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Ed Talk with Dr. Bob Bravo

by Dr. Bob Bravo

Join Dr. Bob Bravo as he talks about K-12 instruction with teachers, principals, and educational leaders. Recorded especially for the educators of South and Southeast Los Angeles, but with appeal for educators everywhere. Follow Dr. Bravo @robertbravo.

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  1. Elizabeth Pittman - Dallasite Amongst the Kiwis

    Elizabeth Pittman, a chemistry teacher at Spruce High School, was driving in her car and listening to NPR when she heard a story about a restorative discipline pilot program being implemented in New Zealand public schools. Pittman was intrigued by the story on the pilot program, which rethinks…

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  2. Chief of Police, Craig Miller - Working With Dallas ISD Police

    With 130 officers and 220 employees, the Dallas ISD Police Department is among the largest of all police departments in the state. In this episode of Ed Talk with Dr. Bob Bravo, a podcast hosted by the Dallas ISD Chief of School Leadership, Dallas ISD Police Chief Craig Miller discusses the...

  3. Dr. Janice Lombardi and Lisa Curry - Putting a Ribbon on Top, A Blue Ribbon

    Two Dallas ISD schools—Trinidad “Trini” Garza Early College High School at Mountain View College and Harry Stone Montessori and IB World School—were named National Blue Ribbon schools in September. Curious what is it like to lead or work at a Blue Ribbon School? Or what sets a Blue Ribbon School...

  4. Irma De La Guardia - Bilingual Teacher of the Year

    In today’s episode of Ed Talk with Dr. Bob Bravo, Dr. Bravo picks the brain of Irma De La Guardia, the 2014 Bilingual Education Teacher of the Year who this year transitioned into a role as Assistant Principal at Cabell Elementary. In the episode, De La Guardia talks about her effort as a teacher...

  5. Joe Miniscalco - It's All About Leadership

    In this episode of Ed Talk with Dr. Bob Bravo, listeners can learn more about the leadership development opportunities in Dallas ISD. Dr. Bravo, Dallas ISD Chief of School Leadership, talks with Joe Miniscalco, Executive Director of the Dallas ISD Leadership Academies, about the district’s…

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  6. School Leadership - Lesson Objectives and Demostrations of Learning

    In this episode of Ed Talk with Bob Bravo, Dr. Bravo, Dallas ISD Chief of School Leadership, speaks with Brian Lusk, the Executive Director of the H. Grady Spruce High School feeder pattern, and John Quincy Adams Elementary Principal Nancy Bernardino. The conversation explains how Learning...

  7. Volunteer and Partnership Services : All Hands on Deck

    Today’s episode of Ed Talk with Dr. Bob Bravo talks about how Dallas ISD schools can form partnerships with the community and involve volunteers with school activities. Dr. Robert Bravo, the Dallas ISD Chief of School Leadership, talks with Tom Hayden and Imelda Alcala of the Dallas ISD Volunteer...

  8. Truancy and Discipline - The Right Side of the Rules

    Student discipline and truancy are the topics of today’s episode of Ed Talk with Dr. Bob Bravo. Dr. Robert Bravo, Dallas ISD Chief of School Leadership, talks with Martha Hawkins, supervisor of attendance improvement and truancy reduction, and Dr. C.A. Williams, director of the Office of Student...

  9. Irasema Coy - Checkmate

    From teaching concentration and respect to endurance and strategy, chess brings many proven benefits besides the simply joy of checkmating an opponent. Today’s episode of Ed Talk with Dr. Bob Bravo focuses on the game that first appeared around A.D. 600. In the podcast episode, Dr. Robert Bravo,...

  10. Personalized Learning Team - Education : Just got Personal

    Personalized learning—the subject of today’s episode of Ed Talk with Dr. Bob Bravo—aims to help students reach their fullest potential by tapping into their strengths, needs and interests. But what does a personalized learning classroom look like? And what are the benefits of personalized…

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  11. Ed Tech Team - Robotics Smackdown and STEM

    STEM, coding, and robotics—more specifically, a Robotics Smackdown—are the topics of this week’s episode of Ed Talk with Dr. Bravo. Dallas ISD STEM Executive Director Oswaldo Alvarenga, Director of Educational Technology Roland Antoine, and Educational Technology Coordinator Jeff Marx join Dr....

  12. Lindsay Coshatt - What's the Score, TEI Scorecards

    Leading up to Sept. 18, which is when teachers will receive their first-ever TEI scorecards, this episode of Ed Talk with Dr. Bravo provides background and context on the district’s comprehensive teacher evaluation system. TEI director Lindsay Coshatt talks with Dr. Robert Bravo, the Dallas ISD...

  13. Office of Transformation and Innovation - The Power of Public School Choice

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  14. Alan Cohen - Starting Early on Early Childhood

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  15. John Vladovic | Striking Gold

    What’s the gold standard in education? Join the conversation, as Dr. Bravo and John Vladovic, Principal of Dodson Middle School, retrace the steps Dodson took along its journey to becoming a Golden Ribbon School.

  16. Dr. Bob Bravo | ESC South, A Retrospective

    Times passes quickly, and we sometimes neglect pausing to celebrate our accomplishments. Join Chris Cassidy, Dr. Amber McKinney, and Dr. Bravo as they remind us of our collective achievements, and remind us that there’s more to come. Opening and closing music "Poco a Poco" by José Coaro Fumero...

  17. Armand, Grow, and Saldivar | Summer PD Opportunities

    Listen in as Dr. Bravo discusses summer professional development opportunities and recommended reading with Faynessa Armand, Eric Grow, and Lisa Saldivar. Opening and closing music "Poco a Poco" by José Coaro Fumero (lyrics), Luis Tejada (arrangement), and Tanya Avelleyra (lead vocalist).

  18. Michael de la Torre | Transformational Teaching

    A few weeks ago, Dr. Bravo interviewed two teachers who recently achieved National Board Certification. In this podcast, Dr. Bravo interviews Michael de la Torre, coordinator of the Support Network, to get additional insight into the certification process and to examine the impact National Board...

  19. ESC South Instructional Team | Promising Practices for A-G Success

    What does it mean to be college and career ready? Listen in as Dr. Bravo discusses the A-G graduation requirements for the class of 2017 with members of the ESC South instructional team and hear about promising practices teachers are using to help students succeed. Opening and closing music "Poco…

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  20. Dr. Nell Duke | Choose to be the Change

    Teachers like their work to be research-based, but often taking that research from a study to the classroom can be challenging. Join Dr. Bravo and Dr. Nell Duke as they discuss how to practically implement research-proven pedagogy. Opening and closing music "Poco a Poco" by José Coaro Fumero...

  21. Cassidy, Choe, Fenton, and Jorge | A Progress Report for SBAC

    Smarter Balanced Assessments have arrived in Educational Service Center, South. What influence will 21st century testing have on our classrooms and our students? Join ESC South's Chris Cassidy and Elmer Choe as they discuss these and other matters with Bandini ES Principal, Robert Fenton, and...

  22. Teary August and Oscar Espinoza | National Board Certfication

    What does it mean to achieve Natuonal Board certification? Dr. Bravo discusses the road to National board recognition with Teary August and Oscar Espinoza. Opening and closing music "Poco a Poco" by José Coaro Fumero (lyrics), Luis Tejada (arrangement), and Tanya Avelleyra (lead vocalist).

  23. Cassidy, Saldivar, and Wells | Early Literacy, Reading Support, and DIBELS

    How can taking the DIBELS assessment today prevent reading difficulties tomorrow? Join with us, as Dr. Bravo, Chris Cassidy, Lisa Saldivar and Dayna Wells discuss the possibilities. Opening and closing music, da Bob Groove, composed by Martijn de Boer (NiGiD), featuring Admiral Bob.

  24. Mr. Cottom's Journalism Class | The Jaguar Times

    Interviewers become interviewees, as Dr. Bravo discusses journalism with Donn Cottom, advisor to South East High School's Jaguar Times, and five promising young journalists. Opening and closing music, da Bob Groove, composed by Martijn de Boer (NiGiD), featuring Admiral Bob.

  25. Tanya Avelleyra, Heidie Hoffman, and Mary Anne Tippin | Writing Revolutionaries

    What’s it like to be part of a school-wide writing revolution? Find out as Dr. Bravo joins Tanya Avelleyra, Heidie Hoffman, and Mary Anne Tippin as they share their thoughts and tips for using Kelly Gallagher’s practices in the classroom. Opening and closing music, da Bob Groove, composed by...

  26. Kelly Gallagher | Monday Night Live

    Join Dr. Bravo, author and teacher, Kelly Gallagher, and over two-hundred educators for a lively (and live) discussion that ranges from the Common Core State Standards, to the trouble with the five-paragraph essay, to how literature can serve as a rehearsal for life. Opening and closing music, da...

  27. Dr. Debbie Dillard | Supporting GATE Students

    What is it to be gifted? Listen in as Dr. Bravo and Dr. Debbie Dillard provide some surprising answers. Opening and closing music, da Bob Groove, composed by Martijn de Boer (NiGiD), featuring Admiral Bob.

  28. Amber McKinney and Keri Porter | National Engineers Week

    Enjoy Dr. Bravo's conversation with science specialists, Amber McKinney and Keri Porter, as they discuss the connections that link children's books, Trash for Teaching and NASA to the science curriculum. Opening and closing music, da Bob Groove, composed by Martijn de Boer (NiGiD), featuring...

  29. Dayna Wells and Emmalee Briggs | Interacting with Informational Text

    Dr. Bravo joins history/social studies specialists, Dayna Wells and Emmalee Briggs, to discuss how an incisive understanding of informational text contributes to becoming a successful student and an informed citizen. Opening and closing music, da Bob Groove, composed by Martijn de Boer (NiGiD),...

  30. Dr. Laura Schiller | Going Beyond Assign and Assess

    Enjoy the conversation as Dr. Bravo and Dr. Laura Schiller, consultant for Teachers College of Columbia University, discuss Units of Study, the need for explicit instruction, and the indispensable role of writing in today’s world. Opening and closing music, da Bob Groove, composed by Martijn de...

  31. Cornelis Minor | The Power of Practice

    Join Dr. Bravo as he meets with Teacher College's Cornelius Minor to discuss topics ranging from addressing a global audience to uplifting the children before us. And listen in as Mr. Minor explains why engagement may be more important than mastery. Opening and closing music, da Bob Groove,...

  32. Arts Roundtable | Integrating the Arts

    Join Dr. Bravo as he hosts arts integration teachers, Delynn Schoenholt, Mimi Ortiz, Andrea Mauk, Karen Robinson, Alison Rose, and ESC, South Arts Integration Specialist, Ruth Torres. Discover how the arts not only build community and enrich our lives, but actually make us smarter. Opening and...

  33. Dr. Cathy Fosnot | People are Born Mathematicians

    Listen in as author, teacher and Professor Emeritus, Dr. Cathy Fosnot joins Dr. Bravo to discuss math anxiety, dead mathematicians, and the auspicious trends in mathematics toward doing mathematics and mathematizing the lived world. Opening and closing music, da Bob Groove, composed by Martijn de...

  34. Dana Bowden and Kate Beaudet | Writers Workshop

    In this week's podcast, Dr. Bravo discusses Writers Workshop with Dana Bowden and Kate Beaudet from Powerful Solutions. Listen in as Dana and Kate outline key components of Writers Workshop and offer tips and particulars to get your writing program started on the right foot. Opening and closing...

  35. Dr. Ruth Perez | Creating Educational Opportunities

    In this week’s podcast Dr. Bravo speaks with Dr. Ruth Perez, Deputy Superintendent of Instruction, whose passion for learning has fueled her journey from language learner to Deputy Superintendent for the 2nd largest school district in the United States. Listen as Dr. Perez explains why she left a...

  36. Amber McKinney and Keri Porter | The Next Generation Science Standards

    In this week's podcast Dr. Bravo speaks with Amber McKinney and Keri Porter to learn more about the Next Generation Science Standards. Opening and closing music, da Bob Groove, composed by Martijn de Boer (NiGiD), featuring Admiral Bob.

  37. Lovelyn Marquez-Prueher | California Teacher of The Year

    Listen to this week's inspirational conversation with Lovelyn Marquez-Prueher, one of five distinguished educators recognized as a 2015 California Teacher of the Year. Ms. Marquez-Prueher discusses the award's significance and how experiences have influenced her approach to education. Opening and...

  38. Cassidy, Choe, and Saldivar | Preparing for SBAC

    In this week's episode, Dr. Bravo speaks with Christine Cassidy, Lisa Saldivar, and Elmer Choe about the Smarter Balanced Assessments. Learn about the latest information, tools, and resources that are available to prepare for these assessments. Opening and closing music, da Bob Groove, composed…

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  39. Dr Joel Breakstone | History/Social Studies and the Common Core

    Listen to this week's podcast where Dr. Bravo speaks with Dr. Breakstone about the work the Stanford History Education Group is doing with schools in ESC South. Opening and closing music, da Bob Groove, composed by Martijn de Boer (NiGiD), featuring Admiral Bob.

  40. Dr Kate Kinsella | Improving Language Proficiency

    In this week's podcast, Dr. Bravo and Dr. Kate Kinsella discuss strategies to improve students' English language proficiency. Opening and closing music, da Bob Groove, composed by Martijn de Boer (NiGiD), featuring Admiral Bob.

  41. Amber McKinney + Emmalee Briggs | The Question Formulation Technique

    In this week's podcast, Dr. Bravo discusses the Question Formulation Technique with Amber McKinney, Secondary Science Specialist, and Emmalee Briggs, Secondary Social Studies Specialist. This technique is applicable across all content areas and grade levels. Opening and closing music, da Bob...

  42. Dan Rothstein & Lavada Berger | The Right Question Institute

    The Question Formulation Technique (QFT) is a strategy developed by the The Right Question Institute to empower students to ask their own questions. Listen to this week's podcast as Dr. Bravo, Dan Rothstein (Director of and co-author of Make Just One Change: Teach Students to Ask Their Own...

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Join Dr. Bob Bravo as he talks about K-12 instruction with teachers, principals, and educational leaders. Recorded especially for the educators of South and Southeast Los Angeles, but with appeal for educators everywhere. Follow Dr. Bravo @robertbravo.

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