Landen Prather

Leading for Learning

Education EN ↓ 4 episodes

Leading for Learning is a leadership podcast for educators, instructional coaches, and school leaders who are ready to move beyond surface-level conversations and into meaningful change. Hosted by Dr. Marissa Prather, this series explores the real work behind effective instructional leadership — balancing support and accountability, strengthening curriculum and coaching practices, and building school cultures where both teachers and students thrive. Each episode blends practical strategies with honest leadership reflection, covering topics such as standards-based instruction, GMAS readiness, c...

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Landen Prather

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From Noise to Signal 16.02.2026 18:49

This episode of the Leading for Learning Podcast explores how educators and leaders can find the actionable signal hidden within overwhelming data noise to drive real instructional impact. Dr. Marissa Prather shares practical strategies for using student performance data, Georgia Milestones insights, and leadership decision-making tools to move from information overload to focused action. Listener...

AI For Educators Building a Firm Foundation on Shifting Sand 16.02.2026 14:25

Explore the evolving role of AI in education with our latest guide on navigating the shift from traditional homework help to AI-driven thinking partnerships. This deep dive analysis, brought to you by Prather Education, provides educators and parents with strategic frameworks to foster academic integrity and post-secondary readiness. Learn how to transition from being a "homework helper" to a "thi...

Leading Through The Storm: The Tough Love Leadership Protocol 16.02.2026 18:30

Discover how top leaders navigate the tension between psychological safety and high performance in the latest episode of our educational leadership series. This deep dive, presented by Prather Education, explores the "Tough Love Leadership" protocol, revealing how a strategic blend of high accountability and genuine care can drive elite results. Listeners will learn the critical distinction betwee...

Let Them Talk: Transforming Academic Discourse In the Classroom 16.02.2026 19:33

This podcast episode explores strategies for transforming students from passive consumers of information into active producers of knowledge. The hosts discuss a dramatic decline in curiosity, noting that while the average preschooler asks 100 questions a day, that number drops to near zero by fifth grade. To address this, they introduce the "From Consumers to Producers" roadmap, which outlines hum...