The Public Education Promise Principle-1: How Do We Prioritize Student Centered Learning?
About this episode
The episode discusses prioritizing student-centered learning and the shift towards project-based approaches in education.
In this discussion, we focus on the first principle of the Public Education Promise: Prioritizing student-centered learning. The conversation explores the shift from traditional teacher-led instruction to more engaging, project-based learning approaches that emphasize real-world applications and student involvement.The conversation also covers the AASA messaging guide created to help school leaders explain the Public Education Promise to key stakeholders. Follow on X: @ValerieTruesdal| @larawadem | @Karen Cheser @Jonharper70bd | @BAMRadioNetwork Karen Cheser, Ed.D., is the 2025 CoSN/AASA Digital Ed Superintendent of the Year, Superintendent of the Durango School District in Durango, CO and was previously superintendent of Fort Thomas Independent Schools and Deputy Superintendent/ CAO of Boone County Schools, in Kentucky. Before working in education as a teacher, coach, literacy and math specialist, and principal. Cheser was a Distinguished Educator and district administrator. Valerie Truesdale joined AASA’s LN team in 2019 as assistant executive director responsible for guiding professional learning and leadership development. With years of experience in the superintendency and…
People in this episode
Guests: Karen Cheser, Ed.D., Valerie Truesdale, Karen Cheser
Topics covered
- student-centered learning
- project-based learning
- education leadership
- AASA messaging guide
- real-world applications
Keywords
- Public Education Promise
- student engagement
- teacher-led instruction
- education ecosystem
- professional learning
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: AASA, BAM Radio Network, Durango School District, Fort Thomas Independent Schools, Boone County Schools, AASA’s Leadership Network
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