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Sep 26, 2022 • 38min

288: The Good Eggs - Essential Concepts for Children about Virtues, Diversity, and Service.

The Good Eggs book series is Sandy Ciaramitaro's contribution to supporting children as they learn about virtues, diversity, and service – essential concepts to integrate into their lives as they grow into Good Eggs! This social emotional learning series is perfect for children ages 5-12.The Good Eggs Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that works hard to identify childhood support programs, organizations, and families facing challenges in order to provide care and assistance. Once an organization is 'EGGED," it will receive the help that is needed. “EGGINGS” can take various forms, such as offering jackets/hats/gloves, offering school supplies to a group of students, or even helping with local children’s events for those in need.Discover how Sandy is using her passion for learning and good to support children in her community and beyond.S. Ciaramitaro (Sandy) holds a Master of Arts degree from the University of Detroit Mercy and has taught morality, ethics, and social justice courses at a private high school in Michigan. In addition to her teaching career, she has taught, developed, and implemented programs and curricula that are focused on helping children realize the importance of living altruistic lives centered on love. The Good Eggs series is her contribution to supporting children as they learn about virtues, diversity, and service – essential concepts to integrate into their lives as they grow into Good Eggs!We help raise awareness and funds to make children's lives a little bit better.Websitewww.thegoodeggs.orgSocial Media Informationwww.youtube.com/channel/UCaTgWWHXR7_Yueqv4kxjvNAwww.facebook.com/TheGoodEggsFoundationtwitter.com/EggsFoundationwww.linkedin.com/in/thegoodeggsfoundation/www.instagram.com/thegoodeggsfoundation/Resources MentionedImagine - John LennonEducation on Fire episode 109 as mentioned by Mark Taylor Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journalMentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/
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Sep 22, 2022 • 50min

287: Dwight Schools with Brantley Turner

Drawing on 25 years of China-based work and 10 years as the founding principal of the only Sino-U.S. independent, cooperatively run high school approved by the Ministry of Education in China, Brantley is consistently ahead of conversations that others are having about globalized education for the 21 st Century.Driven by a belief in the power of disruption, Qibao Dwight is a living laboratory that allows those within it to experiment with the assumptions and world-views that we all hold and the ways those can hinder or empower us to advance. She is committed to restless innovation in leadership and management, school improvement, and a cutting-edge arts program that drives student outcomes unmatched in China. This unique school setting is used as an example for policymaking in Beijing that shapes education in China and around the world.Brantley is recognized for her pioneering work with East-West school leadership and impeccable Chinese communication skills.Websitewww.dwight.eduSocial Media Informationwww.linkedin.com/in/brantley-turner-龙梅-39858ba7/Resources MentionedIn Praise of Walking - Shane O'MaraShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journalMentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/
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Sep 15, 2022 • 42min

286: Using data and research to support schools and teachers with Dr. Matthew B. Courtney

Dr. Matthew Courtney specializes in using data and research to support schools and teachers as they work to improve teaching and learning. As an educator, researcher, and policy maker, he focuses his efforts on building capacity in teachers and leaders to perform deep analyses of learning. When educators are faced with persistent problems of practice, he shows them how to tap into the existing research literature to solve their problem and to apply research methodologies to rigorously test their solutions. Dr. Courtney is dedicated to helping the education profession fully self actualize into an evidence-based profession that relies on deep thinking, collaboration, and a joint commitment towards advancing scientific knowledge of teaching and learning in the field.Websitewww.matthewbcourtney.comSocial Media Information@mbcourtneyeddShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journalMentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/
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Sep 12, 2022 • 55min

285: The College Tour with Alex Boylan

Alex Boylan is the Creator, Executive Producer and Host of The College Tour TV Series. The College Tour is a TV series brought to you by multi-award winning producers. The series tells the story of colleges and universities around the world.​Each episode of The College Tour focuses on a single college or university.  ​From campus life, academics, housing, sports, activities, and much more… each student driven segment will give young people an inside look at what it’s truly like being a student at the featured college or university.A truly one-of-a-kind series featuring colleges and universities in a way they have never been seen before!Watch on Amazon Prime or www.thecollegetour.comAfter winning CBS's The Amazing Race at 23 years old, Alex has gone on to have an amazing career both in front and behind the camera. ​Above all else, Alex is an adventurer, traveler, and storyteller. He has filmed in every state in America and over 60 countries around the world.He hosted two number #1 shows on PBS 'At The Chef's Table' and 'Animal Attractions', was CBS's 'National Ambassador' for two summers on the 'CBS Buzz Tour', hosted over 100 segments for Travel Channel, was Rachael Ray's sidekick hosting 'Rach to the Rescue' for her syndicated talk show and circumnavigated the world without a penny in his pocket on 'Around The World For Free'. Alex ran the field team for The Steve Harvey Show and was a Supervising Producer on World's Toughest Race. Currently Alex is the Executive Producer and Host of The College Tour.Production Experience:Alex has produced and hosted shows in every state in America and around the world including the following countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Fiji, France, Germany, Guyana, Haiti, Hungary, India, Japan, Kenya, Laos, Mexico, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Romania, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, US Virgin Islands, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe.Partial 'TV' Client List:CBS, CBS Interactive, PBS, Travel Channel, Outside TV, Amazon, iTunes, Lonely Planet, The Rachael Ray Show, The Steve Harvey Show, VH1, Daily Blast Live, Home and Family.Partial 'Brand Client List:AT&T, American Airlines, TOMS, Nitro Circus, Lance Bass's Dirty Pop, World Vision, Visit Norway, Lucky Buddha Beer, Safe Auto, The Tourism Authority of Thailand, Rio Olympics, The Clymb, Puerto Vallarta Tourism, Sony, Kings Hawaiian, PacSafe.Awards:He is an Emmy Nominated Producer, Webby Award Winner, and Adrian Award Winner.Websitewww.thecollegetour.comSocial Media Informationwww.instagram.com/boylanalexwww.linkedin.com/in/alexanderboylanShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journalMentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/
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Sep 11, 2022 • 3min

HM Queen Elizabeth II

Reflection and gratitude to HM Queen Elizabeth IIMentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/
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Sep 8, 2022 • 44min

284: Chess4Life with Elliott Neff

Elliott is the Founder and CEO of Chess4Life, a platform that teaches kids critical thinking skills, problem-solving, EQ, and other important life lessons through chess.Elliott earned the National Master in Chess title mostly through dedicated self-study, and he holds the Professional Chess Coaching Certification Level V — the highest awarded certification by the United State Chess Federation (USCF).Numbers wise, Chess4Life has 70+ employees and they’ve trained over 10,000 students and also have been recognized as one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies.He has also written a book, A Pawn’s Journey: Transforming Lives One Move at a Time, which shares true-life stories of students he’s encountered over his 20+ years of coaching chess, whose lives have been significantly changed for the better by chess.Websitewww.chess4life.comSocial Media Informationtwitter.com/Chess4LifeLLCwww.facebook.com/Chess4Life/YouTubeShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journalMentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/
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Sep 5, 2022 • 44min

283: Organisation made easy with Dr. Frank Buck

Most people are overwhelmed by the amount of paper and digital information in their lives. Frank Buck makes organization easy so you can increase productivity, decrease stress, and enjoy life. Global Gurus ranked Frank #1 in the world in the "Time Management" category for 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. His career path took him from band director to principal to central office administrator and now to productivity coach, writer, and speaker.You will discover ways to get to:Organise your paperwork using a tickler fileOrganise your digital documents and notesGet email ZEROWebsitewww.FrankBuck.orgSocial Media Information@DrFrankBuckResources MentionedTickler FileRemember The MilkTime Power - Charles HobbsShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journalMentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/
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Sep 1, 2022 • 37min

282: Reading Mate with Hannah Rix

Reading Mate are an education software company that exist to create equal opportunities for all children with a love of reading. English teacher, Hannah Rix, and husband James, have designed a free app for parents and software for schools that supports and encourages a love of reading. As well this, they’re ensuring every child has access to books with up to 130,000 eBooks with their app. This breaks down barriers, increases opportunities and raises standards.Reading Mate exist to inspire a lifelong love of reading because reading is the gateway to learning.Websitewww.readingmate.co.ukSocial Media InformationTwitter @readingmateInstagram @readingmateappResources MentionedDiary of a CEOAlmanack of Naval RavikantShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journalMentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/
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Aug 29, 2022 • 37min

281: Knight Moves with Linc Kroeger

Linc’s passion for fighting social inequality led him to leverage his 35 years enterprise technology experience to create a creative solution to help level the playing field while also delivering technology solutions for the world’s most important causes.Linc served on the Technology Association of Iowa board for three years. He was assigned by Governor Kim Reynolds to her Empower Rural Iowa Task Force and has been identified as “the most innovative leader on bringing tech jobs to rural in the nation” by U.S. Congressmember Ro Khanna representing Silicon Valley. He has also been recognized as “Top National Rural Influencer” by The Ruralist and was the USDA Rural Prosperity Tour keynote speaker.Knight Moves empower Native American, rural, and urban underserved communities and employ them to break through barriers blocking socio-economic inclusion.Their teams are passionate about solving the big, hard-to-talk-about issues. Or better yet, we enjoy improving solutions already in motion that just need a little more ingenuity to get them across the finish line. They bring affordable tech talent to help address bigger issues. No issue is too big and every issue matters. Our team looks at how we can help with poverty, human trafficking, homelessness, food insecurity, and a whole lot more.Websitewww.knightmoves.orgSocial Media Informationwww.linkedin.com/company/knight-moves-orgResources MentionedSchindler's ListShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journalMentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/
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Aug 25, 2022 • 5min

280: Post holiday catch up

As the holidays come to an end here in the UK I give some thank you shout outs to new and old supporters of Education on Fire.If you would like to support the show via my 'BuyMeACoffee' page please visit www.educationonfire.com/supportYou can get in touch via the website at www.educationonfire.com/contact/ or on social media:Twitter & Instagram- @taylormappsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/EducationOnFireShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journalMentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/

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