts of educational leaders such as Dr. Bernard Gassaway, Dr. Karren Dunkley, Dr. Akosua Lesesne, and Bridgett Hitchings. The host Dr. Monica George-Fields...
Duration:01:17:28
REACH Fireside Chats: Welcome Back, My Friend!
2/7/2021
In spring 2020, REACH Educational Solutions produced the REACH Fireside Chats for educators around the world to enjoy. To our surprise and pleasure, hundreds of educators, community support members, and parents joined our chats regularly. These chats featured educational experts such as Dr. Pedro Noguera, Dr. Lisa Delpit, Dr. Chris Emdin, Dr. Tyrone Howard, Dr. Gary Orfield, Dr. Gilda Ochoa, Dr. John F. King, Jr., Dr. Beverly Tatum, Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond, and many more. When we ended the...
Duration:00:03:03