Getting Unstuck – Cultivating Curiosity

In this week's "Worth a Listen, Look or Read, " we enrich the theme of external partnerships through a story that recently aired on NPR's "Morning Edition." The story details how five school districts on Long Island, New York confronted a growing mental health problem among their students. The solution that the district leaders and parents came up with relied on an external partnership and the inn...

What can we learn about leading transformational changes from someone outside of K12 education? In this episode we talk with Rich Razgaitis , co-founder and CEO of FloWater to learn: • the importance of having a succinct mission statement. • how to change behavior by first understanding human behavior. • why you should look outside of your space for inspiration. • the importance of agreeing on wha...

In this weekly mini-feature of Getting Unstuck , we provide you with a new way of thinking, some unique content, or a critical skill that speaks to our mission of helping leaders wherever they are get unstuck and achieve their desired outcomes. I this week's episode, we introduce the concept of "resistance" as it potentially relates to students developing their agency — their choice and voice in w...

One of the most fundamental shifts we're seeing is a move toward greater student agency. When educators and educational systems focus on students as active navigators of their own learning and development, great things happen. And while we want to support student agency, we may not have a clear picture of how to develop it, or have the day-to-day habits and structure in place to make it happen in...

We know that writing as a life skill is made even more necessary as the business world increasingly demands workers who are critical thinkers who can articulate points of view and make persuasive arguments. As we think about the deeper purpose of school, we'll also discuss how writing can engage kids and help them develop agency. Aaron Pribble , a high school social studies teacher and author of W...

When is the right time to make changes to K-12 education? Now? Later? Today's guest, Dr. Kim Fleming , President of Core Education, a consulting firm specializing in teacher effectiveness initiatives argues that the best time is now. Kim then reviews changes that are already taking place in four critical areas of schooling: professional development, social and emotional learning, teacher roles, an...

In this episode, Jeff takes a nostalgic trip, and social studies educators Larry Cuban and Phil Roden discuss the state of social studies education today, wrestling with both the purpose of social studies education: Is it to develop patriotism, citizenship, or critical thinking? And the best instructional method: Chronological? Thematic? Skills? Experiential?

"How do we create and spread better models of learning for young people, so that they can truly thrive in the world? asks Jenee Henry Wood , Head of Organizational Learning with Transcend Education , a not-for-profit organization that supports school communities to create and spread extraordinary, equitable learning environments. And when we say models, we mean the experiences that students are ha...

"How do we create and spread better models of learning for young people, so that they can truly thrive in the world? asks Jenee Henry Wood , Head of Organizational Learning with Transcend Education , a not-for-profit organization that supports school communities to create and spread extraordinary, equitable learning environments. And when we say models, we mean the experiences that students are ha...

What's considered when creating a school experience for today's students facing tomorrow's world? A unique combination of design principles and ethos explains Tom Woelper , the founding head of the New England Innovation Academy. "The founders really thought that our educational system needed to evolve and change. It was not preparing students for our rapidly changing world where we're looking at...

As a former teacher turned speaker and happiness coach, Kim Strobel helps schools, businesses, and organizations prioritize their happiness and well-being so they can overcome their fears, discover their joy, activate their limitless potential, and boldly pursue their dreams.

Students must be able to drive their own learning to fully reap its benefits explains teacher Ben Pendarvis. If we want active citizens, reflective thinkers, and confident leaders to compete globally, we must give students more experiences to inhabit these roles. The results of these experiences empowers students to remember what they learn and take on the kind of skills we want to see in our loca...

Students must be able to drive their own learning to fully reap its benefits explains teacher Ben Pendarvis . If we want active citizens, reflective thinkers, and confident leaders to compete globally, we must give students more experiences to inhabit these roles. The results of these experiences empowers students to remember what they learn and take on the kind of skills we want to see in our loc...

Do you confidently sing your life song? Or is it still waiting inside of you to be played? Educator Barbara Bray helps us understand the importance of those questions as they apply to today's students. Barbara is an author, speaker, keynoter, and consultant. She is the host of the Rethinking Learning podcast, founder/owner of My eCoach and co-author of Make Learning Personal and How to Personalize...

Do you confidently sing your life song? Or is it still waiting inside of you to be played? Educator Barbara Bray helps us understand the importance of those questions as they apply to today's students. Barbara is an author, speaker, keynoter, and consultant. She is the host of the Rethinking Learning podcast, founder/owner of My eCoach and co-author of Make Learning Personal and How to Personalize...

Want to help improve race relations? You can start by understanding what's going on in that 3lb weight sitting on your shoulders. Jason Greer, the Founder and President of Greer Consulting, Inc., a labor management and employee relations consulting firm, explains. Jason is known for his work in the area of racial reconciliation based on his experience as a victim of cross burnings by the KKK. He i...

Want to help improve race relations? You can start by understanding what's going on in that 3lb weight sitting on your shoulders. Jason Greer, the Founder and President of Greer Consulting, Inc., a labor management and employee relations consulting firm, explains. Jason is known for his work in the area of racial reconciliation based on his experience as a victim of cross burnings by the KKK. He i...

Here on Getting Unstuck, we've focused on companies and their leadership only when we're aware that they're doing something extraordinary in the area of change. So we were pleased in this episode to talk with Rick Woldenberg about his experiences of successfully navigating the choppy COVID waters for his businesses, customer, and staff. Rick is the Chairman and CEO of three education focused compa...

Here on Getting Unstuck, we've focused on companies and their leadership only when we're aware that they're doing something extraordinary in the area of change. So we were pleased in this episode to talk with Rick Woldenberg about his experiences of successfully navigating the choppy COVID waters for his businesses, customer, and staff. Rick is the Chairman and CEO of three education focused compa...

Innovate within our current schools? Transform education completely? "The reality is, we have to do both," argues Professor Tom Hatch , a professor at Teachers College, Columbia University and Director of the National Center for Restructuring Education, Schools, and Teaching (NCREST). "We have to improve the schools we have, but at the same time, we have to transform the education system so that w...

Innovate within our current schools? Transform education completely? "The reality is, we have to do both," argues Professor Tom Hatch , a professor at Teachers College, Columbia University and Director of the National Center for Restructuring Education, Schools, and Teaching (NCREST). "We have to improve the schools we have, but at the same time, we have to transform the education system so that w...

In this episode, we hear from Grace McGuirk , a Registered Dietitian with a Master's Degree in Public Health. Grace is the Evaluation Manager and Nutrition Advisor with the Sage Garden Project , a program that provides staff, equipment, and training to high-need school garden programs to help students experience standards-based, grade-appropriate lessons as they grow, prepare, and share nourishing...

In this episode, we hear from Grace McGuirk , a Registered Dietitian with a Master's Degree in Public Health. Grace is the Evaluation Manager and Nutrition Advisor with the Sage Garden Project , a program that provides staff, equipment, and training to high-need school garden programs to help students experience standards-based, grade-appropriate lessons as they grow, prepare, and share nourishing...

Children of color are held in virtual bondage through the negative stereotypes that define them as threatening, violent, criminal, poor, and academically disengaged. Children of color internalize these stereotypes as guilt before they even enter the school. For many children, these stereotypes become a script that influences their behavior and inhibits their ability to be engaged learners. Guest A...

Children of color are held in virtual bondage through the negative stereotypes that define them as threatening, violent, criminal, poor, and academically disengaged. Children of color internalize these stereotypes as guilt before they even enter the school. For many children, these stereotypes become a script that influences their behavior and inhibits their ability to be engaged learners. Guest A...