12 min

A Change to the School Year That Can Solve Two Challenges: Why Now Is the Time To Discuss It F2D: Forward to Different

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In this episode, we discuss the U.S. school year, the rationale behind it, and why now is the time to start a discussion about making a change. Our guest identifies two significant challenges that could be resolved by tweaking the academic calendar.

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Brett Salakasis a teacher, leader, poet and the founder of #aussieED (the largest online network of teachers in Australia) and the co-founder of both the ED Poets Society and #TheWalkingED. Brett has leadership experience within the Public Education System, Catholic and Independent systems as well as being a Curriculum and Digital Technologies Officer while teaching in Singapore. Couple that with the rare experience of having taught from Kindergarten to Year 10 and you will find that Brett brings a blend of deep pedagogical awareness and flexibility that allows him to rapidly adapt to and understand complex educational contexts.

In this episode, we discuss the U.S. school year, the rationale behind it, and why now is the time to start a discussion about making a change. Our guest identifies two significant challenges that could be resolved by tweaking the academic calendar.

Follow on Twitter: @mrhooker @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd @MRsalakas\

Brett Salakasis a teacher, leader, poet and the founder of #aussieED (the largest online network of teachers in Australia) and the co-founder of both the ED Poets Society and #TheWalkingED. Brett has leadership experience within the Public Education System, Catholic and Independent systems as well as being a Curriculum and Digital Technologies Officer while teaching in Singapore. Couple that with the rare experience of having taught from Kindergarten to Year 10 and you will find that Brett brings a blend of deep pedagogical awareness and flexibility that allows him to rapidly adapt to and understand complex educational contexts.

12 min