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Ep. 70: The School Leader's Playbook (Part 2)03 Feb 202500:37:21

Catch the second part of Marc and Nick's in-depth conversation with Dr. Todd Whitaker (author of What Great Teachers Do Differently and What Great Principals Do Differently). It is a master class in instructional leadership from the classroom to the superintendency.

Show Notes:

Dr. Whitaker on X, website

Follow Marc on X, online, or YouTube

Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE

Ep. 69: The School Leader's Playbook (Part 1)03 Feb 202500:43:43

There are so many great lessons in this conversation we couldn't fit it into one episode! Don't miss Dr. Todd Whitaker (author of What Great Teachers Do Differently and What Great Principals Do Differently) share gems on how to hire and retain the very best teachers, improve classroom management, and be the best leader you can be for your school community.

 

Dr. Whitaker on X, website

Follow Marc on X, online, or YouTube

Pick up a copy of Captivate

Ep. 60: Food Fights05 Jul 202400:49:08

Marc and Nick sit down with two brilliant education policy experts, Dr. Sarah Robert and Dr. Jennifer Gaddis to discuss the importance of school food and how American institutions can and must do a better job sourcing food and providing more enriching experiences for students.

Show Notes:

  1. The Guardian article: "School Food Fights"
  2. Open access copy of Transforming School Food Politics Around the World

Follow Marc on X @marcisseks or online: marcisseks

Ep. 59: A Taste of PBL28 Jun 202400:43:37

Marc and Nick sit down with two amazing staff developers and instructional gurus, Tara Koehler and John Sammon to discuss their new book, The Tapas Approach to Project Based Learning.

This conversation is perfect for PBL pros and newbies alike!

Find Tara and John online:

  1. John’s X
  2. John’s Facebook
  3. Tara’s X
  4. Tara’s Facebook
  5. Tara’s Instagram
  6. Book Website

Follow Marc on X @marcisseks or online: marcisseks

Ep. 58: Ode to Joy17 Feb 202400:42:51

Back together for the first time since defending their doctoral dissertations, Marc and Nick sit down with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad to discuss her fantastic new book, Unearthing Joy.

Dr. Muhammad is a professor of Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on literacy, language, and culture at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She has served as a classroom teacher, literacy specialist, school district administrator, curriculum director, and school board president. Her scholarship has appeared in leading academic journals and books.

Dr. Muhammad's Culturally and Historically Responsive Education Model has been adopted across thousands of schools throughout the United States and Canada.

And she's really funny, too!

Dr. Muhammad online:

  1. Website
  2. X

Ep. 57: Curing Busy Brain03 Dec 202200:44:35

Marc and guest co-host, Alex Andrade, sit down with Dr. Romie to discuss how educators can cure "busy brain."

Dr. Romie is a board-certified physician, award-winning wellness speaker, and the founder of “brainSHIFT at Work.”  She brings together over 20 years of authority in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness to not just deliver programs, but create cultural change.

Dr. Romie is on a mission to transform mental health and wellness in the workplace and currently works with Fortune 500 companies, professional athletes, & global associations.  She is also the Chief Wellness Officer for Evolution Hospitality, where she scaled a mindfulness & wellness program to over 7000 employees.  Her expertise is featured in the national media such as NPR, NBC, TED talks, and Forbes.  Find the cure for your busy brain at drromie.com or @drromie on social media.

Dr. Romie's socials:

Instagram

Twitter

LinkedIn

Ep. 56: Tales of a PBL Diva16 Nov 202200:35:53

In his final conversation from AMLE 22, Marc sits down with the PBL Diva herself, Dr. Simone T. Lewis. They discuss all things PBL, gamification, sources of creative inspiration, and, of course, footwear!   

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Guest: Dr. Simone T. Lewis

For more on Dr. Lewis:

  1. Home Learning Support Website
  2. Instagram
  3. Twitter

 
Ep. 55: Rethinking Grading09 Nov 202200:27:45

In Part 2 of this conversation from AMLE 22, Rick Wormeli, acclaimed educator, speaker, and author, takes a deep dive into the legitimacy and ethics of grading.  

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Guest: Rick Wormeli

Ways to find/contact Rick:

  1. Website
  2. Email
Ep. 54: Rethinking Homework07 Nov 202200:32:12

Marc is joined by the one-and-only Rick Wormeli, acclaimed educator, speaker, and author of nine books. In Part I of this conversation, Rick discusses strategies for schools to rethink homework and cease using it in ways that are punitive or dissuade student interest and engagement in learning. 

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Guest: Rick Wormeli

Ways to find/contact Rick:

  1. Website
  2. Email
Ep. 53: Pathways to Hope06 Nov 202200:30:35

Marc is joined by Cathleen Beachboard, educator, author, and missionary of hope. Cathleen shares the importance of building hope in our students and ourselves. She also provides strategies to measure hope and teaches the pathways that help it blossom. 

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Guest: Cathleen Beachboard

Website: The School of Hope

Ep. 52: Against the Grain (Part II)09 Jul 202100:35:06

Nick and Marc are joined by Dr. Mike Brown, school leader and founder of EdRevolution. In this two-part discussion, they discuss the importance of establishing rich relationships, expanding the lens through which we view history, and building connectedness in communities in order to shape the schools our students need right now.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Guest: Dr. Mike Brown

LinkedIn: Mike Brown

Ep. 51: Against the Grain (Part I)09 Jul 202100:37:02

Nick and Marc are joined by Dr. Mike Brown, school leader and founder of EdRevolution. In this two-part discussion, they discuss the importance of establishing rich relationships, expanding the lens through which we view history, and building connectedness in communities in order to shape the schools our students need right now.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Guest: Dr. Mike Brown

LinkedIn: Mike Brown

Ep. 68: Leading Schools by Example13 Jan 202500:48:18

Marc and Nick sit down with two outstanding school leaders, Dr. Michael Lubelfeld and Dr. Nick Polyak to discuss the importance of promoting and supporting cultures of innovation and inclusivity to meet the needs of all students. This is a masterclass for educators in leadership roles as well as those learning how to lead.

Show Notes:

Dr. Lubelfeld on X

Dr. Polyak on X

Follow Marc on X, online, or YouTube

Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE

Ep. 50: Unfinished Business01 May 202100:40:18

Nick and Marc celebrate their 50th episode of the podcast! They are joined by Dr. Michael Lubelfeld, Superintendent of North Shore District 112, in Illinois, and co-author of The Unfinished Leader. Discussion topics include: characteristics of great leaders, the importance of empathy, and how to improve your organization through effective hiring practices.

Ep. 49: Closing the Math Gap17 Jan 202100:37:34

Nick and Marc welcome Dr. Aditya Nagrath, Founder and CEO of Elephant Learning, to the podcast. They discuss strategies to increase math literacy and close the skills gap that plagues millions of students in schoolhouses across the country.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Guest: Dr. Aditya Nagrath

Website: Elephant Learning

Linked In: Dr. Aditya Nagrath

Instagram: Elephant Learning

Ep. 48: Humanizing Everybody18 Oct 202000:46:35

Nick and Marc welcome back Dr. Tracey Benson to the podcast to discuss the Black Lives Matter movement, racial literacy, activism in the NBA and the role of schools in the ongoing march toward social justice.

Ep. 47: Creating Spaces11 Aug 202000:47:49

Nick and Marc are pleased to welcome Nadirah Simmons to the podcast. As both Social Media Manager at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and the founder of hip-hop social club, The Gumbo, Nadirah weaves her creative energy into producing exciting content. She shares the recipe for how schools can succeed in turning out students who thrive academically and professionally in an unchartered 21st century landscape.

Twitter @hinadirah

@thegumbo

Web

Thegumbo.net

hinadirah.com

 

Ep. 46: Reality... Check07 Jul 202000:51:49

Nick and Marc welcome two incredible champions of AR and VR in education, Jaime Donally and David Lockett. They share the secrets of incorporating these fast-growing technologies into meaningful learning opportunities for students of all ages.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or follow on @soepodcast

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Guests:

Ep. 45: Ryan's Return17 Jun 202000:29:39

Nick and Marc welcome back EdTech guru, Ryan Krakofsky, to discuss what lessons can be learned from Hong Kong's re-opening of school. Plus, game-changing instructional technology that educators everywhere should become familiar with, as well as the importance of leading from the heart, with or without a pandemic.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or follow on @soepodcast

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Guest:

Ep. 44: So... What Now?11 Jun 202000:52:52

On this supersized episode, Nick and Marc are joined by rockstar leaders from across the nation to discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on education. Topics include the pros and cons of remote learning, best online practices, strategies for re-entry and most importantly... where do we go from here?

Featured guests: 

  1. Jill Geocaris: @JillGeocaris
  2. Sari Goldberg McKeown: website; @sgteach_sari
  3. Allyson Apsey: website; @AllysonApsey
  4. Michelle Moore: @Michelle4EDU
  5. Nichole Allen: @nicwithanh73

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or follow on @soepodcast

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Show Notes:

https://www.amazon.com/Path-Serendipity-Discover-Gifts-Journey/dp/1946444715/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=serendipity+apsey&qid=1591918920&sr=8-2   Check out Allyson's wonderful Serendipity series...  

Check out Marc's book, available wherever books are sold.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=isseks&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
Ep. 43: Cultures of Bravery04 Mar 202000:53:56

Nick and Marc are joined by guest Dr. Tracey Benson, associate professor at UNC Charlotte, academic activist and co-author of Unconscious Bias in Schools: A Developmental Approach to Exploring Race and Racism. In this very candid conversation, they discuss the importance of addressing race in schools, as well as strategies to bring people together and work towards eradicating the negative impact of implicit bias.

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Guest:

Dr. Tracey Benson @DrTraceyBenson

Show Notes:

Tracey Benson's website

Multicultural BRIDGE

Ep. 42: Cultivating Kindness11 Dec 201900:26:04

Recorded at VSTE19 in Roanoke, Virginia.

Marc is joined by author and educator, Tamara Letter. They discuss Tamara's book, "A Passion for Kindness: Making the World a Better Place to Lead, Love and Learn" and how small, selfless acts can make all the difference.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or follow on @soepodcast

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

 

 

Show Notes:

Tamara Letter on Twitter: @tamaraletter

Tamara’s website

Tamara's book

Dr. Masaru Emoto’s work on shaping water with words

 

Check out Marc's new book, available wherever books are sold.

 

Ep. 41: Wired to Learn06 Dec 201900:38:11

Marc is joined by guest co-host, Denise Hayden, a College Board consultant and extraordinary high school educator. Their guest is Dr. Ken Wallace, Superintendent of Schools, Maine Township High School District 207, in Illinois. They discuss Ken's role as a founder of the highly acclaimed Chicago Coaching Center, how learning is often messy and the importance of building for the long haul.

 

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

 

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or follow on @soepodcast

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

 

Guest:

Dr. Ken Wallace @kenwallace207

 

Show Notes:

Chicago Coaching Center (Watch their inspiring video)

Illinois Personal Learning Network

Chicago Coaching Center Podcast

 

Check out Marc's new book, FORWARD FAST, available wherever books are sold.

         
Ep. 67: Using AI to Support Students22 Dec 202400:30:53

Marc and Nick sit down with Neulight co-founder, Dr. Andrew Lawrence to discuss how his company is helping educators leverage the power of A.I. to implement Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) more efficiently and effectively than ever before.

Show Notes:

Check out Neulight

Dr. Lawrence on LinkedIn

Follow Marc on X, online, or YouTube

Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE

Ep. 40: Thought Partners23 Oct 201900:18:53

Marc is joined by Jackie Levine from Putnam-Northern Westchester BOCES. Recorded at the SAANYS 2019 Conference in Lake George, NY, Marc and Jackie discuss equity, trends and effective ways to support educational leadership.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or follow on @soepodcast

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Guest:

Jackie Levine @jackielevinePNW

Check out Marc's new book, available wherever books are sold.

Ep. 39: EdCamp19 - The Dream Team09 Oct 201900:15:41

Final session. Launching a great conference, or unconference in this case, is all about having a great team. Marc sat down with three of the dedicated educators who helped make EdCamp LI a reality.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or follow on @soepodcast

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Guests for Session 3:

Sari Goldberg @sgteach_sari

Corey Mammolito @coreymammolito

Whittney Smith @whittneysmith_

Check out Marc's new book, available wherever books are sold.

Ep. 38: EdCamp19 - Creativity & Innovation in the Classroom09 Oct 201900:34:16

Marc is back for round 2. This time, it's a round table discussion regarding strategies to increase creativity and innovation in the classroom.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or follow on @soepodcast

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

 

Guests for Session 2:

Allison Kaminsky @allieminsky

Marie Saint-Cyr - Instragram @mariesaintcyr_art

Luisa Marino

Rich Schwartz

Lisa Wenc

Kathy Regan

Anna Domingo

 

Check out Marc's new book, available wherever books are sold.

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Ep. 37: EdCamp19 - Podcasting09 Oct 201900:24:10

Marc leads the first of three sessions at EdCamp LI 2019, in Commack, New York. Educators discuss how to use podcasts and other tech tools to promote student voice and increase engagement.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or follow on @soepodcast

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Check out these instructional tools:

Merge Cube, Padlet, Adobe Spark, Nuzzel, Google VR TourCreator

Guests for Session 1:

Jessica Morrocu

Kim Lynch @mslynch5th

Ed Murray @eddiecmurray

Jan Kasal @jankasal

Check out Marc's new book, available wherever books are sold.

Ep. 36: Jumping In23 Aug 201900:32:17

Nick and Marc welcome Dr. LaTonya Harris, assistant principal of Burbank Elementary School in Hampton, Virginia. Dr. Harris discusses becoming an elementary administrator, introducing instructional technology into the classroom and how her determination has helped raise the bar for teachers and children... and even start a Double Dutch club!

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or follow on @soepodcast

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Dr. Harris on Twitter: @1learner4Life

Dr. Harris on Instagram: LaTonya Harris

NYTimes article - We Have Ruined Childhood by Kim Brooks

Check out Marc's new book, available wherever books are sold.

Ep. 35: Live from the Coding Den02 Aug 201900:45:27
 

Nick and Marc welcome Baxter Mante and Zachary Rankin of Kelvin Education, a California-based company dedicated to improving the way schools focus on and address social-emotion learning (SEL). Inspired by the challenges of their own childhoods, these two coder-engineers are driven to help educators create environments that will maximize the well-being of all students.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or follow on @soepodcast

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

For more on the great work at Kelvin Education, check out kelvineducation.com or follow them on Twitter: @kelvineducation

 

Check out Marc's new book, available wherever books are sold.

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Ep. 34: Droppin' Some NYC08 Jun 201900:19:28

Nick and Marc welcome Jennifer Gunn and Vince Joralemon, two of the organizers and visionaries behind the popular EDxED NYC Conference held each year in Manhattan. They discuss the power of teacher-led professional development and what it takes to launch a 1200-person conference.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or follow on @soepodcast

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Follow EDxED NYC Conference on Twitter: @edxednyc

Check out Marc's new book, available wherever books are sold.

Ep. 33: Upskilling in HK15 May 201900:36:28

Nick and Marc welcome Ryan Krakofsky, Digital Literacy Coach in an IB PYP school in Hong Kong. He discusses the importance of putting resources into people, challenging students with educational technology and where to find amazing dim sum! Ryan also shares how to play "rock, paper, scissors" Pacific-style...

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts.

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Follow Ryan Krakofsky on Twitter @mrkpyp

Check out Marc's new book, available wherever books are sold.

Ep. 32: Pacific Overtures23 Apr 201900:36:45

Nick and Marc are back! In this (very) long distance episode, they talk with Lainey Morgan, primary school teacher at the American School Hong Kong, an ESOL Education school. Lainey shares some of her firsthand experience and insight into the similarities and differences in education spanning the continents, as well as explaining the phenomenon known as "China speed."

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts.

For information on international schools, Lainey recommends the following:

ESOL Schools

Search Associates

International School Services

For reviewing schools:

International Schools Review

International School Community

Check out Marc's new book, available wherever books are sold.

https://www.amazon.com/Forward-Fast-Making-Education-Change/dp/1475844794/ref=zg_bsnr_16022391_77?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=M7GKD9G6ZG24K0ZNAW6V

 

Ep. 31: The Covenant23 Apr 201700:15:00

Nick and Marc continue their series of mini episodes entitled, FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING: A road map to mastery.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links from the show:

Ep. 66: Hangin' With The Cool Cat Teacher23 Nov 202400:45:47

In their first visual podcast, Marc and Nick sit down with the one-and-only Vicki Davis, known worldwide as the Cool Cat Teacher. Topics include: the role of AI in teaching and learning, computational thinking, and the power of making meaningful connections with students.

Show Notes:

You can explore Vicki’s insights, projects, and resources at CoolCatTeacher.com.

Follow Marc on X, online, or YouTube

Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE

Ep. 30: Getting Hired11 Apr 201700:17:01

Nick and Marc begin a new series of mini episodes entitled, FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING: A road map to mastery.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links from the show:

Ep. 29: Who's DeVos?27 Feb 201700:21:31

Nick and Marc debate the prospects of newly appointed U.S. Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links from the show:

  1. Rolling back rights for transgender students
  2. Neurocore article (NYT)
  3. For profit schools (NYT)
  4. Read Jeremy Scahill
Ep. 28: ACT v. SAT25 Nov 201600:35:37

Nick and Marc sit down with Tom Ehlers, founder and owner of Method Test Prep, to delve into the world of nationwide testing. Tom provides incredibly valuable information about these exams, plus offers some really smart tips to maximize student achievement.

NOTE: Method Test Prep is not a sponsor, nor is this a paid endorsement. Quite simply, Tom is a very bright guy with a great program that helps kids.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links from the show:

  1. Method Test Prep
Ep. 27: A Lesson in Understanding18 Nov 201600:51:05

Nick and Marc welcome a special guest, Jared Fox, LGBT Community Liaison for the New York City Department of Education.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Follow us on Twitter: @soepodcast

Links from the show:

  1. trevorproject.org
  2. Jared Fox on Twitter: @edugaytional
Ep. 26: EdCampLI - Part II10 Oct 201600:52:50

What do The Godfather movies and the State of Ed Podcast series from EdCampLI have in common? Part II is even better than Part I.

In this show, Nick and Marc host a round table discussion with educators seeking to understand more about podcasting and how they can utilize it to improve instruction.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Follow us on Twitter: @soepodcast

Links from the show:

  1. Common Sense Education
  2. Emath Instruction
Ep. 25: EdCampLI - Part I02 Oct 201600:37:57

Nick and Marc attend their first EdCamp. Part I features discussions with:

  1. Audra Beberman (@audrab_edtech)
  2. Don Gately (@donald_gately)
  3. Ed Kemnitzer (@kemnitzer3) & Joe Wiener (@jmwiener)

Stay tuned for Part II...

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Follow us on Twitter: @soepodcast

Links from the show:

  1. EdCamp homepage
Ep. 24: We Ain't No Finland02 Aug 201600:46:38

After a long hiatus, Nick and Marc return with a show about why America's education system shouldn't be compared to Finland's.

"Methods Lab" - How do babies learn and how can that research improve classroom instruction?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Follow us on Twitter: @soepodcast

Links from the show:

  1. How young children learn
  2. Diane Ravitch on Common Core
  3. Why we’re not Finland
  4. How much American doctors earn
  5. 4 Reasons why schools in Finland are better
  6. Unicef study on child poverty rate
Ep. 23: The Gilder Lehrman Institute30 Apr 201600:55:54

Nick and Marc celebrate the show's first anniversary at the Gilder Lerhman Institute in Manhattan and interview their president, Dr. James G. Basker.

Topics include:

  1. Teaching through primary source documents
  2. Promoting a love of history in our schools
  3. Opportunities for teachers to study abroad

"Methods Lab" - Bringing Hamilton, the man and the musical, to urban schools

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links from the show:

  1. The Gilder Lehrman Institute
  2. Oxbridge Academic Programs
  3. Hamilton educational outreach
  4. Nominate someone for National History Teacher of the Year
Episode 2217 Mar 201600:35:18

Nick and Marc discuss the recent Tri State Technology Conference, sponsored by EdSurge.

"Methods Lab" - One to One Implementation

  • How do we avoid turning tablets into really expensive notebooks?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links from the show:

  1. SAMR Model
  2. kytelearning.com
  3. Tri State Technology Conference
Episode 2120 Feb 201600:52:21

Nick and Marc discuss the movie THE MARTIAN, tearing up student work and Internet access in Mississippi.

"Methods Lab" - Untimed Assessments

How will these new changes in New York State impact students?
Will testing ever be the same?
Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links from the show:

PBS piece on Internet access in Mississippi schools
Clip from THE MARTIAN (spoiler alert)
NYT article on The Success Academy Charter School in Brooklyn

Ep. 65: Sparkle Sisters - Architects of the Future12 Nov 202400:53:11

Recorded at AMLE 24 in Nashville, Marc sat down with five of the Sparkle Sisters, a group of innovative middle school educators from across the United States. Pull up a chair and catch P. Sloan Joseph, Katie Powell, Ruby Voss, Amber Benson, and Dr. Simone T. Lewis as they discuss topics, including: collaboration, AI, evolving classrooms, and the power of making connections.

Show Notes:

Guests' X handles:

P. Sloan Joseph

Katie Powell

Ruby Voss/Amber Benson

Dr. Simone T. Lewis

 

Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE

Episode 2008 Jan 201600:42:07

Nick and Marc discuss the newly enacted Every Child Succeeds legislation, as well as two articles illustrating the vast educational disparities that exist from community to community.

"Methods Lab" - Midterms

  • Should we continue to administer midterm exams?
  • What do quality midterms look like?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links from the show:

  1. NYT article on Ethnic Divide in New Jersey
  2. NYT article on diminishing value of high school diplomas
  3. Every Child Succeeds Act
Episode 1904 Dec 201500:33:55

Nick and Marc discuss Secretary Duncan's recent about face on the abundance of standardized testing time.

"Methods Lab" - Flippin' Review

How much time, if any, should be dedicated to review?
Nick offers a great solution for increasing test preparation while preserving instructional time in the classroom.
Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links from the show:

NY Times article on the rollback of testing time by Secretary Duncan
A listener shares a great video

Episode 1811 Nov 201500:38:47

Nick and Marc welcome Dr. Carol Burris, former New York State High School Principal of the Year and current Executive Director of the Network for Public Education Fund, as well as the co-director of the Schools of Opportunity Project at the National Policy Education Center.

"Methods Lab" - The Observation Process

What is a principal looking for?
What makes for an effective post-observation conference?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

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Links from the show:

NY Times article on the rollback of testing time by President Obama
Dr. Burris takes on APPR
www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/post/the-dangers-of-building-a-plane-in-the-air/2011/09/30/gIQAojqWAL_blog.html
www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/post/forging-ahead-with-nutty-teacher-evaluation-plan/2011/12/29/gIQAkMiYQP_blog.html
www.newyorkprincipals.org/appr-paper
www.nepc.colorado.edu/blog/teacher-evaluation-going-bad
www.nepc.colorado.edu/blog/what-thoughtless
Dr. Burris tackles Common Core
www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2013/03/04/principal-i-was-naive-about-common-core/
www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2014/09/17/four-common-core-flimflams/
www.nepc.colorado.edu/blog/why-young-kids-are-struggling

Episode 1730 Oct 201500:32:06

Nick and Marc welcome Karen Bronson, former teacher and principal, who currently serves as a staff developer for SAANYS.

"Methods Lab" - Professional Development

  • Why does PD get such a bad wrap?
  • What are the keys to providing quality PD?

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