In this installment of One Idea With: Discovery Education Senior Vice President Scott Kinney interviews Dan Domenech, Executive Director of AASA, The School Superintendents Association. Dan’s One Idea focuses on how professional learning communities can support school superintendents as they make the digital transition. Watch the video below to learn more, then visit AASA’s website for additional
Improving Conditions for Teacher Success
In this installment of One Idea With: Discovery Education Senior Vice President Scott Kinney interviews Melinda George, President, National Commission on Teaching & America’s Future (NCTAF). As NCTAF is focused on ensuring that great teaching is occurring in all schools, Melinda’s One Idea focuses on how we can improve the conditions teachers need to be
Getting Smart’s Smart Parent Project
In this installment of One Idea With: Discovery Education Senior Vice President Scott Kinney interviews Dr. Carri Schneider, Director of Knowledge Design at Getting Smart. Carri’s One Idea focuses on Getting Smart’s Smart Parents project. Watch the video below to learn more, then visit the Getting Smart website for more information about the organization’s work.
School Leaders Gathering Feedback from their Community
In this installment of One Idea With: Discovery Education Senior Vice President Scott Kinney interviews Monica Armenta, Executive Director of the Albuquerque Public Schools’ Communications Department. Monica’s One Idea focuses on the importance of school leaders gathering firsthand feedback from the families they serve. Watch the video below to learn more, then visit the website of Albuquerque Public Schools’
Robots Helping Students with Autism Learn Social Skills
In this installment of One Idea With: Discovery Education Senior Vice President Scott Kinney interviews Dr. Pamela Rollins, Associate Professor and Faculty Member in the Communication Disorders program within the School of Behavior and Brain Sciences at UTD/Callier Center for Communication Disorders. Dr. Rollins’ One Idea focuses on how robots can be used to help
Seven Keys to College and Career Readiness
In this installment of One Idea With: Discovery Education Senior Vice President Scott Kinney interviews Dr. Bruce Borchers, Superintendent of Tennessee’s Oak Ridge Schools. Dr. Borchers’ One Idea focuses on the Seven Keys to College and Career Readiness. Watch the video below to learn more, and visit http://www.ortn.edu for additional information. On February 24, Dr.
How an Entry Plan Helps Superintendents Build a Shared Vision
In this installment of One Idea With: Discovery Education Senior Vice President Scott Kinney interviews Dr. Steve Gerhard, Superintendent of Pennsylvania’s Governor Mifflin Schools. Dr. Gerhard’s One Idea focuses on how an Entry Plan can help new school superintendents build a shared vision among community stakeholders. Watch the video below to learn more, and visit http://www.governormifflinsd.org/entry-plan for additional information. On
One Idea With: Dr. Maureen McMahon, Deputy Superintendent
In this installment of One Idea With: Discovery Education Senior Vice President Scott Kinney interviews Dr. Maureen McMahon, Deputy Superintendent in Maryland’s Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Dr. McMahon’s One Idea focuses on the importance of community engagement. Watch the video below to learn more, and then visit Anne Arundel County Schools’ Signature Community Partnership
One Idea With: Brian Lewis, CEO, ISTE
In this installment of One Idea With: Discovery Education Senior Vice President Scott Kinney interviews Brian Lewis, CEO of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Lewis’ One Idea focuses on the human element of change in a digital world and what it means to be a digital citizen. Watch the video below to
One Idea With: Dr. Robert Furman, South Park Elementary School Principal and ISTE Author
In this installment of One Idea With: Discovery Education Senior Vice President Scott Kinney interviews Dr. Robert Furman, Principal of Pennsylvania’s South Park Elementary School and ISTE Author. Dr. Furman’s One Idea focuses on how technology can be used to engage reluctant readers. Watch the video below to learn more, and then click this link