Episodes

  • How Teachers Are Shining a Light on the Dark Underbelly of COVID-19

    How Teachers Are Shining a Light on the Dark Underbelly of COVID-19
    Mar 31 2020
    Bias and social injustice take on a more malignant nature when associated with a deadly pandemic. In this episode, we look at how passive ignorance and intentional mislabeling of COVD-19 harm some Americans. More importantly, we look at what some educators are doing to try to shine a light on this problem.

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    Dr. Tommy Chang is an education leader who serves as the Senior Advisor for Strategy and Programs at Great Public Schools Now, a non-profit organization in Los Angeles that invests in schools, organizations and initiatives that catalyze excellence in public education. He also brings shares his expertise to school districts and educational organizations across the country through his own consulting practice- Leading with Equity & Innovation. Dr. Chang has served many roles in public education- most recently as the Superintendent of Boston Public Schools. Prior to his work in Boston, he was the local instructional superintendent of the Intensive Support & Innovation Center at the Los Angeles Unified School District. He is a former biology teacher and high school principal.
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    13 mins
  • How Do I Get the Buy In, Support, and Skills to Drive Equity

    How Do I Get the Buy In, Support, and Skills to Drive Equity
    Mar 10 2020
    Rosa Isiah with Sheldon Eakins, Ph.D.

    Many educators who are interested in equity and are hungry for the skills and support to drive equity, but there are some misconceptions we have to get over.

    Follow on Twitter: @rosaIsiah @bamradionetwork.com @sheldoneakins  #WeLeadEd #edchat

    Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D. is the Founder of the Leading Equity Center and host of the Leading Equity Podcast. With over 11 years in education, he has served as a teacher, principal, and Director of Special Education. Dr. Eakins has a passion for helping educators accomplish equitable practices in their schools. He has earned a B.S. degree in Social Science Education, an M.S. degree in Educational Leadership, and a Ph.D. in K-12 Education.
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    11 mins
  • Team Leadership, Team Habits: Rethinking The Human Element in School Change

    Team Leadership, Team Habits: Rethinking The Human Element in School Change
    Feb 21 2020
    Our guest tells us that leading teams and school change initiatives often ignore critical aspects of the human element. Join us as she offers guidance for rethinking the process of building high-performing teams.

    Follow on Twitter: @rosaIsiah @bamradionetwork.com  @kearamas#WeLeadEd #edchat

    ·Keara Mascareñaz is the author of The New Team Habits: A Guide To The New School Rules and the toolkit creator for The New School Rules: 6 Vital Practices for Thriving and Responsive Schools. She has supported systems change at 1,000 districts and schools in rural, urban, and suburban communities. Keara has been a keynote speaker for The Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents, TinyCon, iNACOL, District Administration Leadership Institute, Blended and Personalized Learning Conference, Personalized Learning Summit, and dozens of districts around the country.
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    11 mins
  • Teaching Math to Students of Color? Do This, Not That

    Teaching Math to Students of Color? Do This, Not That
    Nov 23 2019
    What does it mean to teach math in a culturally responsive way?  Learn how viewing students of color from a  deficit perspective impacts their learning and what we can do to help these students develop a positive math identity?

    @rosaIsiah @bamradionetwork.com  @DingleTeach #WeLeadEd #edchat

    Dr. Rosa Isiah, Director, Author, and Leader for Equity and Social Justice. Her experiences include 22 years in education. Founder of #WeLeadEd. Marian Dingle is a veteran educator of twenty-one years.  As a Heinemann Fellow, she is researching the ways in which positive cultural identity affects student confidence, efficacy, and academic performance. She speaks nationally about culturally responsive teaching
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    12 mins
  • Are We Crazy to Be School Leaders?

    Are We Crazy to Be School Leaders?
    May 15 2019
    Being a school leader is challenging work. In this episode, we look at what makes school leadership so challenging and explore strategies to thrive in the position.

    Dr. Rosa Isiah, Director, Author, and Leader for Equity and Social Justice. Her experiences include 22 years in education. Founder of #WeLeadEd. Dr. Brad Gustafson is an author of two books including Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. He is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.
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    11 mins
  • How to Can School Leaders Create a Supportive Culture?

    How to Can School Leaders Create a Supportive Culture?
    Apr 20 2019
    Let's skip the platitudes and talk about the hard work school leaders really need to do to create a supportive school culture.

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    #WeLeadEd #edchat

    Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. He is the author of the released, Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Students.Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.
    Dr. Rosa Isiah, Director, Author, and Leader for Equity and Social Justice. Founder of #WeLeadEd.

    Phil Echols is the Senior Administrator of Professional Learning for the Wake County Public School System, supporting Professional Learning Teams and Coaching. Born into a family of servant-leaders, he believes relationships are paramount and leading by example is imperative. Dr. Rosa Isiah, Director, Author, and Leader for Equity and Social Justice. Founder of #WeLeadEd.
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    7 mins
  • Proven Ways School Leaders Build and Maintain Relationships

    Proven Ways School Leaders Build and Maintain Relationships
    Jan 26 2019
    Our guest makes it clear that building and maintaining relationships with students, and peers require intentional action by school leaders. What are the proven essential habits?

    Follow: @PhilEchols @rosaIsiah @bamradionetwork.com

    #WeLeadEd #edchat

    Phil Echols is the Senior Administrator of Professional Learning for the Wake County Public School System, supporting Professional Learning Teams and Coaching. Born into a family of servant-leaders, he believes relationships are paramount and leading by example is imperative. Dr. Rosa Isiah, Director, Author, and Leader for Equity and Social Justice. Founder of #WeLeadEd.
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    11 mins
  • Equity in Education: What We Can Do, What We Can Not

    Equity in Education: What We Can Do, What We Can Not
    Jan 14 2019
    To move toward equity in education we need to be very clear about what educators can control and what we can not. Follow: @PedroANoguera @rosaIsiah @bamradionetwork.com #WeLeadEd #edchat Pedro Noguera is a Distinguished Professor of Education in the Graduate School of Education and Information Sciences at UCLA whose research focuses on the ways in which schools are influenced by social and economic conditions, as well as by demographic trends in local, regional and global contexts. He is the author or co-author of 11 books, including Excellence Through Equity: Five Principles of Courageous Leadership to Guide Achievement for Every Student(ASCD). Dr. Rosa Isiah, Director, Author, and Leader for Equity and Social Justice. Founder of #WeLeadEd.
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    11 mins