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Urban Principal: Leadership Lessons

Bret Anderson
This podcast is based upon lessons learned in my 31 years of experience in education--21 as a principal. I spent 10 years turning around a high poverty school, and left to start Nebraska's first focus school--a year-round extended day program centered on leadership, technology and communication. It was named by Harvard's One Nation, Indivisible publication as one of the most innovative and successful schools in the country.
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Episodes

Kudos to Schools

This episode gives a brief thanks to all the educators who have worked hard to deliver instruction during this historic year.

Dec 15, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 49

Managing Stress

This episode discusses the stress of being a principal/leader and how we can re-energize ourselves.

Dec 08, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Praise and Encouragement Part II

This episode continues to look at the power of praise and encouragement, as well as how you can be a cheerleader for your staff!

Dec 01, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 47

Praise and Encouragement

This episode talks about the importance of praise and encouragement in developing a positive culture.

Nov 23, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 46

The Seasonal Dip

This episode talks about the dip in morale and issues that pop up during the months of November and December.

Nov 17, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 45

Educational Priorities

This episode gives a quick summary of the 52nd annual PDK Poll on Education.

Nov 03, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 43

Homework During COVID-19

This episode talks about homework and how it relates to our students during this time of hybrid learning.

Oct 27, 202015 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Leading a Positive Culture

It is a crucial time for leaders during COVID-19, what can leaders do to facilitate a positive culture.

Oct 20, 202013 minSeason 41Ep. 1

Toxic Positivity

This episode talks about how positivity can be toxic if it doesn’t allow people to be who they are. Also, how teachers put unneeded pressure on themselves.

Oct 12, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 40

Challenging Leadership-Mental Health Part II

This episode dives into the mental health issues students face and talks about how important it is for staff to have an understanding of Trauma Informed Teaching.

Sep 22, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Challenging Leadership- Mental Health Part I

This episode talks about the impact of crisis on mental health and the importance of helping each other while providing avenues of assistance.

Sep 15, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Student Equity

This episode discusses the importance of equity, understanding each other and the challenges students face in school.

Sep 07, 202019 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Team Building - Part II

This episode continues the discussion around team building and gives examples of how your organization can positively move forward with strong teams.

Aug 31, 202017 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Team Building - Part I

This podcast looks at the importance of building effective, collaborative teams within a positive culture.

Aug 25, 202018 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Positive Relationships- Staff

This episode discusses the importance of a leader in developing positive relationships with staff.

Aug 18, 202011 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Positive Relationships - Students

This episode discusses the importance of developing positive relationships with students to help them succeed!

Aug 11, 202016 minSeason 1Ep. 31

De-escalation Part II: Tone and Tact

This episode continues our discussion on de-escalation and the importance of tone and tact when dealing with students.

Jul 28, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Procedures and Routines Part II

This episode continues our discussion around procedures and routines within Positive Behavior Intervention Supports.

Jul 13, 202018 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Procedures and Routines

This episode introduces the importance of creating solid procedures and routines.

Jul 07, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Building Common Language

This episode continues the conversation around PBIS and developing common language throughout the building.

Jun 30, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Courageous Schools Part II

This episode talks about how we can work with our students to promote an understanding of culture and diversity.

Jun 09, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Courageous Schools

This episode discusses in light of the recent protests we need to turn our schools into courageous schools that are culturally proficient.

Jun 02, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 21
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