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The Better Leaders Better Schools Podcast with Daniel Bauer

Daniel Bauer
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Equity In Education
Calm In the Chaos
Education Leadership
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School Leadership
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Education Reform
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STEM Education
Executive Functioning Skills
Financial Literacy
Micro Schools
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Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool
Stoicism
Social Connections
Community Building

The BETTER LEADERS BETTER SCHOOLS podcast is in the TOP 0.5% most downloaded shows of over 2 million podcasts across the world. The BLBS show was created for RUCKUS MAKERS in education -- those out-of-the-box school leaders making change happen. Launched in 2015, this category-defining podcast in educational leadership has helped over 1 MILLION leaders LEVEL UP. Each week host DANIEL BAUER has a c... more

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🎯 The Ruckus Report Quick take: Most principals fear AI. Ruckus Makers see it as fuel for innovation. In this solo episode, Danny shares 3 foundational AI principles that will redefine school leadership in 2025 — showing you how to trade fear for le... more

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🎯 The Ruckus Report Quick take: What happens when two rival schools — with decades of “us vs. them” history — are forced to become one? Derek Cantrell didn’t just merge Alleghany and Covington into a single high school. He built a “Better Together” ... more

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Derek Cantrell
Principal of Alleghany High School who led the consolidation of two rival high schools into one.
Alleghany High School
Episode: How This Principal United Two Enemy High Schools
Jeremy Quals
Runs an Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center and has a background in education and coaching.
Williamson County Schools
Episode: Student Turns Classroom Idea Into $40,000 Business (Principal Reveals How) with Jeremy Quals
Joe Clausi
Former principal and current educational consultant
The Traveling Principal
Episode: From NYC's Toughest Schools to California's Top Charter: A Principal's Journey
Chris Jones
An educator with 24 years of experience and president of the Massachusetts State Administrators Association
Massachusetts State Administrators Association
Episode: The Secret to Turning Resistance into Support
Chris Jackson
Former custodian turned high school principal and author of 'From Broom to Boardroom'
Episode: Leading from the Ground Up
Dr. Jen Schwanke
Seasoned educator, principal, and author.
ASCD
Episode: Building Trust in a System That Breaks It
Casey Wright
An educational leader with 30 years of experience in high school districts in Illinois, currently an associate principal at Glenbrook South High School.
Glenbrook South High School
Episode: Mentorship and Modernization: Building Schools for the Future
Rob Barnett
Co-founder of the Modern Classrooms Project and former public school teacher
Modern Classrooms Project
Episode: Rob Barnett on Transforming Classroom Chaos into Mastery-Based Learning
Will Parker
Author, coach, and champion for school leaders
Principal Matters
Episode: Breaking Barriers: Giving Yourself Permission to Lead

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Daniel Bauer
Host and creator, focusing on educational leadership and innovation in schools. Encourages listeners to engage in professional development and make impactful changes in their educational environments.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 362 ratings
  • Very informative and engaging

    I only just stumbled across this podcast, and I can confidently say that I am happy I did. I do believe there is a lot to explore within the world of education and this podcast does amazing job of finding ways to tackle different problems with many schools. The guests also do make it more interesting with their different life experiences.

    Great work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    whisperballs
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Inspirational Leadership

    Danny brings in some of the greatest minds in education who are making a Ruckus in todays schools.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Whitebread_13
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Lessons in Leadersip

    A very interesting and informative show. Great host with some interesting guests! A great listen every time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emma Podcast Connection
    South Africa4 years ago
  • Great show!

    This show's contents are truly fantastic. It has a wealth of valuable information. I wholeheartedly suggest this show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MargieTiempo
    Philippines4 years ago
  • A Must Listen!

    I just wanted to take a moment and say thank you for creating such an impactful podcast! I believe that we all have a voice that deserves to be heard. Thank you for putting this into the world! BE UNBROKEN! @MichaelUnbroken

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael Unbroken
    Philippines4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the personal stories which make the topics relatable and engaging for those in leadership roles.
Some feedback suggests that the podcast has room for improvement in the timeliness of episode releases, but overall, it maintains high quality.
The podcast is well-received for its insightful discussions that provide practical advice and support for leaders in education.
It is praised for creating a community feel among educational leaders and inspiring listeners to implement change in their own schools.

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How This Principal United Two Enemy High Schools
Q: What do you think contributed to the culture and environment where people felt good about eating together?
An openness and acceptance from staff, alongside planned culture-building activities leading up to the consolidation, fostered relationships.
How This Principal United Two Enemy High Schools
Q: How do you take decades of us versus them mentalities and transform it to better together?
By building a unified culture that honors the unique traditions of both communities while creating something entirely new.
Simon Strong Provides Half a Semester of Learning in One Hour
Q: Why does the speed of the video matter in your teaching method?
We present information at a faster pace than traditional teaching, which keeps students engaged and forces them to focus, helping them retain the material better.
Simon Strong Provides Half a Semester of Learning in One Hour
Q: Can you describe your solution that's creating remarkable results?
We tackle hard subjects and partner with the Institute of Physics to support students where there is a shortage of physics teachers. Our approach simplifies complex material and retains foundational knowledge effectively.
Leading from the Ground Up
Q: Reflecting on your homecoming experience as principal, what advice do you have for others in similar positions?
Savor it and stay connected to the community, which creates a unique element in your leadership.

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2. Jeremy Quals
3. Joe Clausi
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