LCPS: School Talk
Listen to LCPS Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence engage in meaningful and informative conversations with local and national leaders in K-12 education.
Episodes
9 episodes
School Talk: Belonging Through Dignity
LCPS Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence speaks to authors Dr. Floyd Cobb and John Krownapple about their book, Belonging Through a Culture of Dignity. The book dives into the importance of dignity and belonging, while it might appear to be self-ev...
School Talk: Student Opportunities
This week on School Talk with Dr. Spence, we’re talking workforce development and why it starts long before graduation. Special guests Ed Hidalgo and Dr. Steve Regur, CEO of the Educator’s Cooperative, share how partnerships, early exp...
School Talk: Opportunities for Students in the Workforce
LCPS Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence speaks with high school students Skyla from Woodgrove HS and GU from Potomac Falls HS about their experiences and opinions on opportunities for LCPS students to learn outside the classroom and discover their...
School Talk: The Role of Assessments in Preparing Students for Their Future
In this episode of School Talk, Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence sits down with education leader Dr. Doug Reeves to explore what parents want most from their children’s schools when it comes to teaching and assessment. Together, they discuss how...
Think Fast: Planning to Attend the United for Wellness Conference
Dr. Aaron Spence talks with Jen Evans, director of LCPS’ Student Mental Health Services, and Brennan, an 11th-grade student at Heritage High School, about the upcoming United for Wellness Conference. Jen shares what you can expect at the confer...
School Talk: The State of AI in K-12 Education
This month on the LCPS Podcast, Dr. Spence takes on one of the most important and rapidly evolving topics in education today: generative AI in K-12 schools.Joined by Dr. Tom Ryan of the K-12 Strategic Technology Advisory Group and LCPS C...
School Talk: How the LCPS Welcome Center Helps Families Start Strong
Superintendent Aaron Spence sits down with Jennifer Ferrance, Supervisor of the LCPS Welcome Center, to explore how her team supports families as they join our school division. In a community with diverse backgrounds, cultural experiences, and ...
School Talk: Revisiting Dignity Through Belonging
LCPS Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence speaks to authors Dr. Floyd Cobb and John Krownapple about their book, Belonging Through a Culture of Dignity. The book dives into the importance of dignity and belonging, while it might appear to be self-ev...
School Talk: Leading with Purpose in Challenging Times
In a moment when public education faces intense scrutiny and rapid change, what kind of leadership matters most? In the latest episode of the LCPS Podcast, Superintendent Aaron Spence sits down with Shelley Berman, co-author of The Call to ...