About this episode

The episode features an interview with Dr. Joe Coleman discussing the Schools to Watch program and positive developments in middle schools.

Outline and Show Notes Schools to Watch with Dr. Joe Coleman Teaser: Schools to Watch is a national program designed to promote middle school excellence. In today’s show I interview a state Schools to Watch coordinator, but the episode is more about good things happening in good schools than it is about the specific Schools to Watch framework. It’s really helpful to be able to visit many diverse schools, and though you may not be able to do that for yourself, you can learn from someone who has been able to. Sponsor Spot 1: I’d like to thank Kaleidoscope Adventures for sponsoring today’s show. Lots of companies can help you organize class trips, but Kaleidoscope helps you organize adventures – because isn’t that what student trips should be? Kaleidscope is a full-service tour company offering a range of adventure opportunities and they excel at customizing trips based on your unique context, needs, and goals. Kaleidoscope offers exceptional travel experiences for students (and their group leaders). Thinking about student travel? Reach out to Kaleidoscope using the link in the show notes. Show Intro Guest Bio: Dr. Joe Coleman has been a school educator over 35 years. He has served…

People in this episode

Host: Frederick Buskey

Guest: Dr. Joe Coleman

Topics covered

• middle school excellence
• education
• school improvement
• diverse schools
• student travel

Keywords

• Schools to Watch
• middle school
• education
• school improvement
• Kaleidoscope Adventures

Sponsors

Kaleidoscope Adventures

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Texas Association of Secondary Principals

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