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On this bonus episode, Adelia Gibson, Jermaine Dickerson, and Marcia Feliz reflect on what they learned from Episode 9 where we talked to Dr. Jamaal Bowman, the Democratic candidate for Congress for District 16 in NY and former Bronx principal. The team discusses what they learned about advocating for better student outcomes, building communities in and outside of the school building, and being revolutionary!



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On this bonus episode, Lizette Aguilar, Jermaine Dickerson, Adelia Gibson, and Rachel Nugent reflect on what they learned from Episode 7 where we talked to Dr. Mahaliel Bethea, the New York City Director of My Brother's Keeper (MBK) about the role of MBK in supporting schools, changing hearts and minds, and the idea that Black boy success, joy, and achievement should be the norm not the exception.

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On this bonus episode, Adelia Gibson, Rachal Nugent, and Kaitlyn Reilley reflect on what we learned from Episode 3 where we talked with Bronx Executive Superintendent Meisha Ross Porter about the gains Bronx students had made in the 2018-2019 school year, the adult work that is necessary to improve student learning and student experience, and how we are all involved with shifting the Bronx Narrative. 

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On this bonus episode, Kaitlyn Reilley and Lizette Aguilar will reflect on what we learned from Episode 4 where we sat down to talk with Dr. Shannon Waite about systemic racism, anti-blackness, and the work school leaders need to do to ensure that our Black and Brown students receive an exceptional education. Dr. Waite is a clinical assistant professor of Educational Leadership at Fordham University.   Prior to coming to Fordham, Dr. Waite worked in various positions in the NYC Department of Education (NYCDOE). She has two daughters attending NYC public schools and is an active member of the PTA and School Leadership Team (SLT).  In March of 2018, Dr. Waite was appointed to the Panel for Educational Policy as a Mayoral appointee. 

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On this bonus episode, we will reflect on what we learned from Episode 1 where we introduced the Bronx Academic Response Team, discussed our use improvement science to guide our work to address disproportionality and inequities that exist in schools, and had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Dia Bryant, the Deputy Director and Chief of Partnerships at the Education Trust in NYC. 

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Today's host is Kaitlyn Reilley and she is joined by other members of the ARTeam. 

Episode 6 “Using Improvement Science in Remote Learning” describes how the Academic Response Team uses Improvement Science to address challenges that occur during remote learning and features highlights from an interview with Principal Teron who leads PS 76- The Bennington School. This bonus episode provides listeners with the opportunity to hear a more in-depth interview with Principal Teron to gain a better understanding of how she led her team and school community through a successful transition to remote learning.
The highlight of this episode is hearing one school leader’s perspective on making the transition to remote learning amidst a great deal of uncertainty. 
Some of the questions the episode will answer include: 

How can I apply what I’ve learned from Principal Teron’s experience as I prepare for the upcoming school year?




How do I begin this process of using Improvement Science in my own school community?


Guest Bio: 
Darlene Teron is the Principal of P.S. 76- The Bennington School in the Bronx. The Bronx Academic Response Team has been collaborating with The Bennington School as they made the transition to remote learning.  Principal Teron believes school leadership is about establishing a collaborative and trustworthy school culture and empowering the teachers. 
If you would like to connect with Principal Teron, she can be reached via email at Dteron@schools.nyc.gov  or by phone at (718) 882-8865. 
Additional Resources: 
For more information about P.S. 76- The Bennington School, check out the school's website and profile on Inside Schools.