AASA Radio- The American Association of School Administrators

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AASA Radio - The American Association of School Administrators The American Association of School Administrators. Radio interviews by school administrators for school administrators. AASA's President hosts the program, which focuses on topics of importance to school system leaders. Each brief segment of AASA Radio will help keep you abreast of the latest developments in the field.

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Creative, Practical, and Powerful Ways School Leaders Are Amplifying Family and Student Voices

This conversation focuses on the various initiatives and strategies that school leaders can implement to foster engagement and collaboration. The speakers share their experiences and insights on creating platforms for feedback, building trust, and empowering parents and students to take an active role in shaping their educational environments. Follow on X: @denisecubana | @ederkjoseph | @DrSylviaLeads | @Jonharper70bd | @BAMRadioNetwork | Denise Diaz is the Executive Director at the Clark County...

Jul 09, 2025•23 min

Five Years Later: How the Pandemic Changed the Way We Lead Our Districts

In this episode of AASA Radio, educational leaders discuss the lessons they learned from the pandemic and how the experience changed the way they lead their districts. The panel explores the transformative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on public schools and shares the successful strategies they’ve embraced for fostering resilience, innovation, and well-being. The group emphasized the importance of building the right infrastructure and capacity for both students and staff to thrive in an AI-dri...

Apr 25, 2025•44 min

How School Administrators Are Leading in These Divisive Times

In the first episode of AASA Radio for 2025, school leaders from across the United States discuss the challenge of leading school districts during divisive times. Hosted by the President of the American Association of School Administrators, the panel shares insights, staying focused on student outcomes, leveraging technology like AI in education, and navigating the current political and social challenges of the moment. They also discuss strategies for balancing competing perspectives and staying...

Mar 11, 2025•33 min

AASA Members Explore a Comprehensive Approach to Mental Health in Schools

In this AASA Radio episode, Dave Schuler, the executive director of AASA, focuses on mental health awareness in educational settings. Our distinguished guests include Superintendents Shari Camhi (Baldwin, N.Y.), Tobin Novasio (Hardin, Mont.) as well as Paul Imhoff and Ann Levett discussing initiatives in their respective districts aimed at improving student and staff mental health. Programs range from school mindfulness and wellness centers to parent engagement initiatives and partnerships with ...

May 23, 2024•34 min

What Questions Should School Leaders Be Asking About General Artificial Intelligence?

It's dawning on the education community that general artificial intelligence will have a major impact on education and the world at large. What are the big questions school leaders will need to ask and answer to ensure their schools and students are ready to thrive in the age of GAI? Follow on Twitter: @cosn @keithkrueger @JimmyMinichello @AASAHQ @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Keith R. Krueger is CEO of the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), nonprofit professional association organization...

Sep 06, 2023•10 min

Adaptability and Flexibility: Two Essential Leadership Qualities In Uncertain Times

Uncertain times require school leaders to cultivate a set of essential qualities and skills, among them, adaptability and flexibility. Our guest shares the mindset and behaviors that enable administrators to strengthen these skills in themselves and their staff. Follow our PLN on Twitter: @AnnLPGA @SCCPSS @AASAHQ @JimmyMinichello @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork. Dr. M. Ann Levett has served as Superintendent of Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools since June 2017. She has enjoyed serving as an...

Apr 21, 2023•9 min

Pathways to Graduation: As This School Year Winds Down, These School Leaders Are Looking Ahead

Many students and teachers are close enough to see the end of the current school year, but school leaders are already thinking about how to graduate more students next year. This discussion takes a practical and research-based look at expanding pathways to graduation for all students. Follow on Twitter: @bobbalfanz @AASAHQ @AASADan @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd @JimmyMinichello Robert Balfanz is a research professor at the Center for Social Organization of Schools, Johns Hopkins University Sch...

Apr 10, 2023•11 min

A School Leader's Guide to Increasing Trust in and Access to Education Data

Jennifer Bell-Ellwanger is the President and CEO of the Data Quality Campaign, a nonprofit policy and advocacy organization leading the effort to change the role of data to ensure that data works for everyone navigating their education and workforce journeys. Prior to DQC, Jenn worked at every level of education—from the kindergarten classroom to district leadership in New York and Baltimore, and most recently, at the US Department of Education, first as director of the Policy and Program Studie...

Mar 22, 2023•12 min

Our Kids Have Changed: Thinking Differently About Reaching and Teaching Studentsh

Today’s kids are fundamentally different on many levels. Their self-concept is different, their view of the future is different and what is required to reach and teach them is different. Join us as we explore how some school leaders are adapting to the changing needs of today’s students. Follow on Twitter: @greggbehr@AASAHQ @AASADan @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd @JimmyMinichello Gregg Behr, executive director of The Grable Foundation, is a father and children’s advocate. For nearly 15 years, h...

Feb 23, 2023•13 min

‘We Know What Works’ — The Best Ways to Use ARP Funds to Engage Every Student

We talked with the Deputy Secretary of Education, who oversees pre-k – 12 policy and programs, about the best ways to engage students in the wake of the pandemic. 'We have the funding; we have the need; we know what works.' Follow on Twitter: @usedgov @AASAHQ @AASADan @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd @JimmyMinichello Cindy Marten is the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. Ann educator for over thirty years, she has extensive experience across the education ecosystem including as...

Jan 14, 2023•15 min

Beyond Self Care: Disconnect to Reconnect

As school leaders, we’ve all heard and talked a lot about self-care and ways to approach it in the wake of the pandemic. In this discussion, we explore a few overlooked practices, including the need to disconnect to reconnect. Follow our PLN on Twitter: @FCSSuper @AASAHQ @AASADan @JimmyMinichello @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Brian Creasman, Ed.D. is currently superintendent of Fleming County Schools in Kentucky and is the 2020 Kentucky Superintendent of the Year. He is a published book author...

Dec 02, 2022•11 min

TRENDING: How School Leaders Are Using a Community-Created ‘Portrait of a Graduate’ to Unify Educators, Teachers and Parents

School districts in all 50 states and 36 countries have adopted a new concept — a community-created Portrait of a Graduate. Listen in to learn why school leaders embrace this powerful model and how it unifies educators, teachers, and parents behind a workable plan for educating all students. Follow on Twitter: @AASAHQ @AASADan @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd @BattelleforKids@JimmyMinichello Dr. Karen Garza has led the recent transformation of Battelle for Kids, including the emphasis on realizin...

Nov 15, 2022•10 min

What Every School Leader Needs to Know to Anticipate and Prepare for What’s Coming Next

The world outside of our school districts is changing more rapidly than the thinking, practices, and culture inside of our classrooms. In this episode, we spotlight a few trends that impact what school leaders will need to successfully navigate tomorrow. Follow on Twitter: @SPNconnet @aesanetwork @AASAHQ @AASADan @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Bill Daggett is the founder of both the Successful Practices Network and the International Center for Leadership in Education. He recently co-chaired the...

Nov 05, 2022•13 min

This Chaotic Moment in Public Education Can Reward Bold School Leadership in Three Areas

In this episode, the U.S. Secretary of Education offers an empathetic, specific, and inspiring vision for school leaders and teachers at every level of large school systems and very small ones. Follow our PLN on Twitter: @SecCardona @usedgov @AASAHQ @AASADan @JimmyMinichello @jonHarper70bd@tomwhitby @a_rebora @ascd @larryferlazzo @sparvell @cmurcray@ISTE Dr. Miguel A. Cardona was sworn in as the 12th Secretary of Education on March 2nd, 2021. Secretary Cardona previously served as the Commission...

Feb 06, 2022•11 min

Women In Leadership 2022: Juggling the Challenges of Getting (And Keeping) That Prized Seat At the Table

We begin the new year with a segment on women in leadership and the challenges they still face getting a seat at the table with C-level executives. Our guest has climbed the organizational ladder and offers a glimpse of the personal and professional challenges many women must navigate to stay at the table once they secure a seat. Follow on Twitter: (AASA?) @LaurenLLawson @JimmyMinichello @AASAHQ @AASADan @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Lauren Lawson-Zilai is an external communications executive ...

Jan 21, 2022•11 min

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