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EdVantage with David Young
by David Young
Keys to success in education and leadership, with connections to business, entrepreneurship, and a variety of other areas.
Episodes
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Resiliency and Neuroscience with Horacio Sanchez
Horacio Sanchez, one of the nation’s most prominent experts on resiliency and applying brain science to improve school outcomes, joins me on the podcast today. Horacio shares some fascinating insights how certain elements of our school culture can impact student behavior, academic achievement…
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Cultivating Culture with Jimmy Casas
Author, podcaster, publisher, and all-around educational leadership expert Jimmy Casas joins the show today. We discuss his journey in education, the process of creating a healthy culture in your school or district, plus lots of great ideas for school leaders. Jimmy will be the Day 1 keynote...
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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Hiring for Talent with Superintendent Mike Lafavers
It's hiring season again, and let's face it - there is nothing more important we do as leaders. Those who hire well give the organization an unparalleled opportunity to exponentially "leap forward" to higher levels of achievement. The best leaders know how to target, recognize, and prioritize…
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Principal Matters Host Will Parker
Principals matter on EdVantage! Will Parker, host of the popular national podcast Principal Matters: The School Leader’s Podcast, joins me today. Will is an author, consultant, speaker, and executive coach who leverages his expertise in school culture, leadership, and communication to equip...
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The Future Of Education (Part 1)
Take a look at what is happening in the educational ecosystem - in our communities, state, legislature, funding, etc. It’s pretty to see that things are changing. As leaders, if we can anticipate the changes and make proactive shifts, it positions our schools and districts positively when those...
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Balance Points In Educational Leadership
BALANCE is such a tough concept to understand. If we're honest, most of us struggle with it. A big part of remedying the problem is to first become aware of the imbalance that exists. That's true of several balance points in education. We are aware of some of them - we just don't know how to...
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Tips For Surviving The Spring Semester
It's March, which begins maybe the busiest time of the year for principals! The next few months will be spent trying to end this year strong while simultaneously planning for the summer and next year. Evaluations, scheduling, testing, and hiring are only a few of the important tasks on the "to…
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AI For Administrators
Artificial intelligence is taking the world by storm! It is really exciting, and it seems like the possibilities are endless - but it's also moving really fast. Those of us in administration are trying to figure out how students should and shouldn’t use it in the classroom, but there is another...
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Managing Student Behavior
Effective management of student behavior might be the top issue plaguing schools. Behavior specialist Maggie Hartlage joins EdVantage today with some tools and mindsets to help both principals and teachers begin moving student behavior in a positive direction. Negative, disruptive, and/or...
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Professional Development That "Moves The Needle"
It's the time of year when principals start thinking about professional development for the summer. There's so much to do at this time of year, and it's sometimes hard to know where to begin. In today's episode, we walk through the process of designing PD sessions that matter to your teachers and...
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Supporting Teachers Who Aren't Meeting Expectations
In today’s episode, we tackle a tough situation that all principals find themselves in from time to time: How should you handle it when a teacher isn’t meeting expectations? It falls on your shoulders to find the remedy. How should you think about the process? What steps should you take to help…
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Common Characteristics of High- and Low-Performing Schools
What are the common characteristics of high impact schools, and how do they differ from low impact schools? How do leaders take random best practices and build them into a system for success? Whether you are a leader in a high-performing, average, or low performing school or district, there are...
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Classroom Walk-Through Observations (Part 2)
Today, we pick up where we left off last week with walk-through observations. What should you be looking for when you enter the classroom? How do you leave feedback that helps teachers improve? How do you utilize walk-throughs as a key tool for implementing your school’s agreements in every...
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Classroom Walk-Through Observations
Today, we talk about one of the most important things principals can do as an instructional leader - frequent classroom walk-through observations. We know how important they are, but sometimes they are so tough to get done. In the episode, we discuss the many benefits of walk-throughs, the two...
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Scaling Superstar Talent Schoolwide
Building off last week's episode, David discusses how principals can operationalize the best practices used in superstar teachers' classrooms and scale them across the school.
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The Principal's Job In One Sentence
The principal's job can be tough. It is arguably the most important role an educator can play in a school district. Successful principals must have a diverse skillset and the ability to lead effectively across many areas. How do you narrow the focus in order to achieve high levels of success?…
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Improving Instruction Schoolwide By Putting WHAT Before HOW
As principals and district instructional leaders, we often focus much of our professional learning on HOW teachers are teaching - as in, what techniques are being used during lessons. However, there is a blind spot that deserves some serious consideration before we focus so much on the HOW. Join...
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Learning with Ron Clark
Ron Clark, founder of the Ron Clark Academy, joins David on the podcast today. Ron is well-known throughout the education community as a force in education, sought-after consultant, keynote speaker, and New York Times Best Selling author. His perspective on how schools can help students succeed…
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Teach Like A Pirate Author Dave Burgess
TEACH LIKE A PIRATE author Dave Burgess joins the show to talk about leadership and great classroom instruction, as well as combining the best aspects of your personality, experiences, and expertise in order to become the best educator you can be. Dave will be speaking at the Central KY EDUCON on...
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Give Me 5: Top 5 Core Curriculum and Instruction Strategies
In the "Give Me 5" series, David outlines the Top 5 return on investment, can't miss, bang for your buck, structures, mindsets, and approaches for school and district success in Core Curriculum and Instruction.
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It's NOT All About Relationships with Superintendent Matt Moore and Director of Elementary Schools Lori Jones
Take a look at any education-related social media account, and you will see lots of messaging about the importance of relationships. This isn't incorrect - but it is incomplete. Relationships are important, for sure, but it's a lot more nuanced than that. Superintendent Matt Moore and Director of...
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Alleviating The Tension Between "Leading" and "Doing" With Chad Brown
Chad Brown, co-host of the popular podcast Naked Leadership and associate partner at business coaching firm Take New Ground, joins David to talk about focus, detailed vision, leading in "moments", ways to alleviate the tension we feel in leadership, and much more.
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Tips For Leaders From Students with Mason, Connor, and Emma Young
David spends some time talking with his kids - triplets Mason, Connor, and Emma - about their perspectives as students. They cover topics that will interest school and district leaders, including safety, teaching and learning, building relationships, career opportunities, and more.
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Top 5 School Finance Strategies, Structures, and Approaches with David Morris
If I said that I could identify your priorities and goals by looking at your budget, would you believe me? As educational leaders, we have to take strategic, purposeful action in order for our efforts to have the greatest impact - and that includes how we manage our funding. CKEC Associate…
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Leading, Learning, and Having Fun with Brian Buffington
As leaders, instilling a little fun into our organization can have a huge strategic impact. It can be engaging, stress-relieving, and empowering to staff. It can increase job satisfaction and have a ripple effect across the organization. Not only that, but it can make the new learning "episodic",...
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The Science of Happiness with Kim Strobel
Working in the field of education is a calling and a blessing in many ways, but it can also be a heavy weight to carry. We need to have the tools to navigate this in a healthy way. Nationally-known keynote speaker, consultant, and education thought leader Kim Strobel joins us today to talk about...
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The Impact of Coaching with Superintendent PJ Caposey
Nationally-known author, keynote speaker, and current Illinois Superintendent of the Year Dr. PJ Caposey joins the podcast to talk about the first things to look for when improving your school or district, the evolution of education, the impact of coaches and coaching, and much more.
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Counterintuitive Practices That Lead To Academic Success
Sometimes it's fun when an idea "goes against the grain", but works! Join David as he describes five counterintuitive practices that, when implemented purposefully and intentionally, can lead to significant academic success in classrooms, schools, and districts.
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6 Things Leaders Need To Know
What are the 3 traits that leaders need to have in order to be successful, and what are the 3 questions that people have to answer in a positive way before they will choose to follow your lead? 3 + 3 = 6 important things that successful leaders need to know. Join David as he digs into these...
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Balancing Competition and Collaboration with Superintendent Mike Stacy
When we approach our work competitively, we tend to set lofty goals and work hard to achieve them. In a school or district setting, this can have a tremendous positive impact on students. On the other hand, when we "share our secrets" and collaborate with talented educators from other schools and...
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Teacher Leadership with John-Austin Jenkins and TJ Spivey
Joining David today are two talented teacher leaders, John-Austin Jenkins and TJ Spivey, of Anderson County Schools. Strong teacher leaders are priceless when it comes to school success. They are kid-focused, hard-working, often innovative, and see the big picture when it comes to what’s best for...
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Real-World Tips From Principals Lesley Lawson and Kia Lamb
Principals Lesley Lawson and Kia Lamb of Garrard County Schools join David today to talk about what it's like to be a building administrator in today's schools. There is nothing better than hearing from talented folks like these two who are leading important work in their buildings right now.…
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Leading with Competitiveness & Compassion - Superintendent Jason Booher
Successful leaders often have an element of competitiveness - a desire to achieve at the highest level. When balanced with compassion for those within the organization, it's a combination that is hard to beat. Joining David is Superintendent Jason Booher of Mercer County Schools. Superintendent...
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What Gets Monitored Gets Done with Dr. Kevin Hub
In any organization, many things are happening at any given moment. Sometimes, they all feel important. But as they say, if EVERYTHING is a priority, then NOTHING is really a priority. As leaders, we have the power to make sure that the most important things are done well...and for that to…
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Hiring For Talent with Superintendent Mike Lafavers
Superintendent Mike Lafavers of Boyle County Schools joins David to talk about hiring, which is arguably the most important aspect of leading a high-performing organization. Successful leaders view hiring as an unparalleled opportunity to exponentially "leap forward" to higher levels of...
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Structures for Decision-Making with Dr. Rocky Wallace
Joining David today is accomplished educator, author, and consultant, Dr. Rocky Wallace of Campbellsville University. When you are a school principal, decisions are sort of your life. You make hundreds of small, on the spot decisions daily - while also managing medium range decisions and long…
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Owning Our Path with Superintendents David Gilliam and Stephen McCauley
As educational leaders, it's important to instill the mindset in our staff that "we control our destiny". Although there are barriers, our staff must believe that there is nothing we can't overcome. We have everything we need in order to achieve a very high level of success. This mindset is...
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Leading With Courage - Superintendent Rob Clayton and Executive Director Bart Flener
One of the toughest aspects of being a strong leader is summoning up the courage to do hard things when needed. We’ve all been there. Breaking through that barrier is often the difference between moderate and outstanding levels of success. Today, Rob Clayton and Bart Flener join the podcast to...
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Taking Responsibility with Superintendents Ryan Clark and Sheila Mitchell
In an organization, everyone has certain responsibilities. As the leader, it's our job to make sure that each one is handled by the right person, at the right level, at a high level of expectation. Join David as he talks with Sheila Mitchell, superintendent of Anderson County Schools, and Dr.…
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Creating A Culture of Accountability with Superintendent Harry Burchett
As educational leaders, how do we create a culture of accountability - a new "way we do things around here" - in which we hold ourselves (and each other) to a high performance expectation? Dr. Harry Burchett, superintendent of Harrison County Schools, joins David to talk about the exciting work...
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The Power of Small Groups and Work Teams with Dr. Jay Morgan
David talks with Dr. Jay Morgan, president of Morehead State University, about the importance of leading your organization using specialized small groups called work teams. These aren't "standing committees". Rather, they are targeted groups of experts who are laser-focused on solving a…
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Setting The Tone with Dr. Jim Flynn
In this episode, David talks with Dr. Jim Flynn, Executive Director of the Kentucky Association of School Superintendents, about the powerful role that leaders play in "setting the tone" for success within the organization. Whether we like it or not, as leaders, we are always "setting the tone"…
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What's Best For Kids with Dr. Amanda Ellis
Join David as he spends some time with Amanda Ellis, former school principal and current VP of K-12 Policies and Programs at Kentucky's Council for Postsecondary Education, exploring lessons for school and district leaders striving to identify - and act on - "what's best for kids" in every...
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Keys to success in education and leadership, with connections to business, entrepreneurship, and a variety of other areas.
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