Microsoft Interviews The Core
This past January I had the pleasure of meeting Microsoft’s VP of Education Anthony Salcito. His passion for education was clearly evident as we discussed global education initiatives. Salcito recently interviewed me for his blog and I appreciate his time
Jess Lahey on Why Parents Should Let Kids Fail
Jess Lahey, middle school teacher and writer for the New York Times and The Atlantic, shares her insights on education from the perspective of an educator and mother. Jess has seen an unbelievable response to her article on why parents
‘Saving The School’ Author Michael Brick
Author Michael Brick visited the CORE recently to discuss his book, ‘Saving The School.’ Brick, a former writer for the New York Times, takes us inside a turnaround school in Texas sharing his observations and experiences as both a writer
Dr. James Stronge-Teacher Effectiveness Expert
Dr. James Stronge joins the Core to discuss his impressions on Teacher Evaluations in the U.S. Dr. Stronge shares his approach and more importantly provides commentary on the issues facing states and districts still in the throws of what effectiveness
Eric Sheninger’s Digital World Revamps School Leadership
Eric Sheninger is the Principal at New Milford High School located in Bergen County, NJ and joins the Core to discuss why he chose education as a profession and what expectations he has for his staff. You’ll find Eric’s candor refreshing
National School Choice Week President Andrew Campanella
National School Choice Week President Andrew Campanella joins the Core to discuss the 2013 campaign. Andrew shares how he got started in education and the growing swell for school choice in this country. According to Andrew, parents number one desire
Applications To Assist Teachers When Tragedy Hits
Richard Byrne of Free Technology 4 Teachers joins the Core once more to discuss resources for teachers during tragic times. Richard’s favorites span PBS to Mr. Rogers to ShareMyLesson.com. Please feel free to comment with those applications you find most
Australian Education Leader Stephen Harris of SCIL
Stephen Harris of the Sydney Centre for Innovative Learning (SCIL) joins to Core to discuss his unique approach to classroom and school design. As principal at Northern Christian Beaches School he has been visited by over 2000 education leaders in
What has Sandy Hook Tragedy Taught Us?
Earlier this year we did a podcast with an expert on School Climate and Safety Data. In the wake of the tragedy in Connecticut, we at the Core find the information from Dr. Plog both timely and valuable to the