edWebcasts

This edWeb podcast is hosted by AASA, The Superintendents Association.
The webinar recording can be accessed here.

Located in the Blackbelt of Alabama, Selma is one of the poorest communities in the region. Despite the history of civil rights and peaceful demonstrations, Selma was also listed as one of the most violent cities in the south. Although many challenges exist, tremendous work is underway to disrupt systemic barriers that negatively impact educational outcomes. Watch Drs. Bren Elliott, educational equity leader and researcher, and Avis Williams, superintendent of Selma City Schools, as they share researched strategies that improve learning outcomes for historically underserved scholars. This two-part series shares six most impactful practices equity-focused districts employ while exploring the specific work being done.

Essential Questions for discussion include:

• How do school districts communicate a vision for equity?
• What strategies can school districts implement to establish a culture of high expectation leading to more equitable outcomes?
• How can school districts ensure the raising of expectations and meeting the needs of all students?
• How can district leaders build teachers and leaders’ skills, knowledge and capacity to lean into equity work?
• How can relationships with key stakeholders, such as students, parents, the community and elected officials be leveraged in order to support equity work?

Listeners learn about strategies to address systemic disparities and inequities in order to benefit all students.

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This edWeb podcast is hosted by AASA, The Superintendents Association.
The webinar recording can be accessed here.

Dr. Ann Levett and Dr. Christine Johns share their insights and best practices on K-12 equity issues as they relate to ensuring all students are career and college ready. Preparing all students to graduate career ready and college prepared requires that there is ample access to high-level learning for ALL students. In this edWebinar podcast, Dr. Levett and Dr. Johns discuss the following essential questions:

• What groups of students may be over- or underrepresented in particular career technical programs (i.e. STEM related, business, entrepreneurship, etc.)?
• What groups of students may be over- or underrepresented in career technical internship and apprenticeship programs?
• How can districts address these differences with regard to procedures, policies, and goals?
• What factors may be preventing students of different ethnicities, income levels, or ability levels from actively participating and finding success in these programs?

Listeners receive a presentation from two national leaders who are making a difference in student success with career and college readiness. This edWebinar podcast is of particular value to school superintendents, K-12 school and district leaders, and aspiring leaders.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by EveryDay Labs.
The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is the second-largest district in the United States. As Superintendent of LAUSD Local District South, Michael Romero was instrumental to the district’s work to overcome disruptions to learning caused by COVID-19 — on an unprecedented scale. As the LAUSD prepared to go back to school in a remote learning environment, Michael partnered with Todd Rogers’ team to implement a groundbreaking pilot of an attendance outreach program in a remote learning environment. In this edLeader Panel podcast, hear from Michael as he shares vital learning and insights from his work to support students and families in the age of COVID-19, and Todd as he shares his team’s groundbreaking research on preventing absences in a remote learning environment. This edLeader Panel podcast will be of interest to preK-12 district leaders.

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This edWeb podcast is hosted by Classroom Champions and sponsored by ClassLink.
The webinar recording can be accessed here.

Educators across the globe are anticipating a return to schooling that leaves many questions to be answered. Seeking to balance personal wellness with student and staff wellbeing, educators are facing what seems to be an uphill battle.

In this edWeb podcast, hear from Apolo Ohno, 8x Olympic Medalist and Classroom Champions friend, to speak about how to build your Olympic-sized growth mindset. You’ll leave this edWeb podcast with strategies from our expert panelists to carry you, your staff, and your students through any obstacle that might come your way this fall. Foundational research is addressed by Dr. Rhiannon Mesler, Todd Nesloney brings his experience as an administrator and educator, and Apolo Ohno speaks to his ability to persevere and become a champion.

This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-8 teachers, librarians, and school and district leaders.

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This edWeb podcast is hosted by AASA, The Superintendents Association.
The webinar recording can be accessed here.

As Chief Equity and Accountability Officer for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS), Dr. Frank Barnes provides information on one of the country’s largest school district’s approach to crafting and pursuing an equity agenda.
In this edWebinar podcast, Dr. Barnes discusses these essential questions:

• What types of data can inform and catalyze an equity agenda in a school district?
• What are the different “key levers” for fostering equity in a school district?
• What are historical and contemporary contexts regarding equity in our schools?
• What are the ongoing efforts and connected work with equity in order to foster racial justice?

Listeners learn about strategies to address systemic disparities and inequities in order to benefit all students. This edWebinar podcast will be of particular value to school superintendents, K-12 school and district leaders, and aspiring leaders.

Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Gaggle.
The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.

Back to school is upon us. In this informative edLeader Panel, industry experts Dr. Kecia Ray and Susan Gentz bring together a panel of education leaders to discuss maximizing district budgets. The panel also dives into strategies for leveraging federal funds to integrate technology including digital collaboration tools like Google Hangouts and Microsoft Teams to support distance learning, hybrid models, and in-school learning. This recorded edLeader Panel podcast is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by CatchOn.
The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.

It’s estimated that U.S. school districts now spend over 13 billion dollars a year on educational technology. With such a significant investment being made by schools across the nation, it’s imperative that education leaders possess a clear understanding of how their EdTech purchases are being used in their classrooms and can articulate in quantitative terms the impact their investments are having in relation to student performance. During this edLeader Panel podcast, Suzy Brooks, Instructional Technology Director at Mashpee Public Schools in Massachusetts, shares tips and recommendations for successfully conducting an internal EdTech audit. She discusses eye-opening trends she’s discovered in her own district through the auditing process and shares how she’s leveraging the findings to save money, create targeted professional development plans and produce positive outcomes in the classroom.

This edLeader Panel podcast is of interest to school and district leaders of kindergarten through high school. 

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by CatchOn An ENA Affiliate.
The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.

With schools balancing varying modalities of learning, tracking student engagement is critical to evaluating the effectiveness of both in-person and virtual instruction. In this edLeader Panel podcast, learn how Virginia Beach City Public Schools utilizes data analytics to monitor engagement patterns, application and device access, and more. The panelists discuss how they are leveraging usage data to support students virtually and make data-informed decisions regarding their online tools and resources. The team also shares best practices other school districts can integrate into their blended and remote learning strategies at they begin this unprecedented 2020-2021 school year.

Listeners will learn the methodologies being utilized by one large district to gather engagement data, assess usage patterns, and evaluate instructional technology access remotely.

This recorded edLeader Panel podcast is of interest to school and district leaders of the elementary through high school levels.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Solution Tree.
The webinar recording can be accessed here.

During this unprecedented time, it is crucial that we work to establish healthy habits and routines that allow us to bring our very best selves to those we serve. By utilizing a research-based framework for self-care, Dr. Tina H. Boogren helps educators of all levels and backgrounds develop personalized self-care plans, tailored to this unique moment in history. Listeners will walk into the weekend or any weekday feeling inspired, rejuvenated, and empowered.

Objectives and outcomes of this edWebinar podcast are:

§  Understand the foundational research and theory on self-care.

§  Explore how Maslow’s hierarchy of needs comes into play in your personal and professional life during this unprecedented time.

§  Explore specific, easy-to-implement strategies and recommendations related to each level of the hierarchy that can be put into place immediately.

This recorded edWebinar is of interest to preK through high school teachers, librarians, support staff, and school and district leaders. 

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by EveryDay Labs.
The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.

COVID-19 created one of the biggest disruptions for learning in history. Students’ connectedness to schools, educators, and peers; physical and emotional well-being; and academic engagement have all been diminished by a breakdown in learning environments across the country. This fall it will be more critical than ever that students feel safe, connected, and engaged, presenting an opportunity for educators to try new approaches to optimizing the conditions for learning. Listen to Angela Duckworth and Todd Rogers for a candid discussion on recreating learning this fall.

This recorded edLeader Panel podcast is of interest to preK-12 district leaders.

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