The value of virtual town halls
In the latest episode of We Love Schools, host Carole Dorn-Bell chats with Mike Davis of Broadnet about the value of virtual town halls for schools. Broadnet offers Access Live, a way for a superintendent, for [...]
School funding uncertainty
In this episode, hosts Carole Dorn-Bell and Joel Gagne talk about uncertainty around school funding and the huge impact it can have on schools. A lot of school levies are on the ballot in the [...]
The kindergarten parent’s experience & what it means
This week, hosts Joel Gagne and Carole Dorn-Bell discuss the importance of putting your best foot forward with kindergarten parents as it’s often their first experience with the school district. Gagne and Dorn-Bell share stories [...]
The View from City Hall: A Former Mayor Talks Local Schools
In this episode, Mark Kingseed, former mayor of Centerville, Ohio, discusses the value of local governance in public schools, the future of community-based schools and the relationship between local schools and their communities. Kingseed, who [...]
Communicating to our Communities
This week, Meg Ansara, founding partner at 270 Strategies, talks with Joel Gagne about increasing engagement with the community, the importance of school principals and the future of public education. Ansara credits her own education [...]
It’s Summer Time. Now is the Time to Plan for the Fall!
In this episode, Carole Dorn-Bell and Joel Gagne talk about how to use the summer to prepare for the upcoming school year. The bottom line: It’s not wise to just turn off the lights or [...]
The Challenges and Opportunities for Small and Rural Schools
In this episode, Kirk Koennecke, the Superintendent at Graham Local Schools in Ohio, and Allen Pratt, Executive Director of the National Rural Education Association, talk about the unique needs and challenges facing rural and small [...]
How to Teach School Districts How to Use Social Media
Recurring guest Andrea Gribble joins the podcast to explain how she gets schools to understand and harness the power of social media. Gribble, the founder of #SocialSchool4edu.com, knows it’s difficult for teachers and administrators to stay [...]
How SHOULD Your School or District Communicate with You?
This week, Carole Dorn-Bell and Joel Gagne discuss the best practices for schools wanting to communicate effectively with parents and the community. They discuss the role of newsletters, text messages, Twitter and even Snapchat. Dorn-Bell [...]
Expanding Sign Language in Our Schools
This week, Carole talks with Emily Fermier about American Sign Language (ASL) and its increase in popularity among high school and university students. Emily has taught ASL at both the high school and university level [...]