EdLeader
132 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -Educational Leadership is an ever-evolving opportunity to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of students, parents, and the community. Join Dr. Rob Jackson for conversations and reflections on improving Educational Leadership from the Classroom to the Boardroom and beyond.
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Turn on the Faucet: Tuesdays with Morrie - featuring Graham Davis and Elijah Jackson
December 01, 2023 20:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBEdLeader Podcast host Dr. Rob Jackson might just be a closet bibliophile, someone who has a great love of books. Occasionally he enjoys returning to touchstone texts or timeless tomes, those books that shaped him early in his career and life and bringing them forward, spending time again with the words, thoughts, and reflections that moved him then and move him still. This latest episode is just that, a return to a treasured book. The book, Tuesdays with Morrie, became a runaway bestseller ...
Serving Heroes - Supporting Military-Connected Students and Families featuring Dr. Angie Mullenix
November 07, 2023 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBMilitary-connected students and families transition on average 6-9 times in a military child's academic career. Schools should thoughtfully consider how to provide every flexibility possible to ensure that military-connected students have a smooth transition when they arrive and that their unique needs are met while they are with us. Dr. Angie Mullenix is the Director of Innovative Practices and Programs and the State Military Liaison for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction....
Science of Reading: Vocabulary - What Every EdLeader Should Know
October 27, 2023 02:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBThe Science of Reading is undergirded by theories of how students learn to read and comprehend text. The theory most often cited is Scarborough's Reading Rope as conceived by Dr. Hollis S. Scarborough. Dr. Scarborough believed that the elements of Word Recognition and the elements of Language Comprehension all weave together into the rope of Reading Comprehension. Just like a true rope, the more strands present and the stronger each strand is, the stronger the rope is. It is surmised that if...
Meet Them Where They Are and Take Them as Far as They Want to Go featuring Dr. Jeff Cox
October 16, 2023 21:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBWhen students graduate from our schools and school systems, where do they go? We hope that they are enrolled, enlisted, or employed. We hope that we have helped them accomplish their dreams and reach their goals. Today’s guest on the EdLeader podcast is focused on meeting students where they are and taking them as far as they want to go. Dr. Jeff Cox became the 11th President of the North Carolina Community College System on June 1, 2023. Dr. Cox previously served as president of Wilkes Com...
Leading with Purpose: Strategies to Sustain in Leadership through Prioritizing Growth and Self-Care
September 27, 2023 16:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBLeaders tend to dive into the work and forget about themselves. Later, they find themselves feeling drained, frustrated, and tired. You have heard the clarion calls to prioritize your own self-care. We have also heard that self-care is not selfish. Though important aspects, self-care is more than just exercise and eating well. It is also prioritizing your own growth, continuous learning, building a support network, achieving a work-life balance, and choosing personal joy. EdLeader host Dr....
Bring the Joy featuring 2023 NC State Principal of the Year Donna Bledsoe
September 12, 2023 12:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBIn a world that tips towards negativity and defeatism, EdLeaders have the opportunity to brighten life and sew positivity through Bringing Joy into the schoolhouse and into the lives of students and staff every day. Donna L. Bledsoe, principal of Cedar Ridge Elementary School in Surry County, NC was selected as the 2023 North Carolina State Principal of the Year. She encourages every EdLeader to "Bring the Joy" every day. Since becoming the leader of the small, rural school in 2016, Ms. Bl...
Unleashing Greatness featuring Stephen M. R. Covey
September 03, 2023 02:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBStephen M. R. Covey is the author of Wall Street Journal #1 Bestseller, Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others. Joining Dr. Jackson for a truly inspirational conversation, Covey believes that even though our world has changed drastically, our leadership style has not. Most organizations, teams, schools, and families today still operate from a model of “Command and Control,” focusing on hierarchies and compliance from people. But because of the changing natur...
Science of Reading: Phonological Awareness - What Every EdLeader Should Know with Special Co-host ChatGPT
August 21, 2023 03:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBPrevious episodes in the Science of Reading series have focused on the strands of fluency, background knowledge, sight word recognition, verbal reasoning, literacy knowledge, decoding, and language structures. With this episode, we continue deconstructing the reading rope. Today, Dr. Jackson pulls out the strand of phonological awareness. His guest host for this episode is ChatGPT. ChatGPT is an AI language model developed by OpenAI. Although OpenAI does not claim personal authorship or int...
Intention & Attention - The Pathway to Making a Lasting Difference
August 07, 2023 21:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBIn education, I am surrounded by incredibly caring people who want to make a difference. For years, as an ice breaker in a meeting, an introduction in a presentation, or in an interview question, I have asked the question, ‘Why do you want to be a teacher, a counselor, a principal, a superintendent, or an educator?’ For years, the universal answer has been and is, “I want to make a difference!” As I think about it, with few exceptions, I can say that my colleagues have each made or are mak...
Equipped to Thrive: Improving School Mental Health featuring Charle Peck
July 29, 2023 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBWelcome to the 2023 - 2024 school year! It is hard for me to believe that this school year marks the EdLeader podcast’s fifth school year seeking to add value to the work and professional and personal lives of EdLeaders. Recently I was humbled when the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction selected the EdLeader podcast as a Promising Practice in the state and added it to their collection on the Promising Practices webpage. The EdLeader podcast community continues to grow worldwid...
Science of Reading: Language Structures - What Every EdLeader Should Know
July 23, 2023 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBThe Science of Reading is undergirded by theories of how students learn to read and comprehend text. The theory most often cited is Scarborough's Reading Rope as conceived by Dr. Hollis S. Scarborough. Dr. Scarborough believed that the elements of Word Recognition and the elements of Language Comprehension all weave together into the rope of Reading Comprehension. Just like a true rope, the more strands present and the stronger each strand is, the stronger the rope is. It is surmised that if...
Science of Reading: Decoding - What Every EdLeader Should Know
May 16, 2023 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBThe Science of Reading is undergirded by theories of how students learn to read and comprehend text. The theory most often cited is Scarborough's Reading Rope as conceived by Dr. Hollis S. Scarborough. Dr. Scarborough believed that the elements of Word Recognition and the elements of Language Comprehension all weave together into the rope of Reading Comprehension. Just like a true rope, the more strands present and the stronger each strand is, the stronger the rope is. It is surmised that if...
Elevate... from Good to Great
January 17, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBJoin Dr. Jackson as he seeks to apply his one-word to his personal and professional life through reflecting through the lens of a seminal book in the field of education. New Year's Resolutions have been around for a while. Over 4,000 years in fact. According to History.com, the Babylonians were the first to make resolutions as they planted their crops, launching a new year. I have no idea how well the Babylonians did with sticking to their resolutions 4,000 years ago, but in modern history...
Pathway to the Principalship featuring Dr. Carrie Tulbert
September 15, 2022 20:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBThe pathway to the principalship is paved with passion, purpose, planning, and practice. Dr. Carrie Tulbert, 2014 North Carolina State Principal of the Year, joins Dr. Jackson to share her journey to the principalship, how she supports Assistant Principals in their professional growth, and strategies for Principals in supporting their teammates in their own leadership journeys. Dr. Carrie Tulbert is currently in her 13th year as a middle school principal. She has led schools that truly run ...
Science of Reading: Literacy Knowledge - What Every EdLeader Should Know
September 07, 2022 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBThe Science of Reading is undergirded by theories of how students learn to read and comprehend text. The theory most often cited is Scarborough's Reading Rope as conceived by Dr. Hollis S. Scarborough. Dr. Scarborough believed that the elements of Word Recognition and the elements of Language Comprehension all weave together into the rope of Reading Comprehension. Just like a true rope, the more strands present and the stronger each strand is, the stronger the rope is. It is surmised that if...
People First, the rest will follow... featuring Coast Guard Captain Jennifer Stockwell
August 27, 2022 22:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBChris Hadfield, a Canadian astronaut describes leadership this way, “Ultimately, leadership is not about glorious crowning acts. It's about keeping your team focused on a goal and motivated to do their best to achieve it, especially when the stakes are high and the consequences really matter. It is about laying the groundwork for others' success, and then standing back and letting them shine.” That quote really seems to capture the heart of Coast Guard Captain Jennifer Stockwell, Sector Com...
Purpose and Intentionality: The Role of the Principal in MTSS featuring Dr. Tanya Turner
August 19, 2022 22:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBMTSS, or Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, is a framework for school improvement. From selecting materials to planning instructional activities to improving core instruction, to considering interventions for groups and individual students, MTSS guides teachers and administrators to focus clearly on process improvement and effective practices. Dr. Tanya Turner serves as the Superintendent of the Perquimans County School System and is recognized as an effective and highly regarded instructio...
Science of Reading: Verbal Reasoning - What Every EdLeader Should Know
August 10, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBThe Science of Reading is undergirded by theories of how students learn to read and comprehend text. The theory most often cited is Scarborough's Reading Rope as conceived by Dr. Hollis S. Scarborough. Dr. Scarborough believed that the elements of Word Recognition and the elements of Language Comprehension all weave together into the rope of Reading Comprehension. Just like a true rope, the more strands present and the stronger each strand is, the stronger the rope is. It is surmised that if...
Science of Reading: Sight Word Recognition - What Every EdLeader Should Know
July 18, 2022 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBThe Science of Reading is undergirded by theories of how students learn to read and comprehend text. The theory most often cited is Scarborough's Reading Rope as conceived by Dr. Hollis S. Scarborough. Dr. Scarborough believed that the elements of Word Recognition and the elements of Language Comprehension all weave together into the rope of Reading Comprehension. Just like a true rope, the more strands present and the stronger each strand is, the stronger the rope is. It is surmised that if...
Science of Reading: Background Knowledge - What Every EdLeader Should Know
July 02, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBThis latest episode in The Science of Reading series focuses on background knowledge, a crucial strand of Language Comprehension. Once a reader has decoded the print into words, reading comprehension requires inferences that are built on background knowledge and not necessarily explicitly stated in the text. As the writers at BrainTrust define it, “Background knowledge is everything a child already knows about a topic prior to engaging in the lesson or activity. So for reading, background k...
Science of Reading: Fluency - What Every EdLeader Should Know
June 25, 2022 21:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBRecently as Dr. Rob Jackson dove headfirst into attempting to understand The Science of Reading, he found himself immersed in The Reading Wars with Whole Language or Balanced Literacy on one side and The Science of Reading on the other. As he researched the divide between the two, he encountered a side skirmish and made himself a note to come back to it. Lost in the vitriol over phonics instruction was the respect given to or denied to fluency as a metric to pay attention to. At a basic le...
The Science of Reading - What EdLeaders Need to Know
June 17, 2022 03:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBAs an elementary teacher, elementary principal, and as a Superintendent, EdLeader podcast host Dr. Rob Jackson has watched the battle lines drawn and the theories, best practices, and curriculum shaming hurled back and forth in the "Reading Wars." Equating a war with the debate over the best way to teach children to read seems a bit excessive, but a quick glance over the blogs spewing nastiness about the thought-leaders on each side of the debate seems to give rise and credence to the name, ...
Leadership Lessons from the GOAT with JJ Jackson - Life Beyond
May 30, 2022 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this final episode of the EdLeader special series "Leadership Lessons from the GOAT," LockedOn Blue Devils host and lifelong fan, JJ Jackson, joins his Dad one more time to wrap a special season and a special book, "Leading With the Heart" by the GOAT, Coach Mike Krzyzewski. After a recap of the season's final game, JJ and Dr. Jackson share a special story from courtside of another memorable NCAA National Tournament, one that did end with a National Championship. Coach K's final leadersh...
From Striving to Thriving: How to Grow Confident Capable Readers - Part II featuring Stephanie Harvey and Annie Ward
May 11, 2022 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBIn Part 2 of an incredible conversation with Stephanie Harvey and Annie Ward, co-authors of From Striving to Thriving and Intervention Reinvention, the rubber hits the road as Stephanie and Annie bring the research alive and give practical advice for making a difference for students. In the conversation in Part 1, they defined “reading volume” and discussed “tabling the labels” that become self-fulfilling prophecies for striving readers. Dr. Jackson highlights the book for its readability an...
From Striving to Thriving: How to Grow Confident Capable Readers - Part I featuring Stephanie Harvey and Annie Ward
April 26, 2022 18:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBEdLeaders are instructional leaders who are charged with making decisions daily about the teaching and learning taking place in classrooms, schools, and school districts. "Children learn to read by reading and need access to books they want to read; time to read; and loving, knowledgeable teachers who trust them as powerful learners and know how to build on their strengths. An affirming approach rooted in love yields powerful results and turns striving readers into thriving readers." - Steph...
Leadership Lessons from the GOAT with JJ Jackson - Final Four Game Day
March 30, 2022 03:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBOn this brand-new EdLeader special series, Leadership Lessons from the G.O.A.T., Dr. Rob Jackson is joined by his son JJ Jackson, host of the Locked On Blue Devils podcast and the daily radio show SportsCall Auburn, as well as a Division 1 radio and television play-by-play announcer. Together, they delve into Coach K's book, Leading with the Heart, to share the leadership lessons of the basketball coach considered to be the G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time!) In this episode, Dr. Jackson and J...
The Return of the Greatest Generation featuring Dr. John Bryant
March 28, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBChildren who were born during the years from 1901 to 1927 would become known as the Greatest Generation. Theirs was an era marked by war and economic depression. They would endure the Spanish Flu pandemic from 1918 to 1920 and yet through all of the challenges and adversity, they developed values of personal responsibility, duty, honor, and faith. These characteristics helped them to defeat Hitler, build the American economy, make incredible advances in science and implement visionary progra...
Leadership Lessons from the GOAT with JJ Jackson - Focus on the Task at Hand
March 16, 2022 03:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBOn this brand-new EdLeader special series, Leadership Lessons from the G.O.A.T., Dr. Rob Jackson is joined by his son JJ Jackson, host of the Locked On Blue Devils podcast and the daily radio show SportsCall Auburn, as well as a Division 1 radio and television play-by-play announcer. Together, they delve into Coach K's book, Leading with the Heart, to share the leadership lessons of the basketball coach considered to be the G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time!) In this episode, Dr. Jackson and J...
The Lighthouse Effect featuring Steve Pemberton
February 22, 2022 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBOn this much-anticipated episode of the EdLeader podcast, Dr. Jackson is joined by Steve Pemberton, the author of the books “A Chance in the World” and “The Lighthouse Effect.” The first book, an autobiography, was made into a major motion picture, sharing the remarkable story of his life. The title of his book comes from a note left by a babysitter who wrote of him as a toddler: “This little boy doesn’t have a chance in the world.” Soon after, at age 3, Pemberton was taken away from his mo...
Purveyors of Hope - The Role of School Counselors with Brittany Norman
February 11, 2022 01:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBThe role of a school counselor has evolved over time. From providing vocational guidance to some students in the early 1900's to providing more comprehensive, collaborative programs based on identified needs and inclusive of prevention and early intervention services for every student in career, academic, and social-emotional growth and skills, modern school counselors have important roles serving students and families as members of student support teams. On this latest episode of the EdLead...
Leadership Lessons from the GOAT with JJ Jackson - Growing Leaders
January 31, 2022 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBOn this brand-new EdLeader special series, Leadership Lessons from the G.O.A.T., Dr. Rob Jackson is joined by his son JJ Jackson, host of the Locked On Blue Devils podcast and the daily radio show SportsCall Auburn, as well as Division 1 radio and television play-by-play announcer. Together, they delve into Coach K's book, Leading with the Heart, to share the leadership lessons of the basketball coach considered to be the G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time!) In this episode, Dr. Jackson and JJ ...
Walking Alongside - The Role of School Psychologists featuring Mollie Mayse
January 29, 2022 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBThe EdLeader podcast is back as Dr. Jackson sits down with Mrs. Mollie Mayse to discuss the role of School Psychologists. In a time when the need to support the social, emotional, and mental health of students is more recognized than ever, School Psychologists are called upon for sage advice and wise counsel as they serve alongside educators. Working directly with students, families, and school support team members, school psychologists serve a vital role. Mollie Mayse is a 16-year veteran ...
Leadership Lessons from the GOAT with JJ Jackson - Time and Attention
January 24, 2022 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBOn this brand-new EdLeader special series, Leadership Lessons from the G.O.A.T., Dr. Rob Jackson is joined by his son JJ Jackson, host of the Locked On Blue Devils podcast, host of the daily radio show SportsCall Auburn, and Division 1 radio and television play-by-play announcer. Together, they delve into Coach K's book, Leading with the Heart, to share the leadership lessons of the basketball coach considered to be the G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time!) In this episode, Dr. Jackson and JJ di...
Leadership Lessons from the GOAT with JJ Jackson - Courage
January 18, 2022 23:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBOn this brand-new EdLeader special series, Leadership Lessons from the GOAT, Dr. Rob Jackson is joined by his son JJ Jackson, host of the Locked On Blue Devils podcast, host of the daily radio show SportsCall Auburn, and Division 1 radio and television play-by-play announcer. Together, they delve into Coach K's book, Leading with the Heart, to share the leadership lessons of the basketball coach considered to be the G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time!) Coach K has served as the head men's bask...
Brave Enough to Be It featuring Dr. Elena Ashburn
August 29, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBWhen making her first remarks as the 2021 Wells Fargo North Carolina State Principal of the Year, Dr. Ashburn shared from Amanda Gorman's poem, "The Hill We Climb" When day comes we step out of the shade, aflame and unafraid, the new dawn blooms as we free it. For there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be it. Joining Dr. Jackson on the latest episode of the EdLeader podcast, Dr. Ashburn challenges and inspires educators to be brave e...
Leadership Launch featuring Jack Hoke
August 23, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBEdLeader is back for Season 3 and it is going to be bigger and better than ever! A big start with a big-time guest is here as Mr. Jack Hoke sits down with Dr. Jackson to discuss launching a new school year in the midst of challenges and uncertainty. Authentic relationships, listening more than you speak, making sure the team has what it needs to succeed, and keeping the main thing the main thing is the secret to a Leadership Launch into an amazing new school year. Mr. Jack Hoke is one of ...
Literacy: The One Big Thing featuring Dr. Tanya Turner
July 12, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIn the book, "Good to Great," Jim Collins highlights the hedgehog concept based on the Greek parable that the fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one thing really well. For Perquimans County Schools Superintendent Dr. Tanya Turner, her hedgehog concept is and always has been the importance of literacy in every classroom and in every grade level. In the newest episode of the EdLeader podcast, Dr. Turner sits down with her former teammate Dr. Rob Jackson to discuss the importance of ...
Literacy: The One Big Thing featuring Dr. Tanya Turner
July 12, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIn the book, "Good to Great," Jim Collins highlights the hedgehog concept based on the Greek parable that the fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one thing really well. For Perquimans County Schools Superintendent Dr. Tanya Turner, her hedgehog concept is and always has been the importance of literacy in every classroom and in every grade level. In the newest episode of the EdLeader podcast, Dr. Turner sits down with her former teammate Dr. Rob Jackson to discuss the importance of ...
Every Name - Every Strength - Every Need - The Highline Promise featuring Dr. Susan Enfield
June 21, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBIn the latest episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson is joined by Dr. Susan Enfield, Superintendent of Highline Public Schools in Burien, Washington. Dr. Enfield has served as the Superintendent of Highline since 2012, shepherding in outstanding student and staff success. In Highline Public Schools, the Graduation Rate has grown from 62.3% in 2013 to 83.8% in 2020. Central to the work of the district is the Highline Promise. Knowing every student by name, strength, and need is the promise of High...
Effective Principals Affect Students and Schools Part II featuring Kisha Clemmons, Dr. Carrie Tulbert, and Tabari Wallace
May 19, 2021 22:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIn Part II of this special two-part EdLeader series on the Effect of Principals, Dr. Jackson sits down with fellow former State Principals of the Year to review the recently released Wallace Foundation Report, "How Principals Affect Students and Schools: A Systematic Synthesis of Two Decades of Research." The researchers found that "an effective principal’s impact is stronger and broader than previously thought, making it “difficult to envision” a higher return on investment in K-12 educatio...
Effective Principals Affect Students and Schools Part I featuring Kisha Clemmons, Dr. Carrie Tulbert, and Tabari Wallace
May 10, 2021 03:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIn the latest episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with fellow former State Principals of the Year to review the recently released Wallace Foundation Report, "How Principals Affect Students and Schools: A Systematic Synthesis of Two Decades of Research." The researchers found that "an effective principal’s impact is stronger and broader than previously thought, making it “difficult to envision” a higher return on investment in K-12 education than the cultivation of high-quality school ...
Authentic Respect ~ Authentic Student Relationships featuring Christopher Murray
May 06, 2021 02:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBIn the latest episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with 6th Grade Science Teacher Mr. Christopher Murray to discuss authentic student relationships. Recently, when the principal announced that Mr. Murray was recognized for Excellence in Teaching, the entire sixth grade erupted in enthusiastic excitement for their beloved teacher. From holding doors for students to saying 'Yes, ma'am' and 'Yes sir' to adolescents, Mr. Murray treats students, even those he doesn't personally teach, with ...
Authentic Respect ~ Authentic Student Relationships
May 06, 2021 02:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBIn the latest episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with 6th Grade Science Teacher Mr. Christopher Murray to discuss authentic student relationships. Recently, when the principal announced that Mr. Murray was recognized for Excellence in Teaching, the entire sixth grade erupted in enthusiastic excitement for their beloved teacher. From holding doors for students to saying 'Yes, ma'am' and 'Yes sir' to adolescents, Mr. Murray treats students, even those he doesn't personally teach, with ...
MTSS: A Framework for School Improvement with BriAnne Hall and Heather Boston
April 25, 2021 21:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBFor the latest episode of the Edleader podcast, Dr. Jackson is joined by two outstanding EdLeaders who are making a difference serving and supporting schools and school systems in their implementation of Multi-tier Systems of Support. But what is MTSS and what is it not? As a framework used by many schools to improve core instruction and provide targeted support to struggling students, it focuses on the “whole child.” MTSS supports academic growth and achievement, but it also supports many o...
MTSS: A Framework for School Improvement with BriAnne Hall and Heather Boston
April 25, 2021 21:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBFor the latest episode of the Edleader podcast, Dr. Jackson is joined by two outstanding EdLeaders who are making a difference serving and supporting schools and school systems in their implementation of Multi-tier Systems of Support. But what is MTSS and what is it not? As a framework used by many schools to improve core instruction and provide targeted support to struggling students, it focuses on the “whole child.” MTSS supports academic growth and achievement, but it also supports many o...
Keeping Media Centers Connected with Mrs. Emily Golightly and Mrs. Amanda McCall
February 28, 2021 19:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBOn the latest episode of the Edleader podcast, Dr. Jackson is joined by two outstanding Media Specialists who are impacting the lives of students and teachers on a daily basis. Both bring their experiences in the classroom to their work in the Media Center. The flexibility and innovation of Media Specialists Mrs. Emily Golightly and Mrs. Amanda McCall are connecting their Media Centers to students and teachers in new ways and making a difference in the lives of students as readers and learne...
Measuring the Impact of Effective Principals featuring Dr. Anna Egalite
February 22, 2021 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBIn the latest episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with Dr. Anna Egalite, coauthor of the recently released Wallace Foundation Report, "How Principals Affect Students and Schools: A Systematic Synthesis of Two Decades of Research." The researchers found that "an effective principal’s impact is stronger and broader than previously thought, making it “difficult to envision” a higher return on investment in K-12 education than the cultivation of high-quality school leadership, according t...
2.11 Running From, Running Through, Running Toward... A Journey of Balance, Resilience, and Transformation featuring Sarah Johnson
February 14, 2021 22:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBIn the latest episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with Sarah Johnson, an author, speaker, coach, and EdLeader who is dedicated to adding value to others through sharing a message of balance, resiliency, and faith. Sarah is passionate about leadership and developing educators into the best version of themselves to lead at home, work, and life. She says this message is the only thing that would have called her away from the daily work as a school principal. Mrs. Johnson has been servin...
Running From, Running Through, Running Toward... A Journey of Balance, Resilience, and Transformation featuring Sarah Johnson
February 14, 2021 22:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBIn the latest episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with Sarah Johnson, an author, speaker, coach, and EdLeader who is dedicated to adding value to others through sharing a message of balance, resiliency, and faith. Sarah is passionate about leadership and developing educators into the best version of themselves to lead at home, work, and life. She says this message is the only thing that would have called her away from the daily work as a school principal. Mrs. Johnson has been servin...
A Journey of Balance, Resilience, and Transformation featuring Sarah Johnson
February 14, 2021 22:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBIn the latest episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with Sarah Johnson, an author, speaker, coach, and EdLeader who is dedicated to adding value to others through sharing a message of balance, resiliency, and faith. Sarah is passionate about leadership and developing educators into the best version of themselves to lead at home, work, and life. She says this message is the only thing that would have called her away from the daily work as a school principal. Mrs. Johnson has been servin...