Episode description
Episode description
Educator, author, and leader Shawn Joseph discusses his work advocating for all students, shedding light on what he calls the silent crisis in literacy instruction. In this episode, you’ll hear about his experience as a former superintendent of several large urban districts and learn how he fostered achievement in all of his students.
Quotes:
“You have millions of children in the country who have not been given a civil right: the right to read.”
Resources:
Becoming a Data Champion in 6 Steps by Shawn Joseph
A research paper written by Shawn, titled School District Grow Your Own Principal Preparation Programs: Effective Elements and Implications for Graduate Schools of Education
A podcast discussion guide to share with your colleagues
Shawn’s book, The Principal's Guide to the First 100 Days of the School Year
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