By dlpod, on July 13th, 2009%
Interview with Mr. Douglas Rodriguez, Principal of Miami Central Senior High School in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami, FL
Principals Making Immediate Changes
In this podcast episode, Mr. Douglas Rodriguez shares how he has been able to make significant gains at Miami Central Senior High, which has been assessed as an “F” school for the past five years in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Carolyn Pearson is our District Leader’s Podcast host and engages Mr. Rodriguez in speaking about the importance of gaining support in the community, supporting his teachers and bonding with the student body.
Clearly, Mr. Rodriguez is on his way up. Our interview was brief but captured the essence of that special something that he has as a school administrator. We should all continue to track the progress of Mr. Rodriguez and the schools’ progress because it won’t be long till Miami Central is an “A” school.
Biographical Background
. . . → Read More: Ep 42 Mr. Douglas Rodriguez
By dlpod, on May 24th, 2009%
Stimulus Funding and RTI Panel Discussion*
Episode 38 (Part 1) What are the potential significances and challenges of this shift in policy and resources? (Click the link to listen)
Episode 39 (Part 2) Trends which impact the use, and changing federal expectations (Click to listen)
*For your convenience, you can click on Part 1 & 2 separately, above.
Description
The District Leaders Podcast is proud to present a two part series on – The Stimulus Funding and Economic Recovery Act, RTI and the New Administration. This valuable podcast is brought to you by a distinguished panel of educational leaders:
Michael Casserly, Executive Director of the Council of the Great City Schools,
Daniel A. Domenech, Executive Director of the American Association of School Administrators and
Arthur Griffin, District Leader’s Podcast host and Senior Vice President of The Urban Advisory Resource for McGraw-Hill Education.
These experts bring district level application to recent announcements from the . . . → Read More: Ep 39: Part 2 Stimulus Funding and RTI Expert Discussion
By dlpod, on May 24th, 2009%
Stimulus Funding and RTI Panel Discussion*
Episode 38 (Part 1) What are the potential significances and challenges of this shift in policy and resources?
Episode 39 (Part 2) Trends which impact the use, and changing federal expectations.
*For your convenience, you can click on Part 1 & 2 separately, above.
Description
The District Leaders Podcast is proud to present a two part series on – The Stimulus Funding and Economic Recovery Act, RTI and the New Administration. This valuable podcast is brought to you by a distinguished panel of educational leaders:
Michael Casserly, Executive Director of the Council of the Great City Schools,
Daniel A. Domenech, Executive Director of the American Association of School Administrators and
Arthur Griffin, District Leader’s Podcast host and Senior Vice President of The Urban Advisory Resource for McGraw-Hill Education.
These experts bring district level application to recent announcements from the White House and Department of Education. . . . → Read More: Ep 38: Part 1- Stimulus Funding & RTI Expert Discussion
By dlpod, on May 10th, 2009%
Interview with Dr. William R. Hite, Jr., Supt of Prince George’s County Public Schools, MD
First Interim Superintendent, then Superintendent!
Categories: Communication · Parents and Community · Financial Issues- Coping · Partnerships · Change Process · High Stakes Testing · Leadership · Making the Tough Decisions · Improving Student Performance · Trends in Education · Urban Education ·ARCHIVE ·
Biographical Background
Dr. William R. Hite, Jr. was named Interim Superintendent of Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) effective December 1, 2008 by the Prince George’s County Board of Education. Dr. Hite was hired as Deputy Superintendent of PGCPS in June 2006. Ensuring that all students graduate college- and career-ready, his work in Prince George’s County has been focused on school leadership development and improving the conditions for teaching and learning. This work continues at a rapid pace and without interruption, while . . . → Read More: Ep 37 Dr. William R. Hite, Jr.
By dlpod, on March 29th, 2009%
Interview with Ms. Sandra Dungee Glenn, Chairwoman, School Reform Commission, School District of Philadelphia
Being Part of the Change Process in Our Urban Schools
Categories: Parents and Community · Change Process · Coaching School Leaders · Communication · Partnerships · High Stakes Testing · Leadership · Making the Tough Decisions · Improving Student Performance · Trends in Education · Urban Education · ARCHIVE
Description
In this insightful and engaging interview, Ms. Sandra Dungee Glenn discusses her experiences through her life as first a community organizer and then a member of the Philadelphia school board, highlighting the differences between seeking change from the administration and then becoming part of the administration itself. In her interview she discusses the importance of public accountability, the necessity to letting parents know what’s going on in their schools, and the general state of public education throughout . . . → Read More: Ep 35 Ms. Sandra Dungee Glenn
By dlpod, on March 16th, 2009%
Interview with Superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools, Dr. Joe Hairston
Community Partnerships and Student Achievement: “Blueprint for Progress” in Baltimore
Topics: Parents and Community · Coaching School Leaders · Communication · Partnerships · High Stakes Testing · Leadership · Making the Tough Decisions · Improving Student Performance · Trends in Education · Urban Education · ARCHIVE
In this podcast episode, Dr. Hairston discusses what the presidency of Barack Obama means to him and to education. Dr. Hairston shares how he has been able to maintain a superintendency position in the same school district for nine years and the great successes he has led.
A visionary and progressive leader, Dr. Joe A. Hairston has served since 2000 as Superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools, one of the nation’s 25 largest school systems. In February 2008, the Baltimore County Board of Education . . . → Read More: Ep 34 Dr. Joe Hairston
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