The EBP Exchange
Welcome to The EBP Exchange, the podcast where we unpack what it really takes to bring evidence-based practices to life in our schools. I’m Brooke, an assistant principal, doctoral student, and someone who’s spent way too many Sunday nights wondering why great strategies don’t always make it into Monday morning classrooms.
In this podcast, we’re going beyond the buzzwords. We’ll talk about the barriers—things like overwhelmed teachers, rigid systems, limited training, and sometimes... just plain disbelief. But we’ll also highlight what works: strong leadership, trust, cultural responsiveness, collaboration with families and the messy but meaningful work of implementation.
Whether you’re a teacher, leader, policymaker, family member or someone just trying to make school better for kids you’re in the right place. Let’s get into it.
The EBP Exchange
The Home Advantage: Parents as Partners in Learning
In this episode of The EBP Exchange, we sit down with Joanne Grobecker a representative from the Parent Information Center to explore the heart of family-school partnerships. We explore what it takes to keep families informed, engaged, and empowered, from crafting clear communication to navigating the hard conversations with honesty and care. We discuss strategies for building trust, handling the tough moments with courage, and making sure parents feel like true partners in their child’s education. Whether you’re an educator looking to strengthen family connections or a parent wanting to understand the other side of the conversation, this episode is full of insights to bridge home and school for the benefit of every student.