A podcast series featuring insights from educators who are positively impacting student learning in the classroom.
Kevin Knutson: Data-Driven Decision Making
June 29, 2020 Episode 13 of 13 In this episode, Arlana Bedard, a Programs & Services Director with Consortium for Educational Change, speaks with Kevin Knutson, the Vice President of Planning & Performance Solutions for Envisio. Arlana and Kevin talk about data-driven decision making and a new partnership between CEC and Envisio. To learn more about Envisio, visit envisio.com . LISTEN NOW
AJ DeLeon: Data-Driven Decision Making
June 29, 2020 Episode 12 of 13 In this episode, Arlana Bedard, a Programs & Services Director with Consortium for Educational Change, speaks with AJ DeLeón, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Innovare. Arlana and AJ talk about data-driven decision making and a new partnership between CEC and Innovare. To learn more about Innovare, visit innovaresip.com . LISTEN NOW
Nick Wahl: Interest-Based Bargaining
June 19, 2020 Episode 11 of 13 In this episode, Jo Anderson, Co-Executive Director for the Consortium for Educational Change, speaks with Nick Wahl, a champion in the education arena, having served public schools for more than thirty years in roles as teacher, coach, athletic director, building principal, assistant superintendent and superintendent of schools. LISTEN NOW
Carole Collins Ayanlaja: Equity
November 20, 2019 Episode 10 of 13 In this episode, Arlana Bedard, a Programs & Services Director with Consortium for Educational Change, speaks with Carole Collins Ayanlaja, an Assistant Professor at Eastern Illinois University. Carole and Arlana talk about the intersectionalities of race and gender and their impact on educational leadership. To learn more about the Consortium for Educational Change and TURN, visit CECweb. LISTEN NOW
Ruth Cross and Gail Capps: Social Emotional Learning
May 1, 2019 Episode 9 of 13 In this episode, Mary McDonald, the Senior Director of Regional and National Work with Consortium for Educational Change, speaks with Ruth Cross and Gail Capps. Ruth is a retired teacher, principal and assistant superintendent and now works with CASEL, the Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning. LISTEN NOW
Eugene Robinson, Jr.: Ensuring Postsecondary Success for All Students
April 4, 2019 Episode 8 of 13 In this episode, Arlana Bedard, a Programs & Services Director with Consortium for Educational Change, speaks with Eugene Robinson, Jr., the Director of Postsecondary Support & Strategy with the Chicago Public Schools Office of Network Support. Eugene talks about how school systems can better ensure postsecondary success for African-American male students. LISTEN NOW
Angela Jerabek - Building Assets, Reducing Risks
October 22, 2018 Episode 7 of 13 In this episode, Jo Anderson, co-executive director of the Consortium for Educational Change, speaks with Angela Jerabek, executive director of the BARR Center. Angela talks about her experience helping schools meet the academic, social and emotional needs of all students using the BARR model, which is rooted in the belief that growth is possible for every school, with the same students and the... LISTEN NOW
Loukia Mastrodimos: The Role of Teacher Wellness on Student Learning
December 27, 2017 Episode 6 of 13 In this episode, Shelley Taylor, a senior director from the Consortium for Educational Change, talks with Loukia Mastrodimos, who is a former teacher and administrator who now runs Erini Yoga and Wellness. Loukia shares that in order for educators to be able to take care of their students, they must first take care of themselves. LISTEN NOW
Mary Tavegia: The Strategies for Classroom Teachers to Help Students Impacted by Trauma
December 27, 2017 Episode 5 of 13 In this episode, Mary Tavegia discusses social-emotional learning strategies for classroom teachers that they can implement in order to assist all students, especially those facing challenges both inside and outside of school. LISTEN NOW
Tali Raviv: The Effect Trauma-Informed Educators Can Have on Student's Lives
December 27, 2017 Episode 4 of 13 In this episode, Shelley Taylor, a senior director from the Consortium for Educational Change, speaks with Dr. Tali Raviv from the Center for Childhood Resilience about how schools can become more trauma informed. Dr. Raviv shares thoughts on how the entire school community can help students who are in need. LISTEN NOW