Episodes
Rigor in the RTI and MTSS Classroom with Barbara R. Blackburn - 194
Rigor in the RTI and MTSS Classroom: Practical Tools and Strategies is a must read for classroom teachers and building level admi…
Game On : Using Digital Games to Transform Teaching, Learning, and As…
Today, I'm talking with Ryan Schaaf about his book (co-authored with Nicky Mohan) - Game On: Using Digital Games to Transform Tea…
What School Could Be with Ted Dintersmith - 192
Ted Dintersmith is a successful venture capitalist with an eye on changing school. His four decade career spans technology, busin…
Schooled: The Story of an Education with Dr. Lodge McCammon, part 2 -…
This is part 2 and the conclusion of my talk with Dr. Lodge McCammon the author of Schooled: The Story of An Education. If you ha…
Schooled: The Story of an Education with Dr. Lodge McCammon, part 1 -…
Today I'm talking with Dr. Lodge McCammon the author of Schooled: The Story of An Education. This is part 1 of 2. Lodge is a retu…
Reflecting at the End of the Day - 189
When you finish your day of teaching do you take time to reflect on what happened? Do you take time to say this worked and this d…
9 Thoughts for Successful Daily Lesson Plans - 188
Planning is important. Being successful in the classroom requires planning. Planning means taking time for reflection and a focus…
10 Secret Ingredients for Better Unit Planning - 187
Better instruction requires planning. Planning comes in two main types for the classroom: unit and daily. Today, I discuss my tho…
Barbara Blackburn & Rigor and Assessment in the Classroom - 186
Dr. Barbara Blackburn returns to Teaching Learning Leading K12 to discuss her book, Rigor and Assessment in the Classroom. What I…
Rick Snyder: Intuition, Relationships, and Listening - 185
Rick Snyder is an international business coach, writer, speaker, and consultant. Rick has launched three businesses and is an exp…
Ryan Schaaf and Reinventing Learning for the Always-On Generation - 1…
Ryan Schaaf is an author, speaker, professor, consultant and blogger. Today we are talking about his book (written with Ian Jukes…
Tommy Welch: Schools & Leadership - 183
Dr. Tommy Welch is the 2016 Georgia Principal of the Year and in 2017 was a finalist for National Principal of the Year. Tommy ha…
Parents, Community, and Schools with John Williams - 182
Today, I am talking parents, community members, and school with John Williams. John and I first met when I became the principal o…
Parents and Community Members: Involve Them - 181
Today, I'm talking about 4 thoughts or misconceptions about involving parents or community members in schools and then I shift to…
Karen Gross & Breakaway Learners - 180
Karen Gross is the author of Breakaway Learners: Strategies for Post-Secondary Success with At-Risk Students. (2017; Teachers Col…
Katie Garner & Secret Stories, part 2 - 179
This is the conclusion of my interview of Katie Garner. If you didn't listen to the first part check it out at episode 178. Katie…
Katie Garner and Secret Stories - 178
Katie Garner is the author of Secret Stories - Cracking the Reading Code with the Brain in Mind. She is an internationally known …
Teach to Work with Patty Alper - 177
On today's episode, I am talking with Patty Alper the author of Teach to Work: How a Mentor, a Mentee, and a Project Can Close th…
TURN Report with Ellen Bernstein - 176
In this episode, I am talking with Ellen Bernstein about the national TURN report. TURN stands for Teacher Union Reform Network a…
Darya Yegorina & The CleverBooks AR App - 175
Today, I'm talking with Darya Yegorina. She has developed an app that makes learning fun through books and AR (augmented reality)…
Marching Off the Map with Andrew McPeak - 174
Marching Off the Map and the Travel Guide Andrew McPeak Today, I am talking with Andrew McPeak who co-wrote Marching Off the …
Closing Thoughts About Primary Sources and Jim Spradley's Interview -…
In this episode I draw to a close the series that began with Episode 165 concerning Primary and Secondary sources of information.…
Jim Spradley & Early Business Ventures - 172
Jim was born in Dooley County, Georgia in 1923. This is the part 4 of 4. This episode focuses on his early business ventures foll…
Reflections on Jim's Comments about his Military Service in WWII - 171
Last week you heard Jim talk about the importance of education in his life. This week Jim talks about his experience in the Navy …