Better Practices | Brighter Students

Aug 28 2024 8 ep. 30 mins 42
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When it comes to centering students and accelerating their learning, we understand that the knowledge is in the room. We believe every child should have access to a world-class education. This podcast elevates educator voices so that we are learning together and collaborating for better outcomes for all students. This podcast is a production of the A+ Best Practices Center and A+ Education Partnership.

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School Culture and Climate w/ Todd Whitaker

Aug 28 2024 32 mins  
You can find all of the resources mentioned in the episode here.

2024 Alabama Teacher of the Year, Jeff Norris

Apr 17 2024 41 mins  
You can keep up with Jeff Norris on all of the platforms below: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @jeffnorris0426 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffnorris621/featured

High Reliability Schools w/ Dr. Robert Marzano and Dr. Phil Warrick

Jan 10 2024 40 mins  
In the first collaborative episode of the BPBS podcast, Tammy Dunn and Teri Thompson with A+ College Ready join us for our discussion with Dr. Robert Marzano and Dr. Phil Warrick of Marzano Resources. We sit down and discuss the origin of the High Reliability Schools (HRS) framework, the footprint of HRS in Alabama, the current challenges schools are facing, and what drives their

Episode 5 with Kristin Rouleau

Jul 20 2023 29 mins  
In this episode, we talk with Kristin Rouleau about her new book The New Classroom Instruction That Works and how she thinks it can be used to support educators in their practice. For even more insight on the text, be sure to listen to our previous episode with her co-author, Bryan Goodwin. Click here to find all of the resources mentioned in the episode.

Episode 4 with Vic Wilson

Jun 16 2023 29 mins  
In this episode, we talk with Vic Wilson about the new School Principal Leadership and Mentoring Act. Listen to learn more about the act, how it will be implemented, and what it means for Principals and Assistant Principals in the state of Alabama. Click here to find all of the resources discussed in the episode.

Episode 3 with Jackie Walsh, Cathy Gassenheimer, and Beth Thompson

Apr 20 2023 22 mins  
In this episode, we talk with Jackie Walsh, Cathy Gassenheimer, and Beth Thompson. Together, this panel discusses what effective professional learning facilitation looks like and how the upcoming Facilitators Institute can bolster those skills. All of the resources we discuss in this episode can be found here.

Episode 2 with Bryan Goodwin

Feb 21 2023 29 mins  
In this episode, we talk with Bryan Goodwin, President and CEO of McREL International. We discuss his new book The New Classroom Instruction That Works which will be used as the guiding text in our 2023-2024 Key Leaders Network and Powerful Conversations Network. We cover student curiosity, where educators should start with the new text, and how Bryan recommends using the text to e

Episode 1 with Jim Knight

Dec 13 2022 21 mins  
In this episode, we talk with Jim Knight about all things coaching. See below for timestamped resources that are discussed throughout the episode. Thank you for listening! Let us know if you, or someone you know, would like to be a future guest on the Better Practices | Brighter Students Podcast.  To access the show notes and resources, please click here.  If we missed an