Deconstructing Depth of Knowledge: A Conversation with Erik M. Francis

Deconstructing Depth of Knowledge: A Conversation with Erik M. Francis

Author: Solution Tree April 12, 2022 Duration: 41:39
This podcast just may topple everything you thought you knew about Depth of Knowledge or DOK. Join us on an exposé of this familiar phrase in education as author, educator, and international presenter Erik M. Francis opens up on his new book, Deconstructing Depth of Knowledge. Along the way, he sheds light on the true meaning of DOK and reveals how you can “tame this monster” to do what it is intended to do. Erik speaks from the heart, infusing this conversation with intelligence, warmth, h...

Charting New Paths in PreK-12 Education, from Solution Tree, goes beyond the theory to explore the real, on-the-ground work of transforming schools. Each episode is built around conversations with educators and authors who are actively navigating change, offering a genuine look at the strategies and human stories behind improvement. You’ll hear detailed success stories from districts that have turned challenges into opportunities, alongside frank discussions about practical hurdles like school funding strategies and implementing new tools. The podcast serves as a direct line to the minds behind Solution Tree’s work, providing insights into emerging ideas and how research translates into classroom practice. It’s for anyone invested in the future of education-administrators, teachers, and policy thinkers-who wants to understand the mechanics of meaningful progress. Listen for a nuanced blend of inspiration and actionable knowledge, all focused on the complex journey of charting new paths in education.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 38

Charting New Paths in PreK-12 Education
Podcast Episodes
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Duration: 58:14
When you engage in acts of kindness and generosity, or even witness this in others, you get a physiological boost. Science proves it. This research inspires the work of educator, social-emotional learning expert and auth…
Parentships in a PLC at Work® : A Conversation with Kyle Palmer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:28
Author and education leader Kyle Palmer uses the mashup word "parentship" to bring clarity to the important work of creating partnerships with parents or adults who care for students. In this podcast, we go in depth with…
Our Superpower is Unity of Purpose: The Brazosport ISD Success Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:02
In this episode we talk to a dream team of school leaders who worked together to make amazing things happen in a troubled district in Clute, Texas. Brazosport Independent School District is located about 50 miles south o…
You Will Move Mountains: The Kenwood Elementary School Success Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:11
There’s a school in Louisville, Kentucky that rose from having the lowest mathematics proficiency out of 92 elementary schools in the state to earning national recognition and multiple awards, including Model PLC at Work…