AASA Radio- The American Association of School Administrators
69 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★ - 4 ratingsThe American Association of School Administrators. Radio interviews by school administrators for school administrators. Dan Domenech, AASA's executive director, hosts the program, which focuses on topics of importance to school system leaders. Each brief segment of AASA Radio will help keep you abreast of the latest developments in the field.
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What Questions Should School Leaders Be Asking About General Artificial Intelligence?
September 06, 2023 19:53 - 10 minutesIt's dawning on the education community that general artificial intelligence will have a major impact on education and the world at large. What are the big questions school leaders will need to ask and answer to ensure their schools and students are ready to thrive in the age of GAI? Follow on Twitter: @cosn @keithkrueger @JimmyMinichello @AASAHQ @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Keith R. Krueger is CEO of the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), nonprofit professional association organ...
Adaptability and Flexibility: Two Essential Leadership Qualities In Uncertain Times
April 21, 2023 00:47 - 8 minutesUncertain times require school leaders to cultivate a set of essential qualities and skills, among them, adaptability and flexibility. Our guest shares the mindset and behaviors that enable administrators to strengthen these skills in themselves and their staff. Follow our PLN on Twitter: @AnnLPGA @SCCPSS @AASAHQ @JimmyMinichello @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork. Dr. M. Ann Levett has served as Superintendent of Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools since June 2017. She has enjoyed serv...
Pathways to Graduation: As This School Year Winds Down, These School Leaders Are Looking Ahead
April 10, 2023 23:12 - 11 minutesMany students and teachers are close enough to see the end of the current school year, but school leaders are already thinking about how to graduate more students next year. This discussion takes a practical and research-based look at expanding pathways to graduation for all students. Follow on Twitter: @bobbalfanz @AASAHQ @AASADan @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd @JimmyMinichello Robert Balfanz is a research professor at the Center for Social Organization of Schools, Johns Hopkins Univers...
A School Leader's Guide to Increasing Trust in and Access to Education Data
March 22, 2023 15:34 - 12 minutesJennifer Bell-Ellwanger is the President and CEO of the Data Quality Campaign, a nonprofit policy and advocacy organization leading the effort to change the role of data to ensure that data works for everyone navigating their education and workforce journeys. Prior to DQC, Jenn worked at every level of education—from the kindergarten classroom to district leadership in New York and Baltimore, and most recently, at the US Department of Education, first as director of the Policy and Program St...
Our Kids Have Changed: Thinking Differently About Reaching and Teaching Studentsh
February 23, 2023 23:51 - 13 minutesToday’s kids are fundamentally different on many levels. Their self-concept is different, their view of the future is different and what is required to reach and teach them is different. Join us as we explore how some school leaders are adapting to the changing needs of today’s students. Follow on Twitter: @greggbehr@AASAHQ @AASADan @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd @JimmyMinichello Gregg Behr, executive director of The Grable Foundation, is a father and children’s advocate. For nearly 15 y...
‘We Know What Works’ — The Best Ways to Use ARP Funds to Engage Every Student
January 14, 2023 23:53 - 15 minutesWe talked with the Deputy Secretary of Education, who oversees pre-k – 12 policy and programs, about the best ways to engage students in the wake of the pandemic. 'We have the funding; we have the need; we know what works.' Follow on Twitter: @usedgov @AASAHQ @AASADan @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd @JimmyMinichello Cindy Marten is the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. Ann educator for over thirty years, she has extensive experience across the education ecosystem includ...
Beyond Self Care: Disconnect to Reconnect
December 02, 2022 01:50 - 11 minutesAs school leaders, we’ve all heard and talked a lot about self-care and ways to approach it in the wake of the pandemic. In this discussion, we explore a few overlooked practices, including the need to disconnect to reconnect. Follow our PLN on Twitter: @FCSSuper @AASAHQ @AASADan @JimmyMinichello @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Brian Creasman, Ed.D. is currently superintendent of Fleming County Schools in Kentucky and is the 2020 Kentucky Superintendent of the Year. He is a published boo...
TRENDING: How School Leaders Are Using a Community-Created ‘Portrait of a Graduate’ to Unify Educators, Teachers and Parents
November 15, 2022 00:34 - 9 minutesSchool districts in all 50 states and 36 countries have adopted a new concept — a community-created Portrait of a Graduate. Listen in to learn why school leaders embrace this powerful model and how it unifies educators, teachers, and parents behind a workable plan for educating all students. Follow on Twitter: @AASAHQ @AASADan @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd @BattelleforKids@JimmyMinichello Dr. Karen Garza has led the recent transformation of Battelle for Kids, including the emphasis on r...
What Every School Leader Needs to Know to Anticipate and Prepare for What’s Coming Next
November 05, 2022 18:04 - 12 minutesThe world outside of our school districts is changing more rapidly than the thinking, practices, and culture inside of our classrooms. In this episode, we spotlight a few trends that impact what school leaders will need to successfully navigate tomorrow. Follow on Twitter: @SPNconnet @aesanetwork @AASAHQ @AASADan @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Bill Daggett is the founder of both the Successful Practices Network and the International Center for Leadership in Education. He recently co-chair...
This Chaotic Moment in Public Education Can Reward Bold School Leadership in Three Areas
February 06, 2022 18:56 - 11 minutesIn this episode, the U.S. Secretary of Education offers an empathetic, specific, and inspiring vision for school leaders and teachers at every level of large school systems and very small ones. Follow our PLN on Twitter: @SecCardona @usedgov @AASAHQ @AASADan @JimmyMinichello @jonHarper70bd@tomwhitby @a_rebora @ascd @larryferlazzo @sparvell @cmurcray@ISTE Dr. Miguel A. Cardona was sworn in as the 12th Secretary of Education on March 2nd, 2021. Secretary Cardona previously served as the Co...
This Chaotic Moment in Public Education Will Reward Bold School Leadership in Three Areas
February 04, 2022 21:10 - 11 minutesIn this episode, the U.S. Secretary of Education offers an empathetic, specific, and inspiring vision for school leaders and teachers at every level of large school systems and very small ones. Follow our PLN on Twitter: @SecCardona @usedgov @AASAHQ @AASADan @JimmyMinichello @jonHarper70bd@tomwhitby @a_rebora @ascd @larryferlazzo @sparvell @cmurcray@ISTE Dr. Miguel A. Cardona was sworn in as the 12th Secretary of Education on March 2nd, 2021. Secretary Cardona previously served as the Co...
Women In Leadership 2022: Juggling the Challenges of Getting (And Keeping) That Prized Seat At the Table
January 21, 2022 19:26 - 11 minutesWe begin the new year with a segment on women in leadership and the challenges they still face getting a seat at the table with C-level executives. Our guest has climbed the organizational ladder and offers a glimpse of the personal and professional challenges many women must navigate to stay at the table once they secure a seat. Follow on Twitter: (AASA?) @LaurenLLawson @JimmyMinichello @AASAHQ @AASADan @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Lauren Lawson-Zilai is an external communications exec...
A Model to Help School Leaders Reflect on Our Own Learning and Prepare for the Challenges Ahead
July 27, 2021 22:30 - 12 minutesJoin us for a discussion with the new executive director of the National Association of Secondary School Principals about a model for reflecting, learning, and preparing for the challenges school leaders see ahead. Follow on Twitter: @NASSP, @RonnNozoe @aesanetwork @AASAHQ @AASADan @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ronn Nozoe is a lifelong educator and the CEO of NASSP, an organization dedicated to transforming education through school leadership. He has significant experience in policy dev...
Three Essential Keys to Supporting Hispanic School Leaders and Why They Matter
July 14, 2021 05:32 - 11 minutesJoin us for an insightful discussion on the state of the Hispanic school administrator pipeline and what sort of supports, are needed to expand and accelerate the numbers. Follow on Twitter: @SuptDuran @aesanetwork @AASAHQ @AASADan @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Dr. Francisco Durán is the Superintendent of the Arlington public schools in Arlington, Virginia, and the president of the association of Latino administrators and superintendents (ALAS). He served as the Chief Equity Officer for...
Three Legal Issues Every School Administrator Will Need to Navigate in the New Normal
June 12, 2021 07:00 - 11 minutes - 2 BytesThese are challenging times for school administrators as we deal with the uncertain road ahead. In this episode, we talk with an education industry attorney about emerging legal issues that school superintendents will need to understand and navigate effectively to succeed in the new normal. Follow on Twitter: @HoganLovells @AASAHQ @AASADan @bamradionetwork Maree Sneed is recognized in the education industry as a lawyer who helps school districts, independent schools, educational institu...
Leading Schools in an Era of Increased Complexity, Uncertainty, and Disparate Agendas
February 18, 2021 23:49 - 10 hoursJoin us as we discuss managing the complex issues school leaders are facing across the nation. Our guest shares general insights on managing stakeholders with disparate agendas and practical steps taken on issues involving Internet access, social injustice, school nutrition, learning loss, COVID-19, and the reality of budgets. Follow on Twitter: @AASAHQ @bamradionetwork @AASADan@jonHarper70bd Dr. Carissa Moffat Miller is the Executive Director of the Council of Chief State School Officers...
How School Leaders Are Pursuing Education Equity in Challenging Times
February 18, 2021 23:46 - 9 hoursJoin us for a candid and insightful discussion with a co-chair and lead superintendent of AASA’s new cohort of superintendents committed to addressing educational inequity. Our guest believes that the pandemic crisis provides an opportunity we must seize to address the inequities that have plagued our schools for generations. Follow on Twitter: @LuvelleB @AASAHQ @bamradionetwork @AASADan Luvelle Brown has served as Superintendent of the Ithaca City School District since January 2011. Dr. ...
What’s Surfacing As We’re Rethinking Our School System From the Ground Up
February 18, 2021 23:44 - 11 hoursThe pandemic is forcing school leaders to reexamine and rethink virtually every aspect of their school systems. Joining us is one of the superintendents on the AASA COVID Recovery Task Force. He shares what issues are surfacing, what surprises he’s encountered and how his schools are adapting. Follow on Twitter: @AASAHQ @bamradionetwork @AASADan A dedicated lifelong educator, Dr. Jack R. Smith has been a classroom teacher, principal, curriculum director, and a local superintendent of scho...
Preparing Principals to Support and Manage Teaching and Learning in a COVID-19 World
February 18, 2021 23:42 - 9 hoursJoin us for a timely discussion on setting new expectations for principals regarding supervising teaching and learning in a COVID-19 world. What is required in the “new normal” as schools reopen in a completely different environment? Follow on Twitter: @AASAHQ @bamradionetwork @AASADan Nicholas Pelzer is the Senior Program Officer and joined The Wallace Foundation in 2014. As a senior program officer in the Education Leadership unit, Pelzer works with school districts, technical assistan...
Spotlight on the New National Aspiring Principals Academy
February 03, 2020 17:45 - 10 minutes - 25 BytesJoin us as we talk about a new program to fill the school administrator pipeline with exceptional and well-trained candidates to step into the role of the principalship. The program is jointly hosted by the AASA and the National Association of Elementary School Principals. Follow on Twitter: AASAHQ @AASADan @JimmyMinichello @efranksnaesp @NAESP @bamradionetwork Dr. L. Earl Franks, CAE is the Executive Director of the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) in Alexandri...
Creative Strategies for Supporting Rural Public Schools
September 16, 2019 19:34 - 12 minutes - 25 BytesRural school districts face unique challenges based on various economic and demographic changes that continue to squeeze school budgets. In this episode, we look at how one rural school system is using creative strategies to support and expand high-quality education in rural public schools. Follow us on Twitter: @suptDgibson David W. Gibson is a 22-year educator. 14 years in administration 5 as superintendent. 3rd year as superintendent of Paintsville Independent schools, which is a disti...
New Study on How a Principle Pipeline Impacts School Performance
May 13, 2019 05:26 - 11 minutes - 25 BytesI this episode we talk about an enlightening new study on the importance and impact of creating a principal pipeline. Follow: @AASAHQ @AASADan @wallacefdn Jody Spiro, Wallace's director of education leadership, began working at the foundation as a senior program officer in 2002. Her career as a senior educator and manager of education programs has spanned the private, public, nonprofit and international sectors. Her areas of specialization include leadership, facilitating active lear...
Redefining What It Means to Get Student Ready Life
April 08, 2019 13:48 - 9 minutes - 25 BytesJoin us as we talk with AASA Superintendent of the year as we reexamine and rethink what it means to help students become ready for college, career, and life. Follow: @AASAHQ @AASADan @Dschuler1970 @bamradionetwork #suptchat #satchat #edchat #LeadExcellence #edleaders Dr. David R. Schuler is the superintendent of High School District 214 in northwest suburban Chicago and the 2018 National Superintendent of the Year. During his time as AASA president, he helped introduce Redefining...
Gun Violence and Hate: How Do We Create a Healthy School Climate?
January 05, 2019 20:26 - 9 minutes - 25 BytesGun violence, intolerance and hate are on the rise in schools around the country. Our guest leads a program to tackles these issues with aim of creating a healthier climate in schools. Follow: @AASAHQ @AASADan @JonahEdelman @bamradionetwork #suptchat #satchat #edchat #LeadExcellence #edleaders
Serving and Supporting Rural School Districts
February 15, 2018 20:22 - 10 minutes - 25 BytesMore than nine million students attend rural schools. Rural students, parents, communities, and superintendents have unique needs. Join us for a critical discussion on why rural education demands our attention. Follow: @AASAHQ @AASADan @bamradionetwork #suptchat #satchat #edchat #LeadExcellence #edleaders Robert Mahaffey Director, Rural Programs, AASA—The School Superintendents Association and Executive Director Rural School and Community Trust, a national nonprofit organization...
Creating a Framework for Real and Fair Teacher Evaluation
April 14, 2017 19:07 - 13 minutes - 25 BytesIt's generally agreed that the system of teacher evaluation is broken. The question is how do we develop a new system which provides a valid means for evaluating teachers, allows for and supports improvement and includes a quick, but fair mechanism for removing teachers who don't perform. In this segment we discuss an AASA./AFT joint initiative to design a framework for creating an effective system.
What Should Our Education Priorities Be Now, Who Will Set Them?
April 14, 2017 19:07 - 17 minutes - 25 BytesThe current administration and U.S Secretary of Education usher in a new era in education priorities. Join our panel of national education leaders as we discuss education priorities and who will set them. Follow: @Eduflack @NASSP @AASAHQ @AASADan @NAEYC @RhianNAEYC @NASSPexec @JohnMusso @ASBOIntl @NAESP @Connelly_NAESP @bamradionetwork #suptchat #satchat #edchat #LeadExcellence #edleaders Daniel (Dan) Domenech is executive director of the American Association of School Adminis...
Meeting the Unique Needs of Urban School Superintendents
September 06, 2016 20:20 - 12 minutes - 25 BytesJoin us as we check in with a member of the first cohort of the Urban Superintendents Academy. The Academy is designed to meet the special challenges inner-city district leaders face. Follow: @aasadan @AASAHQ @DrJessHuizenga @bamradionetwork #suptchat #satchat #edchat #LeadExcellence #edleaders Dr. Jessica Huizenga serves as the Receiver/Superintendent of the Southbridge Public Schools, recently taken over by the state. As Receiver, she retains the full authority of the Superinten...
Offering Continuous On the Job Professional Development
August 08, 2016 17:27 - 11 minutes - 25 BytesJoin us as we discuss the superintendent's role in building systems that offer continuous, job-embedded professional learning opportunities. Follow: @aasadan @AASAHQ @Ddance_BCPS@bamradionetwork #suptchat #satchat #edchat #LeadExcellence #edleaders Dr. Dallas Dance oversees the instruction of more than 110,000 students and leads and manages a $1.76 billion budget, more than 21,000 employees, and 175 schools, centers, and programs. He also has served on President Obama's Advisory commi...
Removing Barriers to Success for All Children
June 15, 2016 09:39 - 11 minutes - 25 BytesOur guest says poverty is not a learning disability. Join us as we discuss the 700 innovative partnerships his district has formed to prevent barriers to student learning and transform education in the community. Follow: @aasadan @AASAHQ @SuptVPS @bamradionetwork #suptchat #satchat #edchat #LeadExcellence #edleaders Dr. Steven Webb has served as superintendent of Vancouver Public Schools since 2008. As Washington State Superintendent of the year, Webb was named one of four finalists fo...
Surprise! Happiness Matters in Teaching and Learning
May 09, 2016 18:22 - 12 minutes - 25 BytesOur guest tells us that happiness is more important to teaching and learning than we realized. Join us as we discuss five habits that support happiness and drive teaching and learning. Follow: @aasadan @AASAHQ @shawnachor @bamradionetwork Shawn Achor is considered a leading expert on the connection between happiness and success in business and education. He spent 12 years at Harvard, winning over a dozen distinguished teaching awards His research has made the cover of Harvard Business Re...
Five Essential Qualities for the Model School Leader
May 02, 2016 18:18 - 11 minutes - 25 BytesOur guest is the AASA 2016 Superintendent of the Year. Join us as we discuss the five qualities of a model school leader. Follow: @aasadan @AASAHQ @ttucker1914 @bamradionetwork #suptchat #satchat #edchat #LeadExcellence #edleaders Thomas S. Tucker, Ph.D. Superintendent, Princeton City School District and AASA 2016 National Superintendent of the Year. Dr. Tucker has been a trailblazer and mentor in the field of education, has received a myriad of awards and is active in many organizatio...
Social Media In Schools: Six Strategies from Superintendents at the Leading Edge
January 11, 2016 17:58 - 10 minutes - 25 BytesThe use of social media in schools is growing exponentially. Is this segment, we talk best practices with two AASA members who are at the leading edge of this growing trend. Follow: @aasadan @AASAHQ @npolyak @mikelubelfeld @bamradionetwork #suptchat #satchat #edchat #suptchat #LeadExcellence #edleaders Mike Lubelfeld currently serves as the superintendent of schools in the Deerfield, IL Public Schools (District 109). He is the co-moderator of #suptchat – the monthly superintendent e...
Restoring Appreciation for the Value of Music Education
November 05, 2015 19:50 - 11 minutes - 25 BytesIn an era where the focus and math and reading scores is consuming many school administrators, our guest makes a compelling case for why music classes are too important to ignore. Follow: @aasadan @AASAHQ @bamradionetwork #supchat #satchat #edchat #leadexcelence Dr. Kristi Sandvik, Superintendent of Buckeye Elementary School District, came to Arizona from Oregon. She is passionate about student learning and closing the achievement gap for all students. She was recently named Superi...
The Top 3 Factors that Determine Success or Failure with Education Technology
October 06, 2015 17:42 - 11 minutes - 25 BytesThe road to launching digital technologies in school districts is riddled with stories of missteps, misfires and outright failures. By contrast, our guest has led one of the most successful school transitions to digital technology in the nation. In this segment, he tells us why patience is a virtue when going digital. Follow: @aasadan @bamradionetwork #supchat #satchat #edchat Terry Grier is superintendent of the Houston Independent School District, the nation's seventh largest school sy...
Taking Students to Places They Never Thought They Would Be
July 10, 2015 20:23 - 10 minutes - 25 BytesOur guest is the AASA superintendent of the year and a strong voice for children and public education. One of his core objectives is to give students experiences that surpass their expectations of what's possible. In this episode he shares how he approaches that challenge. Follow: @aasadan @bamradionetwork #supchat #satchat #edchat With a proven track record in leading school reform and building positive community and school relationships, Superintendent Philip D. Lanoue has led the ...
Smart School Leadership: 3 Things Required to Make Professional Development a Priority
April 02, 2015 22:19 - 11 minutes - 25 BytesWhen budgets shrink, professional development for staff is typically the first line item to be cut. Our guest argues that savvy superintendents make a commitment to fund professional development no matter how tight the budget. Learn how... Follow: @Supt_Avossa @aasadan @bamradionetwork #supchat #satchat #edchat Robert Avossa, Ed.D., is Superintendent of the 96,000-student Fulton County School System, Georgia’s fourth largest school district. Dr. Avossa came to Fulton in June 2011, and ...
Update:The Drive to Provide Broadband Access to All Schools
January 20, 2015 23:26 - 11 minutes - 25 BytesIn the segment we discuss recent developments in the administration's campaign to provide high quality Internet access to all students. Follow: @aasadan @bamradionetwork Dr. Brian Talbott is the Executive Director Emeritus of the Association of Educational Service Agencies (AESA).1n 1997 Dr. Talbott was appointed by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) to the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) Board. He currently serves as the USAC Board Chair, which oversees the Rural H...
What's Ahead for Education Budgets Under the New Congress?
December 04, 2014 18:05 - 12 minutes - 25 BytesHow might Republicans control of the House and Senate impact education budgets and policy? In this segment we take a look at what superintendents can expect. Follow: @aasadan @bamradionetwork Jack Jennings (John F. Jennings), founded the Center on Education Policy in January 1995 and was its CEO and President until he retired in 2012. According to a poll of national leaders conducted by Education Week, that Center was one of the ten most influential organizations affecting school policy in ...
Spotlight: A Model For Public School Excellence
August 07, 2014 06:03 - 11 minutes - 25 BytesIn this segment we interview AASA's National Superintendent of the Year whose tough decisions have created a noteworthy model for public school excellence. Follow: @aasadan @miamisup @bamradionetwork Alberto Carvalho became Superintendent of the nation's fourth largest school system in September 2008. He is a nationally recognized expert on school reform and finance who successfully transformed his district's business operations and financial systems with the implementation of a streamlined...
Five Ways to Create Healthier Learning Environments in Schools
July 22, 2014 17:04 - 12 minutes - 25 BytesThe data is clear, health impacts student achievement. In this segment we look at ways to improve student health by improving school climates. Follow: @aasadan @HealthierGen @bamradionetwork Howell Wechsler, EdD, MPH, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, is a national expert on childhood obesity, having previously served as the Director of the Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
E-learning on Snow Days: Lessons Learned
May 28, 2014 18:10 - 12 minutes - 25 BytesIn this segment we talk about what was learned about using E-learning on snow days when schools close for weather. We also discuss the key challenges and parent feedback. Follow: @aasadan @bamradionetwork Shelly Vaughn earned her undergraduate degree from Ball State University and masters from Wright State University. She had twelve years of teaching experience in special education and various elementary grades before transitioning to elementary principal with Fort Recovery Local Schools....
Providing High Speed Internet Access to All Schools
April 16, 2014 22:15 - 12 minutes - 25 BytesIn this segment we talk about the E-Rate program the nations largest education technology program. Revisions to the program are currently being explored, aimed at expanding broadband access to all schools. Follow: @aasadan @bamradionetwork Shellie Pfohl was appointed by President Barack Obama in February, 2010 to serve as Executive Director of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition (PCFSN). Shellie leads the Council's efforts to support First Lady Michelle Obama's L...
NEW TREND: Integrating Physical Activity Into Classrooms and Lesson Plans
March 04, 2014 18:42 - 11 minutes - 25 BytesThe science now clearly shows a connection between physical activity and academic performance. In this segment we talk about new efforts to introduce physical activity into math, science and social studies lesson plans. Follow: @aasadan @bamradionetwork Shellie Pfohl was appointed by President Barack Obama in February, 2010 to serve as Executive Director of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition (PCFSN). Shellie leads the Council's efforts to support First Lady Miche...
The Race Card Project: Facilitating Classroom Discussions About Race
December 23, 2013 18:20 - 10 minutes - 25 BytesOur guest is an Emmy winning reporter who shares with us the story about how her own reflections of race led to the creation of a project being used to facilitate candid discussions about race in classrooms around the nation. Follow: @aasadan @michele_norris @bamradionetwork Follow: @aasadan @michele_norris @bamradionetwork Michele Norris is author of the Best-Selling Memoir, Grace of Silence, and NPR Host and Special Correspondent, Michele Norris is an award-winning journalist with ...
Teachable Moments: Inspiring Students to Become Engaged in Local and Global Causes
November 18, 2013 21:16 - 12 minutes - 25 BytesOur guest has inspired over two million students to get involved in great causes. He argues that getting young people engaged in service work is one of the best investments we can make in the next generation. In this segment he shares with us the passion and the process he uses to get students engaged. Follow: @aasadan @bamradionetwork Craig Kielburger is an humanitarian, social activist and best-selling author, Craig, co-founder of Free The Children and co-founder of Me to We, has inspi...
Asking Parents to Help Fill the Budget Gap in Schools
October 14, 2013 16:00 - 12 minutes - 25 BytesShrinking budgets have been a fact of life in school districts all around the nation. Some schools are now looking to parents to help offset some of the lost school funding. How are these school leaders approaching parents? How are parents responding? Is this a viable solution to covering school budget gaps? Follow: @aasadan @bamradionetwork Marc Jackson has served as Superintendent in Silver Valley USD for the last 8 years and represented Region 12 for the Superintendency Council fro...
Wrap-Around Support for Educating The Whole Child
July 19, 2013 11:46 - 12 minutes - 25 BytesIn this segment we explore discuss programs that support our commitment to educating the whole child and provide references to useful resources. Follow: @aasadan @bamradionetwork Dr. Maya Rockeymoore is a nationally renowned expert in health and wellness. Dr. Rockeymoore directs Leadership for Healthy Communities, a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), as a part of her responsibilities as President and CEO of Global Policy Solutions, a consulting firm based in ...
The Leadership Mandate: Close Ranks, Collaborate and Speak with One Voice
June 12, 2013 00:47 - 11 minutes - 25 BytesIn this segment our guest details why it's more important now than ever, for public education advocates to close ranks, collaborate and speak with one voice. Follow: @aasadan @bamradionetwork Tom Gentzel is the Executive Director of the National School Boards Association (NSBA), which represents state associations of school boards and their more than 13,000 member school districts across the United States. Prior to NSBA, Mr. Gentzel was the executive director of the Pennsylvania Scho...
Transforming Schools Through Technology, Teachers and Love
May 14, 2013 16:23 - 12 minutes - 25 BytesAASA's executive director, Dan Domenech, chats with the Superintendent of the Year Mark Edwards. Mark explains why he believes we are on the cusp of doing the greatest work we've ever done in public education and how technology and empowered teachers are driving the transformation. Dr. Mark Edwards currently serves as Superintendent of Mooresville Graded School District (MGSD) in Mooresville NC. As a pioneer of 1:1 computing in public schools, he was named AASA 2013 National Superintendent ...