[Podcast] Make Each Second Count feat. Thomas Murray

Podcast host T.J. Vari asks Thomas Murray, Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools®, a project of All4Ed, in Washington, D.C., about what to do with 30 seconds. Every 30 seconds matter but what do we do with it when we’re connecting with others? Murray gives tips about seeing people as a person first rather […]

[Podcast] Hiring and Sustaining Teachers of Color feat. Tiffany Brunson

Tiffany Brunson, superintendent of Elementary School District 159 in Illinois, reflects on a time when she was the only person of color on a school staff. She talks about addressing issues that often make people uncomfortable.  Brunson asks school leaders to think about minority students and their experiences in school. It’s the primary reason that students […]

[Video] News and Media Literacy (1:26)

With AI getting more and more popular, the world of news is being changed. This session helped educators learn to navigate the new era of news media. This story was produced by AB Ross at the 2024 National Conference on Education in San Diego, Calif.

[Video] Reflections from 2024 Winner Joe Gothard (1:47)

In this short video, Joe Gothard, superintendent of Saint Paul (Minn.) Public Schools offers reflections after being named the 2024 National Superintendent of the Year at the AASA National Conference on Education in San Diego.

[Video] Blessings in a Backpack: San Diego (2:37)

Superintendents had the opportunity to serve underprivileged kids by filling backpacks with food and other resources in this annual event. The backpacks, presented by Sourcewell, will be delivered to several Southern California schools, including Oceanside Elementary in San Diego. This story was produced by Silas Bryant at the 2024 AASA Conference in San Diego, Calif.

[Video] What’s the Value of One Saved Life? (2:11)

Superintendents discussed the mental health crisis and how it affects students attending their schools in this session with Terry Ward. This story was produced by Bennett Songer at the 2024 AASA National Conference on Education in San Diego, Calif.

[Video] School Safety and Security Learning Lab (2:45)

The new AASA exhibit explored several ways in which districts and administrators can better reinforce safety within their public school systems. This story was produced by Emercyn Randolph at the 2024 AASA National Conference on Education in San Diego, Calif.

[Video] Using AI in Schools (1:50)

This session explored several ways in which teachers can use artificial intelligence to enhance the learning environment within the classroom and beyond. This story was produced by Emercyn Randolph at the 2024 AASA National Conference on Education in San Diego Calif.

[Video] Meet AASA’s 2024 Women in School Leadership Honoree (2:47)

At the 2024 National Conference on Education, AASA’s Women in School Leadership honoree Deborah Wortham discusses what this recognition means to her as well as the professional rewards of being a member of AASA. This story was produced by Silas Bryant at the 2024 AASA National Conference on Education in San Diego, Calif.

[Video] Keynote: Michele Gay Gives a Parent’s Perspective on School Safety (3:01)

Michele Gay, founder of Safe and Sound Schools, introduces listeners to her moving story regarding safety in public schools. She explores new training opportunities for students as well as staff and how to honor and remember those who have been lost in grave tragedies. This story was produced by Emercyn Randolph at the 2024 AASA […]