Elaina Aguilar, founder and president of Bright Morning Consulting, brings her wealth of knowledge to the discussion on professional development. What specific habits make for successful professional development and how can we cultivate a vision of PD that makes it not only transformational but also more celebratory?

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How can districts adequately respond to the challenges faced by the students, families, and educators living in their communities? Rico Munn, Superintendent of Aurora Public Schools, explains how his district has maintained a community driven approach to navigate the hardships of the pandemic and prepare for the future in order to continue to meet the needs of their community.

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With so many teachers leaving the profession, what can be done to help prevent burnout? Dr. Andrew Miki, founder and Chief Science Officer of Starling Minds, discusses the importance of mental fitness and how digital platforms can provide needed support and make a big difference for educators who are struggling.

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What are the necessary components, skills, and knowledge for effective instructional coaching? Dr. Jim Knight, Senior Partner at the Instructional Coaching Group, shares his years of experience and research on what “Success Factors” lead to better partnerships, more effective coaching, and continued success for students, teachers, and instructional coaches as well.

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Dr. Patricia Baumer, Executive Director for the Office of Access and Enrollment Services at San Antonio ISD, discusses the importance of prioritizing enrollment as well as the continuous work necessary to make all enrollment practices equitable and ensure all students can find their perfect educational fit.

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How can districts make the most of their strategic planning processes?  Dr. Scott Muri, Superintendent of Ector County ISD, joins the conversation to describe the unique processes utilized in his district to maintain an active strategic plan and keep things on track towards great outcomes.

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How can districts work to build relationships and effective engagement with their families and communities? Dr. Brad Hunt, Superintendent of Coppell Independent School District (CISD), describes the strategies utilized at CISD to forge those connections, maintain participation, and continually improve outreach.

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Dr. Perry Berry, Superintendent of Queen Creek Unified School District, joins the podcast to explain how his district is meeting the challenge of their increasing enrollment by recruiting and retaining highly effective teachers, a critical piece of ensuring a great education for students.

What do great teachers and principals do differently? Dr. Todd Whitaker, Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of Missouri and Professor Emeritus at Indiana State University, discusses the core elements observed in effective teachers and principals and how their example can be used to help improve the skills of all educators.

This week Jean Lo Nguyenloc, Senior Director of Central Operations at Strive Prep, joins the podcast to describe the enrollment efforts at Strive Prep, including specific steps they have taken to enhance their strategy and emerge as a leading choice for students and families.