AC&E | Back to School 2019

Landmark College in Putney VT is a college for students who learn differently, ADHD, perhaps Autistic.....and they are working with companies who know these students can get the job done for them after graduation. Joining me is Jan Coplan from Landmark and Michael Fieldhouse from DXC Technology ...
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Discovery Education has big plans for 2021 and beyond, and now they have Kelli Campbell leading the way. Listen to our discussion with this great female voice of leadership in education ...
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The CoSN conference is coming up in March! CoSN has proven itself to be more important than ever with its focus on Ed Tech in this age of hybrid/remote and onsite learning. Listen to get a preview from event co-chairs Marlo Gaddis CTO of Wake County, NC schools and Steve ...
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Learn about a new report on gifted education, courtesy of our friends at the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) ...
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Our friends at Classroom Champions, author Darri Stephens and Champions cofounder (Olympic Gold Medalist) Steve Mesler share wonderful way to leverage SEL and mentorship to improve learning and help students build confidence ...
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Learn about Nickelodeon's digital learning service, Noggin, from VP Kristen Kane ...
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Marisol is amazing; so very involved in many associations and groups working toward equity, particularly for Latino students. Her new book "Beyond the Surface of Restorative Practices; Building a Culture of Equity, Connection and Healing" is out now ...
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Joining NSPRA Executive Director Barbara Hunter is the Superintendent of Frederick County (VA) Public Schools, Dr. Dave Sovine ...
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Aleasha Stevens, VP of Education Services at Boxlight, used edtech in her teaching for many years and has a great perspective on its uses in today's classroom. Listen here ...
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Dr. Joan Wade, Executive Director of AESA, and Mr. Bob Darby of Mindshine discuss new apps that are improving communication with parents, staff, faculty and students during this age of widespread online learning ...
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Dr. Kojo Quartey, a true believer in equity, diversity and inclusion who learned from his own experiences, is now president of Monroe County Community College in Michigan. Listen to his story here ...
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AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO EQUITY FROM TEACH FX Meet Jamie Poskin, Founder and Executive Director of Teach FX. You'll be as amazed as we are at what he has created for education. It's all about 'equity of voice.' ...
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Eddie Manuszak is Superintendent of Dundee Community Schools in Michigan. A former kindergarten teacher, he works tirelessly for equity in early learning and across the board. He's also a great networker who has gathered together a powerhouse group that includes Detroit Public Television, Michigan ESAs, and leaders from other districts, ...
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Listen to Meriden, Connecticut educator Hector Cardona, a man who's known and loved for building relationships with students and who is one of our first Champions of Equity. Be sure to see our feature in the November 2020 issue of Equity & Access ...
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INTRODUCING A 3-PART EQUITY EVENT STARTING ON MLK DAY The education architectural firm Fielding International is presenting a new series on how literal education design of schools and classrooms makes a major difference as we work toward equity and successful learning ...
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Ronald Chaluisan, Executive Director of the Newark Trust, discusses a range of topics including lack of appropriate devices, special education and Social Emotional Learning — and how we can move to correct inequitable situations, particularly in urban areas ...
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Meet Dr. Katie McClarty, author of Preparing Students for College and Careers: Theory, Measurement and Educational Practice and  VP at Renaissance Learning ...
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Wow, Great show. We have Dr. Paula Price, dean of the College of Education at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State U (she's also President of the American Educational Studies Ass'n) and Dr. Kristen Huff, VPO of Assessment at Curriculum Associates. The two experts will discuss equity and diversity studies ...
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Dr. Miguel Cardona's nomination for Education Secretary is incredibly important to the K-12 community. Listen as Dr. Maria Chavez-Armstrong, Executive Director of ALAS, the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents, discusses what's happening & what's in store for 2021 ...
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From Cyber.org, Executive Director Kevin Nolten talks about their cyber education program, now being used in 27 states, and how it aligns with state standards ...
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A REPORT FROM MERIDEN, CT SCHOOLS Listen as Meriden, Connecticut Superintendent Mark Benigni, Director of Teaching Barb Haefner, and Director of Blended Learning Susan Moore discuss what the district has learned over the past year ...
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BEST PRACTICES IN IMPLEMENTING EFFECTIVE HYBRID LEARNING SYSTEMS The insights and the power of the education industry's thought leaders are incredibly important. Experts from Promethean join us: Cheryl Miller, Chief Marketing Officer, and Lance Solomon, Exec VP of Operations ...
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Our dear friend and a real education mover and shaker, Dreama Gentry from Berea College, is back, bringing Leslie Graham of "Save the Children" with her... all about building partnerships to improve reading in rural America, helping to guarantee literacy and college/career readiness and create a rural library network ...
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Landmark College in Putney, VT is dedicated to students who learn differently. Our guest is their East Coast Regional Enrollment Manager Ferne Bork, whose son is an alumnus of the college ...
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We welcome first-time guest Dr. April Willis, Director of Operations at the National Virtual Teacher Association, on her new book, "Virtual Instruction Standards: Optimizing Teaching and Learning." ...
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A quality approach to online learning: Who better to discuss this than the K-12 Program Director from Quality Matters (the quality assurance company in online and digital learning) and frequent contributor to Equity & Access journal, Christine Voelker? ...
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The pandemic and winter have only made things worse for students battling mental health issues. Resources are available to teachers who are working to help them get through this. We were honored to welcome the great Anne Brown of the Cook Center, who shares her experiences and offers help and ...
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Meet ESL Coordinator Jody Nolf of the School District of Palm Beach County in Florida and hear about her experiences and unique approach to working with ESOL students and curriculum ...
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Part 2 of our conversation with principal Brian Proctor of Walnut Grove Elementary in Bargersville, Indiana, a school with an award-winning architecture and design for learning. Also visiting with us is Jolene Levin from Norva Nivel, the school furniture company. Listen to the first part of the conversation here ...
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EDI (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion) are integral to the mission of any school library. Enjoy this AASL show with Executive Director Sylvia Knight Norton and President Kathy Carroll ...
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