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How to Be Effective in Education 2 How to Be Effective in Education Dr. Whitaker discusses the key elements of great teachers and principals and how to effectively utilize their strengths. Click here to listen. Dr. Todd Whitaker Listen Now Engaging Enrollment with STRIVE Prep 1 Engaging Enrollment with STRIVE Prep STRIVE's Senior Director of Central Operations discusses enrollment efforts and how they emerged as a leading choice for students and families. Listen Now

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District Spotlight: Evanston/Skokie School District 65 28 District Spotlight: Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Dr. Devon Horton joins the podcast to discuss his district's ability to recruit and retain high-quality teachers. Listen Now District Spotlight: Caroline County Public Schools 27 District Spotlight: Caroline County Public Schools Dr. Herb Monroe joins the podcast for an inspiring discussion of his personal experiences, the influence of educators, and creating lasting change. Listen Now Instruction That Closes Gaps 26 Instruction That Closes Gaps Eileen Murphy, Founder and CEO of ThinkCERCA, joins the podcast to discuss the relationship between literacy and Social-Emotional Learning. Listen Now District Spotlight: Santa Ana Unified School District 25 District Spotlight: Santa Ana Unified School District Using “strategic foresight” in order to plan for, innovate, and meet the challenges of our new educational environment, such as declining enrollment and social/emotional well-being... Listen Now District Spotlight: Greeley-Evans School District Six 24 District Spotlight: Greeley-Evans School District Six Dr. Pilch discusses challenges and triumphs facing districts and superintendents with valuable advice for future school leaders. Listen Now District Spotlight: Moreno Valley Unified School District 23 District Spotlight: Moreno Valley Unified School District How can districts engage with their community and encourage their students to succeed, regardless of their situation? Dr. Martinrex Kedziora, Superintendent Moreno Valley USD, explains... Listen Now District Spotlight: Seminole County Public Schools 22 District Spotlight: Seminole County Public Schools Guest Dr. Walt Griffin, Superintendent of Seminole County Public Schools, shares how his district’s focus on building relationships, changing the culture, and taking good care... Listen Now District Spotlight: Illinois School District U-46 21 District Spotlight: Illinois School District U-46 In this District Spotlight, Tony Sanders (Superintendent of Illinois School District U-46) describes his professional journey to leading the second largest school district in Illinois.... Listen Now What Makes Us Different 20 What Makes Us Different How can we build a more inclusive system in order to make things better for all? Join guest, Dr. Kenneth Magdaleno, as he discusses his... Listen Now Rising to the Challenge 19 Rising to the Challenge Guest Joe McKown discusses some of the challenges faced in education - including poverty, absenteeism, student behavior, and school climate - and provides data and... Listen Now Brain and Behavior: The Inseparable Link 18 Brain and Behavior: The Inseparable Link With a compelling discussion of trauma and brain science, Dr. Lori Desautels explains how educators can use educational neuroscience to better understand student behavior and... Listen Now Creating Conditions For Powerful Learning: Answering the “Big Questions” 17 Creating Conditions For Powerful Learning: Answering the “Big Questions” How do we define ‘learning’ and how can educators support powerful learning in schools? Guest Will Richardson, former educator for 22 years and co-founder of... Listen Now Connect, Learn, and Grow: An Educator’s Evolution 16 Connect, Learn, and Grow: An Educator's Evolution Guest Dr. Rachelle Dene Poth explains the importance of being a “Connected Educator” and how unconventional teaching can change engagement and outcomes for students. Poth's... Listen Now Marketing Matters 15 Marketing Matters Are you telling your school’s story? Guest Nick LeRoy, Founder and President of Bright Minds Marketing, examines the rise in school choice and its effect... Listen Now Student Agency and the “Big Picture” 14 Student Agency and the “Big Picture” Guest Dr. Elliot Washor, co-founder of Big Picture Learning, joins us to share the impact of his organization and their work to foster learning spaces... Listen Now Social Justice In Education 13 Social Justice In Education Guest Dr. Kate Anderson Foley shares her thoughts on educational social justice, including anecdotes from her personal and professional journey. Hear her thoughts on policy... Listen Now District Spotlight: Minnetonka Public Schools 12 District Spotlight: Minnetonka Public Schools In this District Spotlight, guest Dr. Dennis Peterson (Superintendent of Minnetonka Public Schools) shares lessons learned from his 50+ years of experience, explains the unique... Listen Now Organizational Redesign Through the “Equity Lens” 11 Organizational Redesign Through the “Equity Lens” Guest Dr. Stacy Scott discusses how to make equity work in schools, including what challenges may be faced and the characteristics to promote organization success.... Listen Now Formulating A Positive School Climate 10 Formulating A Positive School Climate What do SEL and School Climate efforts look like in practice and how can we continue to improve? Guest Heather Anderson discusses strategies used in... Listen Now Equity, Excellence, and Engagement: How can we accomplish it all? 9 Equity, Excellence, and Engagement: How can we accomplish it all? Guest Dr. Doug Reeves takes a deep dive into equity, excellence, and student engagement, sharing information on his personal research, common obstacles, best practices, as... Listen Now District Spotlight: Fort Worth Independent School District 8 District Spotlight: Fort Worth Independent School District In this District Spotlight, guest Dr. Kent Scribner, Superintendent of Fort Worth ISD, shares their response to the pandemic. Dr. Scribner also discusses leadership in... Listen Now Moving Forward Together 7 Moving Forward Together With all the recent events, what considerations must schools take into account when it’s time to reopen? Guest Dr. Dennis Carpenter discusses challenges and the... Listen Now School Spotlight: Southwest Allen County Schools 6 School Spotlight: Southwest Allen County Schools In this school spotlight, guest Dr. Phil Downs, Superintendent of SW Allen County Schools, offers thoughtful dialogue on preparations and practices that have been most... Listen Now Becoming Transformational in Education 5 Becoming Transformational in Education How do we define transformation in education and what challenges lay ahead? Guest Gary Soto provides an extensive dialogue on what schools need to focus... Listen Now School Spotlight: Hilliard City Schools 4 School Spotlight: Hilliard City Schools In this school spotlight, guest Dr. John Marschhausen (Superintendent of Hilliard City Schools) shares district information and answers questions related to the pandemic closures. Dr.... Listen Now Post-Pandemic Preparation 3 Post-Pandemic Preparation How has the pandemic affected students and how should schools address these needs when preparing to reopen? Dr. Howie Knoff provides valuable answers to these... Listen Now PBIS & SEL: Conversation and Challenges 2 PBIS & SEL: Conversation and Challenges An in-depth discussion on Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) with guest Dr. Don Kincaid. Key factors to school success and... Listen Now Change is good: Transforming the way we think about “School” 1 Change is good: Transforming the way we think about “School” Guest Dr. Scott McLeod engages in a compelling discussion about how schools can work to transform education in a way that can increase student motivation,... Listen Now

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The ChangeAgents In K12

Transformation In Education podcast features interviews with top educators, practitioners, and leaders discussing significant topics related to K12 Education. Join the conversation and our guests as they share personal experiences, best practices, and compelling research all revolving around one common goal: enacting change in education.

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Host Bio: Dr. Chris Balow is the Chief Academic Officer at SchoolMint. Dr. Balow has a Ph.D in Educational Psychology and served for 33 years as an educator in various roles with focuses on literacy, mental health, and the behavioral and emotional growth of students. He has worked the last 6 years in the educational technology field to promote student success on a larger scale.

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