Today on IAAP, Abbie and Robert discuss which grade levels are the most important in elementary school.   Although ALL teachers are important in K-5, there are various points of view and factors on this topic, and the hosts examine many of them from their perspective.  Listen in as they examine different educational topics from various points  of view.  Take the challenge of looking at a topic from another side and see if your opinion may change.   In the end, no matter what side you are on, it’s all about perspective.  What’s yours?

In this episode, the hosts discuss:

• are the primary years the most important for learning
• are the intermediate years the most important for the school
• should resources be allocated to certain grade levels
• the issue that an administrator may have when looking forward

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During this special Thanksgiving episode, Abbie and Robert discuss what they are thankful for in their educational lives as they celebrate the opportunity to have different perspectives on many topics.   Listen in as they examine different educational topics from various points  of view.  Take the challenge of looking at a topic from another side and see if your opinion may change.   In the end, no matter what side you are on, it’s all about perspective.  What’s yours?

In this episode, the hosts discuss:

• The people who led them to where they are
• Those times they are thankful they endured
• The journey to now

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During this discussion, Abbie and Robert discuss what the purpose is in terms of their career.  What's the point of doing all that you do for people?  Is it worth the mental strife?  Is your legacy permanent?  Are you easily replaceable?  Join administrator Robert Hinchliffe and teacher Abigail Peterson as they examine different educational topics from various points  of view.  Take the challenge of looking at a topic from another side and see if your opinion may change.   In the end, no matter what side you are on, it’s all about perspective.  What’s yours?

In this episode, the hosts discuss:

• Their current feelings about why they do what they do?
• How difficult it can be to be caught in the middle of purpose vs. reason.
• What's the point of doing all that you do?
• Is it bad to expect so much of people when others do not value all they do?

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During this discussion, Abbie and Robert review Tyrone Thompson Elementary School's "Rock Your School" Day and discuss fun, engaging environments.  The banter includes talk about why some admin / teachers are boring and why some are fun.  They also throw in some easy ideas to engage students.  Join administrator Robert Hinchliffe and teacher Abigail Peterson as they examine different educational topics from various points  of view.  Take the challenge of looking at a topic from another side and see if your opinion may change.   In the end, no matter what side you are on, it’s all about perspective.  What’s yours?

In this episode, the hosts discuss:

• Thompson ES and the fun from the past week.
• Why are some teachers so boring and not willing to try to find ways to engage students?
• Why do school districts or principals want to control the environment so much?
• If you are growing students, why does admin care how you do it?
• What are some easy engagement strategies you can use today?

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Robert on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertHCCS

On this episode, Abbie and Robert discuss an article that shows a mass exodus of educators from the profession.   How will schools be sustainable for future students without people to work in them?  Further, they may be politically driven with no appetite for a change to the current system that doesn't seem to be working.  Join administrator Robert Hinchliffe and teacher Abigail Peterson as they examine different educational topics from various points  of view.  Take the challenge of looking at a topic from another side and see if your opinion may change.   In the end, no matter what side you are on, it’s all about perspective.  What’s yours?

In this episode, the hosts discuss:

• The research article that shows thousands of employees are leaving education.
• Why would anyone want to be a teacher or work with students these days?
• What are some of the reasons people would be leaving so frequently?
• Can the system be turned around?

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On this episode, Abbie and Robert discuss a research article that states that strict evaluations are not showing to increase huge gains in student outcomes.  Further, they may be politically driven with no appetite for a change to the current system that doesn't seem to be working.  Join administrator Robert Hinchliffe and teacher Abigail Peterson as they examine different educational topics from various points  of view.  Take the challenge of looking at a topic from another side and see if your opinion may change.   In the end, no matter what side you are on, it’s all about perspective.  What’s yours?

In this episode, the hosts discuss:

• The research article that says current evaluations are not moving the needle.
• Why are evaluations the same for all teachers rather than certain groups?
• Areas they would make priorities if rewriting the evaluations.
• Why won't the current system be altered?

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Robert on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertHCCS

On this episode, Abbie and Robert discuss whether or not to break up the 5th largest school district.  Would it enhance education or just cause more issues?  Would each district meet the needs of the city in a better way?  Join administrator Robert Hinchliffe and teacher Abigail Peterson as they examine different educational topics from various points  of view.  Take the challenge of looking at a topic from another side and see if your opinion may change.   In the end, no matter what side you are on, it’s all about perspective.  What’s yours?

In this episode, the hosts discuss:

• What would new districts look like if CCSD was broken up?
• If new districts happen, would the needs of the separate communities?
• Would teachers jump from district to district to chase the best salary?
• How much more valuable would staff be if there was competition?

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Abbie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindergarten_chaos/’

Robert on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pryncypalwithay/

Robert on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertHCCS

On this episode, Abbie and Robert talk about what it will take for districts to fill the teacher void from a salary/scrutiny standpoint.  Would educators be willing to be watched and judged like professional athletes if they earned that type of money?  Join administrator Robert Hinchliffe and teacher Abigail Peterson as they examine different educational topics from various points  of view.  Take the challenge of looking at a topic from another side and see if your opinion may change.   In the end, no matter what side you are on, it’s all about perspective.  What’s yours?

In this episode, the hosts discuss:

• How much scrutiny would you be willing to endure for more money?
• Should teachers get a significant salary bump without more scrutiny?
• Would more money make people work more?

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Robert on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pryncypalwithay/

Robert on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertHCCS

On this episode, Abbie and Robert discuss professional development and differentiation in teaching.  Can teachers, or are teachers, being taught the correct way to help all students?   Join administrator Robert Hinchliffe and teacher Abigail Peterson as they examine different educational topics from various points  of view.  Take the challenge of looking at a topic from another side and see if your opinion may change.   In the end, no matter what side you are on, it’s all about perspective.  What’s yours?

In this episode, the hosts discuss:

• What is good professional development?
• Do you teach a grade level or do you teach "kids"?
• Do you slow the high kids down? 
• How can we help all kids learn more?

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Abbie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindergarten_chaos/’

Robert on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pryncypalwithay/

Robert on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertHCCS

On this episode, Abbie and Robert talk about teacher leaders and how they view collegues once they get a more global perspective of the school.   Can everyone be like the "runners" or should they just "run" in their own way?  Listen and follow along as you will benefit from engaging with the hosts  as they discuss different ideas and viewpoints on all educational topics as they provide their insight and “perspective” in hopes of having a greater understanding of their profession.  Join administrator Robert Hinchliffe and teacher Abigail Peterson as they examine different educational topics from various points  of view.  Take the challenge of looking at a topic from another side and see if your opinion may change.   In the end, no matter what side you are on, it’s all about perspective.  What’s yours?

In this episode, the hosts discuss:

• Should teacher leaders, or any leader, expect everyone to "be like you" are?
• How can admin and teacher leaders help the other members of the staff?
• How far can you, or should you, push people?   
• Is anything but 1st place ok?

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/ItsAllAboutPer2

Abbie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindergarten_chaos/’

Robert on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pryncypalwithay/

Robert on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertHCCS