Bret Anderson

Urban Principal: Leadership Lessons

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This podcast is based upon lessons learned in my 31 years of experience in education--21 as a principal. I spent 10 years turning around a high poverty school, and left to start Nebraska's first focus school--a year-round extended day program centered on leadership, technology and communication. It was named by Harvard's One Nation, Indivisible publication as one of the most innovative and successful schools in the country.

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Bret Anderson

Episodes

Principals Make a Difference Part IV 29.03.2021 29:33

This episode wraps up our discussion around the Wallace Foundation research on How Principals Affect Students and Schools.

Principals Make a Difference Part III 22.03.2021 13:17

This episode continues our look at some of the recent research compiled by the Wallace Foundation on How Principals Affect Students and Schools.

Principals Make a Difference Part II 16.03.2021 13:40

This episode continues to look at the Wallace Foundation research on how Principals Affect Students and Schools.

Principals Make a Difference! 09.03.2021 13:43

This episode looks at the recent research report from the Wallace Foundation on How Principals Affect Students and Schools.

Leadership, Looking for the Silver Lining 02.03.2021 13:44

This episode discusses the importance of finding the silver lining in any situation as you work with staff.

Compliance, Again with the Lesson Plans! 23.02.2021 12:12

This episode discusses the importance of supporting and understanding your staff instead of pushing compliance.

Principals’ Let Go! 16.02.2021 12:01

This episode discusses how important it is to lighten up during this time period and encourage,

Innovative Schools: Focus School Part III 09.02.2021 16:07

This episode continues to talk about some of the things that made the Focus School an innovative successful model.

Focus School Part II 02.02.2021 20:55

This episode continues our discussion around innovative schools and dives more into the development of the Focus School.

Innovative Schools: The Focus School 25.01.2021 20:25

This episode discusses innovative schools and my eleven year adventure in leading and starting the first Focus School in Nebraska.

Innovative Schools - Part IV 19.01.2021 12:04

This episode continues the discussion around creating innovative schools and meeting the needs for all students.

Innovative Schools Part III 12.01.2021 14:53

This episode talks about the importance of developing innovative school leaders to create unique learning opportunities for all.

Innovative Schools Part II 05.01.2021 15:21

This episode continues to look at the ways to give schools more autonomy and develop more innovative schools.

Innovative Schools Part I 29.12.2020 9:34

This episode starts to look at innovative schools and how public schools can develop into more autonomous hybrid models.

Changing the Status Quo 21.12.2020 10:38

This episode starts looking at how we can improve schools and what needs to happen for this change to take place.

Kudos to Schools 15.12.2020 8:52

This episode gives a brief thanks to all the educators who have worked hard to deliver instruction during this historic year.

Managing Stress 08.12.2020 12:50

This episode discusses the stress of being a principal/leader and how we can re-energize ourselves.

Praise and Encouragement Part II 01.12.2020 13:13

This episode continues to look at the power of praise and encouragement, as well as how you can be a cheerleader for your staff!

Praise and Encouragement 23.11.2020 20:17

This episode talks about the importance of praise and encouragement in developing a positive culture.

The Seasonal Dip 17.11.2020 9:38

This episode talks about the dip in morale and issues that pop up during the months of November and December.

The Education Mindset Leading Change 10.11.2020 19:01

Make sure you are out of deficit thinking and have the correct mindset leading change.

Educational Priorities 03.11.2020 20:05

This episode gives a quick summary of the 52nd annual PDK Poll on Education.

Homework During COVID-19 27.10.2020 14:51

This episode talks about homework and how it relates to our students during this time of hybrid learning.

Leading a Positive Culture 20.10.2020 13:13

It is a crucial time for leaders during COVID-19, what can leaders do to facilitate a positive culture.

Toxic Positivity 12.10.2020 13:11

This episode talks about how positivity can be toxic if it doesn’t allow people to be who they are. Also, how teachers put unneeded pressure on themselves.