Satchat Radio

This week we talk about the practice of tenure. What are the pros, cons and things to e considered?

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An educator, author, reformer, recovering perfectionist, Starr Sackstein leads by example both in the classroom and on the internet. Tattooed, quirky and opinionated, she takes every opportunity to learn and dispel myths and false expectations. Impassioned writer, photographer and mother. Brad Currie is the co-founder of #satchat, a weekly Twitter discussion for current and emerging school leaders. Brad is a Vice Principal and Supervisor of Instruction for the Chester School District in Chester, N.J.

"Hard fun" is part of great video games. Turns out that the challenge culture of gaming is well suited to encouraging students to learn difficult academic subjects and enjoy it. Learn more...

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Greg Toppo is the national education and demographics reporter for USA Today. A graduate of St. John’s College in Santa Fe, N.M., he taught in both public and private schools for eight years before moving into journalism. He worked for four years as a wire service reporter with the Associated Press, first in Baltimore and then in Washington, D.C., where he became the AP’s national K-12 education writer. He is the author of the The Game Believes In You: How Digital Play Can Make Our Kids Smarter. Brad Currie is the co-founder of #satchat, a weekly Twitter discussion for current and emerging school leaders. Brad is a Vice Principal and Supervisor of Instruction for the Chester School District in Chester, N.J. Billy Krakower is a co-moderator and is a Computer & Resource Reading Room Teacher in Woodland Park, N.J.

Join us for a thoughtful discussion of the highlights of the week's #Satchat on systemic change and what's required to make it happen.

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Scott Rocco is Superintendent of Schools in Spotswood, N.J., and co-founder of #Satchat. Billy Krakower is a co-moderator and is a Computer & Resource Reading Room Teacher in Woodland Park, N.J. Brad Currie is the co-founder of #satchat, a weekly Twitter discussion for current and emerging school leaders. Brad is a Vice Principal and Supervisor of Instruction for the Chester School District in Chester, N.J.

Some school days are very productive and enjoyable, other school days are extremely challenging. In this segment we talk about the one thing that can transform even the most difficult school day into a great day.

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An educator, author, reformer, recovering perfectionist, Starr Sackstein leads by example both in the classroom and on the internet. Tattooed, quirky and opinionated, she takes every opportunity to learn and dispel myths and false expectations. Impassioned writer, photographer and mother. Brad Currie is the co-founder of #satchat, a weekly Twitter discussion for current and emerging school leaders. Brad is a Vice Principal and Supervisor of Instruction for the Chester School District in Chester, N.J.

In this segment the host becomes the guest. Billy and Scott interview their co-host, Brad Currie, about some of the key ideas in his book, All Hands on Deck.

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Brad Currie is the co-founder of #satchat, a weekly Twitter discussion for current and emerging school leaders. Brad is a Vice Principal and Supervisor of Instruction for the Chester School District in Chester, N.J. Billy Krakower is a co-moderator and is a Computer & Resource Reading Room Teacher in Woodland Park, N.J. Scott Rocco is Superintendent of Schools in Spotswood, N.J., and co-founder of #Satchat.

Despite the explosion of educators using social media for professional development and support, most educators are still not connected. What does it take to get more educators connected?

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Brad Currie is the co-founder of #satchat, a weekly Twitter discussion for current and emerging school leaders. Brad is a Vice Principal and Supervisor of Instruction for the Chester School District in Chester, N.J. Billy Krakower is a co-moderator and is a Computer & Resource Reading Room Teacher in Woodland Park, N.J. Scott Rocco is Superintendent of Schools in Spotswood, N.J., and co-founder of #Satchat.

In this special edition of #SatChat Radio, Brad and Starr offer perspectives on practical educational topics from their respective points of view. This week they discuss the challenging balancing act educators often face.

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An educator, author, reformer, recovering perfectionist, Starr Sackstein leads by example both in the classroom and on the internet. Tattooed, quirky and opinionated, she takes every opportunity to learn and dispel myths and false expectations. Impassioned writer, photographer and mother. Brad Currie is the co-founder of #satchat, a weekly Twitter discussion for current and emerging school leaders. Brad is a Vice Principal and Supervisor of Instruction for the Chester School District in Chester, N.J.

Teaching students impacted by poverty requires heightened awareness and sensitivity in eight specific areas. In this segment our guest defines poverty and provides a simple framework for educators.

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Ruby Payne is an Educator, writer, speaker. She wrote the book, A Framework for Understanding Poverty that is used nationally and internationally as a cognitive approach to understanding under-resourced environments.Brad Currie is the co-founder of #satchat, a weekly Twitter discussion for current and emerging school leaders. Brad is a Vice Principal and Supervisor of Instruction for the Chester School District in Chester, N.J. Billy Krakower is a co-moderator and is a Computer & Resource Reading Room Teacher in Woodland Park, N.J.

In this segment our guests draw a sharp distinction between fluency and reading comprehension. Further, they explain why understanding the difference is so important to identifying and solving student's reading challenges.

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Scott Rocco is Superintendent of Schools in Spotswood, N.J., and co-founder of #Satchat. Billy Krakower is a co-moderator and is a Computer & Resource Reading Room Teacher in Woodland Park, N.J. Brad Currie is the co-founder of #satchat, a weekly Twitter discussion for current and emerging school leaders. Brad is a Vice Principal and Supervisor of Instruction for the Chester School District in Chester, N.J. David Ciulla, an educator and entrepreneur, is the Executive Director of ReadWorks.org. ReadWorks is a non-profit committed to solving our nation's reading comprehension crisis by providing research-proven curriculum and guidance directly to teachers and instructional leaders online. Katy Laird is the Manager of Social Media and Teacher Support at ReadWorks.org. She has been a guest moderator of #satchat. Billy Krakower is a co-moderator and is a Computer & Resource Reading Room Teacher in Woodland Park, N.J.

The hosts of Satchat Radio are back with a thoughtful discussion on the ways educators are driving change in education and updates on a few of their own exciting initiatives.

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Scott Rocco is Superintendent of Schools in Spotswood, N.J., and co-founder of #Satchat. Billy Krakower is a co-moderator and is a Computer & Resource Reading Room Teacher in Woodland Park, N.J. Brad Currie is the co-founder of #satchat, a weekly Twitter discussion for current and emerging school leaders. Brad is a Vice Principal and Supervisor of Instruction for the Chester School District in Chester, N.J.