The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders

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The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders Podcast

Are you looking for proven ideas to increase your influence, hire and develop an excellent staff, build a stronger culture, lead meaningful change, and form a strong foundation for teaching and learning success? This is the podcast for you. On The Authority, leadership coach, storytelling strategist, and edtech advisor Ross Romano interviews the prominent education authors you already admire, up-and-coming voices, and experts from the worlds of business, personal development, and beyond — including Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Amazon bestsellers — to take a deep dive into their wealth of practical insights. Whether you're a leader to seeks to refine your command of core educational strategies, learn new management techniques from those who have used them at some of the world's largest corporations, gain fresh perspectives on personal development or student success from practitioners across fields, or a little bit of everything, you'll find powerful content in this series.

  1. Optimism About Literacy: Alicia Levi of Reading Is Fundamental Helps Us Kick Off National Literacy Month

    2 DAYS AGO

    Optimism About Literacy: Alicia Levi of Reading Is Fundamental Helps Us Kick Off National Literacy Month

    Welcome to our National Literacy Month series of podcasts, presented in partnership between the Be Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental.  I’m proud to launch the series by speaking with Alicia Levi, President and CEO of Reading Is Fundamental (RIF). During Alicia’s tenure, RIF reached the notable milestone of serving its 100 millionth child. Throughout her career, Alicia has been committed to advancing education and has worked to transform the lives of children through smart strategies to improve academic outcomes. Our conversation covers: The state of children’s literacy in the U.S. and reasons for optimismUnderstanding RIF’s work and missionWhat listeners will gain from this content partnershipWhy partnerships are a valuable part of RIF’s approach to making an impactIf parents can only do one thing to support kids’ interest in reading…One thing for listeners to remember todayMore content and engagement: Subscribe to The Authority for more in-depth author interviews: https://authoritypodcast.net/subscribe Visit https://bepodcast.network to learn about all our shows.Learn more about Reading Is Fundamental at www.rif.org About today’s guest Alicia Levi currently serves as President and CEO of Reading Is Fundamental (RIF). Since the start of her tenure in 2016, Alicia’s vision and guidance have led to an increased digital presence offering substantial book resources, a greater depth and breadth of community engagement, and a growth of program offerings including RIF's digital library, Skybrary. Alicia’s leadership has also ushered in an enhanced focus on the importance of race, equity and inclusion within children’s literacy and a key pillar of RIF’s programmatic offerings. During Alicia’s tenure, RIF reached the notable milestone of serving its 100 millionth child. Throughout her career, Alicia has been committed to advancing education and has worked to transform the lives of children through smart strategies to improve academic outcomes. About the host Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn  We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.  IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more: Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers’ timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

    52 min
  2. Discussing UDL & DI with Katie Novak and Carol Ann Tomlinson — The $2 Billion Podcast

    5 DAYS AGO

    Discussing UDL & DI with Katie Novak and Carol Ann Tomlinson — The $2 Billion Podcast

    In this episode, I’m thrilled to have two popular guests returning for a deep conversation covering the work they each do individually, along with the connections in their approaches.  Katie Novak and Carol Ann Tomlinson, who each joined individually for previous conversations, return to have a conversation about Differentiated Instruction, Universal Design for Learning, what they have in common, what makes them unique, and how we can clarify misunderstandings so these practices can be used to the maximum benefit of learners. We discuss: The common questions and misunderstandings that led to this discussionDefining the “why” of UDL and DI Identifying the differences that are and/or are not important to understandWhat Differentiated Instruction Is — And Isn’t. What UDL Is — And Isn’t.Honoring the reality of the students we teachWhat can I do tomorrow to grow my practice?The problem with “We did that last year.”What moves should come from school leadership?What do you want listeners and readers to remember?About today’s guests Katie Novak, Ed.D. is an internationally renowned education consultant, a graduate instructor at the University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education, and the best-selling author of 14 books on inclusive practices, with over 250K books sold worldwide. Katie designs and presents workshops both nationally and internationally focusing on the implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), inclusive practices, and universally designed leadership.  Carol Ann Tomlinson is William Clay Parrish, Jr. Professor Emeritus at the University of Virginia’s School of Education and Human Development where she served as Chair of Educational Leadership, Foundations, and Policy, and Co-Director of the University’s Institutes on Academic Diversity.  During her time at UVa, she authored or co-authored over 300 books, book chapters, articles, and other educational materials for K-12 teachers and school leaders. In 2023, she was ranked #12 in the Education Week Edu-Scholar Public Presence Rankings of the 200 “University-based academics who are contributing most substantially to public debates about schools and schooling,” and as the #4 voice in Curriculum.  About the host Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn  We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.  IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more: Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers’ timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

    56 min

  3. AUG 19

    EdTech Essentials with Monica Burns - Strategies for the Age of AI

    Dr. Monica Burns is an edtech and curriculum consultant, former New York City public school teacher, and founder of ClassTechTips.  She works with schools and organizations around the world to support PreK-20 educators with thoughtful technology integration. Monica’s website ClassTechTips.com and Easy EdTech Podcast help educators place “tasks before apps” by promoting deeper learning with technology.  Monica’s latest book is EdTech Essentials: 12 Strategies for Every Classroom in the Age of AI, 2nd Edition (ASCD & ISTE, 2024). We discuss: The biggest challenges in education the past 3 yearsHow to get to the heart of AI and what makes it meaningfulHow students and educators can develop an AI mindsetBecoming a trusted source as an educatorWhat’s now possible in education?Navigating online spaces effectivelyGenerating ideas and resources with AIAssessment — checking for understanding and pivoting instructionInteresting voices on AI: Ken Shelton and Dee Lanier (The Promises and Perils of AI in Education), Joy Buolamwini (Unmasking AI), Ethan Mollick (Co-Intelligence)Favorite resources for teachers to learn more about AIFind EdTech Essentials, 2nd Edition from ASCD or wherever you get your books. Learn more about Monica and all of her books at https://classtechtips.com.   Connect with today’s guest Listen to Monica’s Easy EdTech Podcast or connect with her on social media: https://classtechtips.com/category/podcast/Twitter.com/classtechtipsFacebook.com/classtechtipsPinterest.com/classtechtipsInstagram.com/classtechtipshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/monicaaburns/ About the host Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn  I also host Sideline Sessions, a podcast for coaches and parents of student-athletes. The show features conversations with coaches and performance experts in the NFL, NBA, NCAA, Olympics, and more. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3Rp0QGt  We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.  IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more: Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers’ timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

    53 min

  4. AUG 12

    Support and Retain Educators of Color with Andrea Terrero Gabbadon

    Dr. Andrea Terrero Gabbadon is an author, scholar, and the founder/lead principal consultant of ILM Consulting Group. Her work touches on culturally responsive and sustaining education, school racial climate, and educator diversity.  In this episode we discuss her new book, Support and Retain Educators of Color: 6 Principles for Culturally Affirming Leadership (ASCD). Our conversation covers: Why educators of color are underrepresented in schools, as compared to the student population (20% to 50%)Importance of clear and precise language Where recruitment/hiring diverges from support/retentionHow retention for educators of color relates to overall teacher retention6 Principles for Culturally Affirming LeadershipClosing the gap between intent and impactHow to foster supportive environmentsGet Support and Retain Educators of Color from ASCD or wherever you get your books.  Connect with Dr. Gabbadon or learn more about her work at https://www.ilmconsultinggroup.com or on LinkedIn.  About the host Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn  We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.  IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more: Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers’ timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

    59 min

  5. AUG 8

    Sigh, See, Start with Alison Escalante

    Jethro Jones hosts today's episode as he speaks with Dr. Alison Escalante about her book Sigh, See, Start: How to Be the Parent Your Child Needs in a World That Won’t Stop Pushing. ShouldStorm - Culture of perfectionism and criticismWe as parents want to do what is best for our kids, but we are bombarded by everyone telling us what we should and should not do. Finding the “right” answer.Defining “expert”How the ShouldStorm impacts our kidsWe like to blame social media, but it really comes from what we talk about in our communities. What matters is not the college but the student.If you play someone else’s game, you will always lose, if you’re playing your own game, you can’t lose. Sigh, See, Start: transitions you from the anxiety of the ShouldStorm, to connection with your kids. The sigh is a built-in mechanism in our bodies, breathe out long and slow - sends a message to our body that we are OK. Vagus nerve turns on prefrontal cortex. See - moment of mindfulness - see your child. Noticing, not doing. Start - run an experiment about how to help the situation. Built on a faith that is scientifically grounded, you (and your kids) are more capable than you think (and than the world will tell you are). Emphasizing repairFind the book Sigh, See, Start on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3WN7mud About today's guestAlison Escalante, M.D., is a pediatrician, speaker, and author of Sigh, See, Start: How to Be the Parent Your Child Needs in a World That Won’t Stop Pushing. In a perfectionistic parenting culture that tells you that you are never enough no matter how much you do for your kids, this unique approach empowers you with a simple parenting technique to gain confidence, remain grounded, and connect positively with your children. About today's hostJethro Jones, 2017 Digital Principal of the Year, is a former principal and host of Transformative Principal, Cybertraps, Resilient Schools, and My Bonus Money podcasts. He is also the author of the books How to be a Transformative Principal and SchoolX: How principals can design a transformative school experience for students, teachers, parents – and themselves! Jethro currently consults schools and districts on redesign efforts that don't seem like another program. Jethro has worked as a principal at all K-12 levels, including a prison school, a district coach, distance learning team lead, and English teacher, and currently works as a consultant to edtech organizations.   We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.  IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more: Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers’ timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

    32 min

  6. AUG 5

    Credibility Nation with Mitchell Levy — Insights from 500 Thought Leaders

    Today’s guest is global credibility expert Mitchell Levy, who joins to discuss his book Credibility Nation.  We discuss: Definition of credibility: accurate, known and likedWhat Mitchell learned in interviewing 500 thought leaders on credibilityWhy he says credibility starts with clarityWhat jeopardizes one’s credibility?What is the relationship between credibility, expertise, authenticity, and genuineness?Making a LinkedIn profile credibleBeing seen and heard as a thought leaderMore resources: Find the book at https://getbook.at/CredibilityNation. Watch Mitchell’s TEDx Talk “We are losing our humanity and I’m tired of watching it happen”: https://AHA.pub/CredibilityTEDtalk Watch Mitchell’s second TEDx Talk: “BEing Seen and BEing Heard as a Thought Leader”: https://AHA.pub/TEDtalk About today’s guest Global Credibility Expert Mitchell Levy is a 2x TEDx speaker (including the 28th most popular in 2021), an international bestselling author of over 60 books, a Certified Stakeholder Centered Coach, and an executive coach at Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches. As an Executive Coach, Mitchell is a sounding board, a thinking partner, and someone who can hold the mirror to generate insights for personal change. This impact has earned him a place among the world’s Top 200 Leadership Voices by LeadersHum (#16 in 2023), and as the #1 Thought Leader in Ecosystems and Top 100 Thought Leader Overall by Thinkers360. About the host Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn  We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.  IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more: Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers’ timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

    57 min

  7. JUL 29

    AI Goes to School with Micah Miner

    Micah Miner is the District Instructional Technology & Social Studies Coordinator at Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89 in Illinois.  He was an Excellence in Equity Award winner from the American Consortium for Equity in Education, he’s also an ACE-Ed.org Contributing Writer, Ryze AI Advisor, and ISTE Community Leader. Micah is author of the new book AI Goes to School: How to Harness Artificial Intelligence in Education to Prepare Students for the Future (And make you an even better teacher). We discuss: AI's impact on instructionWhat should stay the same and what should change instructionally as AI tools become integrated into K-12 education?Identifying the sources of AI resistanceReasonable concerns about access and useHow technoskepticism and digital citizenship can be helpful to equipping teachers, administrators, parents, and other stakeholders to deal with AIIdentifying goals so we appropriately embrace AI and then choose the right tools.How AI tools can be connected to pedagogies and learning philosophies such as constructivismWhat needs to happen in the next year?Find AI Goes to School from Times 10 Publications or wherever you get your books.    About today’s guest Micah Miner, MA, MEd, EdS has over two decades of experience including time as a teacher in K–12 settings for both regular classrooms and alternative schools, a social studies department chair, an instructional technology coach, an adjunct professor in social studies and instructional technology, and a school and district administrator. He currently serves as the District Instructional Technology & Social Studies Coordinator at Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89 near Chicago. Connect at https://micahminer.com, LinkedIn, or @minerclass on X, BlueSky and Mastodon.  About the host Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn  We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.  IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more: Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers’ timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

    56 min
  8. Building a Culture of Collaboration: Peter DeWitt and Michael Nelson on Leading with Intentionality and Human Interconnectedness

    JUL 25

    Building a Culture of Collaboration: Peter DeWitt and Michael Nelson on Leading with Intentionality and Human Interconnectedness

    Today I'm pleased to share an episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, another podcast on the Be Podcast Network. Each episode of the show features simple tips, ideas, and strategies to take your organization's collaborative efforts to the next level. Listen to more episodes and subscribe here: https://cultureofcollaboration.transistor.fm In this episode, host Kurtis Hewson is joined by Peter DeWitt and Michael Nelson, two leaders dedicated to supporting other educational leaders through their individual efforts, as well as their latest joint endeavor, establishing the Instructional Leadership Collective.  Hear about the work Peter and Michael do through the Instructional Leadership Collective, how to build and sustain cultures of collaboration in organizations, and the impact of human interconnectedness.  --------- Access the FREE PDF article Five Planning Considerations to Transform Your Team Meetings - https://bit.ly/5planningteams  --------- Related Resources Leading with Intention - May 2024 https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/deep-leading/book287548 Join the Instructional Leadership Collective - https://instructionalleadershipcollective.com/ How to Deepen Collaboration with Your Teams - access the conversation between Peter and Michael on the Leaders Coaching Leaders Podcast - https://youtu.be/pxJp57DoRBM?si=iZaQF1r1Mk_k3TjI  --------- Learn more about Collaborative Response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tbgetTdAiA&t=0s  Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article  https://bit.ly/CR-overview  Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE  https://bit.ly/CR-intro - if interested in ordering the book, use the code JLPodcast10 to receive 10% off! Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE three month trial https://jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab.ca  Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more!  https://bit.ly/JLinsider  Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow Website https://jigsawlearning.ca Email questions@jigsawlearning.ca X https://www.twitter.com/Jigsaw_Learning Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-inc Music: “Culture of Collaboration” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Building a Culture of Collaboration. Images: Visuals included in this video not generated under agreement with Jigsaw Learning Inc. have been carefully selected under Creative Commons for their permissions. We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.  IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more: Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers’ timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

    59 min
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Are you looking for proven ideas to increase your influence, hire and develop an excellent staff, build a stronger culture, lead meaningful change, and form a strong foundation for teaching and learning success? This is the podcast for you. On The Authority, leadership coach, storytelling strategist, and edtech advisor Ross Romano interviews the prominent education authors you already admire, up-and-coming voices, and experts from the worlds of business, personal development, and beyond — including Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Amazon bestsellers — to take a deep dive into their wealth of practical insights. Whether you're a leader to seeks to refine your command of core educational strategies, learn new management techniques from those who have used them at some of the world's largest corporations, gain fresh perspectives on personal development or student success from practitioners across fields, or a little bit of everything, you'll find powerful content in this series.

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