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High-impact tutoring has a wide body of evidence to support its efficacy, but how do you know what is and isn’t “high-impact”? Is it better to brand yourself as an academic coach or an executive functioning coach? Should “executive functioning” be a class in school, or should it be embedded into all the classes? I invited my colleague David Schipper to episode 191 of De Facto Leaders to ponder some of these questions. David Schipper is the director of Strategic Learning Clinic, a position he has held since 2013. David obtained a B.A. in English Literature from Concordia University in 1998 as well as a B.Ed. in Secondary Education (English and History) from McGill University in 2002. After some work as a local teacher in Montreal, David founded 2Torial Educational Centre in 2007. Aside from his ability to put both parents and students at ease, David uses his clinic's fairly unique approach to help get to the root of students' learning challenges and propose the most suitable remediation to resolve these weaknesses. As a father of two children, David knows how to relate to the concerns of parents and as an experienced educator, thoroughly understands the struggles of students. His passion and dedication to teaching and learning is second to none. In this conversation we discuss: ?The features of high-impact tutoring vs. traditional tutoring. ?How are “COVID high schoolers” doing now that they’re in college? ?Strategies are important, but can you use a strategy without content knowledge? ?Executive functioning in the schools: How should it look across Tiers 1, 2, and 3? You can listen to the entire episode here: https://lnkd.in/gtjgB7xj

Step into the inspiring world of Up Academy's Rebel Project Literacy Curriculum and witness Project-Based Learning in action! Tune in to this week’s episode and get a glimpse into how young changemakers at UP Academy spent their last trimester diving into the complex issue of book bans and literary freedom. Listen as they share their honest, unfiltered thoughts on the importance of literary freedom and tackling social issues head-on. Don’t miss out—listen now and hear these incredible voices! https://lnkd.in/g-eBrwr9

Chad Dumas knows how to put the C in PLC. He joined The Authority to share his knowledge. There's clear evidence that teacher collaboration benefits student learning. We discuss how to achieve authentic collaboration, the principal's role, addressing typical challenges, and more. Listen here: https://bit.ly/4eQ4GC1

If you want to learn how to present information to school boards, administration, or other leadership or land more speaking engagements, you won’t want to miss this episode! Reading the room is an essential life skill, whether we’re talking about a child navigating recess, or an adult trying to navigate the workplace. For kids, this skill will impact their ability to succeed academically and make friends. For an adult, it not only impacts their relationships, but their ability to get a job, keep the job, and be successful in that job. That’s why I invited communication and public speaking expert Roberta Ndlela to the “De Facto Leaders” podcast to talk about how to navigate different cultures, work settings, and be a more effective speaker, presenter, leader and team member. Roberta hails from the Zulu tribe in South Africa, whose foundation is ‘Ubuntu’, which means HUMANITY – ‘I am because you are’. Throughout her corporate career spanning over 15 years as a Transportation Economist and Manager, she realized that technical skills can only take you so far. She spent a decade teaching English in South Korea, where she discovered the major role played by culture in the workplace. She came to the US in early 2020 intending to visit a friend, and ended up staying due to the pandemic. That led to her starting the “Speaking and Communicating” Podcast in order to share her professional and cultural experiences with professionals. She’s offering a free consultation for “De Facto Leaders” listeners, and you can learn how to take advantage of this special bonus at the end of the episode. In this conversation, she shares: ?How she transitioned from working in South Africa to South Korea, including how she grew to understand the culture and attain career success as an English teacher. ?Some examples of cultural differences in the countries she’s worked; including the social hierarchy and how it impacts communication. ?How subject-matter experts can communicate with leadership, sell their ideas, and present technical information in a more compelling way. You can listen to the entire episode here: https://lnkd.in/g-iBFGVE

?? Perspective leads to inspiration. Take the time to learn and grow. ?? Dr. Jordan Smith Jr reflects on his journey as an educator. He desires to pass on the lessons that matter most. Hear his insights on supporting educators' well-being and fostering a culture of mindfulness. ??? Tune into this episode of Make It Mindful: https://lnkd.in/gEWg_c77 ?? Access Dr. Smith's book "11 Effective Strategies for Teaching Math" here: https://lnkd.in/gABaBxwh Subscribe to Banyan's newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gbVKbX5K #TeacherWellness #MindfulnessInEducation #EducationLeadership

If you struggle with self-doubt in any way as a principal this podcast episode is a great one! https://lnkd.in/gv63hsYG

Does this happen to you? You spend so much time getting your learning over the finish line only to discover that it didn't create the results you were looking for. Or maybe there was never a clear understanding of what you were really trying to accomplish to begin with? This week's discussion should spark some thoughts and innovation on how to have a real impact on the work we do and why we do it. What are some learnings you have had from recent projects? Leave your answers in the comments below.

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Many of my colleagues working in the public sector are skeptical of companies selling products to school districts. I’ve felt some of this skepticism myself as I’ve seen certain approaches gain traction because they’re well-marketed (yet not evidence-based). So it’s understandable to me that people would question the motives of companies selling products; especially in the for-profit space. The elephant in the room, of course, is that Dr. Karen, LLC is a for-profit EdTech company. I’ve also spent a fair amount of time interacting with people who either work for larger EdTech or curriculum companies, or who have started one themselves. Most of them are therapists, administrators, or teachers who felt inspired to create something who are trying to make a living doing something that matters. This would describe many of the hosts on the Be Podcast Network, which is why I wanted to invite one of the network co-founders, Ross Romano, to De Facto Leaders to talk about his experiences coaching EdTech and education-related start-up founders. Ross Romano is founder and CEO of September Strategies, an award-winning consulting firm helping leaders and organizations connect vision to decision through coaching, strategic advisement, and marketing consulting. Ross is also co-founder of the Be Podcast Network, a media company producing 40+ series reaching more than 50,000 educators and parents every month. He is also Strategic Advisor for the American Consortium for Equity in Education and the Founding Program Chair of the Consortium’s Excellence in Equity Awards. In this conversation, we discuss: ?Business advice that creates ethical dilemmas for companies selling products to school districts. ?Can companies stand for equity without sacrificing product quality and customer service? ?Who is the true end-user when products are sold to schools? ?When a product isn’t resulting in increased student outcomes, is it really just about the quality of the product? ?Who is making purchasing decisions for schools, and what matters to them? You can listen to the entire episode here: https://lnkd.in/guVpQQkV

Could doing less for our kids actually help them more? In this episode of the Rebel Educator podcast, I explore the idea of "lighthouse parenting" - an approach that acts as a beacon of support, helping children chart their own course and build inner strength. Tune in to hear how "lighthouse parenting" can help your children thrive!??bit.ly/RebelEducator119 #RebelEducator?#RethinkEducation?#EducationalPodcasts?#LighthouseParenting