ASCD Learn Teach Lead Radio

Join us as we put a spotlight on strategies and technologies for teaching the essential 21st-century skills. Follow: @drbudhai @drlaurataddei @mjanatovich @ASCD @bamradionetwork Stephanie Budhai and Laura Taddei are co-authors of Teaching the 4Cs with Technology: How do I use 21st century tools to teach 21st century skills? (ASCD). Budhai is an assistant professor and director of graduate education at Neumann University and Taddei is also an assistant professor of education at Neumann. Host Mike Janatovich is the assistant principal of Harmon Middle School in Aurora, OH, and an ASCD Emerging Leader.

Today's educators are swimming in a sea of data. How can we convert all of this data into action that improves student outcomes? Follow: @ReneeMeeks @ASCD @bamradionetwork Daniel Venables is the founding director of the Center for Authentic PLCs and the author of the ASCD book, How Teachers Can Turn Data into Action. Renee C. Meeks, Ed.D. is the Principal of Sea Isle Elementary School.

In this segment, we discuss professional development and explore the benefits of the Artisan model for training teachers. Follow: @DavidKrulwich @robpennington9 @ASCD @bamradionetwork Kenneth Baum and David Krulwich are, respectively, the former and current principals of the Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and Science, a public school in the Bronx, New York. They are co-authors of the new book, The Artisan Teaching Model for Instructional Leadership (ASCD). Rob Pennington is a middle school social studies teacher & lead tech coach in Connecticut, and ASCD Emerging Leader.

A new principal's guide to first-year leadership, tough decisions, and authentic communications. Follow: @runnin26 @jenschwanke @ASCD @bamradionetwork Jen Schwanke is the author of You’re the Principal! Now What? Strategies and Solutions for New School Leaders (ASCD). Schwanke began her career as a language arts educator and is currently a principal for the Dublin City School District in Dublin, Ohio. Rachael George is the principal of Sandy Grade School in the Oregon Trail School District and an ASCD Emerging Leader.

What does it take to achieve high levels of student engagement along with higher order thinking and deep learning? Follow: @dad2ella @WilliamHimmel @PersidaHimmele @ASCD @ bamradionetwork Drs. William & Pérsida Himmele are Associate Professors at Millersville University, in southeastern, PA. They are the authors of the ASCD books The Language-Rich Classroom, Total Participation Techniques and Total Literacy Techniques. (ASCD) with host Brian Smith, ASCD Emerging Leader and RtI/PD Facilitator for Newton-Conover City Schools.

It's back to school season. Join us as the author of a new book about starting school right shares his top dos and don'ts. Follow: @mjanatovich @mynameisotis @ASCD @ bamradionetwork Otis Kriegel is the author of Starting School Right: How do I plan for a successful first week in my classroom?(ASCD). Kriegel has taught elementary and middle school students for 15 years in dual language (Spanish/English and German/English), monolingual, and integrated coteaching classrooms. Host Mike Janatovich is the assistant principal of Harmon Middle School in Aurora, OH, and an ASCD Emerging Leader.

What is the difference between higher order thinking and depth of knowledge? How can the right questions drive each of these? Follow: @mjanatovich@MaverikEd @ASCD @bamradionetwork Follow: @mjanatovich@MaverikEd @ASCD @bamradionetwork Follow: @mjanatovich@MaverikEd @ASCD @bamradionetwork Erik Francis is the owner and lead professional education specialist for Maverik Education LLC, providing professional development, guidance, and support in teaching and learning for cognitive rigor. He is author of the new book, Now That's a Good Question! How to Promote Cognitive Rigor Through Classroom Questioning (ASCD). Host Mike Janatovich is the assistant principal of Harmon Middle School in Aurora, OH, and an ASCD Emerging Leader.

The ability to make compelling presentations is one of the most important skills students need to learn. Here are six tips to help your students. Follow: @erik_palmer @jmaness4 @ASCD @bamradionetwork Erik Palmer is the author of the ASCD books Teaching the Core Skills of Listening and Speaking, and Researching in a Digital World. He is a professional speaker and educational consultant from Denver, Colorado who spent 21 years as a classroom teacher. Host Jusmar Maness is principal of Balfour Elementary School in Asheboro, NC, and an ASCD Emerging Leader.

Join us to learn how the principles of "games" can fire up your lesson plans and drive passionate student engagement. Follow: @dad2ella @joncassie @ASCD @bamradionetwork Jonathan Cassie is author of Level Up Your Classroom: The Quest to Gamify Your Lessons and Engage Your Students (ASCD). He is head of the senior school at Sewickley Academy, just outside Pittsburgh, PA with host Brian Smith, ASCD Emerging Leader and RtI/PD Facilitator for Newton-Conover City Schools

Join us as we deconstruct the hazards of teaching to the test and examine alternatives. Follow: @akoonlaba @jaymctighe @ASCD @bamradionetwork Jay McTighe has coauthored 14 books, including the award-winning and best-selling Understanding by Design series and Essential Questions: Opening Doors to Student Understanding, with Grant Wiggins. His books have been translated into 14 languages. ASCD Emerging Leader and host Amanda Koonlaba, Ed.S., NBCT, is a teacher, artist, and writer.

Twenty-first-century educators are being asked to redefine their thinking about failure. Creating a "fail-forward" school culture is possible but challenging. Our guest offers some help. Follow: @ReneeMeeks @betamiller @ASCD @bamradionetwork Andrew Miller is author of Freedom to Fail: How do I foster risk-taking and innovation in my classroom? He is a member of the ASCD Faculty and an educational consultant specializing in formative assessment, project-based learning, and technology integration. Renee C. Meeks, Ed.D. is the Principal of Sea Isle Elementary School.

Leading school change is part science, part art and very difficult to achieve for even the most skilled leaders. Join us as we them. Follow: @cat3y @akoonlaba @ASCD @bamradionetwork Carol Ann Tomlinson is William Clay Parrish, Jr. Professor and Chair of Educational Leadership, Foundations, and Policy and co-director of the Institutes on Academic Diversity at the Curry School of Education, University of Virginia. She is the leading authority on differentiated instruction and one of the most influential voices in education. Her books include The Differentiated Classroom: Responding to the Needs of All Learners.. ASCD Emerging Leader and host Amanda Koonlaba, Ed.S., NBCT, is a teacher, artist, and writer.

Our guest believes that a certain amount of self-confidence is required to lead great schools and create great classrooms. Education leaders and teachers have to bring their best selves and principal Kafele explains how you can. Follow: @mjanatovich@PrincipalKafel @ASCD @bamradionetwork Award-winning educator Baruti Kafele is a leading keynote speaker and best-selling author. His books include Motivating Black Males to Succeed in School and in Life, The Principal 50: Critical Leadership Questions for Inspiring Schoolwide Excellence, and The Teacher 50: Critical Questions for Inspiring Classroom Excellence. Host Mike Janatovich is the assistant principal of Harmon Middle School in Aurora, OH, and an ASCD Emerging Leader.

Our guests tell us that the concept of differentiated instruction is often misunderstood and misapplied. Join us as we talk about differentiation dos and don'ts. Follow: @Lawhon @kjdoubet @DIY_Diff @ASCD @bamradionetwork Kristina Doubet is an associate professor at James Madison University and Jessica Hockett is an education consultant. Doubet and Hockett are ASCD Faculty members and authors of Differentiation in Middle and High School: Strategies to Engage All Learners. ASCD Emerging Leader and host Amanda Koonlaba, Ed.S., NBCT, is a teacher, artist, and writer.

Join us as we talk about the seven capacities of the literate individual and how teachers can help all students develop these new competencies. Follow: @VGiouroukakis @connollm1 @maestra_mendoza @ASCD @bamradionetwork Maureen Connolly and Vicky Giouroukakis are authors of the ASCD book, Achieving Next Generation Literacy: Using the Tests (You Think) You Hate to Help the Students You Love. Connolly teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in secondary education at The College of New Jersey and Giouroukakis is a professor in the Division of Education at Molloy College, Rockville Centre, New York. Host Brenda Mendoza is a K-12 ELL Specialist in Illinois' West Aurora School District 129 and an ASCD Emerging Leader.