015: How To Get 1.5 Years of Growth in Math and Reading in Urban and Inner City Schools
Summary: Summary <br> As educators, we are tasked with getting our students from where they are to where they need to be, closing what is known as the Zone of Proximal Development. Often, there are a lot of challenges with this, especially in urban and inner city schools. <br> Today's Guest <br> Coming from the Detroit, MI area Principal Shawn Hurt, also known in these education streets at the <a href="https://www.shurtschoolturnaround.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Turnaround Specialist</a>, tells us how his school averages year over year academic growth of 1.5 years, for the last 7 years! He trains schools all across this country how to do the same thing and has seen a great deal of success as a result. This episode is Part I of our discussion. <br> You'll Learn <br> How to use data to make informed decisions* How the use of culturally relevant instruction translates to higher student achievement* How to begin to shift the narrative of what urban and inner city students are capable ofDon't forget to subscribe to the show on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/urban-educating-podcast-classroom-management-student/id1258970889?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iTunes</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5spdgOmfF9C2nqCvuCJiWu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spotify</a> so you don't miss anything! Join the conversation and follow me here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TeachHustleInspire/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a> - <a href="https://twitter.com/shaunwoodly" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a> - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shaunwoodly/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>Let me know your thoughts by: * Leaving a comment below* Sharing this on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn* Leaving a positive review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/urban-educating-podcast-classroom-management-student/id1258970889?mt=2">iTunes</a> <br> You make the difference for our students...thank you for listening!
