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Lessons LearnedWhy PD Must Start With Student Outcomes in Mind ft. Thomas Guskey | Lessons Learned | Ep 18How do we move beyond Participants’ Reactions when we evaluate PD?“ It's not that teachers are afraid of change or reluctant to change. It is just they're so committed to learning in their kids that they're not going to sacrifice their wellbeing and their learning for the sake of something new. And so you must build into any innovation, some strategy whereby teachers can gain feedback to see if it's working.” -Thomas GuskeyIn this episode of Lessons Learned, host Matt sits down with Dr. Thomas Guskey, one of the nation’s leading education researchers and the author o...
2025-10-0247 min
Lessons LearnedBuilding Local Partnerships to Equip Students for the Future of Work ft. Dr. Monique Perry-Graves | Lessons Learned | Ep 17What does it take to transform early opportunities into lasting career mobility?“ We must all [school districts, nonprofits, workforce] be in collaboration. It's not a choice, it's a necessity. I'm not saying it's always easy, but it's not something we can opt out of. ” -Dr. Monique Perry-GravesIn this episode of Lessons Learned, host Matt welcomes Dr. Monique Perry-Graves, CEO of Road to Hire, an organization dedicated to guiding students from Title I high schools into high-paying careers. Under her leadership, Road to Hire equips young adults with the skills, confidence, and connections they need to achieve econom...
2025-09-2536 min
Marketing and EducationWhy Outcomes, Not Features, Should Guide Every EdTech DecisionWhat would happen if EdTech stopped chasing features and aligned around two simple goals: postsecondary readiness and clear ROI for districts? Matthew Kennard, CEO of BetterLesson, joins Elana to unpack how EdTech can move beyond features and usage stats to what really matters: outcomes. He shares his path from finance to education, why accountability is essential for both vendors and leaders, and how outcome-based professional learning can drive real change. Together, they explore the Guskey framework, the need for resilient systems, and what it takes to partner with districts in a time of shrinking budgets and rising...
2025-09-1837 min
Lessons LearnedGetting the Most Out of Limited Resources ft. Dr. Patrick Ward & Kirk Shrum | Lessons Learned | Ep 16How can districts make the most of every dollar while still raising academic intensity?“ If we want to be the future ready system of tomorrow, we have to look each other in the eye, have courageous conversations, and we have to create the school system of tomorrow.” - Superintendent Dr. Patrick WardThis special episode of Lessons Learned comes from a recent virtual event featuring the superintendents of Visalia Unified School District (CA) and Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools (OH). Together, they unpack how district leaders can stretch resources further and reinvest them in ways that directly impact student succ...
2025-09-1848 min
Lessons LearnedHow Can Industry & Education Build Future-Ready Students? ft. Matt Kellam | Lessons Learned | Ep 15How can industry and education work together to prepare students for the future?“ People at a younger age deserve to learn earlier what their opportunities are and deserve to be encouraged to think about and explore their interests.” -Matt KellamIn this episode of Lessons Learned Season 2, host Matt sits down with Matt Kellam, Manager of Workforce Development at Dominion Energy, to explore the powerful connection between K–12 education and industry.Drawing from his experience in the energy sector, Matt shares how intentional partnerships between schools and employers can expand student opportunities, strengthen local hiring pipeli...
2025-09-1143 min
Lessons LearnedWhy Student Impact Must Drive Instructional Coaching ft. Jim Knight | Lessons Learned | Ep 14What does effective instructional coaching really look like?“If there’s no goal, it’s just a nice conversation.” -Jim KnightIn this special episode of Lessons Learned, host Matt welcomes Jim Knight, one of the most influential voices in instructional coaching and K-12 professional learning. With over 20 years of research and 10+ books authored, Jim reflects on his journey from aspiring English teacher to pioneering coach and how instructional support has evolved.Throughout the conversation, Jim emphasizes the importance of clear, measurable, and motivating goals tied to the impact on stude...
2025-09-0439 min
Lessons LearnedWhy Principals Must Be Instructional Leaders First ft. Chelsea Gallagher | Lessons Learned | Ep 13What does it really mean to be an instructional leader?“Systems over goals. If you want instructional leadership to be a focus—create a system to make it happen. We can get bogged down in the small fires…because if we don’t, [they can] become a whole wildfire. But when we create a system to focus on the things that need to be a priority—like instructional leadership—then we no longer have to say, ‘Ooh, how do I find time for that?’ You're doing it. You've created it already.” -Chelsea GallagherIn this episode of Lessons Learned, h...
2025-08-2833 min
Lessons LearnedHow to Make Math Less Intimidating & More Relevant for Students ft. Eli Luberoff | Lessons Learned | Ep 12How can we make math more accessible, engaging, and future-focused?“When someone’s asking, ‘Hey, when am I gonna use this math?’ you can be like, ‘Have you ever played a video game? Because they used math to make that video game'. And not only did they use math—they used Desmos to do this. They use the exact same tool that we're using today.” -Eli LuberoffIn this episode of Lessons Learned, host Matt sits down with Eli Luberoff, founder and CEO of Desmos Studio, to explore how one of the most widely used math education tools in the w...
2025-08-2138 min
Lessons LearnedConnecting Education to Workforce Needs ft. Adam Bowen | Lessons Learned | Ep 11How can districts prepare students for both college and career success—and what does it require from our instructional leaders? “As a leader—getting the [support] that you need, that’s tailored to what is important to you—that's when you make your most growth, and that’s something that can’t be found with a one-size-fits-all PD opportunity.” - Adam BowenIn this episode of Lessons Learned, host Matt sits down with Adam Bowen, Superintendent of New Buffalo Area Schools, for a candid conversation on building systems that equip students for life after graduation—whether that path leads to highe...
2025-08-1427 min
Lessons LearnedAligning K-12 Education with the Future of Work ft. Chike Aguh | Lessons Learned | Ep 10How do we prepare students for jobs that don't exist yet?“What I'm hopeful for is that always—no matter how challenging the circumstance—there is someone who is teaching and there are students who are learning.” -Chike AguhIn this episode of Lessons Learned, host Matt tackles this question with Chike Aguh, Senior Advisor of The Project on Workforce at Harvard. As a former Chief Innovation Officer at the U.S. Department of Labor and nationally recognized education leader, Chike has seen firsthand what it takes to align K–12 learning with the demands of today’s economy....
2025-08-0752 min
Lessons LearnedRethinking Academic Pathways to Drive Real-World Readiness ft. Dr. TJ Vari | Lessons Learned | Ep 9How can we align K–12 pathways with real economic opportunity?“The definition of leadership is influence. The challenge of leadership is conflict. The result of leadership is change. And when there's a lot of change, we're gonna experience a lot of conflict, and that's going to require stronger leadership.” -Dr. TJ VariIn this episode of Lessons Learned, host Matt sits down with Dr. TJ Vari, Senior Director of Product Strategy at MaiaLearning, to explore how schools can design college and career pathways that truly prepare students for life after graduation—starting as early as kindergarten.Drawin...
2025-07-3140 min
Lessons LearnedDesigning and Sustaining Relevant Math Instruction for Every Student ft. Dan Meyer | Lessons Learned | Ep 8How can we make math instruction more engaging and relevant for every student?“Kids need fewer commercials for math's power in their jobs later and more actual, tangible experiences of math's power now in their education.” -Dan MeyerIn this episode of Lessons Learned, Season 2, host Matt is joined by Dan Meyer, former high school math teacher and current VP of User Growth at Amplify, widely known for his groundbreaking work with Desmos.Dan shares his personal journey from teaching ninth grade to helping transform math instruction at scale. With a deep passion for stud...
2025-07-2437 min
Lessons LearnedStrategic Scheduling - Optimizing Resources for Postsecondary Preparation ft. Steven Gering | Ep 7What if K-12 school districts saw scheduling as a strategy for alignment rather than a task to be done?“We really under-invest in training future school leaders on how to invest this multi-million dollar budget... how to get more students college and career ready—and how to run it effectively and efficiently.” -Dr. Steven GeringIn this episode of Lessons Learned, host Matt sits down with Dr. Steven Gering, Director of School Success, to explore how schools can better prepare students for life beyond graduation.Drawing from decades of experience as a teache...
2025-07-1741 min
AmpED to 11From Free Lessons to Strategic AI: Matthew Kennard on BetterLesson’s EvolutionWhat happens when you mix AI’s cutting-edge potential with a human-centered mission to radically improve teaching and learning? You get BetterLesson—and you get this conversation.
In this special episode of AmpED to 11, Brett Roer sits down with Matthew Kennard, CEO of BetterLesson, to unpack how his team is transforming professional learning and instructional leadership at scale. As one of the major sponsors of the upcoming AI in Education Symposium in Albany, Matt joins Brett for a high-impact conversation on how AI can be leveraged not to replace educators, but to empower them.
You’ll hea...
2025-07-0110 min
Edtech InsidersWhy Flashy Valuations Fail in EdTech: Juan Zavala of NMVP on Sustainable GrowthSend us a textJuan Zavala joined New Markets Venture Partners in 2019 and is a Partner. He is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and executing new investment opportunities as well as supporting existing portfolio companies and firm operations. He serves as a Board Director for Brains and Motion Education, Nexford University, and CreatorUp, and as a Board Observer for App Academy, BetterLesson, Censia, Climb Credit, Concentric Educational Solutions, Datapeople, Motimatic, and Regent Education. He is also actively involved with Mantra Health and Acceleration Academies. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:...
2025-06-0957 min
Lessons LearnedCompilation: 5 Bold Ideas for K-12 Career Readiness | Lessons Learned | Ep 6What does building ‘life-ready’ students really look like?In this special compilation episode of Lessons Learned, we highlight five powerful insights from the visionary education leaders featured in Season 2. From district superintendents to CTE directors, these voices share a collective optimism about the future of public education.Across their diverse experiences, a shared message emerges: real progress requires courageous leadership, deep community engagement, and a relentless focus on what matters most: students and teachers.In this episode, we explore key themes including:The value of ‘leaning in’ during times of uncertainty—embracing new techno...
2025-05-2225 min
Lessons LearnedCelebrating Workforce Pathways Through CTE Innovation ft. Mac Beaton | Lessons Learned | Ep 5How can we rethink workforce partnerships for sustainability and impact?“Every parent out there wants a better life for their child and unfortunately, historically, we've always thought that pathway was through a four-year degree. That's just the way we grew up. But the world has changed. Business has changed. When you look at the number of jobs that are out there that require a four-year degree, that has changed. We've put a lot of effort into changing the narrative about what people thought about career and technical education.” - Mac BeatonIn this episode of Lesso...
2025-05-1541 min
Lessons LearnedBuilding Career Pathways & Support Systems ft. Iberia Parish Leaders | Lessons Learned | Ep 4How can districts evolve to support every educator and every student?“Really looking at your programs—which ones are making the biggest impact—and there's no debate. The biggest impact you can have on student achievement is teacher efficacy.” -Brett FergusonIn this episode of Lessons Learned, our host Matt is joined by members of Iberia Parish’s team, Brett Ferguson, Kirsten Dutile, and Kyla Aucoin, for a powerful conversation on building sustainable systems of support for both teachers and students.Drawing on their diverse journeys into education, the team shares how Iberia Parish is redefining...
2025-05-0832 min
ASU+GSV Summit SessionsBeyond Band-Aids: Transforming School Environments to Solve the Teacher Retention CrisisRecorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Matthew Kennard, CEO at BetterLesson, Inc.; Tommy Chang, CEO at New Teacher Center; and Tracy Dorland, Superintendent at Jeffco Public Schools.The session challenged the prevailing narrative around teacher retention, which often centers on quick fixes such as professional development or time-saving edtech tools. Instead, the speakers reimagined how to create sustainable school environments where teachers can thrive and make a lasting impact on students. They examined how district and school leaders can build integrated systems that truly support teacher success, sharing real-world examples...
2025-05-0220 min
Lessons LearnedBuilding Future-Ready Pathways Through CTE & AI ft. Dr. Patrick Ward | Lessons Learned | Ep 3What role do schools, families, and businesses play in building career-ready learners?“The single biggest unifying conversation we've had is about future-readiness. When you talk about the current environment we're in, right now is the time to be asking how the school and all the systems align to assure that every student that walks across the stage is ready for whatever they choose next.” -Patrick WardIn this episode of Lessons Learned, Matt is joined by Superintendent Patrick Ward of Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools in Ohio to explore what it means to build a future-ready education system—from t...
2025-05-0134 min
Lessons LearnedBridging Policy and Practice in Ohio Schools ft. Craig Burford | Lessons Learned | Ep 2How do Educational Service Centers (ESCs) help turn policy into practice in Ohio’s schools?“How do you reverse engineer what the future could look like into the type of profession that interests you? That could provide you with the income and the quality of life that you need to be able to do [the things you love]? What's the education you need to get there? And [we’re] finding that in all instances, it doesn't take a four year degree. Trying to force everybody into that—the square peg into a round hole—just doesn't work.” -Craig Burfor...
2025-04-2437 min
Lessons LearnedTransforming Education for Career Readiness ft Jennifer Kushell | Lessons Learned | Ep 1How can we leverage student agency to build more invested, more prepared graduates?“We need to give kids context to understand that if they’re going to think about their life beyond (and their goals beyond) school, they need to understand where they fit in [and how education prepares them for it].” -Jen KushellIn this episode of Lessons Learned, our host Matt kicks off Season 2 with Jennifer Kushell, CEO and founder of Exploring Your Potential—a career readiness program that helps students connect their interests to future planning. Throughout our conversation, we explore key topics su...
2025-04-1732 min
Edtech InsidersHow Schools Can Use Data and AI to Improve Teaching at Scale with Matt Kennard of BetterLessonSend us a textMatt Kennard is the CEO of BetterLesson (which offers High-quality K-12 professional development for educators and administrators, ensuring successful districtwide implementation of HQIM.) and former CFO & Head of Operations for LearnZillion, a K-12 digital core curriculum provider. At LearnZillion, he oversaw the expansion of curricular offerings through partnerships with leading OER curriculum providers and led the company's sale to Weld North Education. Previously, Matt led strategic M&A activity for iHeartMedia as the Director of Liquidity and Corporate Development. With a background in finance, strategy, and technology, Matt has...
2025-02-0540 min
Math on the RocksEp 27 - Dr. Pam Seda shares her framework for equity in the math classroomPam Seda joins us for another live recording from the California Math Council South Conference in Palm Spring in November 2024. Pam Seda is one of the authors of the phenomenal book called Choosing to See. It provides the ICUCARE framework for ensuring equity in math education. We might want equity in our classrooms, but perhaps we don't know how to achieve it. Moreover, we might not know how to recognize inequity. Pam drops tons of wisdom on how to achieve equity and recognize moments of inequity. Enjoy this episode.
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2025-01-3125 min
Tech in EdTechProfessional Learning That Moves the Needle: Insights for K12 LeadersIn this episode, Matthew Kennard, CEO of BetterLesson, discusses transforming professional development in education. Matthew shares how districts can move beyond one-off training days to create ongoing support for teachers, even with limited budgets. He highlights the need to use data to guide decisions, tailoring learning to teacher needs, and practical ways to connect training with real classroom results. The conversation explores how technology and emerging tools can support more responsive and impactful professional learning strategies.
2024-12-1042 min
The Unspeakeasy With Meghan DaumIs Sports Betting More Addictive Than Porn? Alex Grodd on the latest scourge affecting young menUntil 2018, sports betting was almost a sport unto itself. To place a bet, you had to call your bookie, go to the race track, or make a trip to Las Vegas. But in 2018, the Supreme Court put an end to a longtime federal ban on sports betting, and it is now legal in most states and accessible on smartphones. For years, we’ve been hearing alarm bells about the addictive qualities of online pornography, which many experts believe has dulled the senses and hindered the relationship prospects of generations of young men. But according to Alex Grodd, fo...
2024-12-021h 08
Trending In Ed with Mike PalmerTransforming Professional Learning for Educators with Matthew KennardIn this episode of Trending in Education, Mike Palmer speaks with Matthew Kennard, CEO of BetterLesson, about the complexities and importance of professional development for teachers. With a career transition from investment banking to edtech, Kennard shares his insights on the evolving landscape of K-12 education. They discuss the traditional and future models of professional learning, emphasizing job-embedded support, continuous improvement, and career pathways for educators. Kennard underscores the crucial role of effective professional development in achieving optimal student outcomes, teacher retention, and overall systemic improvement in education.Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Visit us at...
2024-11-2535 min
If You've Come This FarAlex Grodd...The DisagreementIn this episode, Chris and Shaun talk with Alex Grodd, founder of The Disagreement. The guys discuss Bill Bradley, curiosity, entrepreneurship, Alex’s first start-up: A Better Lesson, education, healthy disagreement, tattoos, free will, rubrics, and more. For more about The Disagreement: https://www.thedisagreement.com/And to check out a Better Lesson: https://betterlesson.comThis episode is brought to you by Half Acre Brewery. Check out the wonderful beers on Half Acre's website.
2024-10-141h 19
Venture with GraceDisruptive Tech & Social Impact: John Simon's Dual Venture ApproachJohn Simon is the Co-Founder and Board Chair of GreenLight Fund and
Managing Director of Sigma Prime Ventures. John is an active entrepreneur, creator and investor in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. He is currently a managing director at Sigma Prime Ventures where he focuses on software-based businesses and disruptive technology businesses, often getting involved in businesses at their formation or earliest stages. Prior to joining Sigma Prime, John was a co-founder and managing director of General Catalyst Partners, where he was responsible for investments in both new and existing technology businesses.
2024-07-021h 00
Lessons LearnedEpisode 12: Teacher Talk with Jaime SpeedWhat is some of the best teacher advice you've received? In this of Lessons Learned, BetterLesson Director of Solution Design Romain Bertrand sits down with Jaime Speed, an educator in Oregon with over 24 years experience. During their conversation they discuss blended learning, the Scottish Storyline method, and how sometimes, the best way to form relationships with your students is to just be yourself.You can also tune in on Apple or Spotify.If you like what you hear, please like, subscribe, or share! And consider subscribing to our monthly newsletter, The Learning Curve....
2024-06-1351 min
Lessons LearnedEpisode 12: Teacher Talk with Jaime SpeedWhat is some of the best teacher advice you've received? In this of Lessons Learned, BetterLesson Director of Solution Design Romain Bertrand sits down with Jaime Speed, an educator in Oregon with over 24 years experience. During their conversation they discuss blended learning, the Scottish Storyline method, and how sometimes, the best way to form relationships with your students is to just be yourself.You can also tune in on Apple or Spotify.If you like what you hear, please like, subscribe, or share! And consider subscribing to our monthly newsletter, The Learning Curve....
2024-06-1351 min
Lessons LearnedEpisode 11: Family Engagement & Higher Educational OutcomesCan family engagement lead to greater educational outcomes—and less teacher turnover?In the latest episode of Lessons Learned, BetterLesson CEO Matt Kennard sits down with Vidya Sundaram, CEO and Co-Founder of Family Engagement Lab for a conversation about creating a better environment for learning through meaningful connections. Hear about how increased family engagement impacts student achievement and well-being, and learn some strategies for schools or districts looking to make engagement a priority this upcoming school year. If you like what you hear, please like, subscribe, or share! And consider subscribing to our monthly newsletter, The...
2024-05-3028 minLessons LearnedEpisode 11: Family Engagement & Higher Educational OutcomesCan family engagement lead to greater educational outcomes—and less teacher turnover?In the latest episode of Lessons Learned, BetterLesson CEO Matt Kennard sits down with Vidya Sundaram, CEO and Co-Founder of Family Engagement Lab for a conversation about creating a better environment for learning through meaningful connections. Hear about how increased family engagement impacts student achievement and well-being, and learn some strategies for schools or districts looking to make engagement a priority this upcoming school year. If you like what you hear, please like, subscribe, or share! And consider subscribing to our monthly newsletter, The...
2024-05-3028 min
Lessons LearnedEpisode 10: Teacher Talk with Afrika Afeni Mills"Teacher Talk" helps us learn from other educators by hearing about their favorite classroom strategies and methodologies.In this episode, BetterLesson's Director of Solution Design Romain Bertrand has a conversation with Afrika Afeni Mills. During their conversation, they talk about building a classroom library, how to keep learning (and the power in *admitting* that you are still learning) and the best strategies to have fun during instructional time.Thanks for tuning in. We hope you enjoy!If you like what you hear, please like, subscribe, or share! And consider subscribing to our monthly n...
2024-04-3058 minLessons LearnedEpisode 10: Teacher Talk with Afrika Afeni Mills"Teacher Talk" helps us learn from other educators by hearing about their favorite classroom strategies and methodologies.In this episode, BetterLesson's Director of Solution Design Romain Bertrand has a conversation with Afrika Afeni Mills. During their conversation, they talk about building a classroom library, how to keep learning (and the power in *admitting* that you are still learning) and the best strategies to have fun during instructional time.Thanks for tuning in. We hope you enjoy!If you like what you hear, please like, subscribe, or share! And consider subscribing to our monthly n...
2024-04-3058 min
Lessons LearnedEpisode 9: AI in Education: Where Should We Go From Here?AI in education may be the topic du jour, but rightfully so. Whether you are embracing–or rejecting–the onslaught of these new technologies, there’s simply no way to ignore them anymore. So what are we doing to address and manage ai in our schools? And are we utilizing its power and capabilities to our advantage? In this episode of Lessons Learned, BetterLesson CEO Matt Kennard sits down with Anna Edwards, Chief Advocacy Officer and Co-Founder, Whiteboard Advisors, and Erin Mote, CEO and Founder of Innovate EDU. Together they discuss the current policies in place, and explor...
2024-04-1231 minLessons LearnedEpisode 9: AI in Education: Where Should We Go From Here?AI in education may be the topic du jour, but rightfully so. Whether you are embracing–or rejecting–the onslaught of these new technologies, there’s simply no way to ignore them anymore. So what are we doing to address and manage ai in our schools? And are we utilizing its power and capabilities to our advantage? In this episode of Lessons Learned, BetterLesson CEO Matt Kennard sits down with Anna Edwards, Chief Advocacy Officer and Co-Founder, Whiteboard Advisors, and Erin Mote, CEO and Founder of Innovate EDU. Together they discuss the current policies in place, and explor...
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Lessons LearnedEpisode 7: Humanizing the Math Learning ExperienceMath instruction is difficult… but what if we rethink how we teach it?In our latest episode of Lessons Learned, we were joined by Kiddom to discuss innovative approaches to make math education more engaging, relatable, and enjoyable for both students and educators. Learn how to go beyond the traditional math pedagogy of rote memorization to foster a deeper understanding and aptitude for the subject.Thanks for tuning in. We hope you enjoy!If you like what you hear, please like, subscribe, or share! And consider subscribing to our monthly newsletter, The Learning Curv...
2024-03-2647 minLessons LearnedEpisode 7: Humanizing the Math Learning ExperienceMath instruction is difficult… but what if we rethink how we teach it?In our latest episode of Lessons Learned, we were joined by Kiddom to discuss innovative approaches to make math education more engaging, relatable, and enjoyable for both students and educators. Learn how to go beyond the traditional math pedagogy of rote memorization to foster a deeper understanding and aptitude for the subject.Thanks for tuning in. We hope you enjoy!If you like what you hear, please like, subscribe, or share! And consider subscribing to our monthly newsletter, The Learning Curv...
2024-03-2647 min
Lessons LearnedEpisode 6: The Teacher Shortage with Chandler USDHaving quality, dedicated teachers in our building is the first step towards creating successful classrooms filled with happy, thriving students. But with the ongoing teacher shortage, that feels practically impossible.Join Chandler Unified School District Human Resources Administrator Abby Druck and BetterLesson Instructional Coach Melissa Linton for a conversation endorsed by ASA (Arizona School Administrators). You'll hear about how to tackle the unique challenges of the teacher shortage—teacher retention and turnover, supporting new teachers, training alternative pathways or foreign teachers—all while maintaining a positive campus climate to prevent burnout.Key Takeaways:How pers...
2024-02-2833 minLessons LearnedEpisode 6: The Teacher Shortage with Chandler USDHaving quality, dedicated teachers in our building is the first step towards creating successful classrooms filled with happy, thriving students. But with the ongoing teacher shortage, that feels practically impossible.Join Chandler Unified School District Human Resources Administrator Abby Druck and BetterLesson Instructional Coach Melissa Linton for a conversation endorsed by ASA (Arizona School Administrators). You'll hear about how to tackle the unique challenges of the teacher shortage—teacher retention and turnover, supporting new teachers, training alternative pathways or foreign teachers—all while maintaining a positive campus climate to prevent burnout.Key Takeaways:How pers...
2024-02-2833 minLessons LearnedEpisode 5: Teacher Talk with Jessi AndersonJoin BetterLesson Director of Solution Design for a “Teacher Talk” with 2016 Montana Teacher of the Year, Dr. Jessi Anderson. In this episode, they talk about the importance of science education, using AI like ChatGPT in the classroom, and strategies for perking yourself up when you're having a bad teaching day. (You might want to create your own "Why Folder" after listening!)Thanks for tuning in. We hope you enjoy!If you like what you hear, please like, subscribe, or share! And consider subscribing to our monthly newsletter, The Learning Curve.Episode Notes:Ab...
2024-02-1051 min
Lessons LearnedEpisode 5: Teacher Talk with Jessi AndersonJoin BetterLesson Director of Solution Design for a “Teacher Talk” with 2016 Montana Teacher of the Year, Dr. Jessi Anderson. In this episode, they talk about the importance of science education, using AI like ChatGPT in the classroom, and strategies for perking yourself up when you're having a bad teaching day. (You might want to create your own "Why Folder" after listening!)Thanks for tuning in. We hope you enjoy!If you like what you hear, please like, subscribe, or share! And consider subscribing to our monthly newsletter, The Learning Curve.Episode Notes:Ab...
2024-02-1051 min
Lessons LearnedEpisode 4: Delivering HQIM Despite Teacher ShortagesIn this episode of Lessons Learned, join Matt Kennard (BetterLesson CEO), Anna Edwards (Chief Advocacy Officer and Co-Founder, Whiteboard Advisors), and Jenna Keaney (BetterLesson SVP of Professional Learning) as they discuss:The teacher shortage and legislation popping up around the country to help alleviate this problem.How to ensure schools and districts are still delivering quality education to students despite staffing challenges.What is the ideal path forward?Thanks for listening, and enjoy!If you like what you hear, please like, subscribe, or share! And consider subscribing to our monthly newsletter, The Learning Curve.
2024-01-1733 minLessons LearnedEpisode 4: Delivering HQIM Despite Teacher ShortagesIn this episode of Lessons Learned, join Matt Kennard (BetterLesson CEO), Anna Edwards (Chief Advocacy Officer and Co-Founder, Whiteboard Advisors), and Jenna Keaney (BetterLesson SVP of Professional Learning) as they discuss:The teacher shortage and legislation popping up around the country to help alleviate this problem.How to ensure schools and districts are still delivering quality education to students despite staffing challenges.What is the ideal path forward?Thanks for listening, and enjoy!If you like what you hear, please like, subscribe, or share! And consider subscribing to our monthly newsletter, The Learning Curve.
2024-01-1733 minLessons LearnedEpisode 3: Teacher Talk with Monica WashingtonJoin BetterLesson Director of Solution Design for a "Teacher Talk" with 2014 Texas Teacher of the Year and 2023 National Teacher Hall of Fame Inductee Monica Washington. In this episode, they talk about the best (and worst) advice they received as teachers, what the first day of teaching felt like, as well as favorite strategies to use on those low-energy days. Thanks for listening, and enjoy!If you like what you hear, please like, subscribe, or share! And consider subscribing to our monthly newsletter, The Learning Curve.Episode Notes:About our guest Monica...
2023-12-1342 min
Lessons LearnedEpisode 3: Teacher Talk with Monica WashingtonJoin BetterLesson Director of Solution Design for a "Teacher Talk" with 2014 Texas Teacher of the Year and 2023 National Teacher Hall of Fame Inductee Monica Washington. In this episode, they talk about the best (and worst) advice they received as teachers, what the first day of teaching felt like, as well as favorite strategies to use on those low-energy days. Thanks for listening, and enjoy!If you like what you hear, please like, subscribe, or share! And consider subscribing to our monthly newsletter, The Learning Curve.Episode Notes:About our guest Monica...
2023-12-1342 min
Straight To ItEp. 60: Profound Learning with Alex GroddIn this episode, I interview Alex Grodd, Founder of BetterLesson, one of the first platforms for teachers to share lesson plans. Now, Alex is building Mainstem Media, a company dedicated to creating podcasts and documentaries to facilitate productive disagreement. Alex is a former teacher and alum of Teach for America. We discuss what he learned from Teach for America, BetterLesson, and his vision for Mainstem. I really enjoyed speaking with Alex and hope you enjoy the episode!
2023-11-0325 minLessons LearnedEpisode 2: Student Mental HealthOctober is Mental Health Awareness Month, so we are going to dive in to a conversation on student mental health. We hope you will walk away with some tips and strategies for ways you can improve your campus culture, increase personal connections, and affect student mental health in a positive way.
2023-10-3042 min
Lessons LearnedEpisode 2: Student Mental HealthOctober is Mental Health Awareness Month, so we are going to dive in to a conversation on student mental health. We hope you will walk away with some tips and strategies for ways you can improve your campus culture, increase personal connections, and affect student mental health in a positive way.
2023-10-3042 minLessons LearnedEpisode 1: The Reading WarsJoin BetterLesson CEO Matt Kennard and guests Jenna Keaney and Alaina Mackell discuss balanced literacy, Lucy Calkins, state reading legislation, the Science of Reading, and the best ways to make a shift in your reading curriculum.
2023-10-3023 min
Lessons LearnedEpisode 1: The Reading WarsJoin BetterLesson CEO Matt Kennard and guests Jenna Keaney and Alaina Mackell discuss balanced literacy, Lucy Calkins, state reading legislation, the Science of Reading, and the best ways to make a shift in your reading curriculum.
2023-10-3023 min
Teaching Learning Leading K-12Erin Osborn: Co-Founder of BetterLesson.com - Helping Teachers Be Successful - 540
Erin Osborn: Co-Founder of BetterLesson.com - Helping Teachers Be Successful. This is episode 540 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast.
Erin Osborn, a former Cambridge Public Schools educator, is the co-founder of BetterLesson.com.
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2023-02-201h 00
Vital VoicesEpisode 3: On the Ground in New YorkIn this episode, we continue the discussion around DE&I in the classroom and hear from three educators in Elmira, New York on their firsthand experience learning about and implementing DE&I initiatives.
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2022-11-2923 min
Leaders AdvantEDGEIt Takes a Village: Highlighting ODE's Center for Student SupportsIn a conversation with Jessica Horowitz-Moore, Executive Director of ODE’s Center for Student Supports, Becky Hornberger and Mark Jones will uncover the great resources that are available to help you serve the ‘whole child’ needs of your students. Horowitz-Moore shares an overview of what her center does, highlights the key resources she most wants administrators to know about, and gives an introduction to the workshop topics that her group will be sharing at our Professional Conference this summer. Resources shared in this episode: ODE's email resource, EdConnection Center for Student Supports Ideas for Innovation website: OAESA Professional Confer...
2022-03-3137 min
Product TalkEP 184 - BetterLesson SVP on Building Quality Edtech ProductsSome product leaders enter this career because they want to be involved with product directly, while others jump in by happenstance. In non-tech roles such as teaching, the ability to make an impact with certain products comes from a different vantage point. How can future PMs utilize these experiences to enhance their products? In this episode, Product Talk host and ALTR Product Lead, Neha Shah, interviews BetterLesson Sr. VP Amber Orenstein who discusses how having a diverse professional background provides a different perspective on building quality edtech products.
2021-12-1529 min
Tech in EdTechThe Future of Tech-Enabled Professional Learning and DevelopmentIn the 7th episode of Tech in EdTech, as Amber Orenstein, BetterLesson talks about the future of tech-enabled professional learning and development with Annu C Singh, Magic EdTech. Listen Now!
2021-11-0331 min
Third Space with Jen CortAfrika Afeni-Mills consultant and diversity director discusses privilege, religion, and continuing to learnAfrika Afeni Mills is the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with BetterLesson and an Education Consultant. She is the author of 'Letter to White Teachers of My Black Children' a blog on Teaching While White that went viral, and an upcoming book. Afrika works with colleagues, teachers, coaches, and administrators to transform practices. She has been featured on podcasts, blogs, delivered keynote addresses, and facilitated sessions at conferences across the United States. She will also be publishing a book with Corwin Press in 2022. Afrika believes that all educators can be motivated, engaged, dynamic practitioners and leaders when provided with...
2021-08-1053 min
Time for TeachershipBeyond "Performative Partnership" with Afrika Afeni MillsIn this episode, I got to talk with Afrika Afeni Mills. She is the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with BetterLesson, and an Education Consultant. I’m so excited for you to hear our conversation today which talks about a variety of things including Rudine Sims Bishop’s Windows & Mirrors strategy as well as what she’s been calling “performative partnership.” Episode Links: Afrika can be found at: Afrika Afeni Mills Equity Guardian on Facebook AfeniMills on Twitter Afrika Afeni Mills on LinkedIn Get Your Episode Freebie & Other Resources...
2021-01-0551 min
Science of Reading: The PodcastS2-04. Telling the fuller story: Afrika Afeni MillsJoin Afrika Afeni Mills—a leader at BetterLesson—as she discusses how to integrate students’ schemas to nurture language comprehension in early literacy, discuss the difference between asset- and deficit-based teaching, and highlight the impact “windows and mirrors” have on students’ classroom experiences.Quotes:“A lot of the foundational work starts by making sure that we’re inquisitive about the resources we’re providing students.”“We don’t spend enough time thinking about students’ families as their first teachers.”Resources:BetterLessonTedTalk by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Danger of a Single StoryWant to...
2020-10-2140 min
Time for Teachership1. Creating a Culture of Coaching with Romain BertrandIn this episode, innovative personalized learning leader, blogger, consultant, coach and practitioner, Romain Bertrand talks to us about the importance of visioning and self-assessment, how to support teachers during COVID, what should we should keep from pre-COVID classes and what we should not, and creating a culture of coaching. Get Your Episode Freebie & Other Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/creating-a-culture-of-coaching Follow Romain & BetterLesson: BetterLesson can be found on: Twitter: @betterlesson Facebook: BetterLesson Romain can be found on: Twitter: @htdcompletely Instagram: @htdcompletely
2020-10-1247 min
SPS Digital Learning HourEpisode 92: Principal Vinnie ReganThis week we stopped by Mary M. Walsh for a chat with Principal Vinnie Regan to hear about what’s been going on at their school. During the interview you will hear all about how Principal Regan is helping his school take the next steps, moving towards Student-Centered Learning. This year, Walsh was selected as one of three Springfield School to be a part of the Kaleidoscope Collective for Learning pilot. For Walsh and Principal Regan, there is a strong focus on Project and Problem-Based Learning. Listen to our interview to learn more! Links:http://www.do...
2020-03-0524 min
Education ExcellencePeer Influence with Keith Frome and Gary LinnenKristina talks with Keith Frome, the co-founder and CEO of PeerForward and Gary Linnen, Managing Director for Program Innovation and Operations, about the history and mission of PeerForward, which in its original incarnation (College Summit) was founded on the principle that the most influential person to a 17-year-old was another 17-year-old. The guests discussed the Youth Activation Summit, which PeerForward produced last summer along with Facebook. The summit, in which school districts from all across the country participated, was designed to help schools solve a wide assortment of issues, including grading policies and bullying, which could be solved through...
2019-03-0431 minEducation ExcellencePeer Influence with Keith Frome and Gary LinnenKristina talks with Keith Frome, the co-founder and CEO of PeerForward and Gary Linnen, Managing Director for Program Innovation and Operations, about the history and mission of PeerForward, which in its original incarnation (College Summit) was founded on the principle that the most influential person to a 17-year-old was another 17-year-old. The guests discussed the Youth Activation Summit, which PeerForward produced last summer along with Facebook. The summit, in which school districts from all across the country participated, was designed to help schools solve a wide assortment of issues, including grading policies and bullying, which could be solved through...
2019-03-0431 minEducation ExcellenceAssessment & Instruction with Michelle FlemingKristina chats with Michelle Fleming, principal at Lake Park Elementary School in the Palm Beach School District in Florida, the 10th largest school district in the country, although the Lake Park Elementary School (which Burt Reynolds attended) is relatively small. The school is 98 percent minority, including with 33 percent of the student body being Haitian Creole, she notes. The school has implemented iReady to overcome its literacy proficiency of only 25 percent. Now, the school is off of the state’s list of low-performing schools. According to Fleming, the iReady books and the data produced by iReady, a product of Curriculum Ass...
2019-02-0830 minEducation ExcellenceAssessment & Instruction with Michelle FlemingKristina chats with Michelle Fleming, principal at Lake Park Elementary School in the Palm Beach School District in Florida, the 10th largest school district in the country, although the Lake Park Elementary School (which Burt Reynolds attended) is relatively small. The school is 98 percent minority, including with 33 percent of the student body being Haitian Creole, she notes. The school has implemented iReady to overcome its literacy proficiency of only 25 percent. Now, the school is off of the state’s list of low-performing schools. According to Fleming, the iReady books and the data produced by iReady, a product of Curriculum Ass...
2019-02-0830 minEducation ExcellenceStudent Voice with Rick JetterKristina chats with Rick Jetter, co-author of the book, Let Them Speak!, and co-founder of Pushing Boundaries about student voice, one of the “new,” “cool” terms in education. Student voice isn’t really “new,” and shouldn’t be viewed as just a “cool” buzzword, he notes. Really, Jetter says, student voice is about partnerships with students and asking them what they think about lessons, programs, or initiatives. Jetter has been collecting student narratives for years, and these narratives have become a pathway for really hearing student voices. When shared with boards of education, for example, it can lead to real-world changes i...
2019-01-2528 minEducation ExcellenceStudent Voice with Rick JetterKristina chats with Rick Jetter, co-author of the book, Let Them Speak!, and co-founder of Pushing Boundaries about student voice, one of the “new,” “cool” terms in education. Student voice isn’t really “new,” and shouldn’t be viewed as just a “cool” buzzword, he notes. Really, Jetter says, student voice is about partnerships with students and asking them what they think about lessons, programs, or initiatives. Jetter has been collecting student narratives for years, and these narratives have become a pathway for really hearing student voices. When shared with boards of education, for example, it can lead to real-world changes i...
2019-01-2528 minEducation ExcellenceLeading Schools in Disruptive Times with Dwight CarterIn this inaugural episode, host Kristina MacBury chats with Dwight Carter, a former high school principal in Central Ohio and NASSP Digital Principal of the Year. Carter, a co-author of several books on education, is currently an Effectiveness Coach for Dynamix. Carter describes his education excellence mission as doing something every day to positively impact students. In his book, Leading Schools in Disruptive Times, he explains the positivity comes from CAT (Cope, Adjust, and Transform). Carter discusses how he reacted to racist graffiti at his school—being visible and providing reassurance to his staff and students. Carter talks about Dy...
2019-01-1840 minEducation ExcellenceLeading Schools in Disruptive Times with Dwight CarterIn this inaugural episode, host Kristina MacBury chats with Dwight Carter, a former high school principal in Central Ohio and NASSP Digital Principal of the Year. Carter, a co-author of several books on education, is currently an Effectiveness Coach for Dynamix. Carter describes his education excellence mission as doing something every day to positively impact students. In his book, Leading Schools in Disruptive Times, he explains the positivity comes from CAT (Cope, Adjust, and Transform). Carter discusses how he reacted to racist graffiti at his school—being visible and providing reassurance to his staff and students. Carter talks about Dy...
2019-01-1840 min
Teaching Learning Leading K-12122: BetterLesson.com with Sherry MacBuryToday I am talking with Dr. Sherry MacBury from www.betterlesson.com. Sherry is the Director of Partnerships in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, DC for Better Lesson. She was a turnaround principal of two different high schools among other educational positions.I recently had a chance to hear her speak at a symposium about educational innovations and thought that I would share BetterLesson.com with you. BetterLesson is a personalized professional development program for teachers.The teacher talks twice monthly with a live, experienced teacher coach. The sess...
2016-12-0530 min
#EdTech MinuteAn Edtech Minute with BetterLessonBetterLesson is a website that archives over 10,000 Common Core aligned lessons created by over 130 master teachers. Each lesson addresses specific Common Core standards, and veteran teachers vet each lesson.
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2014-10-2600 min
#EdTech RadioAn Edtech Minute with BetterLessonBetterLesson is a website that archives over 10,000 Common Core aligned lessons created by over 130 master teachers. Each lesson addresses specific Common Core standards, and veteran teachers vet each lesson.
http://betterlesson.com/
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2014-10-2600 min
На волне знаний и тенденцийФонд Almaz Capital начал выход из "Яндекса" (241)Эксперты рынка считают, что с учётом отличных финансовых показателей в 3 квартале и прогнозируемого повышения выручки компании, акции "Яндекса" могут достичь на бирже уровня в $26. Хотя и нынешняя стоимость обеспечивает инвесторам неплохие условия для выхода из компании.
В программе:
- Фонд Almaz Capital начал выход из "Яндекса".
- Европарламент против контроля Международного союза электросвязи над Интернетом.
- Пользователи Twitter чаще других делают покупки онлайн - исследование.
- РВК объявил о запуске нового продукта - программе "Бизнес-ангел".
- Платформа обмена опытом для учителей BetterLesson получила грант $3,5 млн.
- Twitter выделил $1 млн для рекламы малому бизнесу.
2012-11-2307 min