June 22, 2020

Improvement Science is Only as Good as the Mindset You Bring to the Work

35 minutes

Today, we talk with Dr. Shawn Joseph about looking within ourselves and accepting that we, as educators contribute to students not making progress and how if we want to fix organizations we need to fix ourselves. We will discuss how important student voice is when using improvement science to get to the root cause of problems within school communities. We will also chat about how true equity work begins when you see who is in front of you.

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Today's hosts are Kris DeFilippis, Adelia Gibson, and Kaitlyn Reilley

Guest Information:

Dr. Shawn Joseph's passion for equity and social justice has led him to serve in a number of positions in the world of education. He has been an English teacher, school administrator, central office administrator, and superintendent in Maryland, Delaware, and Tennessee. His work as the superintendent of Metro Nashville Public Schools resulted in schools that are more equitable and accelerated growth for all student groups in both reading and mathematics. Currently he is a Visiting Associate Professor at the Fordham University Graduate School of Education, where he teaches courses in Educational Leadership and Policy.

Connect with Dr. Joseph by visiting his website.

Resources for Listeners:

“Nashville Schools Made Strides at Student Equity, Thank You Dr. Joseph”

The Principal’s Guide to the First 100 Days of the School Year: Creating Instructional Momentum

Finding the Joseph Within

Becoming a Data Champion in 6 Steps

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