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Our guest says that our personal learning networks, ed tech conferences, and ed tech companies are dreadfully lacking diversity. The question we ask today is why and does it matter? Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @ShanaVWhite @bamradionetwork Shana White serves as technology coordinator at Creekland Middle School in Lawrenceville, GA as well as an adjunct teacher for Georgia Virtual School. 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.

Educators around the country are struggling to handle hyper-sensitive conversations that are spilling into to the classroom. Race, sex, scandals, lies and unprecedented incivility has many educators trapped in a vise. Some teachers want to avoid these discussions at all costs. Others say silence is not an option.

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Patrick Riccards is a father and author of Dadprovement. He is the chief communications and strategy officer for the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation. He is CEO and blogger for Eduflack, as well as a partner in Collaborative Communications Group.

Goal setting with adults is challenging enough., Tune in as our guest shares her tips for setting and achieving goals with kids. Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @garnet_hillman @bamradionetwork Garnet Hillman is an instructional coach at Caruso Middle School in Deerfield, IL. She is passionate about reforming assessment and grading practices to ensure the focus for all students is on learning. 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.

Recently the great homework debate went viral on social media. We all seen the research, so why are we still talking about this?

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Jon Corippo is the Director of Academic Innovation for CUE, leading CUE's professional learning throughout California and Nevada. He is the creator of the CUE Rock Star Camp Series.

It's back to school time. Join us as we talk about how to do it sharper, better, differently. Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @TechNinjaTodd @bamradionetwork Todd Nesloney, author of Kids Deserve It, is the Academy of Education Arts & Sciences BAMMY Elementary Principal and Elementary Teacher of the Year, TCEA Classroom Teacher of the Year, White House Champion of Change, NSBA "20 to Watch", Classroom Champions Teacher, CDE "Top 40 Innovators in Education". 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.

School administrators are often inundated with innovative proposals from staff. All of these new ideas can't be implemented, so how should school leaders and staff respond?

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Laura Jenarro is a middle school Principal from Wisconsin who is passionate about learning and continuous improvement. She is currently pushing out of her comfort zone by modeling a growth mindset through the development of a blog addressing the importance of connecting learning to the heart.

Join us as we talk about choice in professional development and balancing empowering educators with the need for a uniform vision for staff training.

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Jason Bretzmann is an award-winning teacher and innovation integrator, national presenter and consultant, and president and founder of the Bretzmann Group. He is co-author and publisher of Personalized PD: Flipping Your Professional Development and Flipping 2.0: Practical Strategies for Flipping Your Class. 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.

Whether we call it feedback or constructive criticism opening ourselves to receive good and bad reviews is tough. Our guest explains how to make the most of an effective feedback loop.

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Jennifer Gonzalez is editor-in-chief of the Cult of Pedagogy website, where she shares resources and inspiration to help teachers work happier and more effectively. A National Board Certified Teacher and self-taught technology lover, she is the author of The Teacher's Guide to Tech. 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.

Is it possible to have a candid, thoughtful and nuanced discussion that covers both sides of the transgender dilemma in education? Join us as we give it our best shot.

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Patrick Larkin is the assistant superintendent for Learning for Burlington Public Schools in Massachusetts. He was recently selected as one of three national Digital Principal Award winners by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). 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.

Every year we have teacher appreciation week, yet large numbers of teachers continue to feel unappreciated and undervalued. What does it take to change this? Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @Owl_b_TorresEdu @bamradionetwork Jessica Torres is an elementary assistant principal, doctoral student, lover of Montessori and choice, foodie, mom, wife & connected educator with a passionate love for learning for herself and others! 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.