Category: Expert Interviews
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A New Category of Conversation: In Conversation About AI with Eric Hudson
Read More: A New Category of Conversation: In Conversation About AI with Eric HudsonEric Hudson is a facilitator and strategic advisor who supports schools in making sense of what’s changing in education and on the role of technology in K-12 schools.…
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“Teacher Nerd Summer Camp Vibes”: A Conversation with Gwyneth Connell
Read More: “Teacher Nerd Summer Camp Vibes”: A Conversation with Gwyneth ConnellGwyneth Connell is the Director of the Grauer Institute and a Faculty Advisory Board member at R.E.A.L.® Discussion. We interviewed Gwyneth about her journey to becoming an academic…
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Building Self-Efficacy in Math through Discussion: A Conversation with Duncan Flaherty
Read More: Building Self-Efficacy in Math through Discussion: A Conversation with Duncan FlahertyDuncan Flaherty is a fifth and sixth grade math teacher at Nashoba Brooks School in Concord, MA. This year he is conducting an action research project through a…
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Building Understanding through Civic Engagement: A Conversation with Spencer Burrows
Read More: Building Understanding through Civic Engagement: A Conversation with Spencer BurrowsSpencer Burrows is the Equity and Civic Engagement Coordinator and 11th Grade Dean at Pacific Ridge School in Carlsbad, CA. What follows is a conversation between Spencer and…
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Journeying on Wisdom Road: A Conversation with Grant Lichtman
Read More: Journeying on Wisdom Road: A Conversation with Grant LichtmanGrant Lichtman is a renowned thought leader on the transformation of K-12 education who works with educators to develop a comfort and capacity for change in a rapidly…
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Thriving in a World of Pluralistic Contention: A Conversation with Dr. John Austin
Read More: Thriving in a World of Pluralistic Contention: A Conversation with Dr. John AustinDr. John Austin is the Head of School at Deerfield Academy and the lead author of “Thriving in a World of Pluralistic Contention: A Framework for Schools.” The…
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Teaching Kindness and Character: An Interview with Penny Austen
Read More: Teaching Kindness and Character: An Interview with Penny AustenPenny Austen is the founder of ThinkGive, a SEL program that helps students build character, confidence, and connection. What follows is a conversation between Penny and R.E.A.L. ®…
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Starting with the Student: A Conversation with Emily Weinstein
Read More: Starting with the Student: A Conversation with Emily WeinsteinDr. Emily Weinstein is a Principal Investigator at Harvard’s Project Zero, a lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and the founding Co-Director of the Center for…
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Why Teachers Deserve Instructional Coaches: 5 Questions with Emily Gromoll
Read More: Why Teachers Deserve Instructional Coaches: 5 Questions with Emily GromollTeachers don’t always get the feedback they want and need. At R.E.A.L.®, we’re trying to change that with our program that offers on-demand instructional coaching for the educators…
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Why Asking Matters: A Conversation with Jeff Wetzler
Read More: Why Asking Matters: A Conversation with Jeff WetzlerJeff Wetzler is the co-founder and co-CEO of Transcend, an organization that strives to support school communities as they create extraordinary, equitable learning environments, and the author of…