Accessibility, Compliance & EQUITY
Read it online and see the full journal at WWW.ACE-ED.ORG
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SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF Sept 15, 2019
1030a
THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE SOCIAL STUDIES AND THEIR UPCOMING NOVEMBER CONFERENCE
Social Studies, History, Geography all come together at NCSS…lots of different groups coming together.
9A
THE TEACHER AS LEARNER
Two of my favorite guests return, Dr Kristin Barbour of NILD and Dr Carey Borkoski of Johns Hopkins University on a excellent topic
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WEDNESDAY
9a
UNDERSTANDING CAREER READY FOR ALL : LOOKING AT DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE
Your students who learn differently, those with ADHD, autism Dyslexia, etc need to understand what the future workplace holds. Expert Jan Coplan of Landmark College career office is our guest
1030a
A NATIONAL LOOK AT MAGNET SCHOOLS
with Theresa Porter , Director of Magnet Schools in E. Baton Rouge Schools with Todd Mann of Magnet Schools of America
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THURSDAY
9a
PROMOTING EQUITY BY BUILDING ON YOUR DISTRICT’S STRENGTHS
Leading Educators literally does what their name implies in districts across the country. Standing up for equity for every student every day, we have , as a first time guest whom we truly welcome, their CEO, Chong-Hao Fu with us
1030a et
TRAUMA INFORMED EDUCATION
TRAUMA INFORMED CARE IN EDUCATION. An unfortunately huge issue these days.With thanks to my friends at Waterford Institute, from Washington County UT, we have Pre-School Coordinator Britney Nelson
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FRIDAY
9A
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING IN PORT WASHINGTON-SAUKVILLE (NY) SCHOOLS
What they’re doing and why it works with Duane Woelful, Director of Special Services and School Psychologist Caitlin Zozakiewicz
1030A
IN CLASSROOM BOOK COLLECTIONS: PROMOTING DIVERSITY
Great topic ! Our friends from Mackin are back as we continue our conversation with their special guest Beaverton, OR ELL educator Rob Hillhouse
LISTEN HERE
an ASCD presentation
SCHOOL SAFETY/CRISIS MANAGEMENT
THE “EDUCATORS SCHOOL SAFETY NETWORK”
Meet Professor Dr Amy Klinger and Educator/Attorney Amanda Klinger , founders of the Network.Listen for great safety and crisis management insights
COLLEGE CHOICE : FINDING THE RIGHT PATH FOR YOUR NEEDS
Our guest is Kevin Mayne, VP for Enrollment Management at Landmark College,
the college for students who learn differently.
THE LATEST IN ADAPTIVE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES
WITH A SPECIAL LOOK AT MATH
MCGraw Hill experts Terry Cheng & John Miller on
adaptive learning technologies, AI , and personalized learning.
PROMOTING EQUITY AND STUDENT DATA PRIVACY ..A DISTRICT LEADERS CHALLENGE
Our friends from “Catch On”, Lil Kellogg and Jena Draper with insights for district leaders in an ever changing environment pulling ever different way.
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SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AND SELF-CARE: CREATING A LIFE WORK BALANCE
Thank you Smartbrief for guest Fred Ende, noted author and Curriculum Director for Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES in NY
EQUITY & SCHOOL BUDGETING
We have the expert, Founder of Allovue Jess Gartner
on being ESSA ready with your school financing
THE FUTURE OF GIFTED EDUCATION
with the president of NAGC Dr. Jonathan Plucker ,
Professor at Johns Hopkins and the new Executive Director at NAGC , John Segota
ED SPACES ARE LEARNING SPACES
with “The Man” from who directs the Ed Market Association , the organization behind the ED SPACES conference ( October in Milwaukee) Jim McGarry. We’ll talk whats new in school and classroom design as we make education accessible and equal physically
ONLINE ED: USING COURSE DESIGN STANDARDS TO SUPPORT STUDENT SUCCESS
Great topic …Listen to Christine Voelker the K-12 program director at Quality Matters and Cindy Hamblin who is the Director of the Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance
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TEACHING READING AND SPOTTING DYSLEXIA
A favorite expert of ours returns, Ms Donnell Pons. Detrmining if dyslexia is affecting any given student.
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TUESDAY
SKOOG…with a hard ‘G” : MULTI-SENSORY LEARNING IN EVERY CLASSROOM
You’ere gonna love this show about Skoog and its effects on learning using sound and music. Creator Dr Benjamin Schogler is here with my good friend Kevin Custer are my guests
GETTING GIRLS INTO STEM
A great educator will give you her insights . My guest is our old friend Michele Zimmerman.
TIPPY TALK : ITS ALL ABOUT SOCIAL INCLUSION IN THE CLASSROOM AND BEYOND.
Rob Lafan , Tippy Talk founder, has quite a story to tell..how he founded whats becoming a worldwide phenomena for children with autism and social challenges.
TAKING A LOOK AT EQUITY AND ED TECH IN CANADA
with “The Man” from the North , Mindshare Learnings’s Robert Martellaci. Our neighbors to the north have a lot going in terms of Equity and ed tech innovations. Nobody knows more about it than Robert.
THE WRITING EXPERIENCE, LITERACY
AND EQUITY IN YOUR CLASSROOM
Listen to a terrific teacher from Bushland TX , Kylene Reed who turned her classes around by engaging her kids in a writing program that works. I know Kylene…you’ll be wildly impressed
DESIGNING LEARNING SPACES THAT MATTER
Meet University City Missouri School’s Director of Innovative Learning Robert Dillon, an expert in classroom.
MAINSTREAMING CHILDREN WITH HEARING LOSS and from last week
Previewing the upcoming 40th annual Clarke Schools conference which will feature the work of a group called “No Limits” and their production of ‘Silent No More’
MINDFULNESS IN THE CLASSROOM
ASCD author Thomas Armstrong, Executive Director of the
American Institute for Learning and Human Development , is our guest
E-SPORTS AND EDUCATION
Leveling up pedagogy and student engagement with video games..real competition encourages learning as my guest from Orange County DOE, Kevin Brown, will tell you.
“INFERCABULARY” AND MIDDLE SCHOOL CRITICAL THINKING
There’s a great company out there called Infercabulary. ..vocabulary made visual. Its founders Beth and Deena will be here and so will educator Kate Gentry who has had great success with the product…and it is a very cool product indeed….as you will learn .
SOCIAL JUSTICE AND DISABILITY
The movement out there is called “Nothing about us…without us”.
Landmark College Researcher Chris Wenz brings his insights about what this means to the show
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COLLEGE ACCESS & SUCCESS
FOR RURAL STUDENTS
We have Berea College’s Dreama Gentry as our guest.
As you know rural success is a favorite topic of mine. Should be a great show.
BACK TO SCHOOL WITH CoSN
An important show as my CoSN guests give you three essential tools
for Tech leaders as we begin the New school year.
SPACE FUTURIST BRIAN DEAN
That’s Learning Space, not Outer Space
My friends at Norva Nivel bring to us Bryan Dean, an expert on Learning Spaces…focusing on STEAM in the classroom and how the classroom environment can make all the difference in the world.
CULTIVATING THE ART OF LEARNING:
featuring the expertise of our returning guest Director of the National Institute for Learning Development, Dr. Kristin Barbour on the building blocks of learning.
TOOLS THAT SUPPORT ASSESSMENT
FOR ALL STUDENTS
Texthelp’s Jason Carroll on the accommodations needed in testing … for students with disabilities
FROM POVERTY THRU HIGHER ED
One man’s journey and we have the man with us. Andarius Taylor is one amazing gentleman now an academic adviser at University of Michigan. And I’ll thank one of educations great people, Dr Amelia Gamel for this show.
PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR SPECIAL STUDENTS WHILE MINIMIZING ATTENTION
What our returning guest Dr. Wes Dotson, Director of the Burkhart Center for Autism at Texas Tech calls “The Flashing Arrow”. He has some answers for you.
THE CHALLENGES , AS ALWAYS, OF RURAL EDUCATION.
THIS TIME, LET’S GO OUT WEST
Thank you Waterford Institute for our guest today, Dr Scott Crane, Supt of Grand County Schools in Moab, UT. Scott hosted the recent Utah Rural Schools Conference.
HOW TO BECOME A GLOBALLY COMPETENT TEACHER
ASCD author Ariel Tichnor-Wagner on her new book.…and why ‘global competence’ is so necessary.
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REACHING ALL STUDENTS K-12 WITH VISUAL VOCABULARY INSTRUCTION
I spelled it correctly. ‘Infercabulary” A great new product using semantic reasoning is making a difference for all kids including those with ELL and SPED needs. We have Deena and Beth, the creators.
THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES
21st CENTURY LEARNING & STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Director of Innovation at NCLD, Ace Parsi, is our guest
on the value of inclusion for all
ADVICE FOR FIRST YEAR TEACHERS
Author Tony Fredericks joins us. He is the author of a lot of books on Education and today we will concentrate on
ENGAGING STUDENTS…EXPLORING PATHWAYS TO COLLEGE AT AN EARLY AGE IN BARNSTABLE, MA
Our guests are school proncipal Jim Anderson and
from American Student Assistance,, CEO and President Joan Eddy
an “Institute for Education Innovation” show
LEADING INNOVATION IN
DOUGHERTY COUNTY GA SCHOOLS
Meet Superintendent Ken Fyer as he evaluates the year just past and plans for an innovvative new one for 2019-20.
THE EDUCATION INDUSTRY AND HIGHER ED WORKING TOGETHER FOR GRADUATE DEGREES
Discovery Education is working with Buena Vista University , creating new advanced degrees for educators. This has always been a pet peeve of mine that the industry itself isn’t more involved in teacher education. Finally, its happening.
an NCEA show: CATHOLIC EDUCATION
THE SETON AWARDS GALA AND NCEA PHILANTHROPY
WE always enjoy having this important segment of American education included in our roster of show. Good folks and good schools that reach out to help all. Learn about these awards, etc.
HONORING SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS !
THE SWING EDUCATION HALL OF FAME
Its a tough job. I know…did it for a while while I was teacher college on off days to keep my hand in. We have Ralph Starace of NJ recently honored by Swing Education into their Hall of Fame. Swing Education is a very cool way for districts to find subs and for subs to find districts to work in. Give a listen.
STUDENT VOICE…STATEWIDE
A CCSSO show with North Dakota’s absolutely excellent State Superintendent Dr Kirsten Baesler…all about her statewide student cabinet.advisory board. It turns out that the customers have some really great ideas.
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JULY 2019
THE SOCIAL SKILLS COMPONENT FOR AN
EFFECTIVE HIGH SCHOOL AUTISM PROGRAM
A wonderful educator and community leader Kelly Sheeran of Oxnard CA. joins us to tell us of her success and , more importantly, her students success. Our friends at Smartbrief introduced us. Thanks.
A VISIT WITH CoSN
DRIVING K-12 INNOVATION
Keith Krueger and others on enhancing learning in a age of innovation. CoSN has a new series on real world trends
BEST PRACTICES FOR EXCELLENT BLENDED LEARNING
From Laurel Mississippi schools we have Dr. Kenitra Ezi and Dr. Kiana Pendleton, Ass’t Superintendent and Magnet School Principal respectively on the role of the teacher in the ‘blend’
LUBBOCK-COOPER SCHOOL DISTRICT (TX)
KEEPING UP BY TRADING UP ON TECHNOLOGY
When I first heard about Diamond Assets they were at the CoSN conference. I realized that their work with school districts makes a huge difference is technology accessibility. L-C’s Supt Keith Bryant tells us how the service works in his district.
CULTIVATING A SENSE OF BELONGING AND CONNECTION WITH ALL OF YOUR STUDENTS
Johns Hopkins Professor Dr. Carey Borkoski is our guest. In an age of SEL importance, Carey is a true expert on on why this matters to your leadership in the classroom and all of your students.
THE NATIONAL CENTER ON
ACCESSIBLE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
Learn a lot about this very important organization and how they work with school districts nationwide….including , we hope, yours. If not yet , you will be after you listen to Director Cynthia Curry & Jennifer Levine, their Professional Learning Director
THE INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION INNOVATION
Institute founder & CEO Doug Roberts brings to us one of the top Superintendents in the country, nationally honored Dr Susan Enfield of Highline School District (WA) on LEADING INNOVATION.
“INNOVATION”
MANAGING SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCES
Institute for Education Innovation founder & CEO Doug Roberts returns with Allovue CEO & Founder Jessica Gartner. Allovue provides financial service and products to K-12 districts nationwide
THE CURRICULUM ENGINE
MOVING AWAY FROM STATIC CURRICULUM RESOURCES
Learn about Walch Education’s CURRICULUM ENGINE. Its new and exciting and UNIQUE. Janne Whatley , former math specialist in Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools is our guest
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ASSESSMENT , EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY
How important is that combination. Learn from NWEA experts team members Brian Tosky and Vanessa Peterson.
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BUILDING SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING INTO EARLY EDUCATION CURRICULUM
I like this topic. SEL has become so important. Jenni Torres , Waterford’s VP of Curriculum is our guest
DYSLEXIA, STRUGGLING READERS AND
SOME METHODS TO GET OVER THE HUMP
Thanks to our good friends at Smartbrief, we have recognized expert, author , presenter and innovator for literacy Donell Pons who helped write the UTAH Dyslexia Handbook for Educators
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A REAL TREAT!
THE SUBSTITUTE TEACHER OF THE YEAR
named by Kelly Educational Staffing, awarded to our guest Mary Harn of Florida this honor…subs are so important and too often overlooked. Glad we can do this show!
ACHIEVING THE RIGHT BALANCE OF ED TECH IN THE CLASSROOM
We have one of the leading voices in education with us, Dreambox Learning Founder Jessie Wooley-Wilson , recently named GEEK WIRE’s “Big Tech CEO of the Year”
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AASA PRESENTS
WOMEN IN SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
Three terrific leaders :Carla Austin Assessment Program Specialist, Fulton County Schools ….Amy Carter Meridian, MS …..and Sheila Quinn, Clover S.C . ..join us having just been attendees at AASA’s recent conference focusing on women in school leadership.
CREATE INFORMED GLOBAL CITIZENS WITH NEWS IN THE CLASSROOM
VP of NexXGenNews Dave Drucker is our guest to talk about the newest
way to present student news to your students
BENETECH’S NEW ACCESSIBILITY CERTIFICATION FOR ED CONTENT.
CONGRATULATIONS, MACMILLAN
Benetech’s Brad Turner joins us along with the very first education company officially certified under the new program. MACMILLAN represented by their director of Content Standards and Accessibility, Rachel Comerford
SOCIAL STUDIES AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
A look at some of the initiatives of NCSS including Digital Civics
Engagement with their Executive DIrector, Dr Larry Paska
SCHOOL COUNSELORS: MORE IMPORTANT NOW THAN EVER
The national Conference is in late June in Boston. Representing ASCA, we have School Counselor Sarah Kirk from Norman OK. on her day-to day work.
SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNICATIONS AND THE WORK OF NSPRA
Every school district should be at their July Conference
NSPRA leaders Rich Bagin and Melissa Braham welcome you to their it …Learn more and plan for July.
THE NEW SCHOOL HEALTH AND SAFETY INSTITUTE AT JOHNS HOPKINS SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
This is exciting. Meet Dean Christopher Morphew and Professor Holly Wilcox. Learn about the new center for thought and research on school climate, student safety, suicide prevention, etc.
AN ASCD SHOW
TIPS FOR THE ASPIRING PRINCIPAL
That’s Aspiring , not Expiring. Being a principal is a tough job.Being a new principal is even tougher. My guest, ASCD author Baruti Kafele, is an expert on handing the challenges and has a new book out on the subject…about being well prepared to lead.
THE BURKHART CENTER FOR AUTISM EDUCATION
Executive Director of this Texas Tech based facility, Dr.Wes Dotson is my guest. The Center works in teacher training and can be of great help in presenting innovative approaches to working with those challenged with autism; a lifelong approach
THE STRATEGIC PLAN OF IL. DISTRICT 54
Sounds like a mystery, doesn’t it. Its isn’t, at least for long as we have Supt Andy DuRoss on how digital content is changing the long term strategies for teaching and learning
FINANCIAL EDUCATION FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS
The Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center joins yours truly with spokesperson Hallie Davis to talk about their new FAST LANE website for teachers, student and parents.
CIVICS EDUCATION FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
ICivics is the education organization started by Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Its Executive Director , the one and only Louise Dube has taken it beyond expectations and continues to do so with tools for ELL students. She;s our guest along with their ELL Lead Educators, Kristen Chapron.
DRIVING INTER-OPERABILITY IN K-12 EDUCATION…THE HEART OF ED TECH
District systems must work together…Products must work together ! The experts speak : Bruce Umpstead, Colet Bartow ( Montana DOE) and Dan Ralyea (SC DOE), all members and leader at IMS Global Learning Consortium
THE CHALLENGES OF RURAL EDUCATION
THREE GREAT EASTERN KY LEADERS :
MOVING EDUCATION FORWARD IN SPITE OF THE ODDS
They’re back, Scott Helton of Magoffin County Schools, Dave Gibson of Paintsville KY and
Executive Director of their ESA, KVEC’s Jeff Hawkins .
STRENGTHENING URBAN SCHOOL DISTRICTS
AN AASA SHOW
The Urban Superintendents Academy of AASA works with Howard U and USC to help Superintendents nationwide deal with the challenges of urban education and bolster their effectiveness.
MICROSOFT AND THE EVER CHANGING ED TECH INCLUSIVITY FOR EVERY STUDENT
A visit with Microsoft’s GM of Education, Lydia Smyers. She’s well worth listening to, believe me
COLLEGE SUCCESS FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
Experts from Landmark College, the college for students who learn differently, discuss the book “From Disability to Diversity”…for students with Autism , ADHD etc.
A NEW BOOK ON DIGITAL EQUITY STRATEGIES
FOR THE K-12 CLASSROOM
Our guest is an author of this new book from ISTE, ISTE award winning educator Dr. Sarah Thomas, a founder of the EduMatch movement for educators to work together globally.
AN AC&E “ACCESSIBILITY” PRESENTATION
STUDENT ASSESSMENT AND ACCESSIBILITY
Our guest, Jennifer Paul is the English Language and Accessibility Assessment Specialist at Michigan DOE making sure all children have an equal show as they are assessed.
GEORGIA DISTRICTS SUSTAINING ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS
A VISIT WITH CLAYTON COUNTY AND DOUGLAS COUNTY
Our wonderful and talented guests are Curriculum and Assessment Director , Dr. Ebony T. Lee and Title l Lead Tutor Collette Christopher of Douglas Cty. on overcoming the challenges.
50 YEARS LATER…TEACHING APOLLO 11
Our resident STEM educator, Professor Emeritus Billy Hix of TN’s Motlow College , amateurastronomerextraordinaire, on using the momentous event as a teaching tool.
IMPROVING KENTUCKY EDUCATION DAILY ;
A VISIT WITH EDUCATION COMMISSIONER WAYNE LEWIS
Competency based education, Equity , improving test scores, bridging accessibility gaps are just some the areas we’ll cover with Dr Lewis.
WE WELCOME THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING DEVELOPMENT
We’re going to go wild with NILD, a 1st time guest,with whom we’ll be be speaking about EQUITY and meeting the needs of exceptional learners. Our NILD guest is their Executive Director Kristin Barbour.
EQUITABLE PATHWAYS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
Always a key area in schools nationwide , we look at ESL with great information on current policies, research and practice with Senior Research Associate at WestEd, Molly Faulkner-Bond
WHERE EDUCATIONAL SPACE DESIGN MEETS PEDAGOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
A VISIT WITH THE EDUCATION MARKET ASSOCIATION
The way your classroom space is developed and designed, the way your furniture works, the way your school is built and furnished… all make a difference in learning.Learn all about it.
A TEXAS ESA: PROMOTING AND BUILDING DYNAMIC DIGITAL ENVIRONMENTS TO THEIR MEMBER DISTRICTS
Texas Regional District 11 is working hard for their member educators to build digital environments for student learning across the region.The how and the why from their digital resources team
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THE NATIONAL COALITION FOR SAFE SCHOOLS
Re-imagining what safe and healthy schools can look like, educators are taking the bull by the horns. Meet Physics teacher Mark Vondracek of Evanston (IL)H.S & Ed Dunkenblau of the Institute for Emotionally Intelligent Learning about their national coalition of educators making a big difference out there.
TEACHING AUTISTIC CHILDREN: HOW TECHNOLOGY MAKES AN S.E.L. DIFFERENCE
APRIL IS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
PA based Blairsville-Saltsburg schools’ Speech Language Pathologist Heather Kress joins Dr Greg Firn of Robokind on breaking these children out of their shells with the use of robots and other technologies.
TEACHING RESPECT FOR OTHERS
” TEACHING WITH TESTIMONY”
We are bringing back guest Dr. Claudia Ramirez-Wiederman from one of our most listened to shows last year. Discovery Ed has teamed again with The “Steven Spielberg founded” Shoah Foundation on teaching kindness & respect with the help of history
LETS MAKE COLLEGES STUDENT READY!
Making 1st Gen college students feel supported, safe and successful is quite the task. We welcome back Professor. author and Consultant to Higher Ed Dr. Amelia Gamel who works with and understands the needs of First Gen College students.
TEACHING THE GIFTED
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF TALENT DEVELOPMENT
Northwestern University Director of the Center for Talent Deveolopment and past President of NAGC Paula Olszewski-Kubilius is our guest and motivating students to think and learn
THE CHALLENGE OF ACCESSIBILITY FOR RURAL SCHOOLS
A CoSN show with Technology guests from rural districts. In an age of equity, the challenges must be addressed.What they are…How to fix them!
TEACH TWO SIDES OF EVERY ISSUE
There are two sides and they can be discussed quite civilly with the facts from both being presented fairly and equally. Help your students and yourself by learning about PROCON.ORG. If you aren’t using it now, you will be tomorrow. Their CEO Kamy Akhavan is my returning guest.
CLASSROOM STRATEGIES THAT DRIVE EQUITABLE OUTCOMES
A SCHOOL GOES FROM ‘D’ TO ‘B+’
Principal Michele Fleming improved her Florida elementary school’s rating by 85 points in two years but that’s not all, the outcomes were were ‘equity oriented”. Michele and Equity expert Ken Tam are my guests
ITS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
So important to recognize this challenge for so many kids and to honor all the educators who deal with them daily, co-hosted by autism expert ,Kevin Custer & autism communications developer and father of an autistic child,
Rob Lafan of “TippyTalk”.
A HUGE ISSUE FOR SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS…..
ALL ABOUT ACCESSIBLE PDF’s
Learn from George Nicholls, the CEO of our friends at Quillsoft on why this is needed and how to make an important changes that affect many of your families and students
THE AASA TRANSFORMATIONAL NETWORK FOR INNOVATION
AASA on scaling innovative approaches to district-wide improvement.School system leaders will work throughout the year in an Innovation Network to study best practices and apply principles of innovation to their district-wide planning with Michael Conner, Superintendent, Middletown Public Schools, Middletown, Conn and Jeff Dillon, Superintendent, Wilder School District, Wilder, Idaho
a CCSSO show
ANOTHER CONVERSATION WITH A STATE EDUCATION LEADER
We welcome, from our glorious Midwest, Nebraska’s State Commissioner Matt Blomstedt
Last week, AASA, The School Superintendents Association, announced its latest school breakfast initiative, Feeding Hungry Minds: Superintendent Leadership for Alternative School Breakfast Programs. This program will reach more than 90,000 students in eight school districts around the country with guests Kenneth Eastwood, Superintendent, Enlarged City School District of Middletown; Middletown, N.Y. and Kayla Jackson, Project Director, AASA
LIBRARIES AND THEIR EFFECT ON LEARNING
From the Boston Public Library, we have Director of Library Services,Deb Froggatt, a former school librarian and two current school librarians, elementary librarian Morgan Van Clief and Fenway High’s Bonnie Mcbride all focusing on helping neediest students
MATCHING BEGINNING READERS TO TEXT
EDUCATION ,JUSTICE & SOCIAL ACTION
The IGNITE MY FUTURE IN SCHOOL Initiative
Tata Consultant Services is sponsoring this initiative in a partnership with Discovery Education, Lina Klebanov, Corporate Social Responsibility at Tata and Charmion Kinder from Discovery join me
OCTOBER 2017
founder of Greater Good Consultants
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SEPTEMBER 2017
MAKING STUDENT LEARNING VISIBLE AT ARLINGTON ,TEXAS ISD
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THE VALUE OF MID-LEVEL EDUCATION and
A PREVIEW OF THE AMLE CONFERENCE NOVEMBER 6-8
NSBA on THE IMPORTANT INTERACTION BETWEEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS , PARENTS AND SCHOOL BOARDS
NASP: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS re: SUPPORTING STUDENTS IN THE AFTERMATH OF DISASTERS; NATURAL OR MAN MADE
S.T.E.A.M. EDUCATION IN FORT MILLS .S.C. SCHOOLS
We welcome Superintendent Dr.Chuck Epps Jr and from Discovery Education, VP of Educational Partnerships,Rob Warren.
SCHOOLS CREATING THE TALENT PIPELINE IN AGRICULTURE
FFA CEO Mark Poeschl is my guest to prove that
there’s great opportunity for your students in an Ag career.
VISIT CUTTING EDGE DISTRICTS
VIA NSBA SCHOOL DISTRICT SITE VISITS
NSBA’s Ann Flynn and her host districts of E.Irondequoit NY’s &
Greenville County NC are my guests
FOR THE EDUCATION INDUSTRY..AND ALL EDUCATORS
A PREVIEW OF THE EDNET CONFERENCE , SEPT 2017
Vicki Bigham, EDNET Conference Director is joined by old friend Robert Iskander of School Messenger and my new best friend Megan Harney, CEO of MIDAS Education
CCSSO’S TEACHERS OF THE YEAR VISIT SPACE CAMP
The out of this world adventures of MA’s Sydney Chafee, NY’s Amy Hysick and AZ’s Michelle Doherty
FOR THE INDUSTRY
THE IMPORTANCE OF USING QUALITY DATA IN YOUR MARKETING
MCH Data’s Larry Buchweitz is my guest with some great tips and information
CHARACTER EDUCATION AND SEL
Both important, the President of Project Achieve, Dr. Howie Knoff is my guest
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AUGUST 2017
TRANSFORMING TEACHING AND LEARNING
IN MAURY CTY TN SCHOOLS
A visit with their new Chief Digital Officer , our old friend, John Carver
who is building a Future Ready District with a new team led by Supt Chris Marczak
Presented by Discovery Education
AN UPDATE ON EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNTS
Returning guest from The Heritage Foundation Jonathan Butcher is back with us…re some some changes in the law.
EFFECTIVE CURRICULUM DESIGN IN AN AN INDEPENDENT READING PROGRAM
and how to add technology to it ……………..with Waterford Institute‘s Anne Brown
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ASCD on BULLYING
Author and Attorney Dr. Kathleen Conn on the issue which has fallen to the background lately. Its good we’re bringing it into focus again as school begins.
DIGITAL PORTFOLIOS THROUGH THE EYES OF A TEACHER
Hillsborough Texas English Teacher Gaila Sanders uses Fresh Grade Digital Portfolios for better parent engagement and student assessment. Listen to how she does it
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THE NEW ” K-12 DIGITALLY RICH TEACHING” CERTIFICATE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER & E.IRONDEQUOIT NY SCHOOLS
Dean Borasi of the University and Supt. of East Irondequoit NY schools, Susan Allen join me along with Joe Sutorius, Chief Digital Officer of the district and Professor Dave Miller
RURAL EDUCATION :
ON BOARD CONNECTED BUSING IN HOWE OK.
Superintendent (my guest today) Scott Parks and his team are working wonders in a small rural district
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ARE CHANGES IN WASHINGTON GOING TO
AFFECT E-RATES FOR YOUR SCHOOL
John Harrington of Funds for Learning has the answers
THE STEM ED COALITION…ESSA AND STEM EDUCATION
Jame Brown, Executive Director of the Coalition is my guest.
The Coalition unites business and education….
Lord knows, we need a STEM workforce
CREATING HIGH QUALITY , COST EFFICIENT SPECIAL ED
Meriden CT schools are doing a great job. District Physical Therapist Heather McDaniel and Director of Pupil Personnel Patricia Sullivan Kowalski are my guests
THE IMPORTANCE OF STUDENT DIGITAL PORTFOLIOS
Talk about transparency k-12 while keeping goals in mind for parents and students, Steve Wandler of FRESH GRADE is my guest
CHINESE IMMERSION AT SCHOOL
My good friends at ACTFL are bringing to us Amy Quinn of The Yu Ying Public Charter School in DC. Amy has been involved in dualla and mono lingual schools for over 30 years.
This show is presented by The Qatar Foundation International
LET’S REMEMBER TO TEACH CIVICS THIS SCHOOL YEAR
This is so important and we have the incredible
Executive Director of I-Civics Louise Dube as our guest
An NCTE show:
TEACHING CLIMATE CHANGE IN ENGLISH CLASS
Professors Richard Beach, Jeff Share and Allen Webb on their new NCTE book “Teaching Climate Change to Adolescents”
ED LEADER 21…AND THEIR PROFILE OF A GRADUATE PROGRAM
Ken Kay of Ed Leader 21 , Dr. Gail Pletnick ( Supt of Dysart Unified in Surprise AZ and new AASA president) and parent Jeanine Jerkovic on the why and how well it works.
“HOW TO BE HEARD: TEN LESSONS TEACHERS NEED TO ADVOCATE FOR THEIR STUDENTS AND PROFESSION”
The founder of TEACH PLUS, Celine Coggins on her new book of the same title
WE WELCOME THE NEW PRESIDENT
AND PRESIDENT-ELECT OF AASA
Gail Pletnick, Sup’t of Dysart Unifed District 89 in Surprise AZ & Chris Gaines, Supt of Mehlville Public Schools, St. Louis, MO
LITERACY DRIVING SOCIAL CHANGE
From ILA, Our good friend Stephen Sye returns with Monita Bell, Senior Editor for Teaching Tolerance at The Southern Poverty Law Center
THE NEWLY RELEASED ISTE STANDARDS
Sarah Stoeckl , Sr Project manager at the ISTE Standards Dept. joins me.
an EDUCATION IN AMERICA podcast
Lani Harac , Director of Content at PTO Today, is my guest
AACTE AND THE ONGOING EFFORT
TO BRING MEN OF COLOR INTO THE TEACHING PROFESSION
Program Directors and Educational Leaders from Fairfax Cty, VA,
University of South Carolina, Cal State-Northridge, Clemson and Boston University
WHAT’S THE REAL PURPOSE OF A
COLLEGE EDUCATION IN THE 21st CENTURY
Understanding that helps students get in, graduate and get jobs.
We have retired Dean of Marquette U, Dr. Bob Neuman
THE SOLAR ECLIPSE IS COMING
My resident Astronomy expert and the Stem Outreach Director
at Motlow College, Billy Hix, returns
EXPERT MIKE ANDERSON ON HOMEWORK
Where was he when I was in school? A chat about current research and policies.
AUTHOR LEILANI CAUTHEN ON
“THE CONSUMERIZATION OF LEARNING”
The educational continuum she developed as a
philosophic path for education leadership
THE NATIONAL RURAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Rural Ed matters in all 50 states and it is too often overlooked. Allen Pratt Exec Director of NREA and Dr Jason Bell, Chair of the National Rural Teacher of the Year Award
HISTORY SIMULATIONS
Iowa based History Teacher Dave Harms, founder of
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JULY 2017
KIDS AT RISK!!
THE SCIENCE OF EDUCATION…DELAYED?
with Canadian author/educator Mike Maloney
Thanks Aperture Education
Qatar Foundation International presents
A MOVEMENT TO MAKE LEARNING A LANGUAGE A NATIONAL PRIORITY
with ACTFL Executive Director Marty Abbott
SMARTBRIEF /SMARTBLOGS presents TEACHER VOICE…
SCHOOLS AND PARENTS WORKING
TOGETHER TO HELP ‘OUTSIDE THE BOX’ LEARNERS
with educator/award winning blogger for this post Amanda Morin
DIGITAL TRANSITION AT SPRING BRANCH ISD IN TEXAS
Our ongoing series. Thanks again for sponsoring, Discovery Education
DISTRICTS, TELL YOUR STORY
LEARNING FIRST’S BACK TO SCHOOL TOOLKIT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RICH LONG IS MY GUEST
ENHANCING PARENT ENGAGEMENT
WITH DIGITAL PORTFOLIOS
Expert Chris Besse of Fresh Grade is my guest
NCTQ on ESSA EDUCATOR EQUITY
RURAL EDUCATION IN AMERICA
TWO GREAT GUESTS:
Dr. Jeff Hawkins of The Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative
and John White, Deputy Ass’t Secretary for Rural Outreach at the US Department of Education
SCHOOL BOARDS AND EDUCATION
NSBA President Kevin Ciak is my guest
THE COUNCIL OF CHIEF STATE SCHOOL OFFICERS
DELIVERING AN EQUITABLE EDUCATION
CCSSO Executive Director, the one and only Chris Minnich is my guest
presents
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN READING AND WRITING
Sheridan Blau and Howard Tinberg, , authors of
” Deep Reading:Teaching Reading in the Writing Classroom
presents
THE WRITING AND READING IN CLASS WORKSHOPS OF CT TEACHER & AWARD WINNING BLOGGER LANNY BALL
ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY & FOSTERING A LOVE OF
READING AND LEARNING
Learn how the Mission School District of Texas and MyON Reader have worked together for literacy and community engagement.
presents author DR.MICHELE HAIKEN ON
GAMIFYING LITERACY
“TECH BUDDIES” AT MERIDEN CT. SCHOOLS
A GREAT NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PROGRAM IN A TERRIFIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
NOON
featuring a wonderful parent engagement tool BLOOMZ
working with Parents and Students via POWER MY LEARNING
HACK LEARNING: A SIMPLE APPROACH TO PROBLEM SOLVING
with Publisher Mark Barnes
FLIPPED LEARNING K-20 AND INTO THE BUSINESS WORLD
We’re re-doing last weeks show on INTERNATIONAL FLIPPED LEARNING with Jon Bergmann and joining Jon is the most well know educator in Iceland , my friend Hjalmar Arason about the difference Flipped Learning has made in his Technical Post -Secondary School, Keilar in Keflavik
SMARTBRIEF presents
NATIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Ms. SYDNEY CHAFFEE
“TAKE RISKS AND IMPROVE STUDENT LEARNING”
Sydney is CCSSO Teacher of the Year and also Smartbrief’s Editor’s Choice Content Award
winner this month for this important post
FOR THE EDUCATION INDUSTRY
A PREVIEW OF EDNET 2017
This important industry even is scheduled for Scottsdale AZ in Sept.
Be there or be Square…with EDNET Conference Director Vicki Bigham
SUPPORTING THE MOST CHALLENGING KIDS
TEACHER VOICE , thanks to Smartbrief..the voice of Vermont teacher Alex Shevrin , THEIR Editor’s Choice Content Award winner this month for the blog post :A mindset shift to continue supporting the most frustrating kids.
A TEACHERS UNION CONTROVERSY IN CALIFORNIA
Michelle Raley is my guest.
She’s part of a lawsuit that challenges the requirement
that even non-union member teachers must pay fees that some consider politically motivated.
THE RELATIONSHIP OF SCHOOLS AND MEDICAID
with Executive Director of NAME, National Association of Medicaid in Education John Hill and Kathy Merry Director of of Medicaid Reimbursement for a large Michigan County. Any Medicaid cuts truly affect education
FREE RESOURCES TO HELP AND SUPPORT TEACHERS
. Listen to this one!!
NEA’s Carson Helsper and Big Deal Media’s Marilyn Schutz are my guests
IMPLEMENTING SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING
WITH FIDELITY…& TANGIBLE RESULTS
7Mindsets co-founder Jeff Waller and
- Elementary Principal Tracey Smith are my guests
TEACHER VOICE AFFECTING TEACHER PREP
TEACH PLUS Texas Teaching Policy Fellow Christopher Green
on the value of solid mentor-ship and teacher prep
LISTEN HERE
LIVE FROM ISTE : 3 DIFFERENT SHOWS FOR YOU
RICH LONG , EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF LEARNING FIRST
WITH GREAT INSIGHTS ON EDUCATION NATIONALLY
TEACHER VOICE FROM SMARTBRIEF WITH TEACHER LAUREN POROSOFF:
Another Editor’s Choice Content Award winner this month
for her blog post Teaching students to see each other.
ZOO EDUCATION AND ASHBORO NC SCHOOLS
The Ashboro City Zoo School; with Supt. Terry Worrell and
Pat Simmons.Director of The North Carolina Zoological Park
CHANNEL ONE NEWS FOR YOUR CLASSROOM
Dave Drucker, VP at ChannelOne on getting the news
to kids in class in the age of Fake news
ASSESSING YOUR SCHOOL DISTRICTS DIGITAL LEAP
CoSN’s new Matrix & Peer Review
BEING GENERATIONALLY SAVVY IN YOUR COMMUNICATION
Working Effectively Across the Generations:Collaborating, supervising and working with colleagues who aren’t your age and how you modify your communication to be most effective with renowned education Consultant Jennifer Abrams .
Presnted by EdCircuit.com
SETDA on
DIGITAL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR LEARNING
From the State Association of Ed Tech Directors, Christine Fox on supporting the shift to digital materials
Presented by DISCOVERY EDUCATION
EDUCATION IN AMERICA
So parents and communities can see the good going on
and what’s needed in education nationwide
USING TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE PARENT/SCHOOL COMMUNICATION
Learn all about Bloomz, the tool that allows educators and parents
to connect, communicate and coordinate activities and learning.
HOW PRINCIPALS ARE DEALING WITH THE TEACHER SHORTAGE
NASSP’s President Jayne Ellsperman is my guest
Presented by Aperture Education
THE RONALD REAGAN LIBRARY AND CIVICS EDUCATION
Tony Pennay , Chief Learning Officer of The Reagan Foundation and Institute and the California Social Studies Teachers of the Year, Brian Dennart & John Downey
PHILLY SCHOOLS, ACCESS FOR STUDENTS AND E RATES
John Harrington of Funds for Learning brings with him Jennifer Gardner of Philadelphia Public Schools ( where I went K-12) for a look at connectivity for all.
CREATING A DIVERSE TEACHING WORKFORCE
AACTE brings us Rowan University Dean Dr. Monika Shealy and Holmes program scholars; a program supporting doctoral students from historically under-represented backgrounds pursuing education at AACTE institutions
TEACH TO LEAD from ASCD
Inspiring and Advancing Teacher Leadership
with Emily Davis,Director of Educator Engagement at ASCD
Rather timely topic , eh? Peter Adams, VP of Education Programs for the Project is my guest on
Teaching News Literacy in the Classroom
WHY EVERY DISTRICT NEEDS A
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Rich Bagin of NSPRA is back with
Jason Gaston , the Public and Media Relations Coordinator for the Hoover, AL school district.
Find out what the role truly entails on a daily basis
Presented by FUNDS FOR LEARNING
EDUCATION IN AMERICA
So parents and communities can see the good going on
and what’s needed in education nationwide
THE ‘READ TO THEM’ PROGRAM :CREATING FAMILY LITERACY
Schools and communities work and read together as they all read the same book. This porgram works in many districts all over the country…why not yours. Great way to get the community involved with and working with the schools.
AASA’S DIGITAL CONSORTIUM :
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATIONS IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS
CASE STUDY : VIRGINIA BEACH, VA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Superintendent Aaron Spence is my guest with great information for every school district in America on building a successful digital model for 21st century student engagement
Presented by DISCOVERY EDUCATION
AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION WITH FFA:
CARGILL’S VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP FOR YOUR STUDENTS
It’s part of their “AgExplorer” program (with Discovery Education)
with FFA’s Ambra Tennery
Presented by iCEV ONLINE
STUDENT CENTERED LEARNING &
COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING IN PITTSFIELD, NH
Superintendent John Freeman on the great things
happening for students in this small New Hampshire district
SCHOOL SAFETY:
SUMMER TRAINING UPDATE FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS
NASRO Executive Director Mo Canady is my guest
BUILDING AUTHENTIC LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
FOR YOUR STUDENTS
Dr Candace Singh, the Superintendent of California’s Fallbrook Union Elementary School District joins yours truly and my co-host for today’s show, Dr. Mark Edwards of Discovery Education. Candy is terrific, great educator and you’ll really enjoy this show.
THE BANNING OF THE MEXICAN
AMERICAN STUDIES PROGRAM IN TUCSON,ARIZONA
NCTE brings us Curtis Acosta, Assistant Professor in Language and Cultural in Education at the University of Arizona South and speaker for the NCTE WLU Institute, July 20-22, in Tucson.
THE EDUCATION IN AMERICA PODCAST
So all parents and communities can see the good going on
and what’s needed in education nationwide
FEATURING WASHINGTON STATE’S HIGHLINE SCHOOL DISTRICT
and their GLEA BABY ACADEMY,
A PRE-SCHOOL PARENT EFFORT FOR KINDERGARTEN READINESS
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THE EDUCATION IN AMERICA PODCAST
So all parents and communities can see the good going on
and what’s needed in education nationwide
PARENT AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKS TO INCREASE BILINGUAL EDUCATION
Working with grants from the Qatar Foundation,[1] more and more US parents are encouraging their children to take Arabic. We’ll find out their rationale and how it has worked out for their children in K-12 and College.
THE EDUCATION IN AMERICA PODCAST
So all parents and communities can see the good going on
and what’s needed in education nationwide
DUAL HIGH SCHOOL /COLLEGE ENROLLMENT FOR STUDENTS
We’ll hear how award winning Superintendent Chris Downing of LA Unified’s South District works with local colleges for student course credit …including 8th graders.
which publishes the serious history research papers of secondary students, is our guest.
THE COACH APPROACH TO SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
Learn about Ed Leader 21’s “PROFILE OF A GRADUATE” process to energize communities of educators, students and parents around envisioning the essential competencies for success and provides tools and resources that support schools and districts in this process. The campaign’s goal is to have 1,000 schools and districts create and adopt a Profile of a Graduate by the end 2019.EdLeader21 has developed a free, online PoG Toolkit that helps education stakeholders define what student success looks like in their own school or district.
7 Mindsets provides Social and emotional learning that empowering mindset-based programs that are proven to transform lives: This show features:
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EDWEB.NET PRESENTS PAJAMA P.D. WITH TECH EDUCATOR AND PD SPECIALIST RACHEL LANGENHORST
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS FOR TECH SCHOOLS
Rich Bagin of NSPRA is our guest along with Shane Haggerty,NSPRA Board member
and Communications Director at Tolles Career and Technology Center in Plain City, OH
ADDRESSING SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY SHORTAGES
Dr. Kelly Vaillancourt-Strobach and Dr Eric Rossen from the
TEACHING THE WHOLE TEEN
Practices that Promote Success and Resilience in School and Life to be discussed with
authors Jeff Benson and Rachel Polliner
CHARTER SCHOOLS AND A NEW ADMINISTRATION
Returning Guest Nina Rees, CEO of The National Alliance for Public Charter schools on what we can expect regarding charters under ESSA, The Trump Administration and School Choice
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK with a chat on SCHOOL CHOICE
Always a good show with NCEA…with guests CEO Tom Burnford and our old buddy Heather Gossart. Hear what’s happening via NCEA.
PUBLIC SCHOOL INNOVATIONS NATIONWIDE
The man in the catbird seat joins us, Executive Director of the association of Educational Associations,Learning First Alliance, Rich Long with special guest NASSP‘s Executive Director JoAnn Bartoletti
THE TIGER WOODS FOUNDATION :
CREATING COLLEGE AND CAREER READY STUDENTS
Thanks to Discovery Education, we have Dr Katherine Bihr of Tiger’s Foundation with a curriculum available with interactive resources, designed for grades 6-12, to develop problem-solving and decision-making skills with real-world applications in college access and STEM learning.
SCIENCE SAFETY Pre K-12
The expert, returning guest Ken Roy, Chief Safety Compliance Office at NSTA and
Environmental Health Director/Chemical Safety at Glastonbury CT schools
A HOW-TO ON DIFFICULT DIALOG and
GLOBAL UNDERSTANDING IN THE CLASSROOM
Great resources and ideas for teachers from Generation Global
AASA presents a show on
THE ROLE OF HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
With February being African-American History Month, we have
Dr Joyce Payne of The Thurgood Marshall College Fund and
John Feming, CEO of Black Educational Events. Cool show, indeed
THE AFRICAN AMERICAN READ IN
Hosted by the Black Caucus of NCTE and NCTE
Thanks NCTE… Black History Month approaches and we have Michelle Rankins, Assistant Professor, English, Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, Ohio and ELA teacher/adjunct professor Jeanette Toomer speak on the important subject of your participation
IF I HAD OGMENT ,I’D STILL BE IN THE CLASSROOM
PERSPECTIVES FROM A FORMER EDUCATOR ON A BREAKTHROUGH CURRICULUM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
OGMENT makes teacher’s work easier and makes learning better. Proving it, we have Meg Jackson, former high school history teacher and current Ogment Lead Trainer, Johanna Wetmore, co-founder of EvoText and Ogment
