Ed's (Not) Dead Podcast - The All Things Education Podcast

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We're not your average education podcast. Whether you're a teacher, parent, education wonk, or concerned citizen, this is your place to learn about the hottest issues affecting education, like reform, teaching tips, policy, and more. Your three hosts, Robby, Pete, and Casey, rarely agree. That's what makes it fun. What we do share is a profound commitment to improving education. Tune in: http://edsnotdeadpc.libsyn.com/ Want more? Check out our blog and website at http://edsnotdead.com!

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Using Shadows to Measure Flagpoles (703)

Feb 26 2024 42 mins  
Is it time to get rid of math? The guys debate the usefulness of math requirements (along with other public education requirements) in our schools today and what it might mean to think differently. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/02/06/end-useless-math-requirements/

The Ed's Not Dead Year In Review! (702)

Jan 01 2024 61 mins  
Welcome back! The guys are back and just in time for a "year in review" session of the Ed's Not Dead podcast. During this episode, we discuss some of the articles listed below, and begin to touch upon the stories we think will be at the forefront of education news come 2024. Happy New Year! Year in Education 2023 Review January: Seizing on Parents’ Frustration, GOP Governors Pus

Superpowers and Avocados (701)

Jul 24 2023 54 mins  
For our first official episode of our 7th year on the pod, we welcome veteran Ed's Not Dead guest, Phyllis Fagell on the pod. Phyllis is a licensed clinical professional counselor, certified professional school counselor and journalist. We discuss her most recent book, Middle School Superpowers: Raising Resilient Tweens in Turbulent Times, what's changed since her last appearance o

Hangin' at Dino's with Hugh Hewitt (604)

Jun 17 2023 60 mins  
The gang is back...for an hour LOL After a lengthy hiatus due to personal and professional obligations, the dudes are back in force. The dudes discuss the recent Hugh Hewitt piece on banning smartphones in school, catch up on the year in review, talk about summer plans, and what's next for the Ed's Not Dead team (hint: Ed is DEFINITELY not dead)!

We Don't Talk About Feedback (603)

Dec 06 2022 71 mins  
The Superintendent Series (Part 2 with Dr. Monifa McKnight) The Series continues with Ed’s Not Dead’s examination of the courage and lived experiences of school system leaders and the successes and challenges of public school systems. We’ll be interviewing three courageous leaders who are leading their school systems to better days after three immensely difficult years. This

A Toddler's Guide to Organic Chemistry (602)

Oct 06 2022 66 mins  
On today's pod, we welcome a very special guest in our Superintendent Series with Dr. Darryl Williams, superintendent of the Baltimore County Public School system. Dr. Williams is a highly experienced and successful educational leader who has held a variety of important roles in public ed: from teacher to principal to superintendent, Dr. Williams has spent 30 plus years improving o

Unpacking the Teacher Shortage 601

Sep 20 2022 77 mins  
The dudes have returned with gusto! They talk about the dreaded teacher shortage, teacher certification and degrees, and much more. https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/09/13/teacher-requirements-shortage-jobs/ The gang also chats with Scott Joftus, co-founder and president FourPoint Education. FourPoint engages with school systems and leaders in the areas of school and d

Transitions Over Traditions (507)

Jul 05 2022 76 mins  
How can middle school leaders ease the transition to high school? https://www.k12dive.com/news/how-can-middle-school-leaders-ease-the-transition-to-high-school/625897/ What is most important when planning for transitions between schools, individual grade levels, and what do we know what works in the best interest of kids?

Teach More, Hover Less (506)

Jun 05 2022 62 mins  
The guys are back from a semi-hiatus, and discuss the awful events from Uvalde, as well as getting up to speed from our last episode. We also had the pleasure of bringing teacher, and instructional leader Miriam Plotinsky on the show to talk about her new book: Teach More, Hover Less: How to Stop Micromanaging Your Secondary Classroom. https://www.amazon.com/Teach-More-Hover-Less-

Bear is Watching (505)

Feb 09 2022 53 mins