Sonya Shelton joins the show and shares an incredible story from her time working in the Disney corporation. Sonya talks about how culture and strategy must work together rather than one being more important that the other. She shares insights and purposeful steps to bring both into alignment. That, plus your #PepTalk on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES
Edcamp-Style Faculty Meetings
TL;DR: Originating in 2010, Edcamp flips traditional conferences by allowing attendees to choose session topics, fostering engagement and shared learning. Encourage problem-solving, resource-sharing, and collaboration among educators, elevating teacher voice and promoting ownership of learning. Staff propose and vote on topics, fostering engagement and addressing relevant issues. This participant-driven approach fosters trust and respect, crucial for teacher retention and professional … Read More
Episode 135: Be the Cause with Josh Korb
Innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship come naturally to Josh Korb, and on this week’s show he shares his passion for transforming learning in our classrooms. Josh talks about his new book, Be the Cause, and how it cuts through the noise, presenting clear, actionable strategies that can be implemented immediately to improve student engagement, understanding, and outcomes. That, plus your weekly … Read More
Episode 127: Legacy of Learning with Meghan Lawson
Meghan Lawson, author of the book “Legacy of Learning”, joins the show to talk about educator overwhelm. Meghan speaks from her heart about the importance of teacher efficacy and of ensuring our education communities are ready to move forward with any growth opportunity. That, plus your #PepTalk on this week’s episode. MORE EPISODES
Why Schools Need Trauma-Informed In-School Suspension
TL;DR: Traditional in-school suspension (ISS) remains ineffective, sharing negative outcomes with out-of-school suspension. It also correlates with a greater than 25% chance of standardized test failure. Trauma-Informed In-School Suspension (ISS) is proposed as a more successful alternative, emphasizing four pillars: safety, transparency, collaboration, and empowerment. This approach, seen in rare “unicorn” ISS programs, offers structured consequences while providing academic and … Read More