Grace Over Grades: Supporting Academics During the Coronavirus School Closure with Dr. Brad Breedlove and Dr. John Jones

In this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with two gifted Instructional Leaders, Dr. Brad Breedlove and Dr. John Jones, to discuss supporting academics during remote learning in the unprecedented challenges presented by the coronavirus, COVID-19. Chief Academic Officers in large school districts, Dr. Breedlove and Dr. Jones share their belief in grace over grades, in the need to share a message of hope, in the power of well-crafted flexible plans, in meaningful feedback, and in continuing to seek unresponsive students. The trio also discuss the current role of MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) in meeting the unique needs of students during this time.

Dr. John Jones serves as the Chief Academic and Accountability Officer for Rock Hill Schools in Rock Hill South Carolina. He has been serving as in public education for 31 years. Dr. Brad Breedlove serves as the Chief Academic Officer for Union County Public Schools in Monroe, North Carolina. He has been a public school educator for 21 years.  Their decades of experience leading in the area of curriculum and instruction give them a perspective and valuable insight that all EdLeaders can benefit from as they reflect on their current challenges.

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