Neel Doshi: Culture & Motivation in Education
Researcher Neel Doshi discusses the importance of culture in motivating people and organizations to reach their potential and explores the concept “Why you work determines how well you work.”
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Dr. Ehren Jarrett: Signing Twenty New Teachers a Year
Dr. Ehren Jarrett shares how Illinois' Rockford Public Schools is developing a pipeline of twenty new teachers a year.
Jenna Rhodes: Neuroscience and Education
Jenna Rhodes talks about her collaboration with the neuroscience-based teaching program, NeuroTeach Global.
Dr. Philip Lanoue: Big Ideas in Public Education
Dr. Philip Lanoue discusses his experience as a lifelong educator and his recent work around school culture and school leadership.
Dr. Johann Neem: Democracy's Schools
Dr. Johann N. Neem shares insights from his book as well as reflections on the one-year anniversary of the attack on the US Capitol.
Dr. Lupita Hightower: Sí Se Puede
Dr. Lupita Hightower shares how she's using the Kids at Hope philosophy to ensure every child is successful. No exceptions!
Donna Mazyck: School Nursing as A Foundation of Healthy Schools
Donna Mazyck, Executive Director of the National Association of School Nurses, shares her own personal experiences and the impact that school nurses have on students and schools.
Dr. Jeremy Owoh: Equity Through Student Voice
Dr. Jeremy Owoh shares his thoughts and philosophy on authentic educational equity and how it has shaped his leadership.
Dr. Chris Cipriano: Who's Being Heard?
Dr. Chris Cipriano shares insights from her research at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence at Yale University.
Danielle Dreilinger: The Secret History of Home Economics
Danielle Dreilinger shares insights from her recent book The Secret History of Home Economics: How Trailblazing Women Harnessed the Power of Home and Changed the Way We Live.
Dr. Shon Hildreth: How Charter Schools Really Impact Districts
Dr. Shon Hildreth shares insights from his research on how a local charter school impacts local school districts.
Dr. Andy Crozier: Millennial Superintendents Aren't Coming...They're Here
Dr. Andy Crozier shares not only what it was like becoming a superintendent at 28 but also his research on the experience of millennial superintendents.
Jay Midwood: Rethinking Substitute Teaching
Jay Midwood shares how Central Falls School District is solving its substitute teaching shortage by creating a pipeline of well-trained educators.
Adam Tyner: How to Sell SEL
Adam Tyner shares insights from the recent Thomas B Fordham Institute report "How to Sell SEL: Parents and the Politics of Social-Emotional Learning.
Dr. Mark Lenihan: Arming Teachers: What Do Superintendents Think?
Dr. Mark Lenihan shares superintendents' nuanced perspectives on arming school staff as part of an emergency management plan.
Dr. Julie Vitale: Equity Through Collaboration
Dr. Julie Vitale shares how Oceanside Unified School District has become a leader in equity in Southern California.
Dr. Julie Stamm: The Brain on Youth Sports
Dr. Julie Stamm shares her research on youth sports, head impacts, and what we can do to make sports not only safer but more fun for youth of all ages.
Liz Kirby: Superintendent as Chief Politician
Liz Kirby shares her story of coming back home to Cleveland to lead and advocate for students in Cleveland Heights-University Heights as they face mounting pressure from school choice legislation in Ohio.
Dr. Doug Brubaker: Getting to Redefinition With Technology
Dr. Doug Brubaker shares how Texarkana ISD in Texas is thinking about technology with a redefinition mindset.
Dr. Jeff Butts: Superintendent as Chief Advocate
Dr. Jeff Butts shares how MSD Wayne Township in Indianapolis is advocating for students not just locally but also at the Indiana state house.
Dr. Jill Siler: Thrive Through the Five
Dr. Jill Siler, author of Thrive Through the Five, shares about her recent transition away from the superintendency to her new role with the Texas Association of School Administrators.
Dr. Glenn Robbins: Technology By Design
Superintendent Glenn Robbins discusses how his school has centered learning on design thinking to build a community where empathy and inclusion go hand-in-hand with sustainable technology.
Lesley Bruinton, APR: Directing Strategic Communications
Lesley Bruinton, APR, defines and highlights the vital role that PR and communications professionals play in schools.
Dr. Avis Williams: Ask Avis: How to Build a Leadership Pipeline
Dr. Avis Williams shares how her district was able to create a robust leadership pipeline while building a culture of joy along the way.
Lisa Elliott: Professional Learning With Voice and Choice
Lisa Elliott shares how she's reshaped professional learning using adult learning theory.
Dr. Roger Catania: Putting Your Money Where Your Heart Is
Dr. Roger Catania shares why schools should be more selective in purchasing practices in order to promote a stronger local economy.
Jon Laffoon: Leading With Love and Accountability
Jon Laffoon shares how he's leading with love to help the district become the premier STEM district in the state.
Mike Nelson: 31 Days of Hope
Mike Nelson of the Washington Association of School Administrators shares how he and other educators are sharing 31 Days of Hope with each other.
Dr. Victor Simon: Prerequisites for Leadership
Dr. Victor Simon shares his prerequisites for effective leadership.
Derek W. Black: Schoolhouse Burning
Derek W. Black shares how the recent politiziation of school boards fits within America's historic commitment to public education.
Dr. Bob Baldwin: Iterating Leadership
Dr. Bob Baldwin shares how his district has iterated a leadership pipeline to transform student achievement.
Passing the Torch: Becoming Peacefully Irrelevant
Drs. Frank Davidson and Howard Carlson, retired superintendents and current professors of educational leadership talk about how to set up the new superintendent for success.
Dr. Rocky Killion: Rising Above the Mark
Dr. Rocky Killion shares how his district is using the 5 C's of leadership to "rise above the mark."
Dr. Allyn Roche: Morale From the Top Down
Dr. Allyn Roche shares how he is building morale and focusing on employee SEL at Pennsylvania's Upper Perkiomen School District.
Dr. Jamie Piraino: Building Leadership Capacity
Dr. Jamie Piraino shares how he and his team are building leaders and the economy in Western Pennsylvania.
Dr. Michael Hinojosa: Legacy Work
Dr. Michael Hinojosa shares how Dallas ISD is reshaping its role in the community to support families years before their students ever reach the classroom.
Dr. Teresa Hill: Ending Failure as a Default
Dr. Teresa Hill shares how in order to end the achievement gap, schools must first end the "failure as a default" mentality.
Dave Deskins: The New Reality of Career and Tech Ed
Dave Deskins shares how views on career and technical education have evolved and how Ohio's Greene County Career Center is meeting the 21st-century employment needs in the area.
Dr. David Vroonland: Decoupling from Standardization
Dr. David Vroonland shares how his district is decoupling from standardization and selling out to purpose over strategy.
Dr. Steve Webb: Back to the Future with Community Schools
Retired superintendent Dr. Steve Webb discusses how Washington’s Vancouver Public Schools serves every student’s needs—academically and beyond—through Family-Community Resource Centers.
Dr. Tammy Campbell: The Red Thread of Racial Equity
Dr. Tammy Campbell shares how her district has threaded racial equity throughout the district's culture.
Dr. Paul O'Malley: Immunity, Community, Unity
Dr. Paul O'Malley shares how his district was able to expand COVID-19 testing in order to keep students and staff in the building for most of the 2020-21 school year.
Dr. Carol Birks: Meeting a District Remotely
Dr. Carol Birks shares her experiences starting as superintendent at her district during the heat of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Kevin McCahill: Chief Enthusiasm Officer
Dr. Kevin McCahill shares how he's the CEO—Chief Enthusiasm Officer—of New York's Nanuet Union Free School District.
Dr. Francisco Escobedo: Innovation LIVE!
Dr. Francisco Escobedo shares how his district is bringing innovation into students' own homes through Innovation LIVE!
Dr. Chris Meyrick: Building a Culture of SEL
Dr. Chris Meyrick shares how he's building a culture of social-emotional learning in a small New Jersey district.
Ken Gutman: Setting Up Your Bond For Success
Ken Gutman shares how his district passed several bonds, including what was the second-largest in state history.
Dr. Joe Ricca: Building Buy-in During a Crisis
Dr. Joe Ricca shares how he builds buy-in before a crisis and how schools can contribute to the common good.
Dr. Lupita Hightower: Developing Latino and Latina Leaders
Dr. Lupita Hightower shares stories and experiences from the first cohort of AASA's Aspiring Superintendents Academy for Latino and Latina Leaders.
Dr. Jason Andrews: Bonding With Your Board
Dr. Jason Andrews shares how his experience as a school board member when he was a teenager shaped his understanding of effective district leadership.
Dr. Calvin Watts: A Seat in the Circle
Dr. Calvin Watts shares his personal approach to equity and inclusion in one of the nation’s most diverse school systems.
Lori Gonzalez: Boots on the Ground
Lori Gonzalez shares how she's "boots on the ground" at her district with fewer than 200 students.
Dr. Nisha Patel: Promise, Purpose, Podcasts
Dr. Nisha Patel shares how her district is building collective efficacy and amplifying voices through the #FoxC6Strong Voices Podcast.
Tim Doak: Building Business Connections in Rural Schools
Tim Doak shares how he's building business connections to strengthen the two districts he serves.
Dr. Kelli Joseph: Cutting the Budget in Three Years
Dr. Kelli Joseph shares how her district was able to grow, improve test scores, and increase teacher pay in the midst of a budget crisis.
Dr. Carol Kelley: Dismantling Racism in Elementary School
Dr. Carol Kelley shares how her district is building equity for all of its learners and creating a more anti-racist culture.
Matt Baker: Boosting Student Enrollment in Rural Schools
Matt Baker shares how he's marketing rural schools and growing student enrollment at his district.
Dr. David Miyashiro: Bringing TED to School
Sparked by participating in a TED speaking event, Dr. David Miyashiro shares how he's bringing TED into the curriculum of California's Cajon Valley USD.
Jeffrey Collier: Writing Your District's Story
Jeffrey Collier shares how he builds a "communications buffet" to enhance district communications.
Hollis Milton: The Speed of Trust
Superintendent Hollis Milton shares how he's wrestled with his decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic—even while battling the virus from a hospital bed in March.
Dr. Baron Davis: Attracting Men of Color to Teaching
Dr. Baron Davis shares how he and his team are building equity through his Premier 100 Initiative to recruit and retain 100 men of color.
Matthew Miller: Teaching the High School Entrepreneur
Superintendent Matthew Miller shares how students are becoming entrepreneurs and starting businesses—all while working towards graduation.
Dr. Lora de la Cruz: Redefining the Guidance Counselor
Dr. Lora de la Cruz explains how her school is rethinking the role of the traditional school counselor in the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Dr. Susan Enfield: Leading With A Promise
Dr. Susan Enfield of Highline Public Schools shares with SchoolCEO how the Highline Promise is reshaping everything in the district from discipline to culture.