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Episode 280: Leadership in the Age of AI with Molly Rosen
What does leadership look like when the world is changing faster than ever before? In this episode of the Leaning Into Leadership podcast, Dr. Darrin Peppard sits down with Molly Rosen, Co-CEO of ProjectNext Leadership, for a...
SUNDAY REWIND - Planning for Fall Start Up
In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna Hewson, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw Learning, shares some big ideas around reflective practice, building responsive relationships, transition planning, and ta...
383. Increasing Student Engagement with Purposeful Instruction: Featu…
In this episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper talks with Megan Diede about the power of connection, purposeful teaching, and the small instructional shifts that can create meaningful change in classrooms. Megan shares how...
Episode 98 | Real Leadership Starts with Healing, Hope, and Purpose
Dr. Brandi Kelly shares her journey of self-discovery and the importance of hope in leadership. She emphasizes the role of self-awareness, belief, and purpose in effective leadership, and introduces a system of hope to sustai...
FRIDAY FOCUS - Stop Using a Blank Doc to Record Meeting Notes
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and susta...
How to Create Facilitation Opportunities to Build Leadership Capacity…
4 Mistakes Leaders Make When Planning for Collaborative Team Meetings We highlight four common mistakes leaders often make when planning their first collaborative team meetings. Enroll Today ➡️ bit.ly/4mistakesCTM In this wee...
How Instructional Coaches Prove Impact (Without Living in Test Scores…
Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury sits down with instructional coach and creator Chrissy Beltran (Buzzing with Ms. B) to explore the systems that shape the future of education, including instru...
Episode # 409: Patty McGee
Patty McGee is a nationally recognized literacy consultant, speaker, and educator with a passion for transforming classrooms into spaces where language and learning come alive. With decades of experience as a teacher, coach, ...
The Disney secret that every teacher should use: Take 5
What can Walt Disney World teach us about connecting with students? A lot, actually. In this episode, we explore the Take Five strategy from Lee Cockerell's Creating Magic, spontaneous, intentional moments that cost nothing y...
BONUS: The EQ Impact with Charle Peck
In this special bonus episode of Aspire to Lead , Josh and Charle share exciting news about their upcoming book project, EQ Impact . They explore why emotional intelligence matters more than ever in schools, workplaces, famil...
69. The EQ Impact
In this special announcement episode of The Language of Behavior , Josh and Charle share exciting news about their upcoming book project, The EQ Impact . They discuss why emotional intelligence is more important than ever in ...
2025-2026 School Year in Review
In episode 229, I look back at the previous school year. From challenges, to growth to looking forward to what comes next.
Operational Rescue: Organizing Your Music Classroom with Systems that…
Are you tired of sitting through six-hour professional development workshops that have absolutely nothing to do with the music room? In this episode, Jeanette sits down with Rae Hughart, the CEO and founder of the Teachers De...
The Delegation Mistake Every Leader Makes
Most leaders know they should delegate the things they are not good at. But what about the things they are? This week Jon and Coach Jim tackle one of the most overlooked conversations in leadership, and the answer might make ...
Celebrations in Collaborative Team Meetings: Key Insights for Future …
Healthy and vibrant collaborative team meetings fuel innovation in how we address student needs. However, the key to their success is effective facilitation! 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬...
Keeping Writing Instruction Front and Center Until the Last Day with …
Episode 137- Listen to this interview with Lanesha Tabb as we talk about: 1. Closing the gap between student thinking and student writing 2. Using grammar and sentence-level instruction to improve writing quality 3. Keeping ...
🎙️ Episode 140: Casey Watts on Clarity, Complexity, and the Work That…
Why do smart leaders make things more complicated than they need to be? In Episode 140, Kasey and Brian sit down with Casey Watts , author of The Craft of Clarity , for a conversation about leadership, initiative fatigue, and...
259. A Collaborative Team Meeting Structure that Elevates Instruction…
Most schools are collaborating. But very few are collaborating in a way that systematically elevates instruction for every teacher and every student . In this episode, guest Kurtis Hewson breaks down the Collaborative Team Me...
171 Turn Any Math Lesson Into a Real-World Experience (In About 15 Mi…
Ever feel like your math lessons are… fine, but not really connecting? You’re covering the content, following the curriculum—but students aren’t fully engaged. In this episode, we walk through a simple, repeatable process to turn any math lesson into a real-world experience—without starting from sc…
Leveraging External Team Members to Meet Diverse Student Needs with D…
The Developing a Continuum of Supports workshop guide helps teams identify actionable supports across the school for all students regardless of their needs from universal classroom practice to individualized intensive support...
Using Retrieval Practice to Keep Learning Alive Until the Last Day wi…
Episode 136- Listen to this interview with Dr. Shane Saeed as we talk about: 1.The role forgetting plays in learning. 2. Familiar vs Known and the role it plays in student learning. 3.What retrieval strategies to use now as y...