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Cool Cat Teacher BlogTeaching Reading, Grammar, a new AI Reading Tool, and Help for College Bound KidsFrom the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts.
On today's show, we have some back-to-school reminders for teaching reading, a new AI reading tool from Digital Promise with Jean-Claude Brizard, building readers with Jennifer Burns, and teaching grammar playfully with Patty McGee. We will also have a Harvard student from Coventry, England, Zak Adams, who is one of a growing group of volunteers working with Project Access, a nonprofit that supports high-potential, low-opportunity students to help them apply to top universities across the world.2025-08-0100 min
Cool Cat Teacher TalkReading and Grammar Super Show On today's show, we have some back-to-school reminders for teaching reading, a new AI reading tool from Digital Promise with Jean-Claude Brizard, building readers with Jennifer Burns, and teaching grammar playfully with Patty McGee. We will also have a Harvard student from Coventry, England, Zak Adams, who is one of a growing group of volunteers working with Project Access, a nonprofit that supports high-potential, low-opportunity students to help them apply to top universities across the world. In our opening news we discuss the integration of AI into Canvas, some disturbing new research results...2025-08-0158 min
SpeechMattersTeaching and Learning in the Age of AIIn this month’s episode, we explore how generative artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping education — from how students learn to how educators teach. Digital Promise President and CEO Jean-Claude Brizard joins us to discuss the opportunities and challenges AI presents. Whether you are an educator, parent or student, or just curious about this innovative technology, the conversation offers valuable insights for navigating the future of education in the AI era.Episode Resources:Artificial Intelligence in Education – Digital Promise ‘We Have to Really Rethink the Purpose of Education’ - The New York Times2025-05-2844 min
EdVanceStrategy, agility and culture: Keys to high performance in educationFor the launch of EdVance, Vikas Pota speaks to Jean-Claude Brizard, President and CEO of Digital Promise Global, a true leading light in education. With a career spanning transformative roles, from CEO of Chicago Public Schools to shaping global educational innovation, Jean-Claude shares the greatest lessons from his remarkable journey. In this episode, he explores why strategy execution is the cornerstone of success, how strategic agility empowers education systems to adapt in a rapidly changing world, and why culture and change management are essential to achieving and sustaining high performance. This conversation offers invaluable insights for anyone p...2025-02-1134 min
The Education ExchangeEp. 377 - Jan. 27, 2025 - Can Pandemic Recovery Be Accelerated with Technology?Jean-Claude Brizard, President and CEO of Digital Promise Global, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss the future of digital and virtual learning, and how innovations can strengthen teachers and students.2025-01-1731 min
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits596. Transforming Education Through Cross-Sector Collaborations + The Mission of Digital Promise - Jean-Claude BrizardMeet Jean-Claude. He’s the President and CEO of Digital Promise, a nonprofit focused on shaping the future of learning through cross-sector collaboration🤝. He outlines his playbook for driving systemic change - emphasizing the importance of building trust, finding community "protagonists", and aligning diverse stakeholders around a shared vision. This episode offers valuable insights for education leaders, nonprofit professionals, and anyone interested in leveraging cross-sector partnerships to create equitable, systemic change. You don’t want to miss it 🎧Episode HighlightsDigital Promise's Mission and Unique Approach (5:00)Leveraging Technology to Transform Teaching and Learning (7:00)The Importance...2025-01-1530 min
Innovations in Education with David AdamsFrom Chemistry to Classrooms to Aviation: A Conversation with Jean-Claude Brizard, CEO of Digital PromiseIn this episode of Innovations in Education, host David Adams, CEO of the Urban Assembly, sits down with Jean Claude Brizard, President and CEO of Digital Promise. We delve into Jean Claude's illustrious career in education, ranging from his beginnings as a chemistry student to his impactful tenure in various educational leadership roles. We explore pivotal moments in his career, his formative experiences teaching at Rikers Island, and his innovative contributions to public education. The discussion expands to the challenges and successes of educational reform over the past several decades, including his thoughts on the complexities of...2024-11-1252 min
Chief InfluencerFour Influential Voices on Fostering Community and Change - Chief Influencer - Episode # 066In this special episode of Chief Influencer, hosted by Anthony Shop, we brought together four leaders from diverse sectors to share insights on inspiring, influencing, and connecting with communities. Today’s guests include Daniel Buezo, Founder and CEO of Kids of Immigrants, Jennifer Sirangelo, President and CEO of Points of Light, Jean-Claude Brizard, President and CEO of Digital Promise, and Gina Schaefer, Co-Owner of a Few Cool Hardware Stores and Author of Recovery Hardware. They discuss the importance of community, civic engagement, technology in education, and impactful events, from the...2024-08-2829 min
EdUp Learning and Development, hosted by Holly Owens145: The Concept of Powerful Learning with Jean-Claude Brizard, CEO and President of Digital PromiseSummary
In this episode, Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson interview Jean-Claude Brizard, the CEO and President of Digital Promise. They discuss Brizard's journey in education and his role at Digital Promise. They also explore the challenges facing educators today, such as teacher shortages and the need for support and career growth opportunities. Brizard offers advice for teachers who are considering leaving the profession and emphasizes the importance of creating a career ladder in education. The conversation then shifts to Digital Promise and its work in research, technology innovation, and practice. Brizard explains how Digital Promise supports educators...2024-07-2331 min
Getting Smart PodcastJean-Claude Brizard on a Career of Transformation and the League of Innovative SchoolsOn this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom Vander Ark talks with Jean-Claude Brizard, CEO of Digital Promise They talk about the organization's unique congressional mandate and its role in educational innovation. They explain how Digital Promise has exceptional access to U.S. government agencies, enhancing its impact on educational policy and practice. Brizard discusses the power networks like the League of Innovative Schools have in credentialing and micro-credentials for teachers, and the concept of 'powerful learning' that includes student agency and advanced pedagogies. They explore inclusive innovation processes that integrate voices from all community stakeholders, a...2024-07-1034 min
Ed on the EdgeEpisode 12 | Digital's Promise: Jean-Claude Brizardwww.dashmedia.coIn today’s episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Jean-Claude Brizard, a visionary educator deeply committed to advancing equitable education and empowering students. Born in Haiti and separated from his parents due to political persecution, Jean-Claude was raised by his grandmother until reuniting with his family in the United States six years later. This formative experience, coupled with witnessing his parents' sacrifices, instilled in him a profound sense of purpose. Jean-Claude's educational path led him from the public schools of Brooklyn to earning advanced degrees in Chemistry and Science Education from Queens Co...2024-06-0538 min
Learning Can’t WaitJean-Claude Brizard | Digital Promise, Innovation in Education, AI in Education, Learning ScienceAs we take a break after Season 4, we are rebroadcasting some of our favorite episodes.
Today, host Hayley Spira-Bauer sits down with Jean-Claude Brizard, President & CEO of Digital Promise to explore innovation in education. Listen as Jean-Claude explains how “controlled meandering” has influenced his path in education, along with his ongoing drive to fight injustice.
Hayley and Jean-Claude explore the benefits of variability when it comes to learning approaches, and Jean-Claude illuminates how digital promise is working to build systems that can help leapfrog some of the challenges we have in front of us.
Produ...2024-02-1332 min
AUHSD Future TalksAUHSD Future Talks: Episode 103 (Jean-Claude Brizard)In this episode of AUHSD Future Talks, Superintendent Matsuda interviews Jean-Claude Brizard, President and CEO of Digital Promise. During the talk, Mr. Brizard discusses Digital Promise, equity and technology, the promise/problems of artificial intelligence, the cost of artificial intelligence, collective powers of school districts/states, A.I. as a partner in teaching, and the A.I. Summit.Jean-Claude Brizard is President and CEO of Digital Promise, a global, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization focused on accelerating innovation in education. He is the former Senior Advisor and Deputy Director in U.S. Programs at the Bill and Melinda Gates...2024-01-3121 min
Learning Can’t WaitJean-Claude Brizard | Digital Promise, Innovation in Education, AI in Education, Learning ScienceWelcome back to the Learning Can’t Wait podcast! Today, host Hayley Spira-Bauer sits down with Jean-Claude Brizard, President & CEO of Digital Promise to explore innovation in education. Listen as Jean-Claude explains how “controlled meandering” has influenced his path in education, along with his ongoing drive to fight injustice.
Hayley and Jean-Claude explore the benefits of variability when it comes to learning approaches, and Jean-Claude illuminates how digital promise is working to build systems that can help leapfrog some of the challenges we have in front of us.
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2024-01-0232 min
Learning Can’t WaitRebecca Branstetter | Student Burnout, Educator Burnout, Mental Health, School PsychologyOn this week’s episode of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast, host Hayley Spira-Bauer sits down with Dr. Rebecca Branstetter, Founder of Thriving Students Collective. Listen as Rebecca describes how her background in school psychology has informed the work she does to beat burnout in schools. Sharing her 4 Pillars of Thriving, Rebecca also explains why rested, happy minds are more productive.
Rebecca has provided Learning Can’t Wait listeners a free toolkit of 6 simple ways to reduce your daily stress! Check it out at: https://thrivingstudents.com/learningcantwait
Join us every Tuesday at fullmindlearning.com/podca...2023-12-1236 min
Chief InfluencerJean-Claude Brizard on Creating a Community of Masterpieces - Chief Influencer - Episode # 018Jean-Claude Brizard is the President and CEO at Digital Promise, a non-partisan non-profit organization focused on shaping the future of education and advancing equitable education systems by bridging solutions across research, practice, and technology. Jean-Claude was recognized by the Carnegie Corporation of New York as a member of the 2023 Great Immigrants, Great Americans class. Jean-Claude joins Host Anthony Shop to discuss how to create meaningful change inside of a system and the importance of meeting influential community members where they are.Takeaways:The keys to making a difference are identifying the key “protagonists” and...2023-09-2747 min
More Than A TestConnecting Solutions Across Research, Practice, And Technology with Jean-Claude BrizardIn this episode of the More Than a Test podcast, Jean-Claude Brizard talks about the impact of technology in the education system and the importance of engaging parents as equal partners in tech efforts. Jean-Claude is a former educator and school superintendent. He is now the President and CEO of Digital Promise. Digital Promise shapes the future of learning and advances equitable education systems by bringing together solutions across research, practice, and technology. Listen in to learn the importance of making research usable and actionable for the educator when creating learning technology. You will also learn the...2023-05-2636 min
Math MattersEpisode 01. A Tale of Two Divides: Math & Digital Equity in U.S. Classrooms with Dr. Childs and Jean-Claude BrizardIn this inaugural episode of Math Matters!, join your host Katherine Cheng, as she welcomes two titans in the equity world: Dr. Kristopher J. Childs, Chief Academic, Equity, and Social Justice Officer at Open Up Resources, and Jean-Claude Brizard, President and CEO of Digital Promise.
Math equity and digital equity are dominating some of the biggest conversations in education today. How will we close the achievement gap after the impacts of COVID-19? What about the digital divide, where some students can’t afford the internet or a device at home?
“I...2022-01-1147 min
The Politics of Urban EducationOur December guest is Mr. Jean Claude Brizard, former Chief Executive Officer of Chicago Public Schools. Recently, Mr. Brizard and the CPS Board of Education were in the media spotlight with the 2012 CPS teacher strike. Prior to his appointment in Chicago, he was Superintendent of Schools for the Rochester City School District (Rochester, NY), a position he held for three years. Our conversation will focus on the political aspects that both facilitate and hinder leadership and progress in urban contexts.
The Chicago Public Schools serves approximately 409,000 students in more than 670 schools. It is the nation’s third-largest school system. Every child b...2012-12-1231 min
The Perkins PlatformThe Politics of Urban Education Our December guest is Mr. Jean Claude Brizard, former Chief Executive Officer of Chicago Public Schools. Recently, Mr. Brizard and the CPS Board of Education were in the media spotlight with the 2012 CPS teacher strike. Prior to his appointment in Chicago, he was Superintendent of Schools for the Rochester City School District (Rochester, NY), a position he held for three years. Our conversation will focus on the political aspects that both facilitate and hinder leadership and progress in urban contexts.The Chicago Public Schools serves approximately 409,000 students in more than 670 schools. It is the nation’s third-largest school system. Every child b...2012-12-1231 min