Charting New Paths in PreK-12 Education
If you’ve ever wondered what makes good schools great or how struggling schools overcome seemingly insurmountable barriers, this podcast is for you. If you’ve ever wanted to get a peek between the lines with some of your favorite Solution Tree authors, you’ve come to the right place. Curious about what new developments are in the works at Solution Tree? Stay tuned!
Success stories, author interviews, school funding strategies, and cool tools for your educator toolbox are waiting for you in this podcast designed with educators’ most pressing needs in mind.
Episodes
37 episodes
From Foundation to Future: PLCs and AI in Education…Live with Luis Cruz!
Join host Sam Fritz live from the PLC at Work® Institute in Seattle, Washington, for an energizing conversation with Dr. Luis F. Cruz–nationally recognized presenter, coach, thought le...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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24:42
From Foundation to Future: PLCs and AI in Education... Live with Chief Academic Officer - Micah Studer!
Join Dr. Micah Studer and host Sam Fritz live from the PLC Institute in Sacramento, California, as they explore how to simplify the PLC process, engage staff, and keep students at the forefront. Learn practical strategies for building staff buy...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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28:36
From Foundation to Future: PLCs and AI in Education... Live with Regina Stephens Owens!
Join keynote speaker Regina Stephens Owens and host Sam Fritz—live from the PLC Institute in Sacramento, California! Together, Regina and Sam unpack the power of Professional...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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26:24
From Foundation to Future: PLCs and AI in Education... Live with Eric Twadell!
With Series Host, Sam Fritz, Director of Ed Tech and AI at Solution Tree...Live from the PLC Institute, where proven practice meets emerging trends!Join Superintendent Eric ...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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30:38
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Holistic Navigation System: A Conversation with Frances Shuster
In a new episode of RCG Founders – Education Leadership and Legacy, a miniseries within "Charting New Paths" podcast, Frances Shuster, co-founder of Results Coaching Global (RCG), joins host Prisma Lopez-Marin and co-host Kim Ennis, the company...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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39:15
Activating Coaching: A Conversation with Kathy Kee
In a new episode of RCG Founders – Education Leadership and Legacy, a miniseries within "Charting New Paths," Kathryn Kee, co-founder of Results Coaching Global (RCG), joins host Prisma Lopez-Marin...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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58:59
From Foundation to Future: PLCs and AI in Education... Live at Tulsa!
With Series Host, Sam Fritz, Director of Ed Tech and AI at Solution Tree...Live from the PLC Institute, where proven practice meets emerging trends!Captured live at the PLC at Work® Institute in Tulsa, OK, this special podcast epi...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:02:07
Excellence in action with PLC at Work® : A Conversation with Associate Superintendent Melissa Fink
Melissa Fink, associate superintendent from Springdale School District in Arkansas, joins our host Prisma Lopez-Marin to discuss the district’s transformative journey through the PLC at Work® process. Melissa shares her experiences with Solutio...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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41:06
PLC Strategies for Equitable Literacy Instruction: A Conversation with Paula Maeker and Jacqueline Heller
Join the podcast host Prisma Lopez-Marin as she speaks with best-selling authors Paula Maeker and Jacqueline Heller who share insights from their book Literacy in a PLC at Work®<...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:03:09
Coaching Globally: RCG Founders Chat with Vicky Dearing
On this episode of RCG Founders – Education Leadership and Legacy, a miniseries within Charting New Paths, we chat with Vicky Dearing, one of the founders of
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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36:10
Reaching Summit: A Conversation with Luis F. Cruz
In our last but certainly not the least episode of Reaching Summit, author and speaker Luis F. Cruz joins Prisma Lopez-Marin to discuss his excitement for the upcoming
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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40:52
Reaching Summit: A Conversation with Nicole S. Turner
In our third episode of Reaching Summit, author and educational coach Nicole S. Turner joins Prisma Lopez-Marin to discuss how educators can coach their collaborative teams, work w...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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45:27
Reaching Summit: A Conversation with Marcia L. Tate
In our second episode of Reaching Summit, author and educational consultant Marcia L. Tate joins Prisma Lopez-Marin to talk about how she enjoys presenting and leading breakout sessi...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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33:47
Reaching Summit: A Conversation with Mike Mattos
“I go as a learner just as much as a teacher, and every year, I leave with brand new ideas!” — Mike Mattos In our first episode of Reaching Summit, internationally recognized author, presenter, and RTI at Work™ co-creator Mike Matto...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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44:08
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Autism Inclusion for General Educators: A Conversation with Barbara Boroson
Author and Licensed Master Social Worker, Barbara Boroson, joins Prisma Lopez-Marin to chat about her book
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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47:47
Every Educator Deserves a Coach: A Conversation with Karen Anderson
In today’s episode, Prisma Lopez-Marin welcomes guest cohost Kim Ennis, general manager of Results Coaching Global to join in a conversation with Results Coaching Global cofounder Karen Anderson....
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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35:24
The Metacognitive Student: A Conversation With Author Richard K. Cohen
Author Richard K. Cohen joins Prisma Lopez-Marin to talk about The Metacognitive Student: How to Teach Academic, So...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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51:50
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A Complete Guide to Blended Learning: A Conversation with Dr. Catlin R. Tucker
What was your experience with the sudden switch to remote learning when the pandemic hit? Did it feel like unchartered territory or familiar ground? Many teachers were caught off guard and unsure of how to navigate this new educational landscap...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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31:31
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Raising Equity Through SEL: A Conversation with author Jorge Valenzuela
A true innovator in education, Jorge Valenzuela sits down with us to talk about what it’s like to be an advocate for educators and students and being a part of action r...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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53:05
From Burnt Out to Fired Up: A Conversation with Morgane Michael
When you engage in acts of kindness and generosity, or even witness this in others, you get a physiological boost. Science proves it. This research inspires the work of educator, social-emotional learning expert and author of
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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58:14
(SHS - Pt.2) Building and Sustaining the Original PLC at Work® : A Look Inside the School That Started a Movement
Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125 in Lincolnshire, Illinois, has achieved legendary status in the world of professional learning communities (PLCs). The PLC at Work p...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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39:50
(SHS - Pt.1) Building and Sustaining the Original PLC at Work® : A Look Inside the School That Started a Movement
Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125 in Lincolnshire, Illinois, has achieved legendary status in the world of professional learning communities (PLCs). The PLC at Work p...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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44:48
This is how Avanti empowers teachers: A conversation with Dr. Cameron Rains, lead developer of Avanti
Finally! Professional development created specifically for K-12 teachers by teachers. In today’s episode, we’ll explore the new online learning platform, Avanti. What makes it unique? Why is it so useful...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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50:24
