Can Education be a System of Profound Knowledge?

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Should schools be systems-based or people-based? Can it be both? Based on the profound insight of William Denning, Kasey and Brian wrestle with the limitations and opportunities of systems in education. Do we manage failure or investigate its causes? Are our systems failing or are our people struggling? Whose seat is missing at the table? Do numbers really matter? Let … Read More

Get your hands dirty. Engage in the mess. Find solutions.

Brian MillerSchurtz and Ties Podcast

“People without dirty hands are wrong. Doing something makes you right.” In this episode, Brian and Kasey dive into the fears and realities of diving into the lives of the people around us, they acknowledge the difficulties and fears of doing so, and wrestle with real solutions that provide us with real outcomes. “Find the beauty in others. If all … Read More

Be a Ruckus Maker, with Danny Bauer

Brian MillerSchurtz and Ties Podcast

In this episode, Danny Bauer explains why Ruckus Makers have a bias for action and a passion for change. And they do so by telling stories. Mr. Danny Bauer is a principal development & retention expert, 2x best-selling author, host of two of the world’s most downloaded podcasts, and Chief Ruckus Maker. He founded Better Leaders Better Schools in 2015. … Read More

Ep 41. “Localize your message” and how best to embrace the hard, with Jenn Ford

Brian MillerSchurtz and Ties Podcast

A graduate of Georgetown and the University of Colorado, President and founder of the ⁠Frederick Mountain Group,⁠ and a wilderness guide for seven years, Jennifer Ford brings the good and powerful word! Speaking truth into public school marketing strategies and how best to engage in difficult conversations with passionate or politically charged parents, Jenn Ford breaks down how public educators … Read More

Curse of Knowledge vs Gap of Knowledge (Part 1): Analyzing the gaps of misunderstanding between teachers and parents

Brian MillerSchurtz and Ties Podcast

Parents and teachers are on the same side; they both want what is best for the child. However, for a variety of fair and unfair reasons, the gap in understanding seems to be at an all-time high. In this episode, Kasey and Brian acknowledge the stereotypes, discuss the misunderstandings, and begin to offer a way where both sides can start … Read More