State of Ed Podcast https://marcjisseks.podbean.com A look at education inside the classroom and out. Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:13:41 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en us Edu Pyro, LLC. All Rights Reserved Education 1440 episodic A look at education inside the classroom and out. Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone No false https://feed.podbean.com/marcjisseks/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22231221/SOE_podcast_cover_2048_x_2048_px_6bt82.jpg State of Ed Podcast https://marcjisseks.podbean.com 144 144 Ep. 90: Unlocking Genius with Mathematics Ep. 90: Unlocking Genius with Mathematics https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-90-unlocking-genius-with-mathematics/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-90-unlocking-genius-with-mathematics/#comments Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:13:41 -0400 marcjisseks.podbean.com/e380a946-afc4-3acd-aac7-57c37afadbfb Marc and Nick sit down with Dr. Kristopher J. Childs, Chief Academics, Equity and Social Justice Officer at Open Up Resources, founder of K Childs Solutions, and author of Teaching Mathematics for Social Justice, Grades K-12: A Guide for Moving from Mindset to Action. This conversation covers what it actually means to teach math as a tool for sense-making rather than a system of rules to memorize, and why Dr. Childs believes every child who walks into a classroom is already a math person.

Dr. Childs makes the case against the gradual release of responsibility model in math instruction, explains why the answer is the least interesting part of any math lesson, and introduces his popcorn analogy for understanding how and when students develop mathematical understanding. The conversation also covers what it means to be married to the content but never to the context, how mathematics for social justice starts not with controversy but with community gardens and credit scores, and why in-class teaching demonstrations are where Dr. Childs does his most important work. Marc and Nick also go deep on the calculator debate, grouping students in math, and why failing at a standardized test might actually be the least of anyone's problems. If you have ever been told your math department is the one place engagement strategies don't apply, start here.

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Dr. Childs makes the case against the gradual release of responsibility model in math instruction, explains why the answer is the least interesting part of any math lesson, and introduces his popcorn analogy for understanding how and when students develop mathematical understanding. The conversation also covers what it means to be married to the content but never to the context, how mathematics for social justice starts not with controversy but with community gardens and credit scores, and why in-class teaching demonstrations are where Dr. Childs does his most important work. Marc and Nick also go deep on the calculator debate, grouping students in math, and why failing at a standardized test might actually be the least of anyone's problems. If you have ever been told your math department is the one place engagement strategies don't apply, start here.

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]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2571 90 full Ep. 89: Mastering the Game of Writing Ep. 89: Mastering the Game of Writing https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-89-mastering-the-game-of-writing/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-89-mastering-the-game-of-writing/#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 20:47:45 -0400 marcjisseks.podbean.com/2b1c0e51-5078-3a0b-931c-56e9c7c73c64 Marc and Nick sit down with Daniel Senn and Erlend Klouman Høiner, co-founders of We Will Write, the fast-paced, anonymous, team-based writing game already used by more than a million students worldwide. This conversation covers how two childhood friends from Oslo built a platform that is making students beg to write instead of avoiding it, and why the most important thing happening in the room might be the silence right after the timer starts.

Daniel and Erlend walk through the design decisions behind We Will Write: the timed challenges that level the playing field for every writer in the room, the visual prompts that eliminate the blank-page barrier, and why anonymity unlocks student voice in ways traditional writing instruction never could. The conversation also covers the unexpected classroom culture benefits teachers are reporting, what the teacher dashboard reveals about individual student confidence, and the surprising finding that students who use the platform start calling themselves writers.

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]]> Marc and Nick sit down with Daniel Senn and Erlend Klouman Høiner, co-founders of We Will Write, the fast-paced, anonymous, team-based writing game already used by more than a million students worldwide. This conversation covers how two childhood friends from Oslo built a platform that is making students beg to write instead of avoiding it, and why the most important thing happening in the room might be the silence right after the timer starts.

Daniel and Erlend walk through the design decisions behind We Will Write: the timed challenges that level the playing field for every writer in the room, the visual prompts that eliminate the blank-page barrier, and why anonymity unlocks student voice in ways traditional writing instruction never could. The conversation also covers the unexpected classroom culture benefits teachers are reporting, what the teacher dashboard reveals about individual student confidence, and the surprising finding that students who use the platform start calling themselves writers.

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]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2793 89 full Ep. 88: Designing Schools of the Future... Today Ep. 88: Designing Schools of the Future... Today https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-88-designing-schools-of-the-future-today/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-88-designing-schools-of-the-future-today/#comments Fri, 22 May 2026 21:58:38 -0400 marcjisseks.podbean.com/fe8a9d3a-5239-3a8f-8679-401f2c659fa5 Marc and Nick sit down with Dr. Sabba Quidwai, CEO and founder of Designing Schools, former education executive at Apple, lecturer at UC Irvine, and author of Designing Schools: How Design Thinking Makes You Irreplaceable in the Age of AI. This conversation covers what it actually means to lead schools through the current moment in AI, and why the fear of being replaced may be pointed in entirely the wrong direction.

Dr. Quidwai reframes the AI replacement conversation from the ground up, makes the case that we are not facing a critical thinking crisis but an agency crisis, and explains what the schools getting AI right all have in common. The conversation also covers why AI should be understood as a teammate and not a tool, what happens to people who never learn the language of AI, why educators are the most natural design thinkers in any room, and why the pockets of excellence we celebrate need to be scaled, not just celebrated. If you are a school leader trying to figure out where to put your energy right now, start here.

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]]> Marc and Nick sit down with Dr. Sabba Quidwai, CEO and founder of Designing Schools, former education executive at Apple, lecturer at UC Irvine, and author of Designing Schools: How Design Thinking Makes You Irreplaceable in the Age of AI. This conversation covers what it actually means to lead schools through the current moment in AI, and why the fear of being replaced may be pointed in entirely the wrong direction.

Dr. Quidwai reframes the AI replacement conversation from the ground up, makes the case that we are not facing a critical thinking crisis but an agency crisis, and explains what the schools getting AI right all have in common. The conversation also covers why AI should be understood as a teammate and not a tool, what happens to people who never learn the language of AI, why educators are the most natural design thinkers in any room, and why the pockets of excellence we celebrate need to be scaled, not just celebrated. If you are a school leader trying to figure out where to put your energy right now, start here.

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]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 3604 88 full Ep. 87: Telling Isn't Teaching Ep. 87: Telling Isn't Teaching https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-87-telling-isnt-teaching/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-87-telling-isnt-teaching/#comments Sat, 16 May 2026 09:38:12 -0400 marcjisseks.podbean.com/cdbfc061-bcab-30cb-b492-2c803a5f1199 Marc and Nick, joined by guest co-host Kate Crimmins, high school English chairperson, sit down with Kristina Smekens, president and lead consultant at Smekens Education and one of the most in-demand literacy consultants in the country. Kristina has spent the better part of two decades helping K-12 teachers master reading and writing instruction, and this conversation zeroes in on a distinction that changes everything: the difference between modeling what to do and the think-aloud that makes invisible thinking visible.

Kristina walks through the free throw analogy that stopped a room full of new teachers cold, explains why students can repeat every step of a skill and still fail the moment the context shifts, and unpacks what gradual release actually looks like when it is done with intention. The conversation also covers the planning that makes a 15-minute mini lesson look effortless, and why slowing down in September almost always produces faster, more independent learners by spring. If you have ever shown students exactly what to do and then watched them not be able to do it, this one is for you.

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]]> Marc and Nick, joined by guest co-host Kate Crimmins, high school English chairperson, sit down with Kristina Smekens, president and lead consultant at Smekens Education and one of the most in-demand literacy consultants in the country. Kristina has spent the better part of two decades helping K-12 teachers master reading and writing instruction, and this conversation zeroes in on a distinction that changes everything: the difference between modeling what to do and the think-aloud that makes invisible thinking visible.

Kristina walks through the free throw analogy that stopped a room full of new teachers cold, explains why students can repeat every step of a skill and still fail the moment the context shifts, and unpacks what gradual release actually looks like when it is done with intention. The conversation also covers the planning that makes a 15-minute mini lesson look effortless, and why slowing down in September almost always produces faster, more independent learners by spring. If you have ever shown students exactly what to do and then watched them not be able to do it, this one is for you.

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]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2658 87 full Ep. 86: Rewriting the Rules of Student Engagement Ep. 86: Rewriting the Rules of Student Engagement https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-86-rewriting-the-rules-of-student-engagement/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-86-rewriting-the-rules-of-student-engagement/#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 14:26:10 -0400 marcjisseks.podbean.com/a9a48637-fdce-3bcd-a845-707c64ab5254 Marc and Nick sit down with Stephanie Clinise, a ninth-grade English teacher at Hatboro-Horsham High School in suburban Philadelphia, to talk about what happens when a teacher leads with the hook every single time. Stephanie found We Will Write, a gamified writing platform out of Norway, got her students engaged in meaningful writing on their first try, and ended up on the floor at FETC 2026 sharing the story with anyone who would listen.

The conversation digs into the teaching philosophy underneath all of it: why context has to come before content, how a classroom timeline stretching from the Transcontinental Railroad to the birth of Taylor Swift unlocked Shakespeare and Roald Dahl for ninth graders, and how Stephanie is navigating AI in the writing classroom with real structure and genuine optimism. If you believe the lesson has to earn student attention before it can teach them anything, this one is for you.

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]]> Marc and Nick sit down with Stephanie Clinise, a ninth-grade English teacher at Hatboro-Horsham High School in suburban Philadelphia, to talk about what happens when a teacher leads with the hook every single time. Stephanie found We Will Write, a gamified writing platform out of Norway, got her students engaged in meaningful writing on their first try, and ended up on the floor at FETC 2026 sharing the story with anyone who would listen.

The conversation digs into the teaching philosophy underneath all of it: why context has to come before content, how a classroom timeline stretching from the Transcontinental Railroad to the birth of Taylor Swift unlocked Shakespeare and Roald Dahl for ninth graders, and how Stephanie is navigating AI in the writing classroom with real structure and genuine optimism. If you believe the lesson has to earn student attention before it can teach them anything, this one is for you.

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]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 3005 86 full Ep. 85: The Power of Play in Serious Learning Ep. 85: The Power of Play in Serious Learning https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-85-the-power-of-play-in-serious-learning/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-85-the-power-of-play-in-serious-learning/#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:51:57 -0400 marcjisseks.podbean.com/566b1e41-cf40-34b1-96b7-e96f357275b2

Marc Isseks and special guest co-host, Karen Walsh sit down with Dan Thomas, a recently retired STEM teacher who spent his entire 32-year career at the same school he graduated from in Jamestown, New York. Now consulting and speaking under his Coach Thomas Tech brand, Dan brings a hands-on, PBL-driven philosophy to educators looking to make learning visible, meaningful, and yes, actually usable by Tuesday morning.

This conversation covers a lot of ground: why AI has finally moved past the shiny-new-thing phase and into real implementation, how the Tuesday Test reframes professional learning (if you cannot use it tomorrow without hand-holding, what is the point?), and why AI may be the first tool that makes genuine differentiation possible at scale. Dan and Karen, a veteran English teacher known for her commitment to creativity and reinvention, bring decades of classroom experience to a discussion that is as practical as it is forward-looking. The takeaway: the teacher who embraces this moment has more power than at any point in the history of education.

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Marc Isseks and special guest co-host, Karen Walsh sit down with Dan Thomas, a recently retired STEM teacher who spent his entire 32-year career at the same school he graduated from in Jamestown, New York. Now consulting and speaking under his Coach Thomas Tech brand, Dan brings a hands-on, PBL-driven philosophy to educators looking to make learning visible, meaningful, and yes, actually usable by Tuesday morning.

This conversation covers a lot of ground: why AI has finally moved past the shiny-new-thing phase and into real implementation, how the Tuesday Test reframes professional learning (if you cannot use it tomorrow without hand-holding, what is the point?), and why AI may be the first tool that makes genuine differentiation possible at scale. Dan and Karen, a veteran English teacher known for her commitment to creativity and reinvention, bring decades of classroom experience to a discussion that is as practical as it is forward-looking. The takeaway: the teacher who embraces this moment has more power than at any point in the history of education.

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]]> Dr. Marc Isseks and Dr. Nick Simone false No 3055 34 full Ep. 84: Leading Schools With Heart Ep. 84: Leading Schools With Heart https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-84-leading-schools-with-heart/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-84-leading-schools-with-heart/#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:48:00 -0400 0937aa02-4662-40bc-8b46-94ac69d15cda Nick and Marc sit down with Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket, elementary school principal, adjunct professor at McDaniel College, TEDx speaker, president of the Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals, and one of the top 100 influencers in education. She is also the author of two bestselling books, The Principal's Journey and Relational Intelligence.

Dr. Edoho-Eket shares the leadership lesson she wishes every aspiring principal understood before stepping into the role, why relationships are the engine of every great school, and how consistency, communication, and presence build the kind of trust that makes the hardest parts of the job possible. She also opens up about navigating imposter syndrome as a new principal, the surprising challenges of moving from assistant principal to principal, and why you don't need all the answers - you just need to know who to ask.

The conversation also tackles one of education's most pressing topics: AI in the classroom. Dr. Edoho-Eket shares her district's pragmatic approach to ethical AI implementation, why "guidance" beats "policy" in a fast-moving landscape, and how schools can build a strong foundation in digital citizenship starting at the elementary level.

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]]> Nick and Marc sit down with Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket, elementary school principal, adjunct professor at McDaniel College, TEDx speaker, president of the Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals, and one of the top 100 influencers in education. She is also the author of two bestselling books, The Principal's Journey and Relational Intelligence.

Dr. Edoho-Eket shares the leadership lesson she wishes every aspiring principal understood before stepping into the role, why relationships are the engine of every great school, and how consistency, communication, and presence build the kind of trust that makes the hardest parts of the job possible. She also opens up about navigating imposter syndrome as a new principal, the surprising challenges of moving from assistant principal to principal, and why you don't need all the answers - you just need to know who to ask.

The conversation also tackles one of education's most pressing topics: AI in the classroom. Dr. Edoho-Eket shares her district's pragmatic approach to ethical AI implementation, why "guidance" beats "policy" in a fast-moving landscape, and how schools can build a strong foundation in digital citizenship starting at the elementary level.

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]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 1984 1 full Ep. 83: Partnering for Equality Ep. 83: Partnering for Equality https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-83-partnering-for-equality/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-83-partnering-for-equality/#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400 a4e8650f-cb02-4a2b-8ceb-411686a0206e

Nick and Marc spend time with Dr. Cynthia Taines, a sociologist, associate professor, and author of The Metropolitan Community: Partnering for Equality Across the Educational Divide. They discuss the many inequities facing our nation's schools and the potential solutions that could bridge existing divisions.

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Nick and Marc spend time with Dr. Cynthia Taines, a sociologist, associate professor, and author of The Metropolitan Community: Partnering for Equality Across the Educational Divide. They discuss the many inequities facing our nation's schools and the potential solutions that could bridge existing divisions.

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]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2341 full Ep. 82: Human-Centered AI Ep. 82: Human-Centered AI https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-82-human-centered-ai/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-82-human-centered-ai/#comments Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:05:00 -0400 b8999640-8b52-4ecb-a044-9d944b25da4b

In their ongoing FETC series, Nick and Marc sit down with Jeff Piontek, an education leader, author, and international speaker with more than 25 years of experience advancing early literacy, instructional design, and school leadership. Jeff is the former director of instructional and informational technology for the NYCDOE. His work focuses on protecting the human foundations of learning while thoughtfully integrating emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.

Jeff is also the creator of the AI, EI, O, and You framework, a practical model designed to help educators and leaders balance innovation with well-being, oral language development, and human agency.

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In their ongoing FETC series, Nick and Marc sit down with Jeff Piontek, an education leader, author, and international speaker with more than 25 years of experience advancing early literacy, instructional design, and school leadership. Jeff is the former director of instructional and informational technology for the NYCDOE. His work focuses on protecting the human foundations of learning while thoughtfully integrating emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.

Jeff is also the creator of the AI, EI, O, and You framework, a practical model designed to help educators and leaders balance innovation with well-being, oral language development, and human agency.

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]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 4164 full Ep. 81: Using AI to Grow MEGA Minds Ep. 81: Using AI to Grow MEGA Minds https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-81-using-ai-to-grow-mega-minds/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-81-using-ai-to-grow-mega-minds/#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:51:00 -0400 ae8ac5ad-87e0-4154-9652-3e80b561ed7e In their ongoing FETC series, Nick and Marc sit down with Austin Levinson, Director of Learning at MEGAMINDS. They discuss the shifting landscape of edtech and how MegaMinds is leveraging artificial intelligence to create more meaningful learning experiences for students in schools.

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]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2725 full Ep. 80: Champion of Teachers Ep. 80: Champion of Teachers https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-80-champion-of-teachers/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-80-champion-of-teachers/#comments Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:31:00 -0500 9d456d13-35fb-4943-ad71-1b81a4787eaf

First-timers at the FETC Annual Conference in Orlando, Nick and Marc got to meet many incredible educators from across the country. In this episode, they sit down with the incomparable Barbara Bray, who gushes about her love of teachers and addresses the importance of remembering your "why."

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First-timers at the FETC Annual Conference in Orlando, Nick and Marc got to meet many incredible educators from across the country. In this episode, they sit down with the incomparable Barbara Bray, who gushes about her love of teachers and addresses the importance of remembering your "why."

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Nick turns the tables and interviews Marc about his book, Captivate as well as the message he is sharing with educators across the country as a featured speaker at conferences. They discuss challenges faced by today's school leaders, ways to leverage educational technology in the classroom, and how to effectively mentor new teachers.

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Nick turns the tables and interviews Marc about his book, Captivate as well as the message he is sharing with educators across the country as a featured speaker at conferences. They discuss challenges faced by today's school leaders, ways to leverage educational technology in the classroom, and how to effectively mentor new teachers.

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]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2252 full Ep. 78: Teaching in the Generative Age Ep. 78: Teaching in the Generative Age https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-78-teaching-in-the-generative-age/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-78-teaching-in-the-generative-age/#comments Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:34:00 -0500 fa1f9422-1967-43d0-9f09-311488483c05

Marc is joined by author, podcaster, speaker, and instructional technology expert, Alana Winnick. Recorded at the School Administrators Association of New York's Annual Conference, amid the picturesque backdrop of Lake George, Marc and Alana discuss the role of AI in today's classrooms, the challenges of implementation, and the incredible opportunity available to our schools and students in this generative age.

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Marc is joined by author, podcaster, speaker, and instructional technology expert, Alana Winnick. Recorded at the School Administrators Association of New York's Annual Conference, amid the picturesque backdrop of Lake George, Marc and Alana discuss the role of AI in today's classrooms, the challenges of implementation, and the incredible opportunity available to our schools and students in this generative age.

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]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 1340 full Ep. 77: Effective School Leadership Ep. 77: Effective School Leadership https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-77-effective-school-leadership/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-77-effective-school-leadership/#comments Sat, 22 Nov 2025 09:06:00 -0500 1680b829-93bb-462c-be98-e919f2130ddd

Marc is joined by author, speaker, and former school superintendent, Dr. Joe Sanfelippo. Recorded at the School Administrators Association of New York's Annual Conference, amid the picturesque backdrop of Lake George, Marc and Joe discuss critical elements of district leadership, how to hire, train, and retain the very best people, and ways to shift culture to ensure that learning environments produce the best possible outcomes.

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Marc is joined by author, speaker, and former school superintendent, Dr. Joe Sanfelippo. Recorded at the School Administrators Association of New York's Annual Conference, amid the picturesque backdrop of Lake George, Marc and Joe discuss critical elements of district leadership, how to hire, train, and retain the very best people, and ways to shift culture to ensure that learning environments produce the best possible outcomes.

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]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 1144 full Ep. 76: Leading with Respect & Dignity Ep. 76: Leading with Respect & Dignity https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-76-leading-with-respect-dignity/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-76-leading-with-respect-dignity/#comments Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:37:00 -0500 aec92487-1291-40b6-86aa-492723c6870c

Marc is joined by international consultant, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author, Rosalind Wiseman, whose book Queen Bees & Wannabees inspired the popular film and musical, Mean Girls. They discuss how to foster schools that promote student voice, the differences between respect and dignity, and the challenges facing educators and young people in a social media world.

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Marc is joined by international consultant, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author, Rosalind Wiseman, whose book Queen Bees & Wannabees inspired the popular film and musical, Mean Girls. They discuss how to foster schools that promote student voice, the differences between respect and dignity, and the challenges facing educators and young people in a social media world.

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]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2106 full Ep. 75: Better Blueprints - Improving Lesson Plan Design Ep. 75: Better Blueprints - Improving Lesson Plan Design https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-75-better-blueprints-improving-lesson-plan-design/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-75-better-blueprints-improving-lesson-plan-design/#comments Sat, 28 Jun 2025 18:24:00 -0400 272d5979-f9a8-4272-bf4c-e76cf870c8f1

In this conversation, Marc and Nick discuss the intricacies of lesson planning, emphasizing the importance of structured questioning and engagement techniques. They explore how to effectively plan lessons that foster student participation and understanding, while also considering the role of AI in education and the balance between creativity and structure in teaching.

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In this conversation, Marc and Nick discuss the intricacies of lesson planning, emphasizing the importance of structured questioning and engagement techniques. They explore how to effectively plan lessons that foster student participation and understanding, while also considering the role of AI in education and the balance between creativity and structure in teaching.

Follow Marc on X, online, TikTok, or YouTube

Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 1168 full Ep. 74: Chemistry Is For Kids! Ep. 74: Chemistry Is For Kids! https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-74-chemistry-is-for-kids/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-74-chemistry-is-for-kids/#comments Sun, 08 Jun 2025 19:24:00 -0400 47454d9e-10ed-44b8-b7b3-01b085a75229

Marc and Nick sit down with Dr. Colleen Kelley, retired chemistry professor, TEDx speaker, and author of Kids' Chemistry comic books. Dr. Kelley shares how her passion for science has led her on a journey to bring molecular literacy to elementary school students through story telling and fun.

Show Notes:

Dr. Kelley's website

TEDx Talk

PBS Documentary

 

Follow Marc on X, online, TikTok, or YouTube

Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE

 

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Marc and Nick sit down with Dr. Colleen Kelley, retired chemistry professor, TEDx speaker, and author of Kids' Chemistry comic books. Dr. Kelley shares how her passion for science has led her on a journey to bring molecular literacy to elementary school students through story telling and fun.

Show Notes:

Dr. Kelley's website

TEDx Talk

PBS Documentary

 

Follow Marc on X, online, TikTok, or YouTube

Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE

 

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2555 full Ep. 73: Growing an EdTech Mindset Ep. 73: Growing an EdTech Mindset https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-73-growing-an-edtech-mindset/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-73-growing-an-edtech-mindset/#comments Sun, 13 Apr 2025 15:09:00 -0400 4209f590-0d1d-44b5-b029-ce96d5b78220

Marc and Nick sit down with Jake Miller, author, personalized learning specialist, and host of The Educational Duct Tape Podcast to discuss how to leverage instructional technology, increase students' intrinsic motivation, and strategies to help shift how educators approach teaching in today's schools.

Show Notes:

Jake Miller's socials

Bluesky Twitter (X) Instagram Facebook Website Podcast Website YouTube TikTok LinkedIn Pinterest

Follow Marc on X, online, TikTok, or YouTube

Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE

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Marc and Nick sit down with Jake Miller, author, personalized learning specialist, and host of The Educational Duct Tape Podcast to discuss how to leverage instructional technology, increase students' intrinsic motivation, and strategies to help shift how educators approach teaching in today's schools.

Show Notes:

Jake Miller's socials

Bluesky
Twitter (X)
Instagram
Facebook
Website
Podcast Website
YouTube
TikTok
LinkedIn
Pinterest

Follow Marc on X, online, TikTok, or YouTube

Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2457 full Ep. 72: Improving the Game Ep. 72: Improving the Game https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-72-improving-the-game/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-72-improving-the-game/#comments Sat, 29 Mar 2025 08:45:00 -0400 ebc61574-43ad-459f-a29a-3feb0a70e7cf

Marc and Nick sit down with Laura Williams, author, consultant, and 21st century learning specialist to discuss increasing student engagement, leveling up cooperative learning, and how to make a meaningful impression on your classes.

Show Notes:

Laura Williams on X, BlueSky LinkedIn

Follow Marc on X, online, TikTok, or YouTube

Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1990566898

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Marc and Nick sit down with Laura Williams, author, consultant, and 21st century learning specialist to discuss increasing student engagement, leveling up cooperative learning, and how to make a meaningful impression on your classes.

Show Notes:

Laura Williams on X, BlueSky LinkedIn

Follow Marc on X, online, TikTok, or YouTube

Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1990566898

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2827 full Ep. 71: Tales of a Techno-Optimist Ep. 71: Tales of a Techno-Optimist https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-71-tales-of-a-techno-optimist/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-71-tales-of-a-techno-optimist/#comments Sat, 08 Mar 2025 12:56:00 -0500 a978ff1d-8086-4417-a530-c9782170af61

Marc and Nick sit down with Jennifer Womble, chair of the Future of Education in Technology Conference (FETC), the largest gathering of its kind in North America. They discuss the many challenges faced by educators and schools impacted by an ever-evolving technological landscape.

Show Notes:

Jennifer Womble on X, BlueSky LinkedIn

Follow Marc on X, online, TikTok, or YouTube

Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE

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Marc and Nick sit down with Jennifer Womble, chair of the Future of Education in Technology Conference (FETC), the largest gathering of its kind in North America. They discuss the many challenges faced by educators and schools impacted by an ever-evolving technological landscape.

Show Notes:

Jennifer Womble on X, BlueSky LinkedIn

Follow Marc on X, online, TikTok, or YouTube

Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 3405 full Ep. 70: The School Leader’s Playbook (Part 2) Ep. 70: The School Leader’s Playbook (Part 2) https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-70-the-school-leader-s-playbook-part-2/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-70-the-school-leader-s-playbook-part-2/#comments Sun, 02 Feb 2025 22:11:00 -0500 15e340a7-7ab7-4e51-abe4-c551766a775f

Catch the second part of Marc and Nick's in-depth conversation with Dr. Todd Whitaker (author of What Great Teachers Do Differently and What Great Principals Do Differently). It is a master class in instructional leadership from the classroom to the superintendency.

Show Notes:

Dr. Whitaker on X, website

Follow Marc on X, online, or YouTube

Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE

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Catch the second part of Marc and Nick's in-depth conversation with Dr. Todd Whitaker (author of What Great Teachers Do Differently and What Great Principals Do Differently). It is a master class in instructional leadership from the classroom to the superintendency.

Show Notes:

Dr. Whitaker on X, website

Follow Marc on X, online, or YouTube

Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2241 full Ep. 69: The School Leader’s Playbook (Part 1) Ep. 69: The School Leader’s Playbook (Part 1) https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-69-the-school-leader-s-playbook-part-1/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-69-the-school-leader-s-playbook-part-1/#comments Sun, 02 Feb 2025 21:54:00 -0500 6adb3005-0fe8-4ab3-84ef-106615d68247 There are so many great lessons in this conversation we couldn't fit it into one episode! Don't miss Dr. Todd Whitaker (author of What Great Teachers Do Differently and What Great Principals Do Differently) share gems on how to hire and retain the very best teachers, improve classroom management, and be the best leader you can be for your school community.

 

Dr. Whitaker on X, website

Follow Marc on X, online, or YouTube

Pick up a copy of Captivate

]]> There are so many great lessons in this conversation we couldn't fit it into one episode! Don't miss Dr. Todd Whitaker (author of What Great Teachers Do Differently and What Great Principals Do Differently) share gems on how to hire and retain the very best teachers, improve classroom management, and be the best leader you can be for your school community.

 

Dr. Whitaker on X, website

Follow Marc on X, online, or YouTube

Pick up a copy of Captivate

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2623 full Ep. 68: Leading Schools by Example Ep. 68: Leading Schools by Example https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-68-leading-schools-by-example/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-68-leading-schools-by-example/#comments Sun, 12 Jan 2025 20:23:00 -0500 9fa982cd-1061-48f7-bc8d-009b6b0639b6

Marc and Nick sit down with two outstanding school leaders, Dr. Michael Lubelfeld and Dr. Nick Polyak to discuss the importance of promoting and supporting cultures of innovation and inclusivity to meet the needs of all students. This is a masterclass for educators in leadership roles as well as those learning how to lead.

Show Notes:

Dr. Lubelfeld on X

Dr. Polyak on X

Follow Marc on X, online, or YouTube

Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE

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Marc and Nick sit down with two outstanding school leaders, Dr. Michael Lubelfeld and Dr. Nick Polyak to discuss the importance of promoting and supporting cultures of innovation and inclusivity to meet the needs of all students. This is a masterclass for educators in leadership roles as well as those learning how to lead.

Show Notes:

Dr. Lubelfeld on X

Dr. Polyak on X

Follow Marc on X, online, or YouTube

Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2898 full Ep. 67: Using AI to Support Students Ep. 67: Using AI to Support Students https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-67-using-ai-to-support-students/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-67-using-ai-to-support-students/#comments Sun, 22 Dec 2024 10:51:00 -0500 1c621e13-ae31-4600-b6e6-9a26269661b2

Marc and Nick sit down with Neulight co-founder, Dr. Andrew Lawrence to discuss how his company is helping educators leverage the power of A.I. to implement Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) more efficiently and effectively than ever before.

Show Notes:

Check out Neulight

Dr. Lawrence on LinkedIn

Follow Marc on X, online, or YouTube

Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE

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Marc and Nick sit down with Neulight co-founder, Dr. Andrew Lawrence to discuss how his company is helping educators leverage the power of A.I. to implement Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) more efficiently and effectively than ever before.

Show Notes:

Check out Neulight

Dr. Lawrence on LinkedIn

Follow Marc on X, online, or YouTube

Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 1853 full Ep. 66: Hangin’ With The Cool Cat Teacher Ep. 66: Hangin’ With The Cool Cat Teacher https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-66-hangin-with-the-cool-cat-teacher/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-66-hangin-with-the-cool-cat-teacher/#comments Sat, 23 Nov 2024 08:35:00 -0500 4272c4d5-e6c6-4520-a246-e4b958bb15a3

In their first visual podcast, Marc and Nick sit down with the one-and-only Vicki Davis, known worldwide as the Cool Cat Teacher. Topics include: the role of AI in teaching and learning, computational thinking, and the power of making meaningful connections with students.

Show Notes:

You can explore Vicki's insights, projects, and resources at CoolCatTeacher.com.

Follow Marc on X, online, or YouTube

Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE

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In their first visual podcast, Marc and Nick sit down with the one-and-only Vicki Davis, known worldwide as the Cool Cat Teacher. Topics include: the role of AI in teaching and learning, computational thinking, and the power of making meaningful connections with students.

Show Notes:

You can explore Vicki's insights, projects, and resources at CoolCatTeacher.com.

Follow Marc on X, online, or YouTube

Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2747 full Ep. 65: Sparkle Sisters - Architects of the Future Ep. 65: Sparkle Sisters - Architects of the Future https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-65-sparkle-sisters-architects-of-the-future/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-65-sparkle-sisters-architects-of-the-future/#comments Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:19:00 -0500 56a03d1d-ca93-497e-8737-dfc2640f0800

Recorded at AMLE 24 in Nashville, Marc sat down with five of the Sparkle Sisters, a group of innovative middle school educators from across the United States. Pull up a chair and catch P. Sloan Joseph, Katie Powell, Ruby Voss, Amber Benson, and Dr. Simone T. Lewis as they discuss topics, including: collaboration, AI, evolving classrooms, and the power of making connections.

Show Notes:

Guests' X handles:

P. Sloan Joseph

Katie Powell

Ruby Voss/Amber Benson

Dr. Simone T. Lewis

 

Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE

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Recorded at AMLE 24 in Nashville, Marc sat down with five of the Sparkle Sisters, a group of innovative middle school educators from across the United States. Pull up a chair and catch P. Sloan Joseph, Katie Powell, Ruby Voss, Amber Benson, and Dr. Simone T. Lewis as they discuss topics, including: collaboration, AI, evolving classrooms, and the power of making connections.

Show Notes:

Guests' X handles:

P. Sloan Joseph

Katie Powell

Ruby Voss/Amber Benson

Dr. Simone T. Lewis

 

Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 3191 full Ep. 64: The Future Is Here Ep. 64: The Future Is Here https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-64-the-future-is-here/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-64-the-future-is-here/#comments Sat, 19 Oct 2024 20:53:00 -0400 8b18d451-078f-435e-afdc-f88018918124

Marc and Nick sit down with tech guru, Jose Moreno, to discuss how his company, Neulight, is using AI to change the way schools implement Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). And that is just the beginning...

Show Notes:

Neulight Website

Jose Moreno on LinkedIn

Neulight on LinkedIn

Neulight on Facebook

Neulight on Instagram

Follow Marc on X, online, or YouTube

Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE

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Marc and Nick sit down with tech guru, Jose Moreno, to discuss how his company, Neulight, is using AI to change the way schools implement Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). And that is just the beginning...

Show Notes:

Neulight Website

Jose Moreno on LinkedIn

Neulight on LinkedIn

Neulight on Facebook

Neulight on Instagram

Follow Marc on X, online, or YouTube

Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 3085 full Ep. 63: Dope Genius Ep. 63: Dope Genius https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-63-dope-genius/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-63-dope-genius/#comments Sat, 12 Oct 2024 11:35:00 -0400 d1be91ed-3883-4d67-911b-b8026556a812

Marc and Nick sit down with disrupter, Dr. Anashay "Teach 'Em" Wright, to discuss the importance of promoting the promise and power of children.

Show Notes:

Find Dr. Wright online: X, Website, LinkedIn

Follow Marc on X, online, or YouTube

Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE!

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Marc and Nick sit down with disrupter, Dr. Anashay "Teach 'Em" Wright, to discuss the importance of promoting the promise and power of children.

Show Notes:

Find Dr. Wright online: X, Website, LinkedIn

Follow Marc on X, online, or YouTube

Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE!

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2992 full Ep. 62: Math Can Be Fun... Really Ep. 62: Math Can Be Fun... Really https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-62-math-can-be-fun-really/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-62-math-can-be-fun-really/#comments Mon, 02 Sep 2024 10:07:00 -0400 8be4083a-7cde-40dd-a4fe-2243387f4d04

Marc and Nick sit down with math guru and force of nature, Libo Valencia to discuss his book, "Math Play," and why he believes that math can be every student's favorite subject!

Show Notes:

  1. Libo on X
  2. Libo's website

Follow Marc on X, online, or YouTube

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Marc and Nick sit down with math guru and force of nature, Libo Valencia to discuss his book, "Math Play," and why he believes that math can be every student's favorite subject!

Show Notes:

  1. Libo on X
  2. Libo's website

Follow Marc on X, online, or YouTube

]]> Marc Isseks & Nick Simone false No 2980 full Ep. 61: Tap Into Your Story Ep. 61: Tap Into Your Story https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-61-tap-into-your-story/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-61-tap-into-your-story/#comments Tue, 16 Jul 2024 20:25:00 -0400 06a0b060-03a6-40f8-b031-d87a897b4f41

Marc and Nick sit down with esteemed educational leader and hip hop artist, Dr. Mervin Jenkins (aka "Spectac") to discuss how he has successfully interwoven his two passions into one outstanding journey.

Show Notes:

  1. Life Thru Music
  2. Flocabulary

Follow Marc on X @marcisseks or online: marcisseks

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Marc and Nick sit down with esteemed educational leader and hip hop artist, Dr. Mervin Jenkins (aka "Spectac") to discuss how he has successfully interwoven his two passions into one outstanding journey.

Show Notes:

  1. Life Thru Music
  2. Flocabulary

Follow Marc on X @marcisseks or online: marcisseks

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2306 full Ep. 60: Food Fights Ep. 60: Food Fights https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-60-food-fights/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-60-food-fights/#comments Fri, 05 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400 910a23aa-9c79-4e27-b7a2-28e4718c8235

Marc and Nick sit down with two brilliant education policy experts, Dr. Sarah Robert and Dr. Jennifer Gaddis to discuss the importance of school food and how American institutions can and must do a better job sourcing food and providing more enriching experiences for students.

Show Notes:

  1. The Guardian article: "School Food Fights"
  2. Open access copy of Transforming School Food Politics Around the World

Follow Marc on X @marcisseks or online: marcisseks

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Marc and Nick sit down with two brilliant education policy experts, Dr. Sarah Robert and Dr. Jennifer Gaddis to discuss the importance of school food and how American institutions can and must do a better job sourcing food and providing more enriching experiences for students.

Show Notes:

  1. The Guardian article: "School Food Fights"
  2. Open access copy of Transforming School Food Politics Around the World

Follow Marc on X @marcisseks or online: marcisseks

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2948 full Ep. 59: A Taste of PBL Ep. 59: A Taste of PBL https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-59-a-taste-of-pbl/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-59-a-taste-of-pbl/#comments Thu, 27 Jun 2024 23:07:00 -0400 6a5c3e2d-49d7-463b-bb33-5b23da30541f

Marc and Nick sit down with two amazing staff developers and instructional gurus, Tara Koehler and John Sammon to discuss their new book, The Tapas Approach to Project Based Learning.

This conversation is perfect for PBL pros and newbies alike!

Find Tara and John online:

  1. John's X
  2. John's Facebook
  3. Tara's X
  4. Tara's Facebook
  5. Tara's Instagram
  6. Book Website

Follow Marc on X @marcisseks or online: marcisseks

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Marc and Nick sit down with two amazing staff developers and instructional gurus, Tara Koehler and John Sammon to discuss their new book, The Tapas Approach to Project Based Learning.

This conversation is perfect for PBL pros and newbies alike!

Find Tara and John online:

  1. John's X
  2. John's Facebook
  3. Tara's X
  4. Tara's Facebook
  5. Tara's Instagram
  6. Book Website

Follow Marc on X @marcisseks or online: marcisseks

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2617 full Ep. 58: Ode to Joy Ep. 58: Ode to Joy https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-58-ode-to-joy/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-58-ode-to-joy/#comments Sat, 17 Feb 2024 09:50:00 -0500 9c54f5c9-d1eb-482c-9661-3017219f803d

Back together for the first time since defending their doctoral dissertations, Marc and Nick sit down with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad to discuss her fantastic new book, Unearthing Joy.

Dr. Muhammad is a professor of Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on literacy, language, and culture at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She has served as a classroom teacher, literacy specialist, school district administrator, curriculum director, and school board president. Her scholarship has appeared in leading academic journals and books.

Dr. Muhammad's Culturally and Historically Responsive Education Model has been adopted across thousands of schools throughout the United States and Canada.

And she's really funny, too!

Dr. Muhammad online:

  1. Website
  2. X

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Back together for the first time since defending their doctoral dissertations, Marc and Nick sit down with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad to discuss her fantastic new book, Unearthing Joy.

Dr. Muhammad is a professor of Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on literacy, language, and culture at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She has served as a classroom teacher, literacy specialist, school district administrator, curriculum director, and school board president. Her scholarship has appeared in leading academic journals and books.

Dr. Muhammad's Culturally and Historically Responsive Education Model has been adopted across thousands of schools throughout the United States and Canada.

And she's really funny, too!

Dr. Muhammad online:

  1. Website
  2. X

]]> Marc Isseks & Nick Simone false No 2571 full Ep. 57: Curing Busy Brain Ep. 57: Curing Busy Brain https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-57-curing-busy-brain/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-57-curing-busy-brain/#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2022 09:54:00 -0500 f8df694d-c11a-46d0-b794-adc9582bb6ab Marc and guest co-host, Alex Andrade, sit down with Dr. Romie to discuss how educators can cure "busy brain."

Dr. Romie is a board-certified physician, award-winning wellness speaker, and the founder of "brainSHIFT at Work."  She brings together over 20 years of authority in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness to not just deliver programs, but create cultural change.

Dr. Romie is on a mission to transform mental health and wellness in the workplace and currently works with Fortune 500 companies, professional athletes, & global associations.  She is also the Chief Wellness Officer for Evolution Hospitality, where she scaled a mindfulness & wellness program to over 7000 employees.  Her expertise is featured in the national media such as NPR, NBC, TED talks, and Forbes.  Find the cure for your busy brain at drromie.com or @drromie on social media.

Dr. Romie's socials:

Instagram

Twitter

LinkedIn

]]> Marc and guest co-host, Alex Andrade, sit down with Dr. Romie to discuss how educators can cure "busy brain."

Dr. Romie is a board-certified physician, award-winning wellness speaker, and the founder of "brainSHIFT at Work."  She brings together over 20 years of authority in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness to not just deliver programs, but create cultural change.

Dr. Romie is on a mission to transform mental health and wellness in the workplace and currently works with Fortune 500 companies, professional athletes, & global associations.  She is also the Chief Wellness Officer for Evolution Hospitality, where she scaled a mindfulness & wellness program to over 7000 employees.  Her expertise is featured in the national media such as NPR, NBC, TED talks, and Forbes.  Find the cure for your busy brain at drromie.com or @drromie on social media.

Dr. Romie's socials:

Instagram

Twitter

LinkedIn

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2675 full Ep. 56: Tales of a PBL Diva Ep. 56: Tales of a PBL Diva https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-56-tales-of-a-pbl-diva/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-56-tales-of-a-pbl-diva/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2022 20:09:00 -0500 ae917e0e-466a-4b9f-b341-34dcf961596e In his final conversation from AMLE 22, Marc sits down with the PBL Diva herself, Dr. Simone T. Lewis. They discuss all things PBL, gamification, sources of creative inspiration, and, of course, footwear!   

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Guest: Dr. Simone T. Lewis

For more on Dr. Lewis:

  1. Home Learning Support Website
  2. Instagram
  3. Twitter

  ]]> In his final conversation from AMLE 22, Marc sits down with the PBL Diva herself, Dr. Simone T. Lewis. They discuss all things PBL, gamification, sources of creative inspiration, and, of course, footwear!   

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Guest: Dr. Simone T. Lewis

For more on Dr. Lewis:

  1. Home Learning Support Website
  2. Instagram
  3. Twitter

  ]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2153 full Ep. 55: Rethinking Grading Ep. 55: Rethinking Grading https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-55-rethinking-grading/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-55-rethinking-grading/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2022 21:35:00 -0500 1d5456f1-bf55-4b4a-be8a-e03177c3e312 In Part 2 of this conversation from AMLE 22, Rick Wormeli, acclaimed educator, speaker, and author, takes a deep dive into the legitimacy and ethics of grading.  

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Guest: Rick Wormeli

Ways to find/contact Rick:

  1. Website
  2. Email
]]> In Part 2 of this conversation from AMLE 22, Rick Wormeli, acclaimed educator, speaker, and author, takes a deep dive into the legitimacy and ethics of grading.  

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Guest: Rick Wormeli

Ways to find/contact Rick:

  1. Website
  2. Email
]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 1665 full Ep. 54: Rethinking Homework Ep. 54: Rethinking Homework https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-54-rethinking-homework/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-54-rethinking-homework/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2022 08:22:00 -0500 2bafd9fe-3669-41fb-b5f4-ea38dd45407e Marc is joined by the one-and-only Rick Wormeli, acclaimed educator, speaker, and author of nine books. In Part I of this conversation, Rick discusses strategies for schools to rethink homework and cease using it in ways that are punitive or dissuade student interest and engagement in learning. 

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Guest: Rick Wormeli

Ways to find/contact Rick:

  1. Website
  2. Email
]]> Marc is joined by the one-and-only Rick Wormeli, acclaimed educator, speaker, and author of nine books. In Part I of this conversation, Rick discusses strategies for schools to rethink homework and cease using it in ways that are punitive or dissuade student interest and engagement in learning. 

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Guest: Rick Wormeli

Ways to find/contact Rick:

  1. Website
  2. Email
]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 1932 full Ep. 53: Pathways to Hope Ep. 53: Pathways to Hope https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-53-pathways-to-hope/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-53-pathways-to-hope/#comments Sun, 06 Nov 2022 11:17:00 -0500 e4871fb8-b089-4b9e-b2c5-927aa89f975d Marc is joined by Cathleen Beachboard, educator, author, and missionary of hope. Cathleen shares the importance of building hope in our students and ourselves. She also provides strategies to measure hope and teaches the pathways that help it blossom.

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Guest: Cathleen Beachboard

Website: The School of Hope

]]> Marc is joined by Cathleen Beachboard, educator, author, and missionary of hope. Cathleen shares the importance of building hope in our students and ourselves. She also provides strategies to measure hope and teaches the pathways that help it blossom.

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Guest: Cathleen Beachboard

Website: The School of Hope

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 1835 full Ep. 52: Against the Grain (Part II) Ep. 52: Against the Grain (Part II) https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-52-against-the-grain-part-ii/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-52-against-the-grain-part-ii/#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:46:53 -0400 5ae0611f-dbe8-48fe-8952-eb4f801062ff

Nick and Marc are joined by Dr. Mike Brown, school leader and founder of EdRevolution. In this two-part discussion, they discuss the importance of establishing rich relationships, expanding the lens through which we view history, and building connectedness in communities in order to shape the schools our students need right now.

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Guest: Dr. Mike Brown

LinkedIn: Mike Brown

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Nick and Marc are joined by Dr. Mike Brown, school leader and founder of EdRevolution. In this two-part discussion, they discuss the importance of establishing rich relationships, expanding the lens through which we view history, and building connectedness in communities in order to shape the schools our students need right now.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

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Guest: Dr. Mike Brown

LinkedIn: Mike Brown

]]> M. Isseks & N. Simone false No 2106 full Ep. 51: Against the Grain (Part I) Ep. 51: Against the Grain (Part I) https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-51-against-the-grain-part-i/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-51-against-the-grain-part-i/#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:44:54 -0400 8cc2b0fa-89bd-4676-b87f-d5d260c3f32e

Nick and Marc are joined by Dr. Mike Brown, school leader and founder of EdRevolution. In this two-part discussion, they discuss the importance of establishing rich relationships, expanding the lens through which we view history, and building connectedness in communities in order to shape the schools our students need right now.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Guest: Dr. Mike Brown

LinkedIn: Mike Brown

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Nick and Marc are joined by Dr. Mike Brown, school leader and founder of EdRevolution. In this two-part discussion, they discuss the importance of establishing rich relationships, expanding the lens through which we view history, and building connectedness in communities in order to shape the schools our students need right now.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Guest: Dr. Mike Brown

LinkedIn: Mike Brown

]]> M. Isseks & N. Simone false No 2222 full Ep. 50: Unfinished Business Ep. 50: Unfinished Business https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-50-unfinished-business/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-50-unfinished-business/#comments Sat, 01 May 2021 11:56:29 -0400 e3d8abe8-41ae-415e-9aa5-17af1411d633 Nick and Marc celebrate their 50th episode of the podcast! They are joined by Dr. Michael Lubelfeld, Superintendent of North Shore District 112, in Illinois, and co-author of The Unfinished Leader. Discussion topics include: characteristics of great leaders, the importance of empathy, and how to improve your organization through effective hiring practices.

]]> Nick and Marc celebrate their 50th episode of the podcast! They are joined by Dr. Michael Lubelfeld, Superintendent of North Shore District 112, in Illinois, and co-author of The Unfinished Leader. Discussion topics include: characteristics of great leaders, the importance of empathy, and how to improve your organization through effective hiring practices.

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2418 full Ep. 49: Closing the Math Gap Ep. 49: Closing the Math Gap https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-49-closing-the-math-gap/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-49-closing-the-math-gap/#comments Sun, 17 Jan 2021 10:57:51 -0500 063e84f2-dc23-4191-be8e-f0a2db1da003

Nick and Marc welcome Dr. Aditya Nagrath, Founder and CEO of Elephant Learning, to the podcast. They discuss strategies to increase math literacy and close the skills gap that plagues millions of students in schoolhouses across the country.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

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Guest: Dr. Aditya Nagrath

Website: Elephant Learning

Linked In: Dr. Aditya Nagrath

Instagram: Elephant Learning

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Nick and Marc welcome Dr. Aditya Nagrath, Founder and CEO of Elephant Learning, to the podcast. They discuss strategies to increase math literacy and close the skills gap that plagues millions of students in schoolhouses across the country.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

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Guest: Dr. Aditya Nagrath

Website: Elephant Learning

Linked In: Dr. Aditya Nagrath

Instagram: Elephant Learning

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2254 full Ep. 48: Humanizing Everybody Ep. 48: Humanizing Everybody https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-48-humanizing-everybody/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-48-humanizing-everybody/#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2020 20:19:18 -0400 7da00107-496a-4e1b-b29c-8923a21a11c9 Nick and Marc welcome back Dr. Tracey Benson to the podcast to discuss the Black Lives Matter movement, racial literacy, activism in the NBA and the role of schools in the ongoing march toward social justice.

]]> Nick and Marc welcome back Dr. Tracey Benson to the podcast to discuss the Black Lives Matter movement, racial literacy, activism in the NBA and the role of schools in the ongoing march toward social justice.

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2795 full Ep. 47: Creating Spaces Ep. 47: Creating Spaces https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-47-creating-spaces/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-47-creating-spaces/#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2020 13:45:20 -0400 d7375267-a0a1-47d1-980f-c210420aaf83 Nick and Marc are pleased to welcome Nadirah Simmons to the podcast. As both Social Media Manager at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and the founder of hip-hop social club, The Gumbo, Nadirah weaves her creative energy into producing exciting content. She shares the recipe for how schools can succeed in turning out students who thrive academically and professionally in an unchartered 21st century landscape.

Twitter @hinadirah

@thegumbo

Web

Thegumbo.net

hinadirah.com

 

]]> Nick and Marc are pleased to welcome Nadirah Simmons to the podcast. As both Social Media Manager at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and the founder of hip-hop social club, The Gumbo, Nadirah weaves her creative energy into producing exciting content. She shares the recipe for how schools can succeed in turning out students who thrive academically and professionally in an unchartered 21st century landscape.

Twitter @hinadirah

@thegumbo

Web

Thegumbo.net

hinadirah.com

 

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2869 full Ep. 46: Reality... Check Ep. 46: Reality... Check https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-46-reality-check/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-46-reality-check/#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2020 14:43:59 -0400 d6d3053e-6090-404a-ad39-e7b4d0335cd2

Nick and Marc welcome two incredible champions of AR and VR in education, Jaime Donally and David Lockett. They share the secrets of incorporating these fast-growing technologies into meaningful learning opportunities for students of all ages.

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Guests:

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Nick and Marc welcome two incredible champions of AR and VR in education, Jaime Donally and David Lockett. They share the secrets of incorporating these fast-growing technologies into meaningful learning opportunities for students of all ages.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

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Guests:

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 3109 full Ep. 45: Ryan’s Return Ep. 45: Ryan’s Return https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-45-ryan-s-return/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-45-ryan-s-return/#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0400 6dab6956-9188-4df4-a1d1-0d00290ddd4a

Nick and Marc welcome back EdTech guru, Ryan Krakofsky, to discuss what lessons can be learned from Hong Kong's re-opening of school. Plus, game-changing instructional technology that educators everywhere should become familiar with, as well as the importance of leading from the heart, with or without a pandemic.

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Guest:

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Nick and Marc welcome back EdTech guru, Ryan Krakofsky, to discuss what lessons can be learned from Hong Kong's re-opening of school. Plus, game-changing instructional technology that educators everywhere should become familiar with, as well as the importance of leading from the heart, with or without a pandemic.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

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Guest:

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 1779 full Ep. 44: So... What Now? Ep. 44: So... What Now? https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-44-so-what-now/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-44-so-what-now/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2020 19:50:50 -0400 82e1756c-6c8f-4169-b8ac-9265369701d6 On this supersized episode, Nick and Marc are joined by rockstar leaders from across the nation to discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on education. Topics include the pros and cons of remote learning, best online practices, strategies for re-entry and most importantly... where do we go from here?

Featured guests: 

  1. Jill Geocaris: @JillGeocaris
  2. Sari Goldberg McKeown: website; @sgteach_sari
  3. Allyson Apsey: website; @AllysonApsey
  4. Michelle Moore: @Michelle4EDU
  5. Nichole Allen: @nicwithanh73

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or follow on @soepodcast

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Show Notes:

  Check out Allyson's wonderful Serendipity series...  

Check out Marc's book, available wherever books are sold.

]]> On this supersized episode, Nick and Marc are joined by rockstar leaders from across the nation to discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on education. Topics include the pros and cons of remote learning, best online practices, strategies for re-entry and most importantly... where do we go from here?

Featured guests: 

  1. Jill Geocaris: @JillGeocaris
  2. Sari Goldberg McKeown: website; @sgteach_sari
  3. Allyson Apsey: website; @AllysonApsey
  4. Michelle Moore: @Michelle4EDU
  5. Nichole Allen: @nicwithanh73

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or follow on @soepodcast

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Show Notes:

  Check out Allyson's wonderful Serendipity series...  

Check out Marc's book, available wherever books are sold.

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 3172 full Episode 44 Episode 44 https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-44-1775163236/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-44-1775163236/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2020 19:50:42 -0400 f05bd3a4-7cef-42db-96cd-f44383e24840 On this supersized episode, Nick and Marc are joined by rockstar leaders from across the nation to discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on education. Topics include the pros and cons of remote learning, best online practices, strategies for re-entry and most importantly... where do we go from here?

Featured guests: 

  1. Jill Geocaris: @JillGeocaris
  2. Sari Goldberg McKeown: website; @sgteach_sari
  3. Allyson Apsey: website; @AllysonApsey
  4. Michelle Moore: @Michelle4EDU
  5. Nichole Allen: @nicwithanh73

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or follow on @soepodcast

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Show Notes:

  Check out Allyson's wonderful Serendipity series...  

Check out Marc's book, available wherever books are sold.

]]> On this supersized episode, Nick and Marc are joined by rockstar leaders from across the nation to discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on education. Topics include the pros and cons of remote learning, best online practices, strategies for re-entry and most importantly... where do we go from here?

Featured guests: 

  1. Jill Geocaris: @JillGeocaris
  2. Sari Goldberg McKeown: website; @sgteach_sari
  3. Allyson Apsey: website; @AllysonApsey
  4. Michelle Moore: @Michelle4EDU
  5. Nichole Allen: @nicwithanh73

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or follow on @soepodcast

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Show Notes:

  Check out Allyson's wonderful Serendipity series...  

Check out Marc's book, available wherever books are sold.

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 3172 full Episode 44 Episode 44 https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-44-1775163238/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-44-1775163238/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2020 19:50:30 -0400 47882bf7-6e79-4463-9a4f-025eb683e1f2 On this supersized episode, Nick and Marc are joined by rockstar leaders from across the nation to discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on education. Topics include the pros and cons of remote learning, best online practices, strategies for re-entry and most importantly... where do we go from here?

Featured guests: 

  1. Jill Geocaris: @JillGeocaris
  2. Sari Goldberg McKeown: website; @sgteach_sari
  3. Allyson Apsey: website; @AllysonApsey
  4. Michelle Moore: @Michelle4EDU
  5. Nichole Allen: @nicwithanh73

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or follow on @soepodcast

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Show Notes:

  Check out Allyson's wonderful Serendipity series...  

Check out Marc's book, available wherever books are sold.

]]> On this supersized episode, Nick and Marc are joined by rockstar leaders from across the nation to discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on education. Topics include the pros and cons of remote learning, best online practices, strategies for re-entry and most importantly... where do we go from here?

Featured guests: 

  1. Jill Geocaris: @JillGeocaris
  2. Sari Goldberg McKeown: website; @sgteach_sari
  3. Allyson Apsey: website; @AllysonApsey
  4. Michelle Moore: @Michelle4EDU
  5. Nichole Allen: @nicwithanh73

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or follow on @soepodcast

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Show Notes:

  Check out Allyson's wonderful Serendipity series...  

Check out Marc's book, available wherever books are sold.

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 3172 full Ep. 43: Cultures of Bravery Ep. 43: Cultures of Bravery https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-43-cultures-of-bravery/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-43-cultures-of-bravery/#comments Tue, 03 Mar 2020 23:26:51 -0500 8d4b7609-5871-4932-a337-65625099609c Nick and Marc are joined by guest Dr. Tracey Benson, associate professor at UNC Charlotte, academic activist and co-author of Unconscious Bias in Schools: A Developmental Approach to Exploring Race and Racism. In this very candid conversation, they discuss the importance of addressing race in schools, as well as strategies to bring people together and work towards eradicating the negative impact of implicit bias.

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Guest:

Dr. Tracey Benson @DrTraceyBenson

Show Notes:

Tracey Benson's website

Multicultural BRIDGE

]]> Nick and Marc are joined by guest Dr. Tracey Benson, associate professor at UNC Charlotte, academic activist and co-author of Unconscious Bias in Schools: A Developmental Approach to Exploring Race and Racism. In this very candid conversation, they discuss the importance of addressing race in schools, as well as strategies to bring people together and work towards eradicating the negative impact of implicit bias.

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Guest:

Dr. Tracey Benson @DrTraceyBenson

Show Notes:

Tracey Benson's website

Multicultural BRIDGE

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 3236 full Ep. 42: Cultivating Kindness Ep. 42: Cultivating Kindness https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-42-cultivating-kindness/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-42-cultivating-kindness/#comments Tue, 10 Dec 2019 23:02:38 -0500 fdd2cadf-2ff9-47ce-8051-40bcaa05589a

Recorded at VSTE19 in Roanoke, Virginia.

Marc is joined by author and educator, Tamara Letter. They discuss Tamara's book, "A Passion for Kindness: Making the World a Better Place to Lead, Love and Learn" and how small, selfless acts can make all the difference.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

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Show Notes:

Tamara Letter on Twitter: @tamaraletter

Tamara's website

Tamara's book

Dr. Masaru Emoto's work on shaping water with words

 

Check out Marc's new book, available wherever books are sold.

 

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Recorded at VSTE19 in Roanoke, Virginia.

Marc is joined by author and educator, Tamara Letter. They discuss Tamara's book, "A Passion for Kindness: Making the World a Better Place to Lead, Love and Learn" and how small, selfless acts can make all the difference.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or follow on @soepodcast

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

 

 

Show Notes:

Tamara Letter on Twitter: @tamaraletter

Tamara's website

Tamara's book

Dr. Masaru Emoto's work on shaping water with words

 

Check out Marc's new book, available wherever books are sold.

 

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 1564 full Ep. 41: Wired to Learn Ep. 41: Wired to Learn https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-41-wired-to-learn/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-41-wired-to-learn/#comments Thu, 05 Dec 2019 22:05:11 -0500 d805fa7b-ab7a-4212-bc8c-2c77ed9cc7a5 Marc is joined by guest co-host, Denise Hayden, a College Board consultant and extraordinary high school educator. Their guest is Dr. Ken Wallace, Superintendent of Schools, Maine Township High School District 207, in Illinois. They discuss Ken's role as a founder of the highly acclaimed Chicago Coaching Center, how learning is often messy and the importance of building for the long haul.

 

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

 

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Guest:

Dr. Ken Wallace @kenwallace207

 

Show Notes:

Chicago Coaching Center (Watch their inspiring video)

Illinois Personal Learning Network

Chicago Coaching Center Podcast

 

Check out Marc's new book, FORWARD FAST, available wherever books are sold.

         ]]> Marc is joined by guest co-host, Denise Hayden, a College Board consultant and extraordinary high school educator. Their guest is Dr. Ken Wallace, Superintendent of Schools, Maine Township High School District 207, in Illinois. They discuss Ken's role as a founder of the highly acclaimed Chicago Coaching Center, how learning is often messy and the importance of building for the long haul.

 

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

 

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or follow on @soepodcast

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

 

Guest:

Dr. Ken Wallace @kenwallace207

 

Show Notes:

Chicago Coaching Center (Watch their inspiring video)

Illinois Personal Learning Network

Chicago Coaching Center Podcast

 

Check out Marc's new book, FORWARD FAST, available wherever books are sold.

         ]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2291 full Ep. 40: Thought Partners Ep. 40: Thought Partners https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-40-thought-partners/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-40-thought-partners/#comments Tue, 22 Oct 2019 22:14:43 -0400 78c994df61294fc88200b5918917d9eb

Marc is joined by Jackie Levine from Putnam-Northern Westchester BOCES. Recorded at the SAANYS 2019 Conference in Lake George, NY, Marc and Jackie discuss equity, trends and effective ways to support educational leadership.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

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Guest:

Jackie Levine @jackielevinePNW

Check out Marc's new book, available wherever books are sold.

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Marc is joined by Jackie Levine from Putnam-Northern Westchester BOCES. Recorded at the SAANYS 2019 Conference in Lake George, NY, Marc and Jackie discuss equity, trends and effective ways to support educational leadership.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or follow on @soepodcast

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Guest:

Jackie Levine @jackielevinePNW

Check out Marc's new book, available wherever books are sold.

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 1133 full Ep. 39: EdCamp19 - The Dream Team Ep. 39: EdCamp19 - The Dream Team https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-39-edcamp19-the-dream-team/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-39-edcamp19-the-dream-team/#comments Wed, 09 Oct 2019 14:27:21 -0400 b0132f31cc854fb38b1132d1578f4c1d

Final session. Launching a great conference, or unconference in this case, is all about having a great team. Marc sat down with three of the dedicated educators who helped make EdCamp LI a reality.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

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Guests for Session 3:

Sari Goldberg @sgteach_sari

Corey Mammolito @coreymammolito

Whittney Smith @whittneysmith_

Check out Marc's new book, available wherever books are sold.

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Final session. Launching a great conference, or unconference in this case, is all about having a great team. Marc sat down with three of the dedicated educators who helped make EdCamp LI a reality.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or follow on @soepodcast

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Guests for Session 3:

Sari Goldberg @sgteach_sari

Corey Mammolito @coreymammolito

Whittney Smith @whittneysmith_

Check out Marc's new book, available wherever books are sold.

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 941 full Ep. 38: EdCamp19 - Creativity & Innovation in the Classroom Ep. 38: EdCamp19 - Creativity & Innovation in the Classroom https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-38-edcamp19-creativity-innovation-in-the-classroom/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-38-edcamp19-creativity-innovation-in-the-classroom/#comments Wed, 09 Oct 2019 14:03:28 -0400 87fa3b3e8a1d4133bb4de7e00bec3e9c Marc is back for round 2. This time, it's a round table discussion regarding strategies to increase creativity and innovation in the classroom.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

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Guests for Session 2:

Allison Kaminsky @allieminsky

Marie Saint-Cyr - Instragram @mariesaintcyr_art

Luisa Marino

Rich Schwartz

Lisa Wenc

Kathy Regan

Anna Domingo

 

Check out Marc's new book, available wherever books are sold.

          Image ]]> Marc is back for round 2. This time, it's a round table discussion regarding strategies to increase creativity and innovation in the classroom.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or follow on @soepodcast

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

 

Guests for Session 2:

Allison Kaminsky @allieminsky

Marie Saint-Cyr - Instragram @mariesaintcyr_art

Luisa Marino

Rich Schwartz

Lisa Wenc

Kathy Regan

Anna Domingo

 

Check out Marc's new book, available wherever books are sold.

          Image ]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2056 full Ep. 37: EdCamp19 - Podcasting Ep. 37: EdCamp19 - Podcasting https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-37-edcamp19-podcasting/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-37-edcamp19-podcasting/#comments Wed, 09 Oct 2019 13:38:58 -0400 a914369bcbbe42049975d10a999ef2b1

Marc leads the first of three sessions at EdCamp LI 2019, in Commack, New York. Educators discuss how to use podcasts and other tech tools to promote student voice and increase engagement.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or follow on @soepodcast

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Check out these instructional tools:

Merge Cube, Padlet, Adobe Spark, Nuzzel, Google VR TourCreator

Guests for Session 1:

Jessica Morrocu

Kim Lynch @mslynch5th

Ed Murray @eddiecmurray

Jan Kasal @jankasal

Check out Marc's new book, available wherever books are sold.

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Marc leads the first of three sessions at EdCamp LI 2019, in Commack, New York. Educators discuss how to use podcasts and other tech tools to promote student voice and increase engagement.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or follow on @soepodcast

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Check out these instructional tools:

Merge Cube, Padlet, Adobe Spark, Nuzzel, Google VR TourCreator

Guests for Session 1:

Jessica Morrocu

Kim Lynch @mslynch5th

Ed Murray @eddiecmurray

Jan Kasal @jankasal

Check out Marc's new book, available wherever books are sold.

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 1450 full Ep. 36: Jumping In Ep. 36: Jumping In https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-36-jumping-in/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-36-jumping-in/#comments Fri, 23 Aug 2019 01:19:50 -0400 53478a014f854842b0c5207c353172b9

Nick and Marc welcome Dr. LaTonya Harris, assistant principal of Burbank Elementary School in Hampton, Virginia. Dr. Harris discusses becoming an elementary administrator, introducing instructional technology into the classroom and how her determination has helped raise the bar for teachers and children... and even start a Double Dutch club!

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

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Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Dr. Harris on Twitter: @1learner4Life

Dr. Harris on Instagram: LaTonya Harris

NYTimes article - We Have Ruined Childhood by Kim Brooks

Check out Marc's new book, available wherever books are sold.

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Nick and Marc welcome Dr. LaTonya Harris, assistant principal of Burbank Elementary School in Hampton, Virginia. Dr. Harris discusses becoming an elementary administrator, introducing instructional technology into the classroom and how her determination has helped raise the bar for teachers and children... and even start a Double Dutch club!

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or follow on @soepodcast

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Dr. Harris on Twitter: @1learner4Life

Dr. Harris on Instagram: LaTonya Harris

NYTimes article - We Have Ruined Childhood by Kim Brooks

Check out Marc's new book, available wherever books are sold.

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 1937 full Ep. 35: Live from the Coding Den Ep. 35: Live from the Coding Den https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-35-live-from-the-coding-den/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-35-live-from-the-coding-den/#comments Thu, 01 Aug 2019 23:59:50 -0400 8754466a73ae4ef685879560e0acb9e6 Nick and Marc welcome Baxter Mante and Zachary Rankin of Kelvin Education, a California-based company dedicated to improving the way schools focus on and address social-emotion learning (SEL). Inspired by the challenges of their own childhoods, these two coder-engineers are driven to help educators create environments that will maximize the well-being of all students.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or follow on @soepodcast

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

For more on the great work at Kelvin Education, check out kelvineducation.com or follow them on Twitter: @kelvineducation

 

Check out Marc's new book, available wherever books are sold.

  Image ]]> Nick and Marc welcome Baxter Mante and Zachary Rankin of Kelvin Education, a California-based company dedicated to improving the way schools focus on and address social-emotion learning (SEL). Inspired by the challenges of their own childhoods, these two coder-engineers are driven to help educators create environments that will maximize the well-being of all students.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or follow on @soepodcast

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

For more on the great work at Kelvin Education, check out kelvineducation.com or follow them on Twitter: @kelvineducation

 

Check out Marc's new book, available wherever books are sold.

  Image ]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2727 full Ep. 34: Droppin’ Some NYC Ep. 34: Droppin’ Some NYC https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-34-droppin-some-nyc/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-34-droppin-some-nyc/#comments Sat, 08 Jun 2019 10:54:57 -0400 ad9ff3c83ae14974968e9cf5c4a320c3

Nick and Marc welcome Jennifer Gunn and Vince Joralemon, two of the organizers and visionaries behind the popular EDxED NYC Conference held each year in Manhattan. They discuss the power of teacher-led professional development and what it takes to launch a 1200-person conference.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

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Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Follow EDxED NYC Conference on Twitter: @edxednyc

Check out Marc's new book, available wherever books are sold.

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Nick and Marc welcome Jennifer Gunn and Vince Joralemon, two of the organizers and visionaries behind the popular EDxED NYC Conference held each year in Manhattan. They discuss the power of teacher-led professional development and what it takes to launch a 1200-person conference.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or follow on @soepodcast

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Follow EDxED NYC Conference on Twitter: @edxednyc

Check out Marc's new book, available wherever books are sold.

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 1168 full Ep. 33: Upskilling in HK Ep. 33: Upskilling in HK https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-33-upskilling-in-hk/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-33-upskilling-in-hk/#comments Tue, 14 May 2019 23:34:40 -0400 f2e74a466e414267a7ef1479bf80aed3

Nick and Marc welcome Ryan Krakofsky, Digital Literacy Coach in an IB PYP school in Hong Kong. He discusses the importance of putting resources into people, challenging students with educational technology and where to find amazing dim sum! Ryan also shares how to play "rock, paper, scissors" Pacific-style...

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts.

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Follow Ryan Krakofsky on Twitter @mrkpyp

Check out Marc's new book, available wherever books are sold.

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Nick and Marc welcome Ryan Krakofsky, Digital Literacy Coach in an IB PYP school in Hong Kong. He discusses the importance of putting resources into people, challenging students with educational technology and where to find amazing dim sum! Ryan also shares how to play "rock, paper, scissors" Pacific-style...

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts.

Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com

Follow Ryan Krakofsky on Twitter @mrkpyp

Check out Marc's new book, available wherever books are sold.

]]> Marc Isseks & Nick Simone false No 2188 1 33 full Ep. 32: Pacific Overtures Ep. 32: Pacific Overtures https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-32-pacific-overtures/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-32-pacific-overtures/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2019 00:33:30 -0400 c166331060ff4d23af4b13f1523a4e7e

Nick and Marc are back! In this (very) long distance episode, they talk with Lainey Morgan, primary school teacher at the American School Hong Kong, an ESOL Education school. Lainey shares some of her firsthand experience and insight into the similarities and differences in education spanning the continents, as well as explaining the phenomenon known as "China speed."

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts.

For information on international schools, Lainey recommends the following:

ESOL Schools

Search Associates

International School Services

For reviewing schools:

International Schools Review

International School Community

Check out Marc's new book, available wherever books are sold.

 

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Nick and Marc are back! In this (very) long distance episode, they talk with Lainey Morgan, primary school teacher at the American School Hong Kong, an ESOL Education school. Lainey shares some of her firsthand experience and insight into the similarities and differences in education spanning the continents, as well as explaining the phenomenon known as "China speed."

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts.

For information on international schools, Lainey recommends the following:

ESOL Schools

Search Associates

International School Services

For reviewing schools:

International Schools Review

International School Community

Check out Marc's new book, available wherever books are sold.

 

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2205 full Ep. 31: The Covenant Ep. 31: The Covenant https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-31-the-covenant/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-31-the-covenant/#comments Sun, 23 Apr 2017 06:00:00 -0400 2c5c4e31442660b0de78d3847823217b Nick and Marc continue their series of mini episodes entitled, FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING: A road map to mastery.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links from the show:

]]> Nick and Marc continue their series of mini episodes entitled, FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING: A road map to mastery.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links from the show:

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 900 full Ep. 30: Getting Hired Ep. 30: Getting Hired https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-30-getting-hired/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-30-getting-hired/#comments Tue, 11 Apr 2017 06:00:00 -0400 e20046c4f9f049e88d3cbbfbda6259f9 Nick and Marc begin a new series of mini episodes entitled, FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING: A road map to mastery.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links from the show:

]]> Nick and Marc begin a new series of mini episodes entitled, FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING: A road map to mastery.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links from the show:

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 1021 full Ep. 29: Who’s DeVos? Ep. 29: Who’s DeVos? https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-29-who-s-devos/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-29-who-s-devos/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2017 06:00:00 -0500 eb6dfd77e1456c8054070f05c416c7ee Nick and Marc debate the prospects of newly appointed U.S. Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links from the show:

  1. Rolling back rights for transgender students
  2. Neurocore article (NYT)
  3. For profit schools (NYT)
  4. Read Jeremy Scahill
]]> Nick and Marc debate the prospects of newly appointed U.S. Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links from the show:

  1. Rolling back rights for transgender students
  2. Neurocore article (NYT)
  3. For profit schools (NYT)
  4. Read Jeremy Scahill
]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 1291 full Ep. 28: ACT v. SAT Ep. 28: ACT v. SAT https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-28-act-v-sat/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-28-act-v-sat/#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2016 06:00:00 -0500 660bce473b48c6169231179027628994 Nick and Marc sit down with Tom Ehlers, founder and owner of Method Test Prep, to delve into the world of nationwide testing. Tom provides incredibly valuable information about these exams, plus offers some really smart tips to maximize student achievement.

NOTE: Method Test Prep is not a sponsor, nor is this a paid endorsement. Quite simply, Tom is a very bright guy with a great program that helps kids.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links from the show:

  1. Method Test Prep
]]> Nick and Marc sit down with Tom Ehlers, founder and owner of Method Test Prep, to delve into the world of nationwide testing. Tom provides incredibly valuable information about these exams, plus offers some really smart tips to maximize student achievement.

NOTE: Method Test Prep is not a sponsor, nor is this a paid endorsement. Quite simply, Tom is a very bright guy with a great program that helps kids.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links from the show:

  1. Method Test Prep
]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2137 full Ep. 27: A Lesson in Understanding Ep. 27: A Lesson in Understanding https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-27-a-lesson-in-understanding/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-27-a-lesson-in-understanding/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2016 06:00:00 -0500 ceac93af348a76a511cad4e37cee4012 Nick and Marc welcome a special guest, Jared Fox, LGBT Community Liaison for the New York City Department of Education.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Follow us on Twitter: @soepodcast

Links from the show:

  1. trevorproject.org
  2. Jared Fox on Twitter: @edugaytional
]]> Nick and Marc welcome a special guest, Jared Fox, LGBT Community Liaison for the New York City Department of Education.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Follow us on Twitter: @soepodcast

Links from the show:

  1. trevorproject.org
  2. Jared Fox on Twitter: @edugaytional
]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 3065 full Ep. 26: EdCampLI - Part II Ep. 26: EdCampLI - Part II https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-26-edcampli-part-ii/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-26-edcampli-part-ii/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2016 05:30:00 -0400 3598c36d361a09510dd0e9968c8716a3 What do The Godfather movies and the State of Ed Podcast series from EdCampLI have in common? Part II is even better than Part I.

In this show, Nick and Marc host a round table discussion with educators seeking to understand more about podcasting and how they can utilize it to improve instruction.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Follow us on Twitter: @soepodcast

Links from the show:

  1. Common Sense Education
  2. Emath Instruction
]]> What do The Godfather movies and the State of Ed Podcast series from EdCampLI have in common? Part II is even better than Part I.

In this show, Nick and Marc host a round table discussion with educators seeking to understand more about podcasting and how they can utilize it to improve instruction.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Follow us on Twitter: @soepodcast

Links from the show:

  1. Common Sense Education
  2. Emath Instruction
]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 3170 full Ep. 25: EdCampLI - Part I Ep. 25: EdCampLI - Part I https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-25-edcampli-part-i/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-25-edcampli-part-i/#comments Sun, 02 Oct 2016 13:49:32 -0400 f18faef5d6a00ae12d978f26e9b0cb6a Nick and Marc attend their first EdCamp. Part I features discussions with:

  1. Audra Beberman (@audrab_edtech)
  2. Don Gately (@donald_gately)
  3. Ed Kemnitzer (@kemnitzer3) & Joe Wiener (@jmwiener)

Stay tuned for Part II...

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

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Links from the show:

  1. EdCamp homepage
]]> Nick and Marc attend their first EdCamp. Part I features discussions with:

  1. Audra Beberman (@audrab_edtech)
  2. Don Gately (@donald_gately)
  3. Ed Kemnitzer (@kemnitzer3) & Joe Wiener (@jmwiener)

Stay tuned for Part II...

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Follow us on Twitter: @soepodcast

Links from the show:

  1. EdCamp homepage
]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2277 full Ep. 24: We Ain’t No Finland Ep. 24: We Ain’t No Finland https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-24-we-ain-t-no-finland/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-24-we-ain-t-no-finland/#comments Tue, 02 Aug 2016 00:04:06 -0400 50c3b20c08cce0f8da4432e7cd51110d After a long hiatus, Nick and Marc return with a show about why America's education system shouldn't be compared to Finland's.

"Methods Lab" - How do babies learn and how can that research improve classroom instruction?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

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Links from the show:

  1. How young children learn
  2. Diane Ravitch on Common Core
  3. Why we're not Finland
  4. How much American doctors earn
  5. 4 Reasons why schools in Finland are better
  6. Unicef study on child poverty rate
]]> After a long hiatus, Nick and Marc return with a show about why America's education system shouldn't be compared to Finland's.

"Methods Lab" - How do babies learn and how can that research improve classroom instruction?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Follow us on Twitter: @soepodcast

Links from the show:

  1. How young children learn
  2. Diane Ravitch on Common Core
  3. Why we're not Finland
  4. How much American doctors earn
  5. 4 Reasons why schools in Finland are better
  6. Unicef study on child poverty rate
]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2798 full Ep. 23: The Gilder Lehrman Institute Ep. 23: The Gilder Lehrman Institute https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-23-the-gilder-lehrman-institute/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/ep-23-the-gilder-lehrman-institute/#comments Sat, 30 Apr 2016 06:00:00 -0400 069ff2916b4d6e4f1a15853c2a3f5bcb Nick and Marc celebrate the show's first anniversary at the Gilder Lerhman Institute in Manhattan and interview their president, Dr. James G. Basker.

Topics include:

  1. Teaching through primary source documents
  2. Promoting a love of history in our schools
  3. Opportunities for teachers to study abroad

"Methods Lab" - Bringing Hamilton, the man and the musical, to urban schools

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links from the show:

  1. The Gilder Lehrman Institute
  2. Oxbridge Academic Programs
  3. Hamilton educational outreach
  4. Nominate someone for National History Teacher of the Year
]]> Nick and Marc celebrate the show's first anniversary at the Gilder Lerhman Institute in Manhattan and interview their president, Dr. James G. Basker.

Topics include:

  1. Teaching through primary source documents
  2. Promoting a love of history in our schools
  3. Opportunities for teachers to study abroad

"Methods Lab" - Bringing Hamilton, the man and the musical, to urban schools

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links from the show:

  1. The Gilder Lehrman Institute
  2. Oxbridge Academic Programs
  3. Hamilton educational outreach
  4. Nominate someone for National History Teacher of the Year
]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 3354 full Episode 22 Episode 22 https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-22-1775163265/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-22-1775163265/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2016 06:00:00 -0400 61f4ba140c49cdafa0402e1ffdda1328 Nick and Marc discuss the recent Tri State Technology Conference, sponsored by EdSurge.

"Methods Lab" - One to One Implementation

  • How do we avoid turning tablets into really expensive notebooks?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

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Links from the show:

  1. SAMR Model
  2. kytelearning.com
  3. Tri State Technology Conference
]]> Nick and Marc discuss the recent Tri State Technology Conference, sponsored by EdSurge.

"Methods Lab" - One to One Implementation

  • How do we avoid turning tablets into really expensive notebooks?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links from the show:

  1. SAMR Model
  2. kytelearning.com
  3. Tri State Technology Conference
]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2118 full Episode 21 Episode 21 https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-21-1775163266/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-21-1775163266/#comments Sat, 20 Feb 2016 05:30:00 -0500 dddd7ed09e2a1104821c1d6df380e19f Nick and Marc discuss the movie THE MARTIAN, tearing up student work and Internet access in Mississippi. "Methods Lab" - Untimed Assessments How will these new changes in New York State impact students? Will testing ever be the same? Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com Subscribe to us on iTunes Links from the show: PBS piece on Internet access in Mississippi schools Clip from THE MARTIAN (spoiler alert) NYT article on The Success Academy Charter School in Brooklyn

]]> Nick and Marc discuss the movie THE MARTIAN, tearing up student work and Internet access in Mississippi.

"Methods Lab" - Untimed Assessments

How will these new changes in New York State impact students?
Will testing ever be the same?
Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links from the show:

PBS piece on Internet access in Mississippi schools
Clip from THE MARTIAN (spoiler alert)
NYT article on The Success Academy Charter School in Brooklyn

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 3141 full Episode 20 Episode 20 https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-20-1775163267/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-20-1775163267/#comments Thu, 07 Jan 2016 21:38:05 -0500 a6ff5d195b0a78ff29981a1a50e656e7 Nick and Marc discuss the newly enacted Every Child Succeeds legislation, as well as two articles illustrating the vast educational disparities that exist from community to community.

"Methods Lab" - Midterms

  • Should we continue to administer midterm exams?
  • What do quality midterms look like?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links from the show:

  1. NYT article on Ethnic Divide in New Jersey
  2. NYT article on diminishing value of high school diplomas
  3. Every Child Succeeds Act
]]> Nick and Marc discuss the newly enacted Every Child Succeeds legislation, as well as two articles illustrating the vast educational disparities that exist from community to community.

"Methods Lab" - Midterms

  • Should we continue to administer midterm exams?
  • What do quality midterms look like?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links from the show:

  1. NYT article on Ethnic Divide in New Jersey
  2. NYT article on diminishing value of high school diplomas
  3. Every Child Succeeds Act
]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2527 full Episode 19 Episode 19 https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-19-1775163269/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-19-1775163269/#comments Fri, 04 Dec 2015 06:00:00 -0500 6717fcdf9b89a2083ee164fe8d48c3d7 Nick and Marc discuss Secretary Duncan's recent about face on the abundance of standardized testing time. "Methods Lab" - Flippin' Review How much time, if any, should be dedicated to review? Nick offers a great solution for increasing test preparation while preserving instructional time in the classroom. Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com Subscribe to us on iTunes Links from the show: NY Times article on the rollback of testing time by Secretary Duncan A listener shares a great video

]]> Nick and Marc discuss Secretary Duncan's recent about face on the abundance of standardized testing time.

"Methods Lab" - Flippin' Review

How much time, if any, should be dedicated to review?
Nick offers a great solution for increasing test preparation while preserving instructional time in the classroom.
Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links from the show:

NY Times article on the rollback of testing time by Secretary Duncan
A listener shares a great video

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2035 full Episode 18 Episode 18 https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-18-1775163270/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-18-1775163270/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2015 06:00:00 -0500 1298ed928183825eef44516559cc6d2c Nick and Marc welcome Dr. Carol Burris, former New York State High School Principal of the Year and current Executive Director of the Network for Public Education Fund, as well as the co-director of the Schools of Opportunity Project at the National Policy Education Center. "Methods Lab" - The Observation Process What is a principal looking for? What makes for an effective post-observation conference?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com Subscribe to us on iTunes Links from the show: NY Times article on the rollback of testing time by President Obama Dr. Burris takes on APPR www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/post/the-dangers-of-building-a-plane-in-the-air/2011/09/30/gIQAojqWAL_blog.html www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/post/forging-ahead-with-nutty-teacher-evaluation-plan/2011/12/29/gIQAkMiYQP_blog.html www.newyorkprincipals.org/appr-paper www.nepc.colorado.edu/blog/teacher-evaluation-going-bad www.nepc.colorado.edu/blog/what-thoughtless Dr. Burris tackles Common Core www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2013/03/04/principal-i-was-naive-about-common-core/ www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2014/09/17/four-common-core-flimflams/ www.nepc.colorado.edu/blog/why-young-kids-are-struggling

]]> Nick and Marc welcome Dr. Carol Burris, former New York State High School Principal of the Year and current Executive Director of the Network for Public Education Fund, as well as the co-director of the Schools of Opportunity Project at the National Policy Education Center.

"Methods Lab" - The Observation Process

What is a principal looking for?
What makes for an effective post-observation conference?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links from the show:

NY Times article on the rollback of testing time by President Obama
Dr. Burris takes on APPR
www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/post/the-dangers-of-building-a-plane-in-the-air/2011/09/30/gIQAojqWAL_blog.html
www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/post/forging-ahead-with-nutty-teacher-evaluation-plan/2011/12/29/gIQAkMiYQP_blog.html
www.newyorkprincipals.org/appr-paper
www.nepc.colorado.edu/blog/teacher-evaluation-going-bad
www.nepc.colorado.edu/blog/what-thoughtless
Dr. Burris tackles Common Core
www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2013/03/04/principal-i-was-naive-about-common-core/
www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2014/09/17/four-common-core-flimflams/
www.nepc.colorado.edu/blog/why-young-kids-are-struggling

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2327 full Episode 17 Episode 17 https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-17-1775163271/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-17-1775163271/#comments Fri, 30 Oct 2015 00:23:33 -0400 f8350ba33b20d59ce4090da1f8905da0 Nick and Marc welcome Karen Bronson, former teacher and principal, who currently serves as a staff developer for SAANYS.

"Methods Lab" - Professional Development

  • Why does PD get such a bad wrap?
  • What are the keys to providing quality PD?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

]]> Nick and Marc welcome Karen Bronson, former teacher and principal, who currently serves as a staff developer for SAANYS.

"Methods Lab" - Professional Development

  • Why does PD get such a bad wrap?
  • What are the keys to providing quality PD?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 1926 full Episode 16 Episode 16 https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-16-1775163272/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-16-1775163272/#comments Sat, 03 Oct 2015 20:16:37 -0400 fd6e94366ec55bbd40895effeafda93a Nick and Marc discuss Arne Duncan's exit and the arrival of John B. King as U.S. Secretary of Education.

"Methods Lab" - The First Progress Report

  • How optimistic should the first one be?
  • To what extent does student behavior change around this time?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

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  1. Arne Duncan is leaving
]]> Nick and Marc discuss Arne Duncan's exit and the arrival of John B. King as U.S. Secretary of Education.

"Methods Lab" - The First Progress Report

  • How optimistic should the first one be?
  • To what extent does student behavior change around this time?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links related to this episode:

  1. Arne Duncan is leaving
]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2461 full Episode 15 Episode 15 https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-15-1775163273/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-15-1775163273/#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2015 02:11:18 -0400 a84c21b1d309f7cc2209ee579ce77a4f Nick and Marc welcome Dr. Christina Sapienza to the show. They discuss the impact that gender bias is having on young girls and the role schools can play in ending this unfair practice. "Methods Lab" - Teacher Training Are new teachers adequately trained to enter the classroom? Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com Subscribe to us on iTunes Links related to this episode: Teacher Training piece in NY Times The Threat of Stereotype by Joshua Aronson Aronson’s research - Women and math Dr. Sapienza’s links on gender bias seejane.org Bechdel test

]]> Nick and Marc welcome Dr. Christina Sapienza to the show. They discuss the impact that gender bias is having on young girls and the role schools can play in ending this unfair practice.

"Methods Lab" - Teacher Training

Are new teachers adequately trained to enter the classroom?
Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links related to this episode:

Teacher Training piece in NY Times
The Threat of Stereotype by Joshua Aronson
Aronson’s research - Women and math
Dr. Sapienza’s links on gender bias
seejane.org
Bechdel test

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 3527 full Episode 14 Episode 14 https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-14-1775163275/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-14-1775163275/#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2015 22:25:47 -0400 b86873bf1916c8294be35fe012bae491 Nick and Marc discuss some changes to A.P.P.R. in New York State, an ongoing legal action by a teacher in Great Neck and a valedictorian's appeal for greater college affordability.

"Methods Lab" - The First Days of School

  • How can you turn a traditionally rote, boring day into one that fosters excitement and interest?

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Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links related to this episode:

  1. Great Neck teacher’s trial
  2. Kacie Candela’s Newsday piece
  3. Victor Fleischer’s indictment of Yale
  4. First Five Days
  5. Twitter Hashtag on First Days
]]> Nick and Marc discuss some changes to A.P.P.R. in New York State, an ongoing legal action by a teacher in Great Neck and a valedictorian's appeal for greater college affordability.

"Methods Lab" - The First Days of School

  • How can you turn a traditionally rote, boring day into one that fosters excitement and interest?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links related to this episode:

  1. Great Neck teacher’s trial
  2. Kacie Candela’s Newsday piece
  3. Victor Fleischer’s indictment of Yale
  4. First Five Days
  5. Twitter Hashtag on First Days
]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2592 full Episode 13 Episode 13 https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-13-1775163276/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-13-1775163276/#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2015 00:34:24 -0400 85c0675adff14f7dfebc3c418a7a9f0f Nick and Marc welcome Barry Isseks, former Technology Coordinator of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District, to discuss the infrastructure and software that has driven unprecedented change in education over the past two decades.

"Methods Lab" - Distance Learning

  • To what extent is this transforming learning?
  • Can we ever truly replace a three-dimensional learning environment?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

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Links related to this episode:

    1. NY Times: Disconnecting From Our Digital Lives
]]> Nick and Marc welcome Barry Isseks, former Technology Coordinator of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District, to discuss the infrastructure and software that has driven unprecedented change in education over the past two decades.

"Methods Lab" - Distance Learning

  • To what extent is this transforming learning?
  • Can we ever truly replace a three-dimensional learning environment?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links related to this episode:

    1. NY Times: Disconnecting From Our Digital Lives
]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 4155 full Episode 12 Episode 12 https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-12-1775163277/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-12-1775163277/#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2015 19:20:12 -0400 61822d1684fbe947bb8a78a7b555cdd9 Nick and Marc discuss social-emotional learning (a.k.a. character education) and how it can create improved learning environments in schools.

"Methods Lab" - Vocabulary

  • How can we improve students' vocabulary skills?
  • Is a dictionary better than dictionary.com?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

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Links related to this episode:

  1. Overcoming Obstacles
  2. NY Times: Teaching Social Skills
]]> Nick and Marc discuss social-emotional learning (a.k.a. character education) and how it can create improved learning environments in schools.

"Methods Lab" - Vocabulary

  • How can we improve students' vocabulary skills?
  • Is a dictionary better than dictionary.com?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links related to this episode:

  1. Overcoming Obstacles
  2. NY Times: Teaching Social Skills
]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2545 full Episode 11 Episode 11 https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-11-1775163278/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-11-1775163278/#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2015 16:45:17 -0400 7a80ed80932f1baafbd451fe66a6ddf4 Nick and Marc welcome their first guest, Mary Craig, to the show. They discuss the ousting of Pearson, the Value Added Model and the incredible efforts of librarians and teachers in Charlottesville, Virginia to bring books to underprivileged children.

"Methods Lab" - Summer Assignments

  • What does a quality assignment consist of?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links related to this episode:

  1. Carole Burris’s Blog Post
  2. Pearson Is Out in NYS
  3. Link to the Books on Bikes program
  4. Books on Bikes on Facebook
  5. David Brooks’ column on attention span
]]> Nick and Marc welcome their first guest, Mary Craig, to the show. They discuss the ousting of Pearson, the Value Added Model and the incredible efforts of librarians and teachers in Charlottesville, Virginia to bring books to underprivileged children.

"Methods Lab" - Summer Assignments

  • What does a quality assignment consist of?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links related to this episode:

  1. Carole Burris’s Blog Post
  2. Pearson Is Out in NYS
  3. Link to the Books on Bikes program
  4. Books on Bikes on Facebook
  5. David Brooks’ column on attention span
]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2914 full Episode 10 Episode 10 https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-10-1775163279/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-10-1775163279/#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2015 19:50:17 -0400 a5afd7127b8108b5d7816b8da860a10f Nick and Marc discuss personnel changes at the New York State DoE and debate whether or not cell phones should be permitted in class.

"Methods Lab" - Attire

  • The case for and against school uniforms
  • Should there be a dress code for professional educators?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

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Links related to this episode:

  1. NY Times article on Screen Addiction
  2. The Science of “Inside Out”
  3. School Uniform Debate
]]> Nick and Marc discuss personnel changes at the New York State DoE and debate whether or not cell phones should be permitted in class.

"Methods Lab" - Attire

  • The case for and against school uniforms
  • Should there be a dress code for professional educators?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links related to this episode:

  1. NY Times article on Screen Addiction
  2. The Science of “Inside Out”
  3. School Uniform Debate
]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 3189 full Episode 9 Episode 9 https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-9-1775163281/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-9-1775163281/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2015 22:24:50 -0400 46f432016a78b1026b5b9fea662f42cb Nick and Marc discuss the educational impact of the Supreme Court's ruling on gay marriage, "scrubbing" in Greenpoint, Brooklyn and Pixar's latest film, "Inside Out."

"Methods Lab" - Differences in teaching preadolescents and teens

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Links related to this episode:

Common Core Documentary

NY Post Article on Scrubbing

]]> Nick and Marc discuss the educational impact of the Supreme Court's ruling on gay marriage, "scrubbing" in Greenpoint, Brooklyn and Pixar's latest film, "Inside Out."

"Methods Lab" - Differences in teaching preadolescents and teens

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links related to this episode:

Common Core Documentary

NY Post Article on Scrubbing

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2059 full Episode 8 Episode 8 https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-8-1775163282/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-8-1775163282/#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2015 23:04:51 -0400 90ac0899e36ca5290e4e378d4bc3327d Nick and Marc discuss a recent article in the Washington Post regarding teacher burnout and high turnover rates.

"Methods Lab" - The Drain

a) How can teachers leave at the end of the day with more energy than the students?

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Links related to this episode:

  1. Washington Post: Why So Many Teachers Want To Leave - And How To Get Them To Stay
  2. Joe Nocera's NYT column: How To Grade A Teacher
]]> Nick and Marc discuss a recent article in the Washington Post regarding teacher burnout and high turnover rates.

"Methods Lab" - The Drain

a) How can teachers leave at the end of the day with more energy than the students?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links related to this episode:

  1. Washington Post: Why So Many Teachers Want To Leave - And How To Get Them To Stay
  2. Joe Nocera's NYT column: How To Grade A Teacher
]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2982 full Episode 7 Episode 7 https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-7-1775163283/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-7-1775163283/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2015 23:58:00 -0400 b7a88597a7136ca5485e05f17a1c6710 Nick and Marc discuss Nick's recent sojourn to Kentucky to score AP US History exams.

"Methods Lab" - College Board Workshops

a) What sessions did Nick attend?

b) Is there anything worth implementing in the classroom? Sharing with colleagues?

c) Were there any administrators in attendance?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

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Links related to this episode:

  1. EdWeek:Decision-Making Game
]]> Nick and Marc discuss Nick's recent sojourn to Kentucky to score AP US History exams.

"Methods Lab" - College Board Workshops

a) What sessions did Nick attend?

b) Is there anything worth implementing in the classroom? Sharing with colleagues?

c) Were there any administrators in attendance?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to us on iTunes

Links related to this episode:

  1. EdWeek:Decision-Making Game
]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2445 full Episode 6 Episode 6 https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-6-1775163284/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-6-1775163284/#comments Thu, 28 May 2015 00:45:30 -0400 e9292a4bb99b4b2edeb82aae0fbfb7c0 Nick and Marc discuss the recent appointment of Commissioner Elia. They also break down various commencement speeches and offer suggestions to the Class of 2015.

"Methods Lab" - Cooperative Learning

a) How can you make it work well?

b) When is it too much?

c) Why doesn't it work all the time?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Links related to this episode:

  1. Washington Post announces Commissioner Elia
  2. Graduation Speeches - Excerpts from the NY Times
  3. Commencement Speech by David McCullough Jr.
]]> Nick and Marc discuss the recent appointment of Commissioner Elia. They also break down various commencement speeches and offer suggestions to the Class of 2015.

"Methods Lab" - Cooperative Learning

a) How can you make it work well?

b) When is it too much?

c) Why doesn't it work all the time?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Links related to this episode:

  1. Washington Post announces Commissioner Elia
  2. Graduation Speeches - Excerpts from the NY Times
  3. Commencement Speech by David McCullough Jr.
]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2225 full Episode 5 Episode 5 https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-5-1775163285/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-5-1775163285/#comments Tue, 19 May 2015 01:04:45 -0400 d8e417d720c3e6bdd5a684b715ec20ef Nick and Marc discuss the social, emotional and academic damage caused by social media and offer suggestions to help children and parents navigate the dark waters of technology with greater success.

"Methods Lab" - Reading Aloud

a) When should a teacher read aloud in class? What about the students?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Links related to this episode:

BBC: Rescue Our Kids From the Digital World

NY Times: Diagnosing The Wrong Deficit

]]> Nick and Marc discuss the social, emotional and academic damage caused by social media and offer suggestions to help children and parents navigate the dark waters of technology with greater success.

"Methods Lab" - Reading Aloud

a) When should a teacher read aloud in class? What about the students?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Links related to this episode:

BBC: Rescue Our Kids From the Digital World

NY Times: Diagnosing The Wrong Deficit

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2651 full Episode 4 Episode 4 https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-4-1775163287/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-4-1775163287/#comments Tue, 12 May 2015 01:01:02 -0400 7cd02fb91c3ef522fe3580756fdd3641 Nick and Marc celebrate 100 downloads! They also discuss Advanced Placement courses, debate merit pay and review the recent cheating scandal in Atlanta.

"Methods Lab" - Homework

a) How much is too much?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to the podcast in the iTunes store.

Links related to this episode:

  1. The Daily Show segment: Fraud City
  2. CNN covers Atlanta Cheating Scandal
  3. Freakonomics’ take on Atlanta
  4. http://www.wsj.com/articles/cheating-in-atlanta-a-teachable-moment-1428521500
  5. http://www.businessinsider.com/how-was-the-atlanta-cheating-scandal-was-uncovered-2014-9
]]> Nick and Marc celebrate 100 downloads! They also discuss Advanced Placement courses, debate merit pay and review the recent cheating scandal in Atlanta.

"Methods Lab" - Homework

a) How much is too much?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Subscribe to the podcast in the iTunes store.

Links related to this episode:

  1. The Daily Show segment: Fraud City
  2. CNN covers Atlanta Cheating Scandal
  3. Freakonomics’ take on Atlanta
  4. http://www.wsj.com/articles/cheating-in-atlanta-a-teachable-moment-1428521500
  5. http://www.businessinsider.com/how-was-the-atlanta-cheating-scandal-was-uncovered-2014-9
]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2485 full Episode 3 Episode 3 https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-3-1775163288/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-3-1775163288/#comments Sun, 03 May 2015 12:42:58 -0400 4bedab5dd34330675ed64d9669c29721 Nick and Marc debate the need for tenure (for both teachers and administrators). They also discuss the impact of Vergara v. California and the educational reform agenda of New York's Governor Cuomo.

"Methods Lab" - Testing

a) What should classroom assessments look like?

b) To review or not review?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Links related to this episode:

Time Magazine: A Brief History of Tenure

Opinion piece on tenure and the Vergara case in The Daily News

Education Reform in New York State

Details of Vergara v. California

Can you figure out Cheryl's birthday?

Kristof's column: Are You Smarter Than An 8th Grader?

]]> Nick and Marc debate the need for tenure (for both teachers and administrators). They also discuss the impact of Vergara v. California and the educational reform agenda of New York's Governor Cuomo.

"Methods Lab" - Testing

a) What should classroom assessments look like?

b) To review or not review?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Links related to this episode:

Time Magazine: A Brief History of Tenure

Opinion piece on tenure and the Vergara case in The Daily News

Education Reform in New York State

Details of Vergara v. California

Can you figure out Cheryl's birthday?

Kristof's column: Are You Smarter Than An 8th Grader?

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2418 full Episode 2 Episode 2 https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-2-1775163289/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-2-1775163289/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2015 19:14:54 -0400 f296dd76eb8ed897b88e2e93ce09b3c8 Nick and Marc debate the need for Common Core Learning Standards and how "core" has become a four-letter word, in every sense.

"Methods Lab" - Discipline

a) What role does it play in the learning process?

b) A review of both simple and complex strategies to "do discipline right."

Listeners are welcome to ask a question or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Links related to this episode:

Big Mac Test

New Study Linking Education to Income

Opening Ceremonies in Beijing, 2008

Which states have adopted CCLS?

Sir Ken Robinson's amazing video

]]> Nick and Marc debate the need for Common Core Learning Standards and how "core" has become a four-letter word, in every sense.

"Methods Lab" - Discipline

a) What role does it play in the learning process?

b) A review of both simple and complex strategies to "do discipline right."

Listeners are welcome to ask a question or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

Links related to this episode:

Big Mac Test

New Study Linking Education to Income

Opening Ceremonies in Beijing, 2008

Which states have adopted CCLS?

Sir Ken Robinson's amazing video

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 2258 full Episode 1 Episode 1 https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-1-1775163290/ https://marcjisseks.podbean.com/e/episode-1-1775163290/#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2015 14:31:28 -0400 a64467a5dae24841f6fe85b746289639 Nick and Marc launch the podcast. They discuss the "Opt Out" movement that is resulting in tens of thousands of students refusing to take the New York State assessments.

In the "Methods Lab" segment, Nick and Marc share their views on the importance of the Motivational Activity.

Follow Nick and Marc online at stateofedpodcast.com or on Twitter @soepodcast

]]> Nick and Marc launch the podcast. They discuss the "Opt Out" movement that is resulting in tens of thousands of students refusing to take the New York State assessments.

In the "Methods Lab" segment, Nick and Marc share their views on the importance of the Motivational Activity.

Follow Nick and Marc online at stateofedpodcast.com or on Twitter @soepodcast

]]> Dr. Marc Isseks & Dr. Nick Simone false No 1965 full