ASCD Learn Teach Lead Radio

Learn why effective education leaders must be able to quickly discern the difference between problems that are skill based versus lack of will. Follow: @robyn_mindsteps @olympiawilliams @ASCD @bamradionetwork. Robyn Jackson is a former English teacher and middle school administrator. She is an in-demand speaker and presenter and the founder and CEO of Mindsteps, inc., whose approach empowers teachers to better meet the needs of every student. Robyn is the author of many ASCD books, including Never Work Harder Than Your Students and Never Underestimate Your Teachers Host Olympia Williams is an elementary school principal in Columbus, OH and an ASCD Emerging Leader

Tune in and walk away with a rich list of ways to support, encourage and empower teachers to lead. Follow: @billsterrett @jmaness4 @ASCD @bamradionetwork Bill Sterrett is an associate professor and program coordinator at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington. Previously, as a principal in Virginia, Sterrett received the 2008 Milken National Educator Award. He is the author of three ASCD books, including Igniting Teacher Leadership and Short on Time. Host Jusmar Maness is principal of Balfour Elementary School in Asheboro, NC, and an ASCD Emerging Leader.

Our guest was an early adopter of education technology, but he understands that many educators still need an easy way to get started. In this segment, he offers some simple approaches. Follow: @web20classroom @mjanatovich @ASCD @bamradionetwork Steven W. Anderson is a dad, learning evangelist, speaker, and author who is highly sought after for his skills in helping educators and school leaders better understand technology and social media. He is author of The Tech-Savvy Administrator (ASCD, 2014). Host Mike Janatovich is the assistant principal of Harmon Middle School in Aurora, OH, and an ASCD Emerging Leader.

Whether you are a new or veteran teacher, our guest offers a thoughtful roadmap and tools to improve your approach to classroom management. Follow: @runnin26 @ASCD @bamradionetwork Jeff Marshall is a professor in the Eugene T. Moore School of Education at Clemson University and is the director of the Inquiry in Motion Institute. He is the author of the new ASCD book, The Highly Effective Teacher: 7 Classroom-Tested Practices that Foster Student Success. Rachael George is the principal of Sandy Grade School in the Oregon Trail School District and an ASCD Emerging Leader.

If you've ever thought, "there must be a better way to confirm what students are learning," you'll want to listen to this segment with Myron Dueck. Follow: @myrondueck @drncgarrett @ASCD @bamradionetwork Myron Dueck is the author of Grading Smarter Not Harder: Assessment Strategies That Motivate Kids and Help Them Learn (ASCD, 2014). He is currently a vice principal and teacher in British Columbia, Canada and previously taught in Manitoba and New Zealand. Host Chaunte Garrett is the director of accountability for the Rowan-Salisbury school system in North Carolina, a consultant, and an ASCD Emerging Leader.

We all know that learning can be joyful and exciting. What are the joy killers in your classroom? How can we restore joyful learning when it's been lost? Follow: @balancedteacher @AKoonlaba @ASCD @bamradionetwork Mike Anderson is a former award-winning teacher, an education consultant, and author of the new ASCD book, Learning to Choose, Choosing to Learn: The Key to Student Motivation and Achievement. ASCD Emerging Leader and host Amanda Koonlaba, Ed.S., NBCT, is a teacher, artist, and writer.

Learn more about why reflection is so essential to mastery and how to successfully bring reflection into your classroom. Follow: @robpennington9 @MsSackstein @ASCD @bamradionetwork Starr Sackstein is an English and journalism teacher at World Journalism Preparatory School in Flushing, New York, where she also directs students in running a multimedia news outlet at WJPSnews.com. She writes the Education Week Teacher blog, Work in Progress, and is author of the ASCD Arias, Teaching Students to Self-Assess: How do I help students reflect and grow as learners? Robert Pennington, middle school social studies teacher & lead tech coach, and ASCD Emerging Leader.

Every teacher will have their share of challenges with students. Join us as we discuss proven strategies for succeeding with challenging students. Follow: @ReneeMeeks JeffreyBenson61 @ASCD @bamradionetwork Jeffrey Benson has worked in almost every school context, as a teacher and administrator, in his 35 years of experience in education. He is currently a consultant and author of the ASCD books Hanging In: Strategies for Teaching the Students Who Challenge Us Most and Ten Steps to Managing Change In Schools: How do we take initiatives from goals to actions? Emerging ASCD Leader Renee C. Meeks, Ed.D. is the Principalof Sea Isle Elementary School.

Join us as we discuss the factors that prevent students from being ready to learn, and strategies for getting kids back to a learning-ready state. Follow: @@EducationHall @ASCD @bamradionetwork Pete Hall is a veteran school administrator, speaker, and professional development agent. Kristin Souers is a licensed mental health counselor and assistant director at Washington State University's Child and Family Research Unit in the CLEAR Trauma Center. They are co-authors of the new ASCD book, Fostering Resilient Learners: Strategies for Creating a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom. ASCD Emerging Leader Dafina Westbrooks is th host.

Our guest offers three strategies to create more exciting and engaging lessons plans. Join us as we ditch those stale lesson plans and replace them with creative learning experiences. Follow: @dad2ella @fisher1000 @ASCD @bamradionetwork Michael Fisher is an instructional coach and educational consultant specializing in the intersection between instructional technology and curriculum design. His books include .Ditch the Daily Lesson Plan: How do I plan for meaningful student learning? (ASCD) and .Digital Learning Strategies: How do I design and assess 21st century work? (ASCD) with host Brian Smith, ASCD Emerging Leader and RtI/PD Facilitator for Newton-Conover City Schools.

Join us as we look at why project-based learning is growing in popularity and the basics you need to know to employ PBL. Follow: @johnlbie @mattwachel @ASCD @bamradionetwork John Larmer is editor in chief at the Buck Institute for Education (BIE). He is co-author of the ASCD book,Setting the Standard for Project Based Learning: A Proven Approach to Rigorous Classroom Instruction. ASCD Emerging Leader and host Matt Wachel is an elementary assistant principal in the Park Hill School District in Kansas City, MO.

Low trust school cultures have a profound impact on student achievement. This is particularly true for students in poverty. Join us as we talk about how to move school climates from low to high trust. Follow: @AKoonlaba @regieroutman @ASCD @bamradionetwork Regie Routman is a longtime teacher and the author of many books and resources for educators. She is author of the ASCD book, Read, Write, Lead: Breakthrough Strategies for Schoolwide Literacy Success . ASCD Emerging Leader Amanda Koonlaba, M.Ed., NBCT, is the host.

Join us as we debunk some inaccurate, but commonly held beliefs about education technology. Follow: @runnin26 @ReadByExample @ASCD @bamradionetwork Matt Renwick is an elementary school principal in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, and the author of the ASCD Arias, 5 Myths About Classroom Technology. Matt regularly posts on his award-winning blog Reading by Example. ASCD Emerging Leader Dr. Rachael George is Principal of Sandy Grade School-Oregon Trail School District.

How do we empower teachers and put them back in control of the profession? Follow: @EducationHall @JeffBradbury @AlisaSimeral @ASCD @bamradionetwork Pete Hall and Alisa Simeral are co-authors of multiple ASCD books, including the new book,Teach, Reflect, Learn andThe Principal Influence. Hall is a veteran school administrator and professional development agent and Simeral is a school turnaround specialist and veteran educator who has guided school-based reform efforts as a teacher, dean, and instructional coach. Host Jeff Bradbury is an ASCD Emerging Leader.

Join us as we share strategies for turning high-poverty schools into high-performing schools. Follow: @runnin26 @kathleenbudge @parrettassoc @ASCD @bamradionetwork William Parrett is the director of the Center for School Improvement & Policy Studies at Boise State University and Kathleen Budge is an associate professor and coordinator of Boise State’s Executive Educational Leadership Program. Parrett and Budge are co-authors of the ASCD book,Turning High-Poverty Schools Into High-Performing Schools and presenters of Disrupting Poverty Professional Learning Institutes. ASCD Emerging Leader Dr. Rachael George is Principal of Sandy Grade School-Oregon Trail School District.