Sharing some of the recent publications, articles and noteworthy mentions of the District Leader’s Podcast and our educational experts!
In The Press
- District Administration: “Now Is the Time to Recruit Future Leaders” by Stan Paz (host of District Leader’s Podcast )
Identify professionals with a passion for education and steer them in the right direction.
School districts face a multitude of struggles. To make matters worse, a new challenge is on the horizon: finding enough qualified leaders to become superintendents. The “2007 State of the Superintendency Survey” released by the Association of School Administrators’ Center for System Leadership found that 87 percent believe an inadequate supply of educational leaders exists to fill the anticipated superintendent openings in the near future. As a former superintendent, I understand why many educators and professionals may shy away from the role. It’s a tough job. Yet it’s a rewarding career…… [Click to read more from the Nov. 08 issue of DA]
- School Administrator: “Cultural Competency” Feature Interview with Stan Paz
Before connecting academically with English language learners, educators must connect with hearts and minds
America has always been known as the great melting pot. Better yet, a salad bowl. As our country continues to embrace people and cultures from all over the world, diversity only makes us better.
The increased number of non-English-speaking immigrants moving to America certainly affects our schools. There is no shortage of reports to show us that we must prepare to educate more students whose first language may not be English.
In today’s era of accountability, test scores are top-of-mind for educators. We must do all we can to help English language learners succeed in literacy, math, science and so much more. However, as we all know, education isn’t just about the brain; it’s about the whole child.
As school district leaders, it’s up to us to set the tone for a positive school community that embraces diversity and nurtures the hearts and minds of students from all backgrounds…… [Click to read more from the Nov. 08 School Administrator]
- District Administration: August 2008 News Update- 3rd section on their page…
- Eschool News Site of the Week
- Fox Business News (Oct 14, 2008)
- World News Network (Oct 14, 2008)
- The Examiner (Oct 14, 2008)
- AASA.org (Sept. 2008 – Refers to AASA Superintendent of the Year “Access this Podcast Now”)
- NY Times.com (Sept 2008)
- Converge Magazine June 18, 2008
- EduSPaces Blog: June 2008
- PRNewsWire June 18, 2008
- Texas Association of School Administrators (Sept 2008)
- The Teacher’s Podcast
- NYSCOSS LINKS
- Southeast Asian Educational Gateway (Shambles in Thailand) CPD
- MSN.com’s Money Central (Sept 2, 2008)
- Barron’s (June 18, 2008)
“From Podcasts to Riches
Getting advice from other district administrators can play a key role in the ability of superintendents and other educational leaders to improve schools, but often getting the advice is easier said than done.
A new Web site sponsored by McGraw-Hill Education’s Urban Advisory Resource is aiming to do just that, through a lively podcasting forum where district leaders can share their experiences and expertise.
The forum, District Leader’s Podcast (www.districtleaderspodcast.org), is the only national podcast created expressly for district leaders, and features interviews each week with district leaders from around the country.”
“School district leaders share expertise in new podcast for administrators”
Overview of District Leader’s Podcast by the Teacher’s Podcast (AUDIO)
Teaneck, NJ- Jan 23, 2008- Episode 9 of The Teacher’s Podcast is entitled “Adult Learning in the Very Adult World of Teacher Professional Development” and featured an overview of the District Leader’s Podcast. The popular podcasting hosts, Mark Gura and Dr. Kathy King provide a powerful episode about professional development of educators, teachers and administrators from supportive and innovative
perspectives.The District Leader’s Podcast series served as a prime example of how educators can gain quality, valuable resources and support through a convenient media. Listen in for the inside view about the District Leader’s Podcast by this notable podcasting team.Episode description: As requested by listeners, this episode of The Teachers Podcast focuses on Adult Learning and particularly approaching professional development for teachers through the philosophy and practices developed by the Adult Learning community. As always, we present a raft of news articles (this week covering stories from Alabama to Japan, Britain, and beyond) – Ed-Tech you can use today and every day.The Teachers Podcast: http://www.teacherspodcast.org
District Leaders Podcast: http://www.districtleaderspodcast.org/
News Items from Us
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Press Release for Jan 6, 2009 Episode: Dr. Daniel A. Domenech
Award-Winning Former Superintendent Discusses Current Education Challenges and Expectations Under New Federal Administration
NEW YORK, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ — How can educators effectively meet the challenges that accompany the nation’s difficult economic conditions? What will be the direction for education with the new Obama administration? Those are some of the questions addressed by Dr. Daniel A. Domenech, executive director of the Association of School Administrators (AASA), who is featured on DistrictLeadersPodcast.org, a Web site that provides a lively, informative and easily accessible forum for school superintendents and other educational leaders. In the podcast, Domenech discusses “Maintaining a solid foundation on the eve of a new administration.”
Domenech talks about the strong and visible role the AASA plans to play in Washington. He says of recent discussions with members of the new administration, “there’s a feeling that comprehensive education has been forgotten” and that there will be some changes in the not-too-distant future. “I get the sense that we’re going to see a significant shift in policy relevant to education,” he shares in the Podcast.
Before joining AASA, Domenech served as senior vice president of the Urban Advisory Resource for McGraw-Hill Education, where he was resp
onsible for building strong relationships with large school districts nationwide. Previously, Domenech served as superintendent of the Fairfax County, Va., Public Schools. Before Fairfax, he was superintendent of schools for Deer Park Schools (Long Island, N.Y.) and the South Huntington School District, also on Long Island. From 1994 to 1997, Domenech was district superintendent of the Second Supervisory District of Suffolk County and chief executive officer of the Western Suffolk BOCES. He is also a past president of the New York State Council of School Superintendents and currently serves on the boards of the Institute for Educational Leadership and the Education Policy Institute.
About DistrictLeadersPodcast.org
The District Leader’s Podcast team is passionate about education and deeply committed to student success. The site serves as a valuable tool for anyone interested in improving America’s schools. District Leader’s Podcast is sponsored by McGraw-Hill Education’s Urban Advisory Resource comprising former education leaders and other experts with extensive experience in managing large school districts. It is produced by TeachersPodcast.org, a professional development resource for educators with an audience of more than 4.3 million listeners.
The podcast is currently listed on iTunes as “New and Notable” for K-12 Education. Past guests have included well-known industry leaders, including Dr. Henry Johnson, former Assistant Secretary of Education for the U.S. Department of Education; Dr. Jack Bierwirth, superintendent of the Herricks (N.Y.) School District; Dr. Rudy Crew, former superintendent of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools; and Dr. Earl Watkins, superintendent of Jackson (Miss.) Public Schools.
The only national podcast created expressly for district leaders, District Leader’s Podcast features topics that include: Making the Tough Decisions, Improving Student Performance, Urban Education, Trends in Education and Leadership.
Visit www.DistrictLeadersPodcast.org for more information.
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Press Contact:
Tom Stanton
McGraw-Hill Education
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Press Release for Sept 2, 2008 Episode: Dr Rudy Crew
DR. RUDY CREW FEATURED ON DISTRICT LEADERS PODCAST
Award-winning superintendent discusses Miami-Dade’s system-wide efforts
for improvement and the rewards of serving individuals and communities
NEW YORK, September 2, 2008 – Dr. Rudy Crew, superintendent of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools and 2008 winner of the American Association School Administrators’ National Superintendent of the Year award, recently participated in a conversation about strategies for improving schools and his vision for school leadership on DistrictLeadersPodcast.org. This Web site provides a lively, informative and easily accessible forum for school superintendents and other educational leaders.
During the interview, which is now available for downloading on the DistrictLeadersPodcast.org website, Dr. Crew discusses how he is transforming Miami-Dade through such innovations as The Parent Academy, the School Improvement Zone, and Secondary School Reform initiative.
Since July 2004, Dr. Crew has been superintendent of the nation’s fourth-largest school district. He has served as director of district reform initiatives at the Stupski Foundation and as executive director of the Institute for K-12 Leadership. Dr. Crew is a nationally acclaimed educator and author with an extensive repertoire of honors, including the Florida Association of Partners in Education Superintendent’s Award and the Spirit of Excellence Award from Minority Development & Empowerment Inc.
District Leader’s Podcast host Carolyn Pearson facilitated the discussion. “As a former student and teacher in Dr. Crew’s system, I was honored and excited to be hosting the interview. His initiatives are receiving national recognition and his transparency is engaging,” Pearson said.
About DistrictLeadersPodcast.org
The District Leader’s Podcast team is passionate about education and deeply committed to student success. The site serves as a valuable tool for anyone interested in improving America’s schools. District Leader’s Podcast is sponsored by McGraw-Hill Education’s Urban Advisory Resource comprising former education leaders and other experts with extensive experience in managing large school districts. It is produced by TeachersPodcast.org, a professional development resource for educators with an audience of nearly 4 million listeners.
The podcast is currently listed on iTunes as “New and Notable” for K-12 Education. Past guests have included well-known industry leaders, including Dr. Henry Johnson, former Assistant Secretary of Education for the U.S. Department of Education; Dr. Jack Bierwirth, superintendent of Schools for Long Island’s Herricks School District; and Dr. Earl Watkins, superintendent of Jackson Public Schools
The only national podcast created expressly for district leaders, District Leader’s Podcast is features topics that include: Making the Tough Decisions, Improving Student Performance, Urban Education, Trends in Education, and Leadership.
Visit www.DistrictLeadersPodcast.org for more information.
Press Contact:
Tom Stanton
McGraw-Hill Education
(212) 904-3214
tom_stanton@mcgraw-hill.com
Press Release for District Leader’s Podcast ” 24/7 Support for District Leaders”
New Podcast Series Featuring School District Leaders Serves as Resource for Sharing Expertise in Educational Administration
NEW YORK, June 18, 2008 -- Where do school district leaders go when they need advice? To others leading school systems. Now, this sharing is easier than ever with http://www.districtleaderspodcast.org/, a new Web-based resource that provides a lively, informative and easily accessible forum where school superintendents and other educational leaders can share their experiences and expertise on improving schools across the country.
A source for 24/7 professional development, the District Leader’s Podcasts are delivered in a flexible format that works with busy schedules of administrators. The series is currently listed on iTunes as “New and Notable” for K-12 Education.
District Leader’s Podcast is the only national podcast created expressly for district leaders. Each episode features interviews with district leaders from around the country. New podcasts will be hosted each week by different educational experts from the “front line.” A number of noteworthy educational leaders are currently being featured, including:
– Dr. Jack Bierwirth, superintendent of schools for Herricks School District, New Hyde Park, N.Y.
– Mr. Henry (Hank) Grishman, superintendent of Jericho (N.Y.) School District
– Dr. Henry Johnson, former Assistant U.S. Secretary of Education
– Dr. Rosemary F. Jones, superintendent of Sayville (N.Y.) Public Schools
– Dr. Lillian Lowery, superintendent of Christina (Del.) School District
– Dr. Guy Sconzo, superintendent of Humble (Texas) Independent School District
– Dr. Earl Watkins, superintendent of Jackson (Miss.) Public Schools.
Examples of the topics covered include: Making the Tough Decisions, Improving Student Performance, Urban Education, Trends in Education and Leadership.
“We know from firsthand experience that one of the best ways to improve education is to share ideas about what works best — and what doesn’t. We are excited about the possibilities ahead thanks to this resource,” said Arthur Griffin, vice president of McGraw-Hill Education’s Urban Advisory Resource.
Dr. Daniel Domenech, former senior vice president of McGraw-Hill Education’s Urban Advisory Resource and the newly appointed executive director of the American Association of School Administrators, said, “This new tool will be an asset for school administrators. It will be a portal for sharing helpful information on managing successful districts.”
About DistrictLeadersPodcast.org
The District Leader’s Podcast team is passionate about education and deeply committed to student success. The site serves as a valuable tool for anyone interested in improving America’s schools. District Leader’s Podcast is sponsored by McGraw-Hill Education’s Urban Advisory Resource comprising former education leaders and other experts with extensive experience in managing large school districts. It is produced by TeachersPodcast.org, a professional development resource for educators with an audience of nearly 4 million listeners. Visit http://www.districtleaderspodcast.org/for more information.
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http://www.districtleaderspodcast.org/
Press Contact:
Tom Stanton
McGraw-Hill Education
(212) 904-3214
tom_stanton@mcgraw-hill.com
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