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

Challenging Leadership - Mental Health Part IV 05.10.2020 18:43

This episode continues to discuss Trauma Informed Teaching and how we can take care of students and staff!

Challenging Leadership - Mental Health Part III 29.09.2020 18:45

This episode continues talking about trauma informed teaching and how a mental health grant helped provide services in a high needs building.

Challenging Leadership-Mental Health Part II 22.09.2020 21:38

This episode dives into the mental health issues students face and talks about how important it is for staff to have an understanding of Trauma Informed Teaching.

Challenging Leadership- Mental Health Part I 15.09.2020 22:06

This episode talks about the impact of crisis on mental health and the importance of helping each other while providing avenues of assistance.

Student Equity 07.09.2020 18:55

This episode discusses the importance of equity, understanding each other and the challenges students face in school.

Team Building - Part II 31.08.2020 17:10

This episode continues the discussion around team building and gives examples of how your organization can positively move forward with strong teams.

Team Building - Part I 25.08.2020 17:56

This podcast looks at the importance of building effective, collaborative teams within a positive culture.

Positive Relationships- Staff 18.08.2020 11:17

This episode discusses the importance of a leader in developing positive relationships with staff.

Positive Relationships - Students 11.08.2020 15:53

This episode discusses the importance of developing positive relationships with students to help them succeed!

De-escalation Part III: Improving Behavior 04.08.2020 17:10

This episode wraps up our discussion on de-escalation while giving more strategies to improve behavior.

De-escalation Part II: Tone and Tact 28.07.2020 20:23

This episode continues our discussion on de-escalation and the importance of tone and tact when dealing with students.

De-escalation Part 1: Working with Students 21.07.2020 17:18

This episode starts the discussion around de-escalation and avoiding power struggles within PBIS.

Procedures and Routines Part II 13.07.2020 17:38

This episode continues our discussion around procedures and routines within Positive Behavior Intervention Supports.

Procedures and Routines 07.07.2020 10:03

This episode introduces the importance of creating solid procedures and routines.

Building Common Language 30.06.2020 12:46

This episode continues the conversation around PBIS and developing common language throughout the building.

Positive Behavior Intervention Supports Part II 23.06.2020 15:51

This episode continues to build the groundwork around PBIS/MTSS-B and how supports can help students to succeed in school.

Why Positive Behavior Intervention Supports Part 1 16.06.2020 16:24

This episode looks at the need for PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Supports) or MTSS-B (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Behavior) in schools.

Courageous Schools Part II 09.06.2020 19:56

This episode talks about how we can work with our students to promote an understanding of culture and diversity.

Courageous Schools 02.06.2020 23:29

This episode discusses in light of the recent protests we need to turn our schools into courageous schools that are culturally proficient.

Will Schools Open in the Fall? 27.05.2020 17:07

This episode talks about the discussion around schools opening in the Fall.

Community Compact 19.05.2020 12:12

This episode talks about creating a “Community Compact” with your teachers, students and parents.

The Zoom Principal 12.05.2020 9:24

This episode talks about how principals are conducting most of their meetings through technology and the importance of still promoting a positive culture.

Being a “No Place for Hate” School 05.05.2020 17:14

This episode talks about how you can develop your school into a “No Place for Hate” school while helping students understand each other.

Celebrating Teachers 28.04.2020 11:11

This episode celebrates all the work the teachers are doing during this pandemic.

Pledging Our Pride 21.04.2020 10:24

This episode talks about a way to start your school day and how having your students recite a daily pride pledge can help create a positive culture.