In this episode, we're spotlighting the incredible accomplishments of Umatilla High School in Umatilla, Florida. Adam Roate, CLT's Senior Director of Partnerships, talks to Brent Frazier, principal at UHS. Brent shares his principles for effective administrative leadership and strategies for building a strong school culture that prepares students for success inside and outside the classroom.

References:
– Now, Discover Your Strengths by Marcus Buckingham and Donald O. Clifton
– Strengths Based Leadership from Gallup
– Acceleration for All by Sharon V. Kramer and Sarah Schuhl

In this episode, Soren speaks with Jason Bedrick, Senior Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, and James Shuls, Undergraduate Director of Civics and Liberty Studies and Head of the Education Liberty Branch of the Institute for Governance and Civics at Florida State University. They talk about their upcoming publication from Encounter Books, The Phoenix Principles: Toward a Rebirth of American Education. They explore how these principles can guide a rebirth of American education, improve civic and character education, and foster a more virtuous and effective educational system.

References:

– "Returning to the First Principles of American Education" with Jason Bedrick

– "The Phoenix Declaration: An American Vision for Education"

– The Phoenix Principles Toward a Rebirth of American Education edited by Jason Bedrick and James V. Shuls

In this episode, Soren is joined by Madeline Greb, Director of Assessments at CLT. Madeline provides a behind the scenes look into standardized testing, comparing CLT with ACT and SAT, and discusses the importance of reasoning and creativity in math and reading assessments.

References:

• A Swiftly Tilting Planet by Madeleine L'Engle