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EdSpark Podcast
by Battelle for Kids
The EdSpark Podcast with Dr. Karen Garza (President & CEO, Battelle for Kids) features conversations with education leaders from around the nation.
Episodes
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Episode 20: Introducing Mike Duncan, the New President & CEO of Battelle for Kids
In the 20th and final episode of the EdSpark Podcast with Dr. Karen Garza, a new leader of Battelle for Kids (BFK) is introduced. Dr. Garza has announced her retirement after nearly seven years at the helm of the national not-for-profit that has served millions of students throughout the nation...
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Episode 19: The Power and Promise of Leading with the Science of Hope, Part 2 with Jamie Meade
In this episode, Jamie Meade, vice president and chief of staff, and Dr. Karen Garza, president and CEO of Battelle for Kids, and continue their conversation about the profound impacts of hope. They discuss the implications cultivating hope can have both on the students and adults in a school...
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Episode 18: The Power and Promise of Leading with the Science of Hope, Part 1 with Jamie Meade
The Power and Promise of Leading with the Science of Hope The science of hope is an evolving and impactful area of study that education leaders can look to for inspiration. In this episode, Jamie Meade, vice president and chief of staff at Battelle for Kids, talks about what’s she’s found about…
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Episode 17: Part Two with Dave Schuler, Fostering a Love of Learning in our Education Systems
An innovative education system leader knows how to lead with an aspirational vision for the future that challenges students and staff to think beyond traditional ideas. Dr. Dave Schuler, executive director of AASA, The School Superintendents Association, is a wonderful example of this type of...
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Episode 16: Fostering a Love of Learning in Our Education Systems, Part One with Dr. Dave Schuler
An innovative education system leader knows how to lead with an aspirational vision for the future that challenges students and staff to think beyond traditional ideas. Dr. Dave Schuler, executive director of AASA—The School Superintendents Association, is a wonderful example of this type of...
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Episode 15: EdSpark Podcast with Dr. Karen Garza, Part 2 with Dr. Melvin Brown
In the second part of their conversation on starting and sustaining educational transformation systemwide, Dr. Melvin Brown, superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools, and Dr. Karen Garza, President and CEO of Battelle for Kids, talk about how he’s embarking on educational transformation in his...
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Episode 14: Starting and Sustaining Educational Transformation System-Wide (Part 1)
In today’s challenging educational landscape, it’s important to remain focused on the work that will prepare students for success now and in the future. Dr. Melvin Brown, superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools, navigates these challenges daily and understands the value of this work. He joins...
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Episode 13: Building a Shared Vision for Student Learning and System Transformation (Part Two)
In part two of this conversation, Dr. Michael Barnes, superintendent of Mayfield City Schools, talks with Dr. Karen Garza, president and CEO at Battelle for Kids, about how focusing on the vision led to practices that empower both staff and students. He also discusses how Mayfield students…
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Episode 12: Building a Shared Vision for Student Learning and System Transformation with Dr. Michael Barnes (Part One)
Establishing a system-wide vision for your school district is a game-changer for communities and students. Dr. Michael Barnes, superintendent of Mayfield City Schools, knows this well. In this episode, he joins Dr. Karen Garza, president and CEO at Battelle for Kids, to discuss why having a…
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Episode 11: To Lead is to Teach with Dr. Jim Mahoney
In this episode of the EdSpark21 podcast, Dr. Karen Garza talks with Dr. Jim Mahoney about his book, To Lead Is To Teach: Stories and Strategies from the Classroom to the Boardroom. Their conversation explores the impact of teachers, how good teaching and effective leading are interchangeable…
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Episode 10: Redefining Student Success with Ken Kay and Suzie Boss
In this episode of the EdSpark21 podcast, Dr. Karen Garza talks with Ken Kay and Suzie Boss about their new book, Redefining Student Success: Building a New Vision to Transform Leading, Teaching, and Learning. Their conversation explores tools, ideas, and compelling examples that encourage bold...
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Episode 9: In Search of Deeper Learning: Exploring the Research
In this episode of the EdSpark21 podcast, Karen Garza talks with Sarah Fine and Jal Mehta—taking a deep dive into the research findings in their book, In Search of Deeper Learning: The Quest to Remake the American High School. Sarah M. Fine, Ed.D. is a faculty member at the High Tech High…
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Episode 8: Pedro Noguera on Equity in Deeper Learning
In this episode of the EdSpark21 podcast, Dr. Pedro Noguera and Valerie Greenhill explore the importance of building relationships with students, ways to offer meaningful support to educators, and how we all can work towards equitable, deeper learning outcomes for every student. Dr. Pedro Noguera...
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Episode 7: Four Skill Sets of Daring Leadership
Mickey Porter, Coach and Leadership Facilitator at PlusONE Leadership, and Battelle for Kids President and CEO, Karen Garza, explore Dr. Brené Brown’s four courage-building skills that we can learn in order to become the daring leaders our school districts and communities need, particularly…
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Episode 6: Redefining and Inspiring Creativity
Battelle for Kids CEO, Dr. Karen Garza, talks with Cindy Foley, Executive Deputy Director for Learning and Experience at Columbus Museum of Art. They cover creativity, collaboration, empathy, problem solving, and other 21st century skills that overlap the world of education and art, as well as…
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Episode 5: Unifying a District and its Initiatives through their Portrait of a Graduate
Battelle for Kids CEO, Dr. Karen Garza, talks with Michael McCormick, superintendent at Val Verde Unified School District, about how their Portrait of a Graduate became the North Star they follow to realize a 21st century education for every student in their district.
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Episode 4: Diversity & Equity in 21st Century Learning
Battelle for Kids CEO, Karen Garza, and Stephen Chang from The National Equity Project discuss the important role equity, diversity, and inclusion play in realizing 21st century learning for every student.
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Episode 3: Columbus City Schools Preparing to Create Their Portrait of a Graduate
Battelle for Kids CEO, Dr. Karen Garza, talks with Columbus City Schools Superintendent, Dr. Talisa Dixon.
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Episode 2: Assessment 2.0 and Related Topics with Tony Wagner
Battelle for Kids CEO, Dr. Karen Garza, talks with Tony Wagner, Senior Research Fellow at the Learning Policy Institute, and author of several books, including Most Likely to Succeed, The Global Achievement Gap, and Learning By Heart, due out in April of 2020.
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Episode 1: Why They Do It. (Superintendents Mario Basora and Jeff Brown)
Battelle for Kids CEO, Karen Garza, talks to Jeff Brown, Superintendent of Granville Exempted Village Schools, and Mario Basora, Superintendent of Huber Heights City Schools.
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The EdSpark Podcast with Dr. Karen Garza (President & CEO, Battelle for Kids) features conversations with education leaders from around the nation.
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