Innosight Institute Detangles RTTT-D Competition

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Megan Evans of the Innosight Institute joins us in The Core to discuss her recent white paper. Personalized Learning grants are amassing quickly and Innosight’s work provides depth and clarity to this somewhat convoluted initiative from the USDOE. Megan breaks

Can the Formative Machine Save Education?

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Dr. Neil Heffernan, the creator of ASSiSTments joins the Core today! Neil talks with us about the need for formative engines and the impact they can have on both students and teachers. You’ll also learn about data and the impact

Finnish Educator Shares Secrets to Successful Education Systems

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Timo Ilomäki visits the Core to discuss his work as a teacher in Finland. Timo also discusses his recent efforts in Russia to assist education leaders and you will also learn about the Finnish approach to education and specifically technology in

International Educator Leading the Way in Paris

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Dr. Ronald Roukema, Headmaster, at Marymount International School, Paris joins the Core for an in-depth discussion about international education. I met Ron when I presented at the European Conference of International Schools (ECIS) Leadership Conference in Vienna this year. Ron

Former Superintendent Takes Us Behind the Scenes in Education

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Stu Silberman, a former superintendent in Kentucky and Tennessee, discusses 6 figure teacher salaries, why students won’t go into teaching and how we can mirror the education culture of Finland. Silberman is currently the executive director at the Prichard Committee in

Professional Development in the U.K. Education Market. What Can the U.S. Learn From Across the Pond?

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David Weston of the Teacher Development Trust joins The Core from London, England. David discusses the U.K.’s approach to professional development in light of recent U.S. initiatives. The Teacher Development Trust aims to support student learning and overall and long

Raw Look Into K-12 Faculty Lounges

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James Boutin  has taught around the U.S. in his first six years as a professional. James shares his thoughts on unions, teacher evaluations, professional development and the training of early-career teachers. His raw perspective provides a fresh take on subjects

Teacher Evaluations—Where Are We Now?

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  So, a teacher a school administrator and a politician walk into a… You mean you haven’t heard the educational “concept” sweeping this nation? Teacher evaluations have taken on a life of their own over the last few years. Education

Technology Integration in Education Founder Greg Limperis

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Hello Everyone! Very excited to publish our next podcast featuring Greg Limperis.  Greg is a trailblazer in education technology as the founder and host of “Technology Integration in Education.”  Greg can be found on Twitter @TechInteginEd and on LinkedIn. Greg has