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S E8: Jon Gordon: Look for the Good, Develop your Strengths

Best-selling author and former teacher, Jon Gordon explains why he urges everyone to stay positive and focus on strengths. Gordon says, "We have to make sure that in the toughest times that we're finding a way forward and a lot of times that means focusing on our strengths. Our weaknesses are part of our journey as well and I believe we have to help minimize the weaknesses. But too many people try to develop their weaknesses and don't spend enough time investing and developing their strengths."   Listen to Gordon's inspirational message of hope and positivity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

S E7: Secretary Cardona: “Empower Educators”

In an exclusive interview with Angela Jerabek, the Executive Director of the BARR Center,  Education Secretary Cardona shares his passion for educators and his admiration for the work they do.  In addressing the teacher shortage, Secretary Cardona says, “We've created [the shortage] over the years by underinvesting and disrespecting the profession… It's time we stop that. We need to make sure we're paying our educators a competitive salary compared to their level of education,” commensurate with the earnings of other professionals. He relays the story of how one educator noticed his skills and encouraged him to pursue his strengths, thereby starting the trajectory of his career,  resulting in  him becoming the leader of the Department of Education. Secretary Cardona’s interview is followed by 30-year veteran educator and BARR Coach, Steve Ball, recounting his observations of how teachers’ building relationships with individual students transforms the educational experience.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

S E6: Bill Milliken Hanging Out and Making a Difference

Bill Milliken, Founder of Communities In Schools (CIS), takes some time to talk with us about his journey from Pittsburg’s pool halls to one of the nation’s pioneering advocates for students throughout the nation. Milliken found his vocation on the streets helping children and teens coping with poverty, hunger, homelessness, drug addiction and mental illness. He reflected on the importance of simply hanging out -- and building trust. After 50 years of fighting for an equitable and quality education for all children, Milliken has now set his sights on having CIS in every school in America. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

S E5: Billy and Debbie Shore: Students Thrive When There is No Kid Hungry

Billy and Debbie Shore, the brother and sister team who co-founded Share Our Strength and orchestrated the No Kid Hungry campaign, share the ins and outs of getting food to children in school. It should be easy, no? The money is there, the need is there.  Most especially, the students are there.  Listen as they share their story and passion for feeding our nation’s young people so that they can truly learn and thrive. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

S E4: Listen to Education Secretaries Spellings, Duncan, King & Cardona!

Four United States Secretaries of Education, Margaret Spellings, Arne Duncan, John B. King, Jr., and Miguel Cardona join their voices to discuss leading our country through some of the greatest changes and challenges we have witnessed in education. They each share with host Angela Jerabek, the founder and executive director of the BARR Center, their one common goal: Ensuring each and every student succeeds.  Listen to the passionate commitment to educators and students these four profound leaders express to find inspiration and hope in the education of our children in America.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].