Principal Center Radio Podcast – The Principal Center

  Interview Notes, Resources, & Links Get the book, The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System—And How To Fix It Visit Natalie's Website Read an excerpt from The Knowledge Gap (featured in The Atlantic) Follow Natalie on Twitter @natwexler About Natalie Wexler Natalie Wexler is an education journalist whose work has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, and the Washington Post.

  Interview Notes, Resources, & Links Get the book, The Years That Matter Most: How College Makes Or Breaks Us Visit Paul's Website Follow Paul on Twitter @paultough About Paul Tough Paul Tough is the author of Helping Children Succeed and How Children Succeed, which spent more than a year on the New York Times hardcover and paperback bestseller lists and was translated into twenty-eight languages. He is also the author of Whatever It Takes: Geoffrey Canada’s Quest to Change Harlem and America. He is a contributing writer to the New York Times Magazine and a regular contributor to the public-radio program This American Life.

  Interview Notes, Resources, & Links Get the book, Everyday Self-Care for Educators: Tools and Strategies for Well-Being Visit Carla's website Follow Carla on Twitter @coolclassroom About Carla Tantillo Philibert Carla Tantillo Philibert is the Founder of Mindful Practices and a sought-after speaker and consultant on social-emotional learning. She's the author of Cooling Down Your Classroom and the Everyday SEL series for Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, and High School teachers. She's the co-founder of the Class Catalyst app, and the author of the new book Everyday Self-Care for Educators: Tools and Strategies for Well-Being.

  Interview Notes, Resources, & Links Get the book, Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career Visit Scott's website Follow Scott on Twitter @ScottHYoung About Scott Young Scott Young is a writer who takes on interesting self-education projects, including learning quantum physics in a month, and four languages in a year, and he's the author of Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career.

  Interview Notes, Resources, & Links Get the book, Rigor and Differentiation in the Classroom: Tools and Strategies Visit Barbara's website Follow Barbara on Twitter @barbblackburn About Barbara Blackburn, PhD Barbara Blackburn, PhD is the author of more than two dozen books and a full-time consultant who works with schools around the world to help raise the level of rigor and motivation for professional educators and students alike.

  Interview Notes, Resources, & Links Get the book, How to Raise Successful People: Simple Lessons for Radical Results Visit Esther's Website Follow Esther on Twitter @EstherWojcicki About Esther Wojcicki Esther Wojcicki is a leading American educator, journalist, and mother. A leader in blended learning and the integration of technology into education, she is the founder of the Media Arts programs at Palo Alto High School and the vice chair of Creative Commons, and was also instrumental in the launch of Google Teacher Academy.

  Interview Notes, Resources, & Links Get the book, The College Dropout Scandal Follow David on Twitter @DavidKirp About David Kirp David Kirp is a professor at the University of California at Berkeley, a contributing writer at The New York Times, a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and a member of the National Academy of Education. He served on President Obama's 2008 education policy transition team, and previously appeared on Principal Center Radio to discuss his book Improbable Scholars: The Rebirth of a Great American School System and a Strategy for America's Schools, was awarded the 2014 Outstanding Book Award by the American Educational Research Association.

  Interview Notes, Resources, & Links Get the book, Reclaiming Our Calling: Hold on to the Heart, Mind, and Hope of Education Visit Brad's website  Follow Brad on Twitter @GustafsonBrad About Brad Gustafson Dr. Brad Gustafson is an elementary principal, author, and speaker. He believes schools can be spaces where creativity and innovation thrive.

  Interview Notes, Resources, & Links Get the book, Time for Change: Four Essential Skills for Transformational School and District Leaders Visit the New Frontier 21 Website Follow Anthony on Twitter @newfrontier21 About Anthony Muhammad, PhD Anthony Muhammad, PhD, is an internationally known educational consultant, a former middle and high school principal, and the author of numerous books, including Transforming School Culture: How to Overcome Staff Division.

  Interview Notes, Resources, & Links Visit The Cornerstone For Teachers Website Visit the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club Website Follow Angela on Twitter @Angela_Watson About Angela Watson Angela Watson is a National Board-Certified Teacher, author, speaker, and the creator of the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club.

  Interview Notes, Resources, & Links Get the book, Growing Tomorrow’s Citizens in Today’s Classrooms: Assessing Seven Critical Competencies Follow Tom on Twitter @TomSchimmer Follow Cassandra on Twitter @cerkens Follow Nicole on Twitter @NicoleVagle About The Authors Tom Schimmer is an author and a speaker with expertise in assessment, grading, leadership, and behavioral support. He is a former district-level leader, school administrator, and teacher. Cassandra Erkens is a presenter, facilitator, coach, trainer of trainers, keynote speaker, author, and above all, a teacher. She presents nationally and internationally on assessment, instruction, school improvement, and professional learning communities. Nicole Dimich Vagle works with elementary and secondary educators in presentations, trainings, and consultations that address today’s most critical issues all in the spirit of facilitating improved support of student learning. Together they are the authors of Growing Tomorrow’s Citizens in Today’s Classrooms: Assessing Seven Critical Competencies. 

  Interview Notes, Resources, & Links Get the book, All Learning Is Social and Emotional: Helping Students Develop Essential Skills for the Classroom and Beyond Visit the Fisher and Frey Website Follow Douglas on Twitter @dfishersdsu Follow Nancy on Twitter @NancyFrey Get the books, PLC+ and The PLC+ Playbook Learn more about PLC+ About The Authors Douglas Fisher & Nancy Frey are professors at San Diego State University and co-founders of Health Sciences High & Middle College, where their co-author Dominique Smith is Chief of Educational Services and Teacher Support.

  Interview Notes, Resources, & Links Get the book, Professionally Driven: Empower Every Educator To Redefine PD Visit the Professionally Driven Website Follow Jarod on Twitter @JBormann3 About Jarod Bormann Jarod is an instructional coach, speaker, and author of Professionally Driven: Empower Every Educator To Redefine PD.

Interview Notes, Resources, & Links Get the book, Power Up Blended Learning: A Professional Learning Infrastructure to Support Sustainable Change Visit Catlin's Website Follow Catlin on Twitter @Catlin_Tucker About Catlin Tucker Catlin Tucker is an educator, speaker, author, and blended learning consultant and the author of four books, including Power Up Blended Learning: A Professional Learning Infrastructure to Support Sustainable Change

Interview Notes, Resources, & Links Get the book, Holistic Leadership, Thriving Schools: Twelve Lenses to Balance Priorities and Serve the Whole Student Visit Jane's Website Follow Jane on Twitter @JaneKise About Jane Kise Dr. Jane Kise is an author, executive coach, and education consultant who works to create environments that everyone wants to be in. She's the author of 26 books, including her new book Holistic Leadership, Thriving Schools: Twelve Lenses to Balance Priorities and Serve the Whole Student