Dr. Jerry R. Burkett

School Rules Podcast

Education EN ↓ 62 episodes

The School Rules Podcast talks about the real issues facing educators, teachers, and school leaders today. Podcast host, Dr. Jerry Burkett, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at Texas Woman's University, serves up real talk for educators. The podcast focuses on parents, community, politics, and breaking school news. This is also the home of course lectures and seminars produced for Dr. Burkett's masters and doctoral courses.

Author

Dr. Jerry R. Burkett

Category

Education

Podcast website

twu.edu

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

SRP Breakdown: Constructed Response Questions Series: What is Constructed Response Question #2? 15.11.2024

What is Constructed Response Question #2? In this School Rules Podcast Breakdown, Dr. Burkett breaks down the concepts required to master CRQ2 on the 268 Principal as Instructional Leader (PAIL) exam. This test is required for principal certification in the state of Texas.

School Rules Podcast: E4-2024:Interview with Christina Hidek and Systems Thinking 06.11.2024

In this episode of the School Rules Podcast, Dr. Burkett interviews Christina Hidek with PTO Answers and discusses the concept of Systems Thinking in schools.

School Rules Podcast: E3-2024: AVID, Policy in Higher Ed, and Interviewing Techniques 03.10.2024

In this episode, Dr. Burkett discusses concepts of the AVID program, why there needs to be appropriate policy in higher education, and eight essential tips and tricks necessary for interviewing for your next job.

School Rules Podcast: E2: F2024: Academic Affairs, Special Education, Presidential Election, and Education Headlines 17.09.2024

In this episode, Dr. Burkett breaks down academic affairs and why there are college classes on Taylor Swift. He also discusses concepts inside of Special Education. This episode also includes a promo for a future feature on where each presidential candidate stands on major education issues. Lastly, we will cover the latest education headlines.

SR Podcast: E1:F2024: History of Texas Education and Higher Education 03.09.2024

In this first episode of the School Rules Podcast, Dr. Burkett discusses a brief history of public education in the state of Texas and a brief history and commentary on the history of higher education.

PSL Podcast: E10-2024: Emotional Leadership and Growing New Leaders 11.07.2024

In this episode, Dr. Burkett discusses emotional intelligence in leadership roles and the aspects needed to grow the next generation of leaders.

PSL Podcast: E9-2024: Gender Leadership, Having Difficult Conversations, Education Headlines 18.06.2024

In this episode, Dr. Burkett discusses Gender Leadership, How to have crucial or difficult conversations, and the latest education headlines for the week of June 10, 2024.

PSL Podcast: E8-2024: Ethical Leadership and Developing Teacher Capacity 10.06.2024

In this episode, Dr. Burkett discusses the concepts of Ethical Leadership and shares how school leaders can work to develop growth in their teachers.

PSL Podcast: Episode 2024-7: Transformational, Standardized Testing, Headlines 22.05.2024

In this episode, Dr. Burkett discusses the traits of a Transformational Leader, the impact of standardized testing on children, the latest education headlines, and shares an important wellness activity on taking breaks.

PSL Podcast: Episode 2024-6: Positionality, Columbine Anniversary, Systems Thinking, and Headlines 24.04.2024

In this episode, Dr. Burkett discusses the important concept of Positionality in conducting research. We also honor the 25th anniversary of the Columbine shooting, discuss Systems Thinking in school management, talk about the latest headlines in education.

PSL Podcast: Episode 2024-5: Standardized Testing, Complicated Education, Servant Leadership, and Human Capital 11.04.2024

In this podcast, Dr. Burkett discusses standardized testing, how education has gotten complicated, servant leadership, and dealing with human capital on your campus.

PSL: Episode 2024-4: Conflict, Difficult Conversations, and Gun Violence 23.02.2024

In this episode of the Project: School Leadership Podcast, Dr. Burkett talks about strategies for managing conflict and how to navigate through difficult conversations. He also introduces a new Op-Ed segment providing commentary on the latest incidence of gun violence in America involving children.

PSL Podcast: Episode 2024-3: Wellness Activities, Proposal Writing, and Equality and Equal Access 06.02.2024

In this weekly update from February 6, 2024, Dr. Burkett discusses course surveys, wellness activities, the reason we are working on proposal writing, and covers this week's lecture on Equality and Equal Access.

PSL Podcast: 2024-2: Shared Leadership, Empowerment, Hiring, and Collaboration 23.01.2024

In this episode, Dr. Burkett discusses the importance of practicing shared leadership. Concepts covered include empowerment. hiring practices, and collaboration.

PSL Podcast: Episode 2024-1: Values, Ethics, and Dignity in Education 17.01.2024

In this podcast lecture, we explore the basic concepts of values and ethics and how these are applied in a school leadership context. In education, according to the National Education Association Code of Ethics, the educator, believing in the worth and dignity of each human being, recognizes the supreme importance of the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, and the nurture of the democratic p...

PSL: Denton ISD: E5-2023: Mindfullness 04.12.2023

In this episode, Dr. Burkett discusses the stresses of being a building principal and shares techniques principals can do to relieve their stress and anxiety.

PSL: Denton ISD: E4-2023: Building Relational Capacity 13.11.2023

In this episode, Dr. Burkett discusses ways that busy principals can build relationships and connect with their school community.

Podcast Lecture: Special Education, Restraint, and Discipline 31.10.2023

In this podcast lecture, Dr. Burkett talks about when to apply legal student restraint, the process for the manifest ARD meeting, and when to apply discipline for special education students.

PSL: E2:2023: Texas HB 3 School Safety Bill 17.10.2023

In this episode, Dr. Burkett discusses the impact of Texas House Bill 3 on schools. We discuss the funding, ramifications of the bills on school districts, and how we even got to this point.

PSL: Denton ISD: E1-2023:Lead with Your Strengths 09.10.2023

In this episode of Project: School Leadership, Dr. Burkett talks about how school leaders, especially those who are early in their careers, should think about their leadership strengths and work to maximize those strengths for their school.

ELDR 6603: Podcast Lecture: My Experience in Higher Education 20.07.2023

In this episode, Dr. Burkett discusses his experiences in higher education administration and some sound advice for people who want to enter this field of work.

ELDR 6603: Podcast Lecture: Policy and Governance 11.07.2023

In this episode, Dr. Burkett discusses standards, policy, and procedures and how these relate to governing an organization.

ELDR 6603: Politics in Education, Part One 11.07.2023

In this episode, Dr. Burkett gives an introduction to how politics influences education on the K12 and higher education levels. This is part one of a two part series.

ELDR 6513: Podcast Lecture: Using Data to Assess Where You Are 21.06.2023

In this podcast lecture, Dr. Burkett discusses his philosophy on using data to drive instruction. He also makes suggestions for leaders on how to use data, when to collect data, and how often.

ELDR 6513: Podcast Lecture: Coaching vs. Mentoring 14.06.2023

In this Podcast Lecture, Dr. Burkett breaks down the differences between being a mentor and a coach from his perspective.

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