Innovations in Education with David Adams

Urban Assembly CEO and social-emotional learning expert David Adams talks with people who have solved problems and made things work to improve public education. Learn more about The Urban Assembly at www.urbanassembly.org.

Episodes

Doug Lemov - Teach Like a Champion

September 22, 2023 • 44 mins

Bestselling author Doug Lemov joins host David Adams to discuss his influential work compiling effective teaching techniques in Teach Like a Champion. Lemov reflects on 13 years of refining the book, aiming to provide teachers with a toolbox to solve problems and become more successful. We explore Lemov's emphasis on shared vocabulary, video observation, concrete feedback, and modeling productive struggle. Doug shares how parenting...

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Dr. Annette Thompson - Jim D. Rollins Elementary School of Innovation

August 8, 2023 • 41 mins

Former principal Dr. Annette Thompson joins host David Adams to discuss implementing innovative student-centered education models focused on student agency and teacher leadership. Inspired by visiting innovative schools in New Zealand, Dr. Thompson led change using strategies like making mistakes visible, productive struggle, and teacher collaboration. She reflects on overcoming challenges and leaving a legacy of student-centered l...

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John B. King, Chancellor of SUNY and Former US Secretary of Education

July 11, 2023 • 44 mins

David Adams and John B. King Jr. discuss John's experience as a student in the New York City Public Schools system, the innovations that are underway in the State University of New York (SUNY) system under John's leadership, and the things that John is most proud of as a lifelong educator.

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Tre' Gammage, Social-Emotional Learning Specialist and Host of The Dash podcast

May 12, 2023 • 33 mins

David Adams and Tre' Gammage discuss how to successfully integrate social-emotional learning into academics and school culture.

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Shaun Nelms, Ed.D, Superintendent of the East Upper and Lower Schools Educational Partnership Organization

April 12, 2023 • 47 mins

David Adams and Dr. Nelms discuss the turnaround of East High School in Rochester and creating a replicable school reform model for urban cities throughout the United States.

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Dr. Aaliya Samuel, President & CEO, Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)

March 6, 2023 • 42 mins

David Adams and Dr. Samuel discuss the importance of social-emotional development in young people and the 4th Annual SEL Day on March 10th.

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Abby Jo Sigal, Executive Director, NYC Mayor's Office of Talent and Workforce Development

February 14, 2023 • 42 mins

David Adams sits down with Abby Jo Sigal, Executive Director of the NYC Mayor's Office of Talent and Workforce Development to discuss how the importance of work-based learning and career-connected education in high schools.

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Ron Berger, Senior Advisor at EL Education

January 6, 2023 • 48 mins

David Adams and Ron Berger, best-selling author and Senior Advisor at EL Education, discuss the role of schools in building character in young people, and the importance of social-emotional learning and the concept of “crew” in helping children succeed in school and beyond.

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Dr. Meisha Porter, former Chancellor of NYC Schools

January 6, 2023 • 41 mins

David Adams sits down with Dr. Meisha Porter, former Chancellor of NYC schools to discuss how she successfully reopened the nation’s largest public school system during the pandemic, and how she’s continuing to improve public education as the president of the newly formed Bronx Community Foundation.

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Welcome to Innovations in Education with David Adams

January 6, 2023 • 29 mins

An introduction to Innovations in Education with David Adams. Producer Michael Palmer sits down with David Adams to discuss improving public education, and upcoming episodes with Dr. Meisha Porter, former Chancellor of New York City Schools, and Ron Berger, Senior Advisor at EL Education.

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Episodes

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John B. King, Chancellor of SUNY and Former US Secretary of Education

Tre' Gammage, Social-Emotional Learning Specialist and Host of The Dash podcast

Shaun Nelms, Ed.D, Superintendent of the East Upper and Lower Schools Educational Partnership Organization

Dr. Aaliya Samuel, President & CEO, Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)

Abby Jo Sigal, Executive Director, NYC Mayor's Office of Talent and Workforce Development

Ron Berger, Senior Advisor at EL Education

Dr. Meisha Porter, former Chancellor of NYC Schools

Welcome to Innovations in Education with David Adams

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