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Leading Through Unprecedented Times Future Ready Schools, Thomas C. Murray
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Leading Through Unprecedented Times, hosted by Thomas C. Murray of Future Ready Schools, looks at how today’s leaders are working to maximize student learning experiences and break down traditional barriers, all while facing the adversity that comes their way. Each week guests share powerful stories of resilience, vulnerability, equity, and the importance of collaborative leadership. These stories provide inspiration, hope, and support for your professional practices, regardless of position. Start listening today!
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Championing Kids at the Middle Level (with Dr. Carmen Maring)
Episode 2 of Season 6 of Future Ready's Leading Through Unprecedented Times kicks off as Michigan Middle School Principal Dr. Carmen Maring (@Dr_Maring) discusses the importance of championing kids at the middle level. Dr. Polyak highlights various leadership lessons learned and shares valuable insights for school and district leaders.
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Cultivating Trust in the School System (with Dr. Nick Polyak)
Season 6 of Future Ready's Leading Through Unprecedented Times kicks off as Illinois Superintendent Dr. Nick Polyak (@NCPolyak) discusses cultivating trust in the school system, sharing insights on innovation, student voice, and creating a culture of empowerment. Dr. Polyak highlights various learner-centered programs happening in his district, emphasizing the importance of investing in teachers and support staff for long-term success.
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The Exciting Future of Education (with Dr. Calvin Watts)
In the final episode of Season 5 of Leading Through Unprecedented Times, Dr. Calvin Watts, Superintendent of Gwinnett County SD (GA), one of the largest districts in the US, discusses the exciting future of education. Dr. Watts shares his "look, listen, and learn" strategy and how he's leading to best prepare his kids for their future. Don't miss this final episode with this incredible equity-focused leader!
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A Crash Course on School Social Media (with Andrea Gribble)
Andrea Gribble is on the front lines of seeing the latest trends in school communication. As schools and districts gear up for the next year, how can they best communicate? How can schools share their story at a time of such divisiveness and negativity? In this episode, Andrea shares best practices in social media use, how "not everything needs to be on social media," and practical tips such as "setting up a social media email for efficiency."
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Leaving a Legacy (with Tom Burton)
With only a handful of days left in his educational career, long-time Ohio Superintendent Tom Burton reflects on the leadership lessons learned throughout his career. You won't want to miss this inspirational leader as he reminds us, "It's not about you," and how, "It takes a village," and building team capacity is essential.
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A Culture of Character (with Stephen Mackey)
Stephen Mackey has built his career on creating a culture of character. The best-selling author of The Locker Room, Mackey uncovers leadership lessons from the sports field to the locker room, highlighting how teams want to see differences and how the diversity in our lenses and skillsets makes us stronger. Mackey shares practical ways that school and district leaders can be intentional in creating a culture of character!
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Yes! We need to amplify these voices!
The host, Tom Murray, is an exceptional leader and the guests are also innovative and inspiring. These are the voices we need to amplify during these unprecedented times!