On today’s episode we’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Peter DeWitt to discuss his latest book, De-Implementation: Creating the Space to Focus on What Works.
Peter and Ross discuss:
- The concept of de-implementation and how Peter began to study it
- How to understand what’s working and what’s not
- The benefits of focusing on “fewer things, greater depth”
- What surveys show educators are interested in de-implementing
- How de-implementation or “strategic abandonment” can create more time for effective instruction to take place
- “In fact, it is not possible to create tomorrow unless one first sloughs off yesterday” - Peter Drucker
De-Implementation is published by Corwin. Find it HERE.
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About today’s guest
Peter M. DeWitt, EdD is a former K–5 teacher (eleven years) and principal (eight years). He is a school leadership coach who runs competency-based workshops and provides keynotes nationally and internationally, focusing on school leadership (collaborative cultures and instructional leadership), as well as fostering inclusive school climates. Peter writes the “Finding Common Ground” column for Education Week and co-created _Education Week_’s “A Seat at the Table” series, where he moderates conversations with experts around the topics of race, gender, sexual orientation, research, trauma, and many other educational topics. Learn more at https://petermdewitt.com or connect on Twitter @PeterMDeWitt
About the host
Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies LLC, a consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K–12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano