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Principal Center Radio brings you the best in professional practice for school leaders, in an audio format that you can access in the car, on the treadmill, or anywhere you’d like to listen.

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Ken O’Connor—Repair Kit for Grading: 15 Fixes for Broken Grades Sep 26, 2022

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Get the book, Repair Kit for Grading: 15 Fixes for Broken Grades

Follow Ken on Twitter @kenoc7

Visit Ken's website www.oconnorgrading.com

About the Author

Ken O'Connor is an independent consultant known internationally for his work in helping educators communicate about student achievement with grades that are CALM - consistent, accurate, learning-focused and meaningful. He's the author numerous books on grading, including the Repair Kit for Grading: 15 Fixes for Broken Grades, now in its 3rd edition.

Ron Beghetto & Laura McBain—My Favorite Failure: How Setbacks Can Lead To Learning and Growth Sep 20, 2022

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Follow Laura on Twitter @Laura_McBain

About the Authors

Ronald A. Beghetto, PhD is an internationally recognized expert on creative thought and action in educational settings. He holds the Pinnacle West Presidential Chair and serves as a Professor in the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University.

Laura McBain is a designer, educator and the co-director of the K12 lab at the Stanford d.school. As a human-centered designer, her work focuses on understanding the ecosystem of education and finding meaningful opportunities to advance racial and social justice.

Chester E. Finn, Jr.—Assessing the Nation’s Report Card: Challenges and Choices for NAEP Sep 12, 2022

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Chester E. Finn, Jr. is a distinguished senior fellow and president emeritus at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute and a senior fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution. He has previously served as Professor of Education and Public Policy at Vanderbilt, and was the United States Assistant Secretary of Education for Research and Improvement. He is the author of numerous books on testing, accountability, and education policy.

Jim Henderson—3Q Check-Ins: How To Pay Attention To The People You Can’t Afford To Lose Sep 06, 2022

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Get the book, 3Q Check-Ins: How To Pay Attention To The People You Can't Afford To Lose

Visit the Humane Resources website

About the Author

Dr. Jim Henderson is the creator and head coach of the 3Q Check-In System. You may have heard him on This American Life or seen his live stage events with William Paul Young, author of The Shack.

Gary Orfield & Nicholas Hillman—Civil Rights and Federal Higher Education Aug 22, 2022

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About the Authors

Nicholas Hillman is a professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he is also a faculty affiliate with the Institute for Research on Poverty and the La Follette School of Public Affairs.

Gary Orfield is Distinguished Research Professor of Education, Law, Political Science & Urban Planning at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he is also codirector of the Civil Rights Project he co-founded at Harvard University in 1996.

Michelle Young, Ann O’Doherty, & Kathleen Cunningham—Redesigning Educational Leadership Preparation for Equity Jul 25, 2022

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Get the book, Redesigning Educational Leadership Preparation for Equity

Follow Michelle on Twitter @mdyounglead

Follow Ann on Twitter @annodohertyuw

Follow Kathleen on Twitter @katiemwinn

About the Authors

Michelle D. Young is Dean of the School of Education at Loyola Marymount University. She is a former Executive Director of UCEA.

Ann O’Doherty is aTeaching Professor and Director of the Danforth Educational Leadership Program at the University of Washington, and served as a member of Justin's dissertation committee.

Kathleen M.W. Cunningham is an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Policies at the University of South Carolina.

Dawn Harris—Plan Like A PIRATE: Designing Extraordinary Learning Journeys for Every Student Jul 18, 2022

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Get the book, Plan Like A PIRATE: Designing Extraordinary Learning Journeys for Every Student

Visit Dawn's website, EducationUndone.com

Follow Dawn on Twitter @DHarrisEdS

About the Author

Dawn Harris is the founder of Education Undone. She is a secondary English Language Arts Educator, Gifted and Talented Teacher, and education speaker, has served as an Associate Professor of Teacher Education. Dawn continually strives to bring authentic and engaging learning experiences to students of all ages.

Dr. Quintin Shepherd—The Secret to Transformational Leadership Jul 11, 2022

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Get the book, The Secret To Transformational Leadership

Follow Dr. Shepherd on Twitter @QShepherd

Visit the website TransformationalLeadershipSecret.com

About the Author

Quintin Shepherd, PhD has served as a superintendent in 3 states over the past 18 years. A former elementary and high school principal, he is superintendent of Victoria Independent School District in Victoria, Texas.

Shira Leibowitz—Havens of Hope: Ideas for Redesigning Education from the COVID-19 Pandemic Jul 05, 2022

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Get the book, Havens of Hope: Ideas for Redesigning Education from the COVID-19 Pandemic

Follow Shira on Twitter @shiraleibowitz

Visit the Discovery Village website

About the Author

Shira Leibowitz, PhD has more than 20 years of experience leading schools from nursery through eighth grade. She is the founder and CEO of Discovery Village, a project- and play-based preschool in Tarrytown, NY. She also supports preschool leaders and education business owners through Revabilities. Dr. Leibowitz is also a faculty member teaching in the doctoral program of education at Northeastern University. She's the author of two books, including The Coach Approach to School Leadership: Leading Teachers to Higher Levels of Effectiveness, with Jessica Johnson and Kathy Perett, and she's the author of the new book Havens of Hope: Ideas for Redesigning Education from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Josh Packard—Mental Health & Gen Z: What Educators Need To Know Jun 27, 2022

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Get the research study, Mental Health & Gen Z: What Educators Need To Know

Visit the Springtide Research Institute website, www.SpringtideResearch.org

Follow Springtide Research Institute on Twitter @WeAreSpringtide

Follow Josh Packard on Twitter @drjoshpackard

About the Author

Dr. Josh Packard is a social science researcher and the executive director of Springtide Research Institute. He has a Ph.D. in sociology from Vanderbilt University, and previously taught at the college level.

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