May 2013 Issue
Rebirth of the Great American School System
David Kirp, author of the new book, Improbable Scholars: The Rebirth of a Great American School System and a Strategy for America's Schools, joins us to talk about the remarkable success of the public school system in Union City, NJ and how that success can serve as a model for every school district to improve schools and close achievement gaps. Continue
The Opportunity Culture: Extending Great Teaching
Research shows that, on average, students who have the best teachers make about three times more progress than students who have the least effective teachers. Bryan Hassel, co-director of Public Impact, joins us to explain how to create an Opportunity Culture in schools, where the excellent teachers are able to reach many more students and these teachers are rewarded with higher pay within the existing budget. Continue
Education 3.0 Creating Schools That Prepare Students for a Knowledge-Based Economy
In today’s global economy, the workplace consists of people working in small groups to creatively solve problems with digital information tools, often collaborating with colleagues half way around the globe. Renowned educator and technology expert James Lengel, author of the … Continue
Unlocking the Doors to Top Teacher Performance
Improving school performance begins with school leaders who are motivated instructional leaders, but it won’t get far without teachers who are also highly engaged. So how do you get your teachers to become engaged? Award-winning principal and leadership expert Cathie … Continue
Evaluating America’s Teachers
As teacher evaluation becomes a reality around the country, all school leaders must address a fundamental concern: what do sound teacher evaluation practices actually look like? What does it take to provide balanced, accurate and rigorous evaluations that take into … Continue
Addressing the “Boy Crisis” Getting Boys on the Path to Higher Achievement
Boys are 30% more likely than girls to flunk or drop out of school and are almost twice as likely to repeat a grade. Boys also lag girls in many meaningful indicators of academic achievement. Kelley King, a veteran school leader who has successfully led her own school to close this gender gap, joins us to talk about the brain-based differences between boys and girls. Continue
Understanding Student Rights in Schools
Bryan Warnick, author of the book, Understanding Student Rights in Schools, joins us to talk about speech, religion and privacy in an educational setting and why it’s important for school leaders to look at these rights with more emphasis on how they can be used to teach students valuable educational lessons. Continue
Responding to Principal Stress and Job Complexity
free According to the latest MetLife Survey of the American Teacher, 75% of public school principals believe their jobs have become too complex, 50% feel under great stress several days a week, and job satisfaction is declining. To address these issues … Continue