School House Docs

Episode 8 -Straight From Teachers On The Internet-Part 3

In this episode, Dr. Ethan Crowell and Dr. Melinda Stone discuss teacher questions related to evaluation fairness, communication with school leadership, professional issues, and creating a space for disagreement. They provide insights and advice on how to navigate these challenging situations in the education system. Takeaways * Teacher evaluation fairness * Open communication with school leadership

Episode 7-Straight From Teachers On The Internet-Part 2

The episode covers a range of teacher questions and scenarios, including teacher growth and leadership, restorative conversations and school discipline, enforcement of school policies, First Amendment rights and social media, and burnout and morale in education. The conversation provides insights into addressing these challenges and navigating complex situations in the education system. Takeaways * Teacher Growth Plan * Restorative Conversations * School Discipline * Burnout and Morale

Episode 6-Straight From Teachers On The Internet-Part 1

The conversation delves into the impact of AI on education, particularly in teaching writing and adapting to AI in the classroom. It also explores the challenges of curriculum changes, the expectations placed on teachers and principals, and the legal and ethical considerations in education. Takeaways * Teaching Writing in the Age of AI * Adapting to AI in Education * Challenges of Curriculum Changes * Expectations of Teachers and Principals * Legal and Ethical Considerations in Education

Episode 5-What Do Americans Really Think About Public Education?

The conversation delves into the shifting landscape of public education, highlighting the local vs. national gap in public opinion, the impact of political affiliation on public education, concerns about teacher shortages, and the debate between education degrees and alternative certification. The PDK poll and public concerns and priorities in education are also explored, providing insights into the complex dynamics of public opinion and policy implications. The conversation covers various themes related to education, including teacher shortage, control over education policy and funding, parental satisfaction, media influence, historical perspective on education and trust, transparency and trust in education, and challenges and hope for public education. Takeaways * Local vs. National Gap * Political Affiliation and Public Education * Teacher Shortages and Alternative Certification Teacher shortage is a priority * CTE programs are important for skill development Chapters * 00:00 Return on Investment and Education Degrees vs. Alternative Certification * 25:06 Control Over Education Policy and Funding * 32:22 Historical Perspective on Education and Trust * 38:26 Challenges and Hope for Public Education

Episode 4-What You Need To Know About Assistant Principal Interviews

The conversation delves into the essential aspects of nailing the assistant principal interview, emphasizing the importance of preparation, understanding oneself as a leader, leadership experience, authenticity, flexibility, adaptability, communication, and the impact of the AP role on the way one operates as a principal. Takeaways * Preparation is non-negotiable * Understanding oneself as a leader is crucial * Leadership experience is essential for AP candidates * Authenticity and flexibility are key qualities for AP candidates * Communication and adaptability are important for APs * The AP role impacts the way one operates as a principal Chapters * 00:00 Nailing the Assistant Principal Interview * 06:11 The Role of Flexibility and Adaptability * 11:28 The Impact of the AP Role on Principalship