Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing: A conversation with Adel Desoto Minburn Community Schools

Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing: A conversation with Adel Desoto Minburn Community Schools

Author: Solution Tree January 25, 2022 Duration: 29:57
Educators everywhere can relate to this experience: The next shiny new initiative is announced and you scramble to adapt, only to be disappointed when the results don’t meet the promise. But what happens when you try a different approach? In this episode, we speak with Greg Dufoe, superintendent of Adel Desoto Minburn Community Schools in Iowa; Kim Timmerman, principal of Adel Desoto Minburn Middle School, a Model PLC at Work® school; and Professional Learning Communities at WorkⓇ...

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.
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