Our nation is arguably more divided than ever and those divisions are spilling into our schools. How can school leaders and teachers deal with the deep divisions when they appear in our classrooms.

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Jenny Nauman is a 2016 National Distinguished Principal of the 2013 National Blue Ribbon School, Shields Elementary in the Cape Henlopen School District in Lewes, DE. Jenny is going into her 10th year as an administrator and was previously a 2nd and 3rd grade teacher and a reading specialist. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor, MI.

Educators are increasingly confronted with stressful, sensitive, and risky discussions that are easier to avoid than address. There's a growing sense that we are ill prepared to manage these potentially explosive encounters. Our guests offer guidance and a toolkit.

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Johan E. Uvin joined the Institute for Educational Leadership as its new President in Spring 2017. Previously, he served as the Acting Assistant Secretary for the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) at the U.S. Department of Education. Kwesi Rollins, a member of IEL’s Senior Leadership Team, guides IEL’s portfolio of programs designed to develop and support leaders with a particular emphasis on Family and Community Engagement, Early Childhood Education and Community-based Leadership Development. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.

A recent New York Times article started a firestorm about educators who are mixing teaching and business. Is this a cool thing or conflict of interest. Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @trevormuirB @bamradionetwork Trevor Muir is a teacher, speaker, and author of the book, The Epic Classroom: How to Boost Engagement, Make Learning Memorable, and Transform Lives. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.

We begin the year by pulling back and taking a look at what makes teaching so difficult. Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has s Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.

Every educator will face an elephant in the room at some point during the school year. Most will struggle to talk about the issues. What do great educators know about managing difficult discussion?

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Jimmy Casas is the principal at Bettendorf High School in Bettendorf, IA. The 2012 Iowa State Principal of the Year, Jimmy writes a blog called “Passion, Purpose, Pride,” at jimmycasas.blogspot.com. He is co-founder/moderator of #IAedchat and co-founder of EdCampIowa. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.

We're all being pulled in different directions tossing many of us into a constant state of distraction. How can we hit reset?

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Dr. Joe Mazza is a lifelong learner, leader, and innovator. Formerly principal of "lead learner" at Knapp Elementary School, he currently serves as the Leadership Innovation Manager at The University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education and the digital strategist for c64KID INNOVATIONS, LLC. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.

Parents are co-educators and valuable contributors to a child's academic achievement. But what happens when issues get in the way. Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @8amber8 @bamradionetwork Amber Teamann is an award-winning assistant principal in Texas, where she is most passionate about being positive, integrating effective technology for student engagement, and making school FUN without compromising academic success for every student. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.

Join us as we unpack a growing trend in start-up schools for white families. What's driving this dynamic? Does it matter? Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @Glennr1809 @bamradionetwork Glenn Robbins is a Lead Learner/Designer, husband. ather. Ed.D Student. Organizer of Edcamps and 2015 MS Bammy Edu Voice Award. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.

Technology offers expanded opportunities for teaching and learning, but it all depends on how we use it. Tune in for practical tips on effective technology use. Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @thomascmurray @bamradionetwork Thomas C. Murray serves as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools, a project of the alliance for Excellent Education, located in Washington, DC. He is the co-author of Learning Transformed: 8 Keys to Designing Tomorrow’s Schools, Today. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.

What can we do to meet the needs of today's students and lead a more riveting classroom? Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @EngNorman @bamradionetwork Dr. Norman Eng is an adjunct assistant professor of education for the City University of New York. He’s also the author of Teaching College, which utilizes an advertising and K-12 education approach to help college instructors teach more effectively. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.