EPISODE · Sep 18, 2024 · 26 MIN
The Rachael Maves Podcast featuring Bob Nelson
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Join Rachael Maves in her latest podcast episode, where she welcomes Bob Nelson, Associate Professor at Fresno State and former Fresno Unified Superintendent. In this episode they discuss leadership, educational systems, and equity in student evaluation. Dr. Nelson stresses the need for leaders to earn credibility by aligning actions with words and understanding the impact of decisions before rushing into changes. He highlights the inequities in education, where privileged students have more opportunities to showcase their skills in innovative ways, while underserved students face rigid, outdated methods. They also discuss the importance of using both qualitative and quantitative data in education. Parsec Education’s tools support leaders by validating their efforts through this balanced approach. Episode Notes Hosted by Rachael Maves Produced and Edited by Joseph Gustilo Executive Produced by Morgan Melton and Kimberly Tumambing Links Learn more about Parsec Education here.
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Join Rachael Maves in her latest podcast episode, where she welcomes Bob Nelson, Associate Professor at Fresno State and former Fresno Unified Superintendent. In this episode they discuss leadership, educational systems, and equity in student evaluation. Dr. Nelson stresses the need for leaders to earn credibility by aligning actions with words and understanding the impact of decisions before rushing into changes. He highlights the inequities in education, where privileged students have more opportunities to showcase their skills in innovative ways, while underserved students face rigid, outdated methods. They also discuss the importance of using both qualitative and quantitative data in education. Parsec Education’s tools support leaders by validating their efforts through this balanced approach.
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