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If you’ve ever wondered what makes good schools great or how struggling schools overcome seemingly insurmountable barriers, this podcast is for you. If you’ve ever wanted to get a peek between the lines with some of your favorite Solution Tree authors, you’ve come to the right place. This two-part podcast shares solid advice from successful educators, as well as author interviews that will intrigue and enlighten. Tune in twice a month for an educational experience that is sure to inspire and inform you as you chart your own path to school success.

If you’ve ever wondered what makes good schools great or how struggling schools overcome seemingly insurmountable barriers, this podcast is for you. If you’ve ever wanted to get a peek between the lines with some of your favorite Solution Tree authors, you’ve come to the right place. This two-part podcast shares solid advice from successful educators, as well as author interviews that will intrigue and enlighten. Tune in twice a month for an educational experience that is sure to inspire and inform you as you chart your own path to school success.

Location:

United States

Description:

If you’ve ever wondered what makes good schools great or how struggling schools overcome seemingly insurmountable barriers, this podcast is for you. If you’ve ever wanted to get a peek between the lines with some of your favorite Solution Tree authors, you’ve come to the right place. This two-part podcast shares solid advice from successful educators, as well as author interviews that will intrigue and enlighten. Tune in twice a month for an educational experience that is sure to inspire and inform you as you chart your own path to school success.

Language:

English

Episodes

(Part 2) From PLC Lite to PLC Done Right: A Conversation with Tongue River Elementary School

5/17/2022
A Conversation with Tongue River Elementary School (Part 2) You simply cannot become an effective professional learning community (PLC) without true collaboration that focuses on student learning and results (data rules!). This hard-won knowledge is what drives the servant leadership Principal Annie Griffin provides her staff at Tongue River Elementary, which recently received the distinction of Model PLC at Work® school. In this podcast, we talk with Principal Annie Griffin, as well as...

Duration:00:35:18

From PLC Lite to PLC Done Right: A Conversation with Tongue River Elementary School (Part 1)

5/10/2022
A Conversation with Tongue River Elementary School (Part 1) You simply cannot become an effective professional learning community (PLC) without true collaboration that focuses on student learning and results (data rules!). This hard-won knowledge is what drives the servant leadership Principal Annie Griffin provides her staff at Tongue River Elementary, which recently received the distinction of Model PLC at Work® school. In this podcast, we talk with Principal Annie Griffin, as well as...

Duration:00:30:45

Deconstructing Depth of Knowledge: A Conversation with Erik M. Francis

4/12/2022
This podcast just may topple everything you thought you knew about Depth of Knowledge or DOK. Join us on an exposé of this familiar phrase in education as author, educator, and international presenter Erik M. Francis opens up on his new book, Deconstructing Depth of Knowledge. Along the way, he sheds light on the true meaning of DOK and reveals how you can “tame this monster” to do what it is intended to do. Erik speaks from the heart, infusing this conversation with intelligence, warmth,...

Duration:00:41:39

Healthy Teachers, Happy Classrooms: A Conversation with Marcia L. Tate

3/22/2022
Many teachers are simply and understandably burning out! The fire and passion that once sparked for teaching are simply becoming extinguished. In this episode, bestselling author Marcia L. Tate takes listeners on a journey through her latest book, Healthy Teachers, Happy Classrooms, which tackles this problem head-on. Join us as we delve into authentic experiences that inspired Marcia’s work. We will also explore how this book can help you live a healthier, more joyful life and how to share...

Duration:00:34:47

PLC at Work® Is a Belief System Worth Sharing: A Conversation with Lake County Schools

3/8/2022
Professional Learning Communities at Work® is not a checklist. It is a way of being that permeates the daily practice of all stakeholders in a school community. The work is driven by a shared belief that all students can learn. All students deserve access to the resources necessary to achieve the highest level of success. In this podcast, we talk with leaders from Lake County Schools in Tavares, Florida, assistant superintendent for teaching learning and leadership, Emily Feltner, and...

Duration:00:40:00

Dismantling a Broken System: Actions to Bridge the Opportunity, Equity, and Justice Gap in American Education

2/8/2022
Educator and author Zachary Wright experienced a pivotal moment as a teacher that opened his eyes to the injustices inherent in our education system. In this podcast episode, Wright speaks candidly about that experience and how it motivated him to self-reflect, deepen his knowledge of educational inequity, and become a fierce proponent of hyperlocal activism. Join us as we explore the content of Wright’s latest book, Dismantling a Broken System and the inspiration behind it. This empowering...

Duration:00:33:33

Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing: A conversation with Adel Desoto Minburn Community Schools

1/25/2022
Educators everywhere can relate to this experience: The next shiny new initiative is announced and you scramble to adapt, only to be disappointed when the results don’t meet the promise. But what happens when you try a different approach? In this episode, we speak with Greg Dufoe, superintendent of Adel Desoto Minburn Community Schools in Iowa; Kim Timmerman, principal of Adel Desoto Minburn Middle School, a Model PLC at Work® school; and Professional Learning Communities at WorkⓇ associate...

Duration:00:29:57

Leveraging the Impact of Culture and Climate: A conversation with Steve Gruenert and Todd Whitaker

1/4/2022
Listen in as Steve Gruenert and Todd Whitaker, best-selling authors of more than 50 well-known titles on education and leadership, discuss their new book Leveraging the Impact of Culture and Climate. The conversation will delve into the difference between culture and climate, and why educators need a solid understanding of both to engage in effective school improvement. We’ll also hear about the inspiration and expertise that drove this writing project, and how the authors hope the book can...

Duration:00:33:13

Welcome to Charting New Paths in PreK-12 Education

12/30/2021
Welcome to a community like none other. Our new podcast, Charting New Paths in PreK–12 Education, is dedicated to hardworking education professionals like you. This two-part podcast shares solid advice from successful educators, as well as author interviews that will intrigue and enlighten. Each episode provides practical guidance and authentic, inspirational stories from practitioners in the field and your favorite Solution Tree authors. New episodes drop twice a month, Tuesdays at 5:00...

Duration:00:01:42