Unlocking School Success: Insights on Effective Educational Practices with Eric Bolz

In this episode of the Shifting Schools Podcast, host Jeff Utecht welcomes Eric Bowles from the Center for Educational Effectiveness. They dive into the critical role of school culture and leadership in driving educational success. Eric shares insights from his 25-year career in public education and discusses the importance of servant leadership at every level. The conversation also covers the role of data in fostering meaningful change and strategies for narrowing the achievement gap. If you're an educator, administrator, or simply passionate about improving education, this episode offers valuable perspectives on creating thriving school environments. Don't miss Jeff's thought-provoking questions and Eric's expert responses, including how to address the growing teacher shortage. Also Watch : https://youtu.be/Ixoggl9zkDs Follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/shiftingschoolspod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@shiftingschoolspod https://www.facebook.com/jeffutecht Visit Our Website : https://pod.shiftingschools.com/ 00:00 Introduction to Key Educational Factors 00:32 Exploring School Culture and Leadership 01:13 Guest Introduction: Eric Bowles 02:19 Diving into Effective Educational Transformation 03:55 Understanding the Center for Educational Effectiveness 04:30 Research Insights on Outlier Schools 10:50 Strategies for Narrowing the Achievement Gap 16:57 Addressing the Teacher Shortage Crisis 21:50 Conclusion and Contact Information #AIInTheClassroom #EdTechInnovation #GenerativeAI #FutureOfLearning #AIForEducation #LanguageLearningRevolution #MultilingualEducation #LanguageTeachers #LearnWithAI #EdTechTools #EdTechTrends #FETC2024 #DigitalLearning #InclusiveEducation #TeachingWithAI