http://www.mcrel.org McREL (Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning): turning what works in teaching, leading, and learning into innovation & results © Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL) en-us Sat, 25 May 2013 20:52:39 GMT Hipcast RSS Feeder 1.25 Education 60 http://mcrel.hipcast.com/albumart/1008.1369515159.jpg http://www.mcrel.org © Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)McREL,Mid,continent,Research,for,Education,and,Learning,Changing,Schools,education,research,education,policy,school,improvementEducation/K-12info@mcrel.orgMid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)noMcREL,Mid,continent,Research,for,Education,and,Learning,Changing,Schools,education,research,education,policy,school,improvementThis podcast contains author readings of selected articles appearing in <em>Changing Schools</em>, a free publication from Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL). <em>Changing Schools</em> provides teachers, administrators, and policy mThis podcast contains author readings of selected articles appearing in <em>Changing Schools</em>, a free publication from Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL). <em>Changing Schools</em> provides teachers, administrators, and policy makers with information about current education issues and research.McRELPodcastshttp://feedburner.google.com c20b5d6b-50f2-cdb7-df03-ec516dddc259 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:02:53 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/McRELPodcasts/~3/vVV8--ZI3hw/0c8c95e9-428c-fe1a-d277-c85fbe1e3daf.mp3 info@mcrel.org (Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL))noWritten and read by Heather HeinMid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)Written and read by Heather HeinMcREL,Mid,continent,Research,for,Education,and,Learning,Changing,Schools,education,research,education,policy,school,improvementhttp://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/0c8c95e9-428c-fe1a-d277-c85fbe1e3daf.mp3http://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/0c8c95e9-428c-fe1a-d277-c85fbe1e3daf.mp3 3d55105d-6c93-d4cd-77a0-abe1f9d0534a Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:56:33 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/McRELPodcasts/~3/-dPQ1bFLVhI/6cb06a04-cfeb-b810-72d1-978aa80c5334.mp3 info@mcrel.org (Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL))noWritten and read by Jennifer TuzzeoMid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)Written and read by Jennifer TuzzeoMcREL,Mid,continent,Research,for,Education,and,Learning,Changing,Schools,education,research,education,policy,school,improvementhttp://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/6cb06a04-cfeb-b810-72d1-978aa80c5334.mp3http://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/6cb06a04-cfeb-b810-72d1-978aa80c5334.mp3 af334314-a7af-4ab6-f116-25fafa07bcd7 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:51:33 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/McRELPodcasts/~3/X5O8jC9aycc/77a61df9-205e-eba3-26ec-ceceb055c015.mp3 info@mcrel.org (Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL))noWritten and read by Sheila Arens.Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)Written and read by Sheila Arens.McREL,Mid,continent,Research,for,Education,and,Learning,Changing,Schools,education,research,education,policy,school,improvementhttp://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/77a61df9-205e-eba3-26ec-ceceb055c015.mp3http://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/77a61df9-205e-eba3-26ec-ceceb055c015.mp3 55f71f91-d761-dd18-56ab-ce426a6c631f Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:38:09 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/McRELPodcasts/~3/jDUlvXNPOL8/66598f7f-b5cf-6c37-874d-09ea664b8a31.mp3 info@mcrel.org (Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL))noWritten and read by Vicki UrquhartMid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)Written and read by Vicki UrquhartMcREL,Mid,continent,Research,for,Education,and,Learning,Changing,Schools,education,research,education,policy,school,improvementhttp://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/66598f7f-b5cf-6c37-874d-09ea664b8a31.mp3http://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/66598f7f-b5cf-6c37-874d-09ea664b8a31.mp3 94bd096d-4d57-9718-db82-52d9f8d0b6f0 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:28:03 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/McRELPodcasts/~3/f5WFpQEFxGw/258cae67-0b39-1476-cbd2-d3880bb0ef8c.mp3 info@mcrel.org (Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL))noResearch that says school leaders can influence a school's mindset and increase the likelihood it will achieve positive outcomes for students.Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)Research that says school leaders can influence a school's mindset and increase the likelihood it will achieve positive outcomes for students.McREL,Mid,continent,Research,for,Education,and,Learning,Changing,Schools,education,research,education,policy,school,improvementhttp://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/258cae67-0b39-1476-cbd2-d3880bb0ef8c.mp3http://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/258cae67-0b39-1476-cbd2-d3880bb0ef8c.mp3 d6edef96-b813-50ed-1fbc-b8e75d84ea43 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:23:39 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/McRELPodcasts/~3/6qqprxzy4us/81719f1a-b1b7-00a9-4f07-5870436ad4f4.mp3 info@mcrel.org (Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL))noVicki Urquhart talks to former associate superintendent at Deer valley Unifies School District in Oheonix, Arizona to get the district-level view of the challenges of changing a school's culture.Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)Vicki Urquhart talks to former associate superintendent at Deer valley Unifies School District in Oheonix, Arizona to get the district-level view of the challenges of changing a school's culture.McREL,Mid,continent,Research,for,Education,and,Learning,Changing,Schools,education,research,education,policy,school,improvementhttp://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/81719f1a-b1b7-00a9-4f07-5870436ad4f4.mp3http://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/81719f1a-b1b7-00a9-4f07-5870436ad4f4.mp3 5e6eb1c1-baae-8868-d851-dfb9fdbe88c9 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:17:59 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/McRELPodcasts/~3/lNY3O0Y_2Po/02d6496f-d343-ab36-72ff-91eb01ec7d36.mp3 info@mcrel.org (Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL))noVolney Rogers Middle School's success using four of the nine categories of effective instruction from Classroom Instruction that Works.Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)Volney Rogers Middle School's success using four of the nine categories of effective instruction from Classroom Instruction that Works.McREL,Mid,continent,Research,for,Education,and,Learning,Changing,Schools,education,research,education,policy,school,improvementhttp://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/02d6496f-d343-ab36-72ff-91eb01ec7d36.mp3http://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/02d6496f-d343-ab36-72ff-91eb01ec7d36.mp3 02a01b4c-a6cc-ab8c-db17-4fc82f62bea7 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:13:20 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/McRELPodcasts/~3/MmxthkL7Tf0/ebeeaf8d-49e2-3d8b-a5b2-d49ae2a9a6fc.mp3 info@mcrel.org (Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL))noWest Denver Prep's steps to ensure it provides high-quality instruction in every classroom, thereby providing a path to success for its population of low-income students.Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)West Denver Prep's steps to ensure it provides high-quality instruction in every classroom, thereby providing a path to success for its population of low-income students.McREL,Mid,continent,Research,for,Education,and,Learning,Changing,Schools,education,research,education,policy,school,improvementhttp://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/ebeeaf8d-49e2-3d8b-a5b2-d49ae2a9a6fc.mp3http://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/ebeeaf8d-49e2-3d8b-a5b2-d49ae2a9a6fc.mp3 22a2becc-4ba5-c563-8600-1f4632842710 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:42:37 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/McRELPodcasts/~3/poL5fJKqwlI/abdfbb27-d8b4-d070-39db-b8becd95bf10.mp3 info@mcrel.org (Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL))noRead about research on self-regulation that shows it helps not only the youngest learners but also older children succeed in school. Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)Read about research on self-regulation that shows it helps not only the youngest learners but also older children succeed in school. McREL,Mid,continent,Research,for,Education,and,Learning,Changing,Schools,education,research,education,policy,school,improvementhttp://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/abdfbb27-d8b4-d070-39db-b8becd95bf10.mp3http://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/abdfbb27-d8b4-d070-39db-b8becd95bf10.mp3 bcda4f1b-b8a5-7d9b-663d-c332a1277f74 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:23:47 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/McRELPodcasts/~3/iQnom8L0nkk/23465992-a838-fff9-c3e7-93d2624a0fa7.mp3 info@mcrel.org (Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL))noRead about the interventions that have transformed the teaching and learning of students in preschools around the country. Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)Read about the interventions that have transformed the teaching and learning of students in preschools around the country. McREL,Mid,continent,Research,for,Education,and,Learning,Changing,Schools,education,research,education,policy,school,improvementhttp://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/23465992-a838-fff9-c3e7-93d2624a0fa7.mp3http://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/23465992-a838-fff9-c3e7-93d2624a0fa7.mp3 c55d064a-63dd-d8a2-abae-57772d4a3108 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:15:35 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/McRELPodcasts/~3/P0g1znUBa7c/74e6f5d2-65a2-b473-e8bd-ab3c6d7d185f.mp3 info@mcrel.org (Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL))noRead about how to involve families in afterschool programs to better support student success. Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)Read about how to involve families in afterschool programs to better support student success. McREL,Mid,continent,Research,for,Education,and,Learning,Changing,Schools,education,research,education,policy,school,improvementhttp://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/74e6f5d2-65a2-b473-e8bd-ab3c6d7d185f.mp3http://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/74e6f5d2-65a2-b473-e8bd-ab3c6d7d185f.mp3 8cc63ea3-bc01-c87e-3b3f-ecc3f6fa1d6f Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:08:41 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/McRELPodcasts/~3/COpNCqLcif8/c66b3d25-4c55-13a6-7c24-cb7c1be98dcf.mp3 info@mcrel.org (Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL))noRead about a summer program that engages students in science and prepares them for high school chemistry classes.Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)Read about a summer program that engages students in science and prepares them for high school chemistry classes.McREL,Mid,continent,Research,for,Education,and,Learning,Changing,Schools,education,research,education,policy,school,improvementhttp://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/c66b3d25-4c55-13a6-7c24-cb7c1be98dcf.mp3http://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/c66b3d25-4c55-13a6-7c24-cb7c1be98dcf.mp3 c0141694-ebdc-81ff-2d4d-a3bee0c9e8c7 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:58:29 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/McRELPodcasts/~3/u72XPM8cYbk/685a446b-ed82-e185-e6b0-9203d61e329d.mp3 info@mcrel.org (Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL))noWritten and read by Vicki Urquhart. This article reorts on a McREL research project that adapts science curricula for students with visual impairments. Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)Written and read by Vicki Urquhart. This article reorts on a McREL research project that adapts science curricula for students with visual impairments. McREL,Mid,continent,Research,for,Education,and,Learning,Changing,Schools,education,research,education,policy,school,improvementhttp://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/685a446b-ed82-e185-e6b0-9203d61e329d.mp3http://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/685a446b-ed82-e185-e6b0-9203d61e329d.mp3 5f70e487-cf4e-d0af-f079-3d8ea1ff2225 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:45:51 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/McRELPodcasts/~3/jYll8sya9kU/3b388856-4afe-2b30-8783-0b3703b2064b.mp3 info@mcrel.org (Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL))noWritten and read by Jennifer Tuzzeo. This article outlines how the Adams 50 school district in Westminster, Colorado, is implementing individualized learning paths for their students.Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)Written and read by Jennifer Tuzzeo. This article outlines how the Adams 50 school district in Westminster, Colorado, is implementing individualized learning paths for their students.McREL,Mid,continent,Research,for,Education,and,Learning,Changing,Schools,education,research,education,policy,school,improvementhttp://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/3b388856-4afe-2b30-8783-0b3703b2064b.mp3http://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/3b388856-4afe-2b30-8783-0b3703b2064b.mp3 b44b3447-f640-605f-0d5b-27c0c5a1c9aa Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:37:34 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/McRELPodcasts/~3/zXnivJgp2eA/f3d8fcd5-597d-7e28-1ed5-98f86d779f6b.mp3 info@mcrel.org (Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL))noWritten and read by Carol Kaness and John Kendall. This interview with John Kendall, senior director of research and co-author of A Compendium of Standards, describes his greatest concerns and hopes for states' adoption of the Common Core.Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)Written and read by Carol Kaness and John Kendall. This interview with John Kendall, senior director of research and co-author of A Compendium of Standards, describes his greatest concerns and hopes for states' adoption of the Common Core.McREL,Mid,continent,Research,for,Education,and,Learning,Changing,Schools,education,research,education,policy,school,improvementhttp://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/f3d8fcd5-597d-7e28-1ed5-98f86d779f6b.mp3http://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/f3d8fcd5-597d-7e28-1ed5-98f86d779f6b.mp3 de74e236-8943-3025-9f2f-a2dcf1c313ed Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:30:28 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/McRELPodcasts/~3/-Hd2OrDeTLM/538eef64-8792-e219-550d-2aee38ec9876.mp3 info@mcrel.org (Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL))noWritten and read by Heather Hein. This article describes how Goshen County School District in Torrington, Wyoming, brought staff together to develop meaningful curriculum for their students.Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)Written and read by Heather Hein. This article describes how Goshen County School District in Torrington, Wyoming, brought staff together to develop meaningful curriculum for their students.McREL,Mid,continent,Research,for,Education,and,Learning,Changing,Schools,education,research,education,policy,school,improvementhttp://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/538eef64-8792-e219-550d-2aee38ec9876.mp3http://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/538eef64-8792-e219-550d-2aee38ec9876.mp3 0fe6b3f8-f4b7-6352-ffb2-e55e7c098ef2 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:52:25 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/McRELPodcasts/~3/T72ScsUru6I/3a4b62e3-92f2-4cfd-ecc0-6981333a2cf3.mp3 info@mcrel.org (Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL))noWritten by Vicki Urquhart and Candy Hyatt and read by Jennifer Tuzzeo. This article appeared in Changing Schools (Vol. 61/ Fall 2010)—Ready, Set, Teach. McREL Lead Consultant Candy Hyatt demonstrates the power of setting high expectations and delivering cMid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)Written by Vicki Urquhart and Candy Hyatt and read by Jennifer Tuzzeo. This article appeared in Changing Schools (Vol. 61/ Fall 2010)—Ready, Set, Teach. McREL Lead Consultant Candy Hyatt demonstrates the power of setting high expectations and delivering challenging instruction through her work in the Summit School District in Colorado.McREL,Mid,continent,Research,for,Education,and,Learning,Changing,Schools,education,research,education,policy,school,improvementhttp://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/3a4b62e3-92f2-4cfd-ecc0-6981333a2cf3.mp3http://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/3a4b62e3-92f2-4cfd-ecc0-6981333a2cf3.mp3 5feb316d-2eef-a7c4-3323-1249a830721c Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:45:15 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/McRELPodcasts/~3/6HNfXHaQbQg/08cc165a-20a4-a792-3774-099c48fc40b1.mp3 info@mcrel.org (Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL))noWritten by Jane Barker and read by Christian Martinez. This article appeared in Changing Schools (Vol. 61/ Fall 2010)—Ready, Set, Teach. In a two-part article, Barker emphasizes the effectiveness of cooperative learning and nonlinguistic representation inMid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)Written by Jane Barker and read by Christian Martinez. This article appeared in Changing Schools (Vol. 61/ Fall 2010)—Ready, Set, Teach. In a two-part article, Barker emphasizes the effectiveness of cooperative learning and nonlinguistic representation in the classroom and the importance of English language learners developing their native language while learning English.McREL,Mid,continent,Research,for,Education,and,Learning,Changing,Schools,education,research,education,policy,school,improvementhttp://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/08cc165a-20a4-a792-3774-099c48fc40b1.mp3http://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/08cc165a-20a4-a792-3774-099c48fc40b1.mp3 cf464a94-4432-b8f2-f2f8-bc49823c387e Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:32:10 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/McRELPodcasts/~3/QAej85F_KSE/1cc603b1-88c5-1011-a910-dd1d1650ad09.mp3 info@mcrel.org (Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL))noWritten by Carol Kaness and Bj Stone; read by Carol Kaness and Heather Hoak. This interview appeared in Changing Schools (Vol. 61/ Fall 2010)—Ready, Set, Teach. Bj Stone and Carol Kaness describe the purpose and effect of Classroom Instruction that Works Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)Written by Carol Kaness and Bj Stone; read by Carol Kaness and Heather Hoak. This interview appeared in Changing Schools (Vol. 61/ Fall 2010)—Ready, Set, Teach. Bj Stone and Carol Kaness describe the purpose and effect of Classroom Instruction that Works professional development in the Central Valley School District in Spokane, Washington.McREL,Mid,continent,Research,for,Education,and,Learning,Changing,Schools,education,research,education,policy,school,improvementhttp://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/1cc603b1-88c5-1011-a910-dd1d1650ad09.mp3http://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/1cc603b1-88c5-1011-a910-dd1d1650ad09.mp3 7a237ef1-6a23-b3aa-f485-39de6aa3a468 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:19:15 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/McRELPodcasts/~3/TKbRELCXiNc/8b75b21d-16a0-1795-c7dc-bb76aa66b9eb.mp3 info@mcrel.org (Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL))noRead by the author, Elizabeth Hubbell. This article appeared in Changing Schools (Vol. 61/ Fall 2010)—Ready, Set, Teach. Hubbell explains how technology connects teachers and students through discussion boards, data collection, and communication applicatiMid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)Read by the author, Elizabeth Hubbell. This article appeared in Changing Schools (Vol. 61/ Fall 2010)—Ready, Set, Teach. Hubbell explains how technology connects teachers and students through discussion boards, data collection, and communication applications, such as Diigo® and Skype®.McREL,Mid,continent,Research,for,Education,and,Learning,Changing,Schools,education,research,education,policy,school,improvementhttp://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/8b75b21d-16a0-1795-c7dc-bb76aa66b9eb.mp3http://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/8b75b21d-16a0-1795-c7dc-bb76aa66b9eb.mp3 1dca65e9-59ab-8027-c981-8599253d94d2 Laura Lefkowits. This article appeared in Changing Schools (vol. 60/Summer 2009)—Culture: A school's secret sauce. How can you prepare students today for what they will face in the world in the year 2020 and beyond? To prepare students for the world they will encounter after graduation, we need to understand what the world will look like. By exploring the critical uncertainties schools face today, we can create scenarios of what the future might look like for our students.]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:08:42 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/McRELPodcasts/~3/wL5Urd2kz8s/b3f18cbd-3e65-0c91-d522-33cc0f58ff5e.mp3 info@mcrel.org (Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL))noRead by the author, Laura Lefkowits. This article appeared in Changing Schools (vol. 60/Summer 2009)—Culture: A school's secret sauce. How can you prepare students today for what they will face in the world in the year 2020 and beyond? To prepare studentsMid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)Read by the author, Laura Lefkowits. This article appeared in Changing Schools (vol. 60/Summer 2009)—Culture: A school's secret sauce. How can you prepare students today for what they will face in the world in the year 2020 and beyond? To prepare students for the world they will encounter after graduation, we need to understand what the world will look like. By exploring the critical uncertainties schools face today, we can create scenarios of what the future might look like for our students.McREL,Mid,continent,Research,for,Education,and,Learning,Changing,Schools,education,research,education,policy,school,improvementhttp://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/b3f18cbd-3e65-0c91-d522-33cc0f58ff5e.mp3http://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/b3f18cbd-3e65-0c91-d522-33cc0f58ff5e.mp3 f9ea15e1-467a-4f51-ee08-036f428a9aec Danette Parsley. This article appeared in Changing Schools (vol. 60/Summer 2009)—Culture: A school's secret sauce. The recipe for a strong school culture calls for six ingredients: 1) Envision the ideal. 2) Build your trust accounts. 3) Go below the surface. 4) Create a can-do culture. 5) Embrace productive conflict. 6) Put yourself in their shoes.]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:03:33 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/McRELPodcasts/~3/oj3Sk6VRfIU/8f75e3cb-7b02-31cd-6837-c665fc006dcf.mp3 info@mcrel.org (Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL))noRead by the author, Danette Parsley. This article appeared in Changing Schools (vol. 60/Summer 2009)—Culture: A school's secret sauce. The recipe for a strong school culture calls for six ingredients: 1) Envision the ideal. 2) Build your trust accounts. 3Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)Read by the author, Danette Parsley. This article appeared in Changing Schools (vol. 60/Summer 2009)—Culture: A school's secret sauce. The recipe for a strong school culture calls for six ingredients: 1) Envision the ideal. 2) Build your trust accounts. 3) Go below the surface. 4) Create a can-do culture. 5) Embrace productive conflict. 6) Put yourself in their shoes.McREL,Mid,continent,Research,for,Education,and,Learning,Changing,Schools,education,research,education,policy,school,improvementhttp://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/8f75e3cb-7b02-31cd-6837-c665fc006dcf.mp3http://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/8f75e3cb-7b02-31cd-6837-c665fc006dcf.mp3 cabecd81-4473-e54c-d30b-68dd7d4a2ed9 Bryan Goodwin. This article appeared in Changing Schools (vol. 60/Summer 2009)—Culture: A school's secret sauce. School improvement efforts often fail, even when schools are doing the "right" things, because leaders fail to take into account the key (and often missing) ingredient of success: positive organizational culture.]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:59:53 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/McRELPodcasts/~3/_bzvxclSKHs/9bb461d8-8ca8-5973-7ec8-c522d1537e93.mp3 info@mcrel.org (Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL))noRead by the author, Bryan Goodwin. This article appeared in Changing Schools (vol. 60/Summer 2009)—Culture: A school's secret sauce. School improvement efforts often fail, even when schools are doing the "right" things, because leaders fail to take into aMid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)Read by the author, Bryan Goodwin. This article appeared in Changing Schools (vol. 60/Summer 2009)—Culture: A school's secret sauce. School improvement efforts often fail, even when schools are doing the "right" things, because leaders fail to take into account the key (and often missing) ingredient of success: positive organizational culture.McREL,Mid,continent,Research,for,Education,and,Learning,Changing,Schools,education,research,education,policy,school,improvementhttp://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/9bb461d8-8ca8-5973-7ec8-c522d1537e93.mp3http://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/9bb461d8-8ca8-5973-7ec8-c522d1537e93.mp3 6b794c5e-7770-9b62-f548-dffcbc90b130 Mel Sussman. This article appeared in Changing Schools (vol. 60/Summer 2009)—Culture: A school's secret sauce. Transforming your school culture calls for strong leadership. But that leadership will never build an effective school culture through sheer will and determination alone. Effective school leaders need a clear understanding of the 21 leadership responsibilities identified by McREL's research.]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:43:30 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/McRELPodcasts/~3/TKbRELCXiNc/8b75b21d-16a0-1795-c7dc-bb76aa66b9eb.mp3 info@mcrel.org (Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL))noRead by the author, Mel Sussman. This article appeared in Changing Schools (vol. 60/Summer 2009)—Culture: A school's secret sauce. Transforming your school culture calls for strong leadership. But that leadership will never build an effective school cultuMid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)Read by the author, Mel Sussman. This article appeared in Changing Schools (vol. 60/Summer 2009)—Culture: A school's secret sauce. Transforming your school culture calls for strong leadership. But that leadership will never build an effective school culture through sheer will and determination alone. Effective school leaders need a clear understanding of the 21 leadership responsibilities identified by McREL's research.McREL,Mid,continent,Research,for,Education,and,Learning,Changing,Schools,education,research,education,policy,school,improvementhttp://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/8b75b21d-16a0-1795-c7dc-bb76aa66b9eb.mp3http://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/8b75b21d-16a0-1795-c7dc-bb76aa66b9eb.mp3 5c740fd6-f5dc-56b0-d7bb-0297027bc7bd Changing Schools. If you have ever questioned the worth of professional development, perhaps the journey he took with North Valley Middle School (NVMS) will provide the answer. Mel Sussman, Bj Stone.]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:45:55 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/McRELPodcasts/~3/uOJ1E-buf8o/7fb58e67-e044-e55e-3e97-d60259fc12f5.mp3 info@mcrel.org (Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL))no"Climbing to the top through Professional Development" by Mel Sussman with BJ Stone. Mel discusses the power of professional development in his article from Changing Schools. If you have ever questioned the worth of professional development, perhaps the jMid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)"Climbing to the top through Professional Development" by Mel Sussman with BJ Stone. Mel discusses the power of professional development in his article from Changing Schools. If you have ever questioned the worth of professional development, perhaps the journey he took with North Valley Middle School (NVMS) will provide the answer. Mel Sussman, Bj Stone.McREL,Mid,continent,Research,for,Education,and,Learning,Changing,Schools,education,research,education,policy,school,improvementhttp://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/7fb58e67-e044-e55e-3e97-d60259fc12f5.mp3http://mcrel.hipcast.com/deluge/7fb58e67-e044-e55e-3e97-d60259fc12f5.mp3 Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)nonadult