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
30 episodes
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
Parentships in a PLC at Work® : A Conversation with Kyle Palmer
Author and education leader Kyle Palmer uses the mashup word "parentship" to bring clarity to the important work of creating partnerships with parents or adults who care for...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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44:28
Our Superpower is Unity of Purpose: The Brazosport ISD Success Story
In this episode we talk to a dream team of school leaders who worked together to make amazing things happen in a troubled district in Clute, Texas. Brazosport Independent School D...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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47:02
Working together for diversity, equity, and inclusion: A Conversation with author Lauryn Mascareñaz
Those who teach diverse students know firsthand that there is a deep divide in education–an opportunity gap that many people talk about but few understand how to close. Lauryn Mascar...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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46:57
You Will Move Mountains: The Kenwood Elementary School Success Story
There’s a school in Louisville, Kentucky that rose from having the lowest mathematics proficiency out of 92 elementary schools in the state to earning national recognition and multiple awards, including Model PLC at Work® designation. How did t...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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50:11
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How to really get students to engage with their learning: A Conversation with author Katie White
It’s the 10 million dollar question every teacher asks: How do I get my students to truly engage in their learning? According to author and education expert Katie White, student self-a...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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38:35
(Part 2) From PLC Lite to PLC Done Right: A Conversation with Tongue River Elementary School
A Conversation with Tongue River Elementary School (Part 2)You simply cannot become an effective professional learning community (PLC) without true collaboration that focuses on student learning and results (data rules!). This hard-won ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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35:19
From PLC Lite to PLC Done Right: A Conversation with Tongue River Elementary School (Part 1)
A Conversation with Tongue River Elementary School (Part 1)You simply cannot become an effective professional learning community (PLC) without true collaboration that focuses on student learning and results (data rules!). This hard-won ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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30:45
Deconstructing Depth of Knowledge: A Conversation with Erik M. Francis
This podcast just may topple everything you thought you knew about Depth of Knowledge or DOK. Join us on an exposé of this familiar phrase in education as author, educator, and international presenter Erik M. Francis opens up on his new book, <...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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41:39
Healthy Teachers, Happy Classrooms: A Conversation with Marcia L. Tate
Many teachers are simply and understandably burning out! The fire and passion that once sparked for teaching are simply becoming extinguished. In this episode, bestselling author Marcia L. Tate takes listeners on a journey through her la...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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34:47
