Podcast Center
Welcome to the District Administration Podcast Center, featuring ongoing discussions and professional insights on the latest trends impacting the industry.
September 08, 2024
'Talking Out of School' podcast: How to create inclusive philanthropy modelsBecause of the way public education is funded—or not—we've given a large set of responsibilities to philanthropy to fill financial gaps in district operations, says our guest on the Talking Out of School podcast.
August 30, 2024
"Talking Out of School": Why media literacy now matters so muchCan school district leaders afford not to make media literacy a pillar of their instructional programs? Teaching the subject effectively is key to graduating students who are productive citizens, Superintendent Shari Camhi, says on District Administration's latest podcast.
August 25, 2024
How to empower teachers to excite students about STEMJeremy Anderson walks us through how the National Math + Science Initiative is connecting districts with state and federal programs to close opportunity gaps and increase college access through advanced STEM education.
August 19, 2024
'Talking Out of School': How charter schools can improve special educationIn the latest episode of District Administration's "Talking Out of School" podcast, Lauren Morando Rhim, executive director of the Center for Learner Equity, details her organization’s pivotal two-year study of how charter schools support students with disabilities.
August 11, 2024
'Talking Out of School' podcast: Are smartphone bans a good idea?"By saying that school is somehow different and we should ignore these tools and not lean into them, I think we're setting our kids up to be under-informed, under-prepared," says Bill Salak, CTO/COO of Brainly.
August 05, 2024
Portrait of a graduate: 3 characteristics of a powerful toolIn the latest "Talking Out of School" podcast, an expert guides district leaders in developing a portrait of a graduate that offers students more more meaningful learning and durable skills.
July 28, 2024
'Talking Out of School' podcast: How PBIS reinvented a school's cultureIn this episode, we take you behind the scenes of this school's award-winning PBIS program, which has significantly reduced suspension days.
July 22, 2024
Craig Witherspoon: Let your team 'make the music' for K12 successThe skills and mindset needed to lead a high school band have harmoniously translated to the superintendency, longtime South Carolina educator Craig Witherspoon says in the latest episode of "Talking Out of School."
July 15, 2024
Superintendent Atiya Perkins wants you to "pause for the cause"In this episode of the podcast, Superintendent Atiya Perkins shares how "emotional intelligence" is not only a vital part of her leadership philosophy, it's how she stays in touch with her own humanity.
July 08, 2024
Universal Design for Learning: Why it's so powerfulIn the latest episode of District Administration's Talking Out of School podcast, CAST's Lindsay E. Jones shares how the Universal Design for Learning is helping educators personalize rigorous instruction for an ever more diverse population of students.