Podcasts For Leaderful Schools

Bob and Linda speak with two new Oakland faculty members about their roles in preparing TFA teachers to succeed in urban schools.

In the opening episode for season 6 Dr. Maxfield speaks with co-host Linda Tyson about the upcoming discussions of leadership in education.

Dr. George Heitsch & Dr. Nancy Brown join Bob and Linda to talk about the new collaborative effort between SEHS & Avondale Schools - the Avondale/OU Magnet Lab School.

Dr. Paul Thomas of Furman University joins us for a conversation on social justice and educating with equity.

Dr. Eliza Byard joins special Dr. Tim Larrabee and Bob and Linda for a discussion on the SOGI conference, GLSEN, and how all can participate.

Dr. Mohan Tanniru, Dean of the School of Business at Oakland University joins Bob and Linda. The discussion centers on collaboratively creating life-long learners for the 21st century.

Dr. Diane Ravitch joins Bob and Linda.

Dean Louis Gallien of Oakland University's School of Education and Human Services and Dr. Nancy Brown, Chair of Teacher Development and Educational Studies join Bob and Linda for a discussion on where OU's School of Education is heading for the future.

Bob and Linda take a field trip to Way Elementary in Bloomfield Hills to talk to principal Adam Scher.

Bob and Linda engage Mike VanBeek in a discussion on public schools, public education and the perspective of the Mackinac Center.

Bob and Linda talk to Mike Flanagan about the many changes in Michigan Education, his role, the role of the legislature, and the role of the governor.

Bob and Linda talk with Dr. MacDonald about his work in suicidology, what teachers/administrators should know, and the impact across disciplines within the university.

Bob and Linda have a great conversation with Dr. Skilling and discuss the great changes at Oxford Schools.

In a fascinating discussion with Dr. Berry, Bob and Linda talk about the 4 emergent realities and "teacherprenuership".

Bob and Linda talk about some of the themes of our podcasts. Teacher leadership, social justice, International Baccalaureate, arts integration, school reform, and attacking teaching are the most compelling themes and we will work to bring you interviews that speak to these issues in education.

Bob and Linda have a wonderful conversation with Grace Lee Boggs

Dr. John Merrow talks about the Speech I'd Like to Hear, Good School/Bad School, and his most recent book.

Bob and Linda enjoy an interesting conversation with Dr. Mikey Foland.

Bob and Linda talk to Roland Barth.

Bob and Linda enjoy a delightful conversation with Erica Quinn and Therese Meiner who are a part of the winter lecture series.