It’s (Past) Time to Redesign the Teaching Profession
Katie Kimbrell explores how to address the reality of a rapidly declining and unsatisfied teaching workforce.
How to Leave Your Education Job as a Good Steward
Eric Tucker reflects on lessons learned as an educator and as a steward beyond the profession.
Rethinking School Infrastructure: Sustainability Saves
School infrastructure isn’t often the most attractive topic, but rethinking how we operate could provide numerous benefits that help us meet the triple bottom line - people, planet, and profits.
Pathways With a Purpose: Supporting Students in Revealing Meaning
As we look at career pathways for students we might do more to support students to find meaningful work as data suggests young people care about having jobs that make an impact.
Go Slow to Go Fast: Change Through Focus
One school leader shares their reflections on driving change in a a system that, often, seems unchangeable.
Rhonda Broussard on One Good Question
On this episode, Tom is joined by Rhonda Broussard, founder of Beloved Community and author of the book: One Good Question.
Literacy Concerns in the New Mutuality
The recent pandemic is illuminating gaps or deficiencies and Eric discusses how to make sure basic needs are met for the most vulnerable students and not let the literacy gap widen while schools are closed.
The Future Of Learning Is Smart Measurement Rather Than Dumb Assessments
The future of learning is smart measurement-- a collection of authentic and adaptive observations over time. The results help learners understand their growth and tell their stories.
Invention Opportunity: Creating a Shared Reality
In the first of the Invention Opportunity series, Tom discusses the importance of shared reality - a necessity of leadership and systems.
Election 2020: Engaging Future Voters
Erin and Kristen discuss ways to encourage civic discourse and engagement and ways to get students excited about participating in our democracy.