All stemming from a podcast on a Tweet, Weston Kieschnick and were able to discuss the balance of finding traditional and innovative practices in education, what we should be accountable to in education, and the lasting impact great teachers can have on students and their colleagues.

Weston Kieschnick Tweet - https://twitter.com/Wes_Kieschnick/status/1256592773601390593

Coach Westin Podcast - https://www.coachweston.com/

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The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A

In education, we often share what we should do to move forward, but do we discuss what should stay the same? In this episode of the podcast, George Couros will discuss what he believes are 4 Non-Negotiables for Schools that were relevant 50 years ago and should be relevant 50 years from now, if not longer. What do these 4 Non-Negotiables mean to you and what do they look like in the context of your schools?

Please share any of your thoughts with George on Twitter or Instagram with @gcouros or using the #InnovatorsMindset hashtag.

When you hear the word "accountability" in education, do you see this as a good or bad thing? Depending on how the term is used, it can be very powerful as long as we are accountable "to" the right things. During this pandemic, you see incredible teaching practice because the focus for accountability has shifted to what really matters.

In this solo podcast, George Couros shares his thoughts on a single tweet discussing accountability and why they matter.

Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.

Weston Kieschnick Twitter - https://twitter.com/Wes_Kieschnick/status/1256592773601390593

George Couros on Data-Driven - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/tag/data-driven

George Couros on Learner Driven, Evidence-Informed - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/category/the-core-of-innovative-teaching-and-learning/learner-driven-evidence-informed

Identity Day Tweet - https://twitter.com/AlixeKirouac/status/1257699606831529984

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George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros

George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros

For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros

The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A

How can we best support our students if the adults are always running on empty? I had an awesome conversation with Dr. Jody Carrington on this topic where we share stories and strategies of how to do our best to help everyone through such a challenging time!

IMPress Blog - https://www.impressbooks.org/

Kids These Days on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Kids-These-Days-Connecting-Those-ebook/dp/B086Z6J66M/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Jody Carrington Website - http://www.drjodycarrington.com/

Brene Brown Blog Post - https://brenebrown.com/blog/2018/12/04/leading-from-hurt-versus-leading-from-heart/

Patrick Larkin Blog Post - https://patrickmlarkin.blog/page/1/

Jody Carrington Facebook Live on Attention Seeking vs Connection Seeking - https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=437475826795743&ref=watch_permalink

Obvious to You, Amazing to Others Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcmI5SSQLmE

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George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros

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The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A

How are you doing? Do you need anything? These two questions embody the leadership of Joe Sanfelippo who amazingly leads and cheerleads his #GoCrickets community to greatness.

We had a wonderful conversation on how to best serve the community during this time and how to make sure our students and staff have their needs meet so they can help others.

You can connect with Joe on twitter at https://twitter.com/Joe_Sanfelippo or his website at http://www.jsanfelippo.com

Also, check out his co-authored book "Hacking Leadership": https://www.amazon.com/Hacking-Leadership-Learning-Teachers-Students/dp/0986104949/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1465586419&sr=1-6&keywords=hacking+leadership

Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.

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George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros

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The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A

In education, we are tasked with always taking care of others, but do we often forget to take care of ourselves? In this episode of the podcast, George Couros shares 5 things that have helped him deal with his own mental and physical health in hopes that it will benefit others.

I would love to hear from you so please share your thoughts on Instagram or Twitter with @gcouros or at the #InnovatorsMindset hashtag.

What moments in your career changed your trajectory? Why did we become teachers in the first place?

This is a powerful conversation with educator Tom Murray sharing "Personal & Authentic" stories of teaching during Covid-19.

Personal and Authentic on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Personal-Authentic-Designing-Learning-Experiences/dp/1948334194#customerReviews

Future Ready Schools from Tom Murray - https://www.thomascmurray.com/blog/tag/Future+Ready+Schools

Conforming to the System of School? - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/tag/taking-notes

Tom Murray Future Ready Podcast - http://www.edupodcastnetwork.com/2019/01/future-ready-schools-with-tom-murray.html

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George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros

George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros

For the full podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros

The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A

When we are back to school, what will change because of the experience we have all had with Covid-19? What are some ways that administrators can support the teachers and instructional coaches in learning? What happens when our communities become closer because of all that is going on in our world today?

In this episode with Christina Podraza, we discuss all of these ideas, while Christina gives practical ideas on how we can connect and learn with our communities.

There are a lot of things that educators are going to have to think about when they return, and to be honest, a lot of things that are out of their control. But what are the things that we can do and focus on to make school a better place for all learners?

In this episode, George Couros discusses 5 things we need to re-emphasize when schools return and why they matter.

George Couros Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gcouros/?hl=en

9 Ways Schools Will Look Different When (And If) They Reopen - https://www.npr.org/2020/04/24/842528906/what-it-might-look-like-to-safely-reopen-schools

Leverage Points Blog from Deidre Roemer - https://leveragepoints.home.blog/2020/04/19/connecting-and-reflecting/

Tweet from Daniel Hodge - https://twitter.com/hodge_dv/status/1252406440506953731

Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.

More at georgecouros.ca

George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros

George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros

For the full podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros

The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A

How do we get to the place of being "whelmed" in our learning? What does empowerment look like in an online environment? How can "Genius Hour" push the learning of both kids and adults in education?

I had the opportunity to discuss all of these ideas with my friend AJ Juliani, an amazing parent and educator, as well as the co-author of the book "Empower".

You can connect with AJ on the following platforms:

Blog: http://ajjuliani.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajjuliani

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learningwithaj/