Episode 29

Episode 1

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Episode 32

In this episode, Ryan and Adam discuss some of their favorite recent books they have read.

Episode 31

In this episode, Ryan and Adam discuss the following questions: 1. I see so many different education conferences on Twitter. If you had to choose just one to attend, which one would it be and why? 2. You have talked about initiative fatigue different times on your podcast. What is one initiative that you currently have going at your site, which you are excited about? 3. If you could have any job in education right now, what job would you want and why? 4. As you speak all over the country, I am sure you run into some pretty inspirational people. Who is one person that you have met through your travels, that is inspirational? 5. What is one thing that you would do to public education in order to change the results that it is getting?

Episode 30

In this episode, Adam and Ryan discuss the following: 1. am entering my first year as a principal. I am looking for activities to do with my staff on the first day, any suggestions? 2. What do you do to make sure that your community understands and knows that when you say all students, it means ALL students? 3. How do you reach young men and build real relationships w/ the when the majority of teachers are women? 4. How do you maintain building relationships with all stakeholders over the summer months, when school is out? 5. What is the best edtech tool that every teacher should be using in their classroom?

Episode 29

In this episode, Ryan and Adam discuss the following questions: Episode 29 1. I just landed my first teaching job. What should I focus on first? 2. I was reading the other day that principals leave their jobs for the following reasons: Inadequate training and professional development, poor working conditions, insufficient salaries, Lack of decision making authority, and high stakes accountability policies. What can leaders do to overcome these feelings and stay in a leadership role? 3. What is the biggest mistake you made and how would (or how did) you avoid making it again? 4. What are some good strategies you recommend for building relationships with Ss? 5. What was a memorable/rewarding event where you went out on a limb this year, either for a student or whomever?