The Making Schools Work Podcast
Join us each week as we talk to different SREB team members and educators across the country to find out the latest in school innovations. From classroom instruction to school leadership, we are going to examine what it is that makes schools work!
The Making Schools Work Podcast
Latest Episodes
Stop Misdiagnosing Resistance: The 5 Catalyst Mindsets Every Instructional Coach Needs
"Help me work with resistant teachers." It’s a major request for instructional coaches, but Becca Silver, founder of The Whole Educator, says it's often a misdiagnosis. In this episode, Silver joins Daniel Rock and Jason Adair to ex...
The High-Growth Blueprint: 5 Years of Level 5 Excellence
Bethany Wilson, principal of the #1 ranked middle school in Wilson County, Tennessee, joins the podcast to share the secrets behind five consecutive years of Level 5 TVAAS growth. From opening a new school just months before COVID to being name...
The HOPE Protocol: Moving Professional Development From the Shelf to the Classroom
Why do so many high-quality professional development units end up sitting on the shelf? Jason Adair and Debbie Robertson join the podcast to discuss the HOPE Protocol, a multimillion-dollar grant initiative designed to transform math instructio...
Underdog Leadership: Driving Growth in High-Need Schools With Natasha Brown
How does a school move from a low-performing list to the top 5% in the state for academic growth? Natasha Brown, principal of Westover Middle School and author of Underdog Leadership, joins Daniel Rock and Erin Anderson Williams to dis...
The Curse of Knowledge: Communication Science for School Leaders With Thomas Murray
What do great leaders and great educators have in common? They are exceptional communicators. Thomas Murray, Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools, joins Daniel Rock and Erin Anderson Williams to dive into the curse of knowledge, the ...