REACH Fireside Chats: The Podcast

This episode closes the 3-part series focused on the 7th chapter of Dr. Richard Elmore's School Reform from the Inside Out: Policy, Practice, and Performance. We also have the 2nd part of Dr. Monica George-Fields' and Dr. Elizabeth City's discussion. The guests include Derrick Donald and Jonathan Clayton in the Zoom room and Dr. Fidel Montero, Jason Rivers, Nicolle Haynes, and Jennifer Dickerson at the Round Table. The ...

This episode explores Dr. Richard F. Elmore’s research and findings discussed in chapter three in School Reform from the Inside Out: Policy, Practice, and Performance. This chapter focuses on the impact of professional development.  Elmore discusses the ways in which schools and districts can improve student achievement by creating a robust plan that addresses teacher retention, the development of struggling teachers, and creating ...

This episode explores Dr. Richard F. Elmore’s research and findings discussed in chapter three in School Reform from the Inside Out: Policy, Practice, and Performance. This chapter focuses on the impact of professional development.  Elmore discusses the ways in which schools and districts can improve student achievement by creating a robust plan that addresses teacher retention, the development of struggling teachers, and creating ...

This episode explores Dr. Richard F. Elmore’s research and findings discussed in chapter one of School Reform from the Inside Out: Policy, Practice, and Performance. In this chapter, Dr. Elmore discusses the issues with reform at scale. His research is based on surveys of school leaders and teachers and thousands of school visits. At the heart of the chapter are three concepts Dr. Elmore believes are necessary for any type of effec...

This episode explores Dr. Richard F. Elmore’s research and findings discussed in chapter one of School Reform from the Inside Out: Policy, Practice, and Performance. In this chapter, Dr. Elmore discusses the issues with reform at scale. His research is based on surveys of school leaders and teachers and thousands of school visits. At the heart of the chapter are three concepts Dr. Elmore believes are necessary for any type of effec...

Welcome Back, My Friend introduces our audience to the new podcast format for the REACH Fireside Chats. Episode one focuses on the concept of interagency collaboration that provides a high-level of supports to children and their families, allowing schools to focus on providing intellectually safe spaces mainly. Listeners hear the thoughts of educational leaders such as Dr. Bernard Gassaway, Dr. Karren Dunkley, Dr. Akosua Lesesne, a...

Welcome Back, My Friend introduces our audience to the new podcast format for the REACH Fireside Chats. Episode one focuses on the concept of interagency collaboration that provides a high-level of supports to children and their families, allowing schools to focus on providing intellectually safe spaces mainly. Listeners hear the thoughts of educational leaders such as Dr. Bernard Gassaway, Dr. Karren Dunkley, Dr. Akosua Lesesne, a...

In spring 2020, REACH Educational Solutions produced the REACH Fireside Chats for educators around the world to enjoy. To our surprise and pleasure, hundreds of educators, community support members, and parents joined our chats regularly. These chats featured educational experts such as Dr. Pedro Noguera, Dr. Lisa Delpit, Dr. Chris Emdin, Dr. Tyrone Howard, Dr. Gary Orfield, Dr. Gilda Ochoa, Dr. John F. King, Jr., Dr. Beverly Tatum...