ASCD Positioned for Growth

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The Core takes a deep dive with the leaders of ASCD! MC Desrosiers (Chief Program Development Officer) and David Hargis (Director, Content Development) talk about digitizing educational content, the Common Core Standards and the role blended learning has in our

Microsoft Interviews The Core

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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

UK Union Head Russell Hobby Discusses Teacher Evaluation

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Russell Hobby, General Secretary, for the National Association of Head Teachers in the UK. Head Teachers are the UK version of U.S. school Principals. The NAHT is an independent trade union and professional association representing over 28,500 members in England,

CISCO Director Dr. Kevin Dunseath Talks Global Education

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Dr. Kevin Dunseath, Director, Education MENA, Global Education chatted with the CORE at the Education World Forum in London recently. Dr. Dunseath discusses CISCO’s role in global education and his passion to connect educators to the best technology. The U.S.

Dr. James Stronge-Teacher Effectiveness Expert

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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

Education Consumers Foundation President Dr. John Stone

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Dr. Stone from the Education-Consumers Foundation joins the Core to discuss his work and how parents should be a part of the conversation in education. Dr. Stone discusses the environment prior to the foundation’s establishment and upcoming research sure to

Lucy Gray-The Global Education Conference Co-Founder

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Lucy Gray joins the Core today just shy of The Global Education Conference November, 12th! Lucy discusses the origins of the conference and what she is seeing in the field. Lucy is a wonderful resource for educators and systems looking

Education First Founder Jenn Vranek

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Education First founder Jenn Vranek joins The Core to discuss teacher effectiveness and much more! We touch on hot political topics one week from election day and the impact on education…regardless of who wins. Vranek’s work has assisted states on

Florida Virtual School Crosses the “Pond”

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 Julie Young, pioneer of Florida Virtual Schools, joins the Core to discuss virtual efforts around the globe. FLVS serves students in all 67 Florida districts and is currently in 49 states and 67 countries around the world. Since Julie and