Impact of Educational Leadership Episode 214

Hosted by: I. D. III for Dr. Isaiah Drone III

|Joe McQueen | Ja’Ken Caston |Richard H Trotta |BuddyThornton

Supporting Student Growth

Schools should prioritize academicsuccess by providing high-quality teaching, challenging coursework, and a curriculum that prepares students for future careers or higher education. Students who excel academically are more likely to have opportunities for success later in life. Given the limited time in a school day, it’s more effective to focus on academic growth. While extracurriculars and emotional support are valuable, schools might not have the resources to provide both equally, and academic growth should take precedence. While academic growth is important, it cannot be separated from emotional and social growth. Students who struggle with mental health or lack confidence will not perform well academically. A school that nurtures all aspects of a student’s life creates better learners and citizens. Student growth is best supported by a balanced approach that nurtures emotional, social, and academic development. Schools should offer mental health resources, extracurricular activities, and a positive environment to ensure all-around growth for students.

Buddy Thornton: How and why is it true that student who excel academically are more likely to have opportunities for success later in life?

Joe McQueen: What are some strategies we can use to create an environment where people feel comfortable working with you and within a group?

Ja’Ken Caston: What is your greatest challenge when it comes to building strong relationships today?

Impact of Educational Leadership Episode 213Hosted by: I. D. III for Dr. Isaiah Drone IIIDallas ISD Trustee Camile White | Karl Berry | Buddy Thornton |Jerry Green |Building Lasting Community RelationshipsBuilding lasting community relationships requires time, patience, and effort, butthe benefits—such as increased social support, a sense of belonging, and collectivegrowth—are well worth it. How do you think you can start fostering relationshipsin your community? Developing strong community relationships is key to buildinga connected, supportive environment, whether in a neighborhood, workplace, orlarger society. Try to listen to what others are saying without judgment orinterruption. When people feel heard and understood, they are more likely to feelconnected and valued. Create an environment where people feel comfortablesharing their thoughts, ideas, and feedback. When people think they have a voice,they are more likely to engage and contribute positively to the community.

Impact of Educational Leadership Episode 210
Hosted by: I. D. III for Dr. Isaiah Drone III
Radio Personality Nina Taylor | Buddy Thornton |Jerry Green |
Stewardship of Educational Leaders

Stewardship is a word as old as dust, not a new concept. Historically, stewardship has been the act of caring for God's creation, including the land, animals, people, and other resources. Likewise, in the educational platform, stewards have endeavored to extend what is healthy and humane, while working with equal vigor to resist and remove what is toxic and cruel. The past few decades in educational leadership have seen an increase in recognition of stewards’ importance and critical role in creating positive social change. But, there are steps to change and the process requires consistency and respect before, during, and after the changes have occurred. There are innumerable examples of stewardship on different levels. Any person or organization can be a steward of well-being as long as they are willing to share responsibility for working together with others to change the system and expand opportunities for all people to thrive in the future.

Buddy Thornton: What are some of the challenges with dealing with barriers to the Stewardship of Educational Leaders today?

Jerry Green: Why don’t parents and students trust the educational process today? Dr. Isaiah Drone III Closing Remarks