180. Learning by Doing: The Importance of Professional Learning Communities with Bo Ryan

In this episode of Learning Unboxed, our guest is Bo Ryan, the principal of Ana Grace Academy of the Arts Elementary Magnet School in Bloomfield, Connecticut, and the author of “The Brilliance in the Building”. Bo is a passionate advocate for professional learning communities (PLCs) and believes in the power of collaborative teams in schools.

In our conversation, Bo shares his insights into what PLCs are and why they are not yet widely implemented in schools. He discusses the benefits of building out collaborative teams within schools and how this approach can lead to more effective teaching and learning.

Bo emphasizes the importance of learning by doing and shares his experiences with implementing PLCs at Ana Grace Academy of the Arts Elementary Magnet School. He also offers practical advice for educators who want to develop and sustain their own PLCs. Tune in to hear his expert insights and learn how you can build and sustain a professional learning community in your own school.

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We unbox:

• What professional learning communities are and why it isn’t already being used in schools
• Building out collaborative teams within schools
• The importance of learning by doing

Resources:

• Learn more: solutiontree.com/bo-ryan
• Read: The Brilliance in the Building
• Connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bo-ryan-077a8299

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