Ep. 84: Leading Schools With Heart
State of Ed Podcast
Nick and Marc sit down with Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket, elementary school principal, adjunct professor at McDaniel College, TEDx speaker, president of the Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals, and one of the top 100 influencers in education. She is also the author of two bestselling books, The Principal's Journey and Relational Intelligence. Dr. Edoho-Eket shares the leadership lesson she wishes every aspiring principal understood before stepping into the role, why relationships are the engine of every great school, and how consistency, communication, and presence build the kind...
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Ep. 83: Partnering for Equality
State of Ed Podcast
Nick and Marc spend time with Dr. Cynthia Taines, a sociologist, associate professor, and author of The Metropolitan Community: Partnering for Equality Across the Educational Divide. They discuss the many inequities facing our nation's schools and the potential solutions that could bridge existing divisions. Find Dr. Taines: , , Follow Marc on , , , or Check out Marc's latest book, Click to watch this episode of State of Ed Podcast
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Ep. 82: Human-Centered AI
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In their ongoing series, Nick and Marc sit down with Jeff Piontek, an education leader, author, and international speaker with more than 25 years of experience advancing early literacy, instructional design, and school leadership. Jeff is the former director of instructional and informational technology for the NYCDOE. His work focuses on protecting the human foundations of learning while thoughtfully integrating emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. Jeff is also the creator of the AI, EI, O, and You framework, a practical model designed to help educators and leaders...
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Ep. 81: Using AI to Grow MEGA Minds
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In their ongoing series, Nick and Marc sit down with Austin Levinson, Director of Learning at . They discuss the shifting landscape of edtech and how MegaMinds is leveraging artificial intelligence to create more meaningful learning experiences for students in schools. Follow Austin Levinson on See MegaMinds in . Follow Marc on , , , or Check out Marc's latest book, Click to watch State of Ed Podcast
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Ep. 80: Champion of Teachers
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First-timers at the Annual Conference in Orlando, Nick and Marc got to meet many incredible educators from across the country. In this episode, they sit down with the incomparable Barbara Bray, who gushes about her love of teachers and addresses the importance of remembering your "why." Get to know Barbara Bray: , , Follow Marc on , , , or Check out Marc's new book,
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Ep. 79: Learning to Captivate
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Nick turns the tables and interviews Marc about his book, Captivate as well as the message he is sharing with educators across the country as a featured speaker at conferences. They discuss challenges faced by today's school leaders, ways to leverage educational technology in the classroom, and how to effectively mentor new teachers. Follow Marc on , , , or Check out Marc's new book, https://www.amazon.com/dp/1990566898
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Ep. 78: Teaching in the Generative Age
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Marc is joined by author, podcaster, speaker, and instructional technology expert, Alana Winnick. Recorded at the School Administrators Association of New York's Annual Conference, amid the picturesque backdrop of Lake George, Marc and Alana discuss the role of AI in today's classrooms, the challenges of implementation, and the incredible opportunity available to our schools and students in this generative age. Find Alana Winnick , , , , and Follow Marc on , , , or Check out Marc's new book, https://www.amazon.com/dp/1990566898
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Ep. 77: Effective School Leadership
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Marc is joined by author, speaker, and former school superintendent, Dr. Joe Sanfelippo. Recorded at the School Administrators Association of New York's Annual Conference, amid the picturesque backdrop of Lake George, Marc and Joe discuss critical elements of district leadership, how to hire, train, and retain the very best people, and ways to shift culture to ensure that learning environments produce the best possible outcomes. Find Dr. Sanfelippo , , , and Follow Marc on , , , or Check out Marc's new book,
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Ep. 76: Leading with Respect & Dignity
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Marc is joined by international consultant, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author, Rosalind Wiseman, whose book Queen Bees & Wannabees inspired the popular film and musical, Mean Girls. They discuss how to foster schools that promote student voice, the differences between respect and dignity, and the challenges facing educators and young people in a social media world. Find Rosalind Wiseman , , , and Follow Marc on , , , or Check out Marc's latest book,
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Ep. 75: Better Blueprints - Improving Lesson Plan Design
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In this conversation, Marc and Nick discuss the intricacies of lesson planning, emphasizing the importance of structured questioning and engagement techniques. They explore how to effectively plan lessons that foster student participation and understanding, while also considering the role of AI in education and the balance between creativity and structure in teaching. Follow Marc on , , , or Check out Marc's new book,
info_outlineMarc and Nick sit down with Neulight co-founder, Dr. Andrew Lawrence to discuss how his company is helping educators leverage the power of A.I. to implement Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) more efficiently and effectively than ever before.
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