The Answer Key: Learning and Leadership in the K-12 World

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The Answer Key: Learning and Leadership in the K-12 World

Learning and leadership evolve but what remains constant are school professionals who consistently revise, push boundaries and adapt practices to maximize student success! As Stephen Covey and Bud Spillane often said, “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” In a school setting, that means kids. This podcast journey is an opportunity to meet innovative educators who love what they do and affect positive change in their school community.

  1. 28/02/2024

    10 Years of Portrait of a Graduate in FCPS

    This year is the 10th birthday of FCPS’s Portrait of a Graduate!  Why after 10 years is a focus on durable skills more important than ever, and how can FCPS POG POL, or POG PRESENTATIONS of LEARNING, be the KEY to making sure every student is truly empowered to develop these important skills? Join us as Monika Vereb, Principal at Herndon Middle School, Kristen Ceglie, 4th grade teacher, and Summer Johnson, School Technology Innovation Partner, discuss this topic and more!

    1 h y 2 min

  2. 29/11/2021

    What is Computer Science and how can I get started?

    As schools try to prepare students for a world integrated with technology, a focus on Computer Science might be the key to success in getting students more engaged in their classroom experiences today, and start developing skills that could be a launchpad to future careers that might not even exist yet!  Join us as Alex Fuentes, and Jackie Wheeler for FCPS’ Steam and Computer Science team discuss this topic and more!

    28 min

  3. 04/10/2021

    Student Portfolios: WHY and HOW teachers should get started now!

    How can we put students in the driver’s seat of their learning? Join Holly Sims and Jamie Wilson as we explore the impact of student portfolios, where students will collect evidence, curate artifacts and create an ongoing portfolio that captures their learning in an authentic way!

    37 min

  4. 19/08/2021

    A Deeper Look: Portrait of a Graduate Presentations of Learning

    How can we authentically assess the development of real-world skills? Join Andrea Hand and Christie Day as we explore the purpose of POG POL, or Portrait of a Graduate Presentations of Learning, where students will show growth of skill development by curating and defending a portfolio that shows their skills in action!

    29 min
  5. Digital Citizenship: When Technology Intersects with Social Emotional Learning and Executive Functioning

    26/02/2020

    Digital Citizenship: When Technology Intersects with Social Emotional Learning and Executive Functioning

    Learning to “stop and pause” is a learned skill that can help diffuse an unwanted situation. This podcast explores how executive functioning and social emotional skills impact a student’s approach to digital communication, creation and participation. The meaning of digital citizenship for students is defined and discussed, as well as tips for safe navigation in digital spaces.

    47 min
  6. What to Ask Writers and Illustrators

    29/10/2019

    What to Ask Writers and Illustrators

    Students are writers and illustrators! That’s the message from the rock stars of children’s literature, and the reason a distance learning series called Meet the Author is such a popular FCPS venue for blended learning opportunities. This episode features author Dorie Hillestad Butler and illustrator Nancy Meyers, the award winning duo behind King and Kayla – chapter books about a young girl who solves mysteries with the help of her canine buddy. Interview questions are discussed and the importance of modeling the writing process.

    27 min
  7. Math Workshop!

    11/09/2019

    Math Workshop!

    Math Workshop is transforming how students learn math in elementary school. What are the essential components of math workshop, and how do you, as teachers, structure class for student engagement, math discourse, and number sense routines? Educators share the significance of building math communities, small and large group lessons, quality math activities, guided math, and opportunities for reflection. And yes, math is fun and fun to teach!

    31 min
  8. Instructional Coaches

    05/06/2019

    Instructional Coaches

    Instructional Coaches are an important part of a school community. Take a listen and learn what an instructional coach does, and how their many roles support professional learning, school goals, and ultimately, student success.

    27 min
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Learning and leadership evolve but what remains constant are school professionals who consistently revise, push boundaries and adapt practices to maximize student success! As Stephen Covey and Bud Spillane often said, “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” In a school setting, that means kids. This podcast journey is an opportunity to meet innovative educators who love what they do and affect positive change in their school community.

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