On this episode, high school junior Maxwell and 8th grade middle schooler Moxie Shorty discuss youth violence and mass acts of violence as the exponential rate of growth of these incidents continue to plague American youth. 

Reference: 

CDC Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System (WISQARS) Cost of Injury. 2019 homicide and nonfatal assault injuries among US population age 10-24 years (2019 USD). Atlanta, GA: US Department of Health and Human Services, CDC, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. Available at https://wisqars.cdc.gov/cost/. Accessed March 3, 2022.

David-Ferdon C, Vivolo-Kantor AM, Dahlberg LL, Marshall KJ, Rainford N, Hall JE. A Comprehensive Technical Package for the Prevention of Youth Violence and Associated Risk Behaviors. Atlanta, GA: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2016. Available from https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/yvtechnicalpackage.pdf.

David-Ferdon C, Clayton HB, Dahlberg LL, et al. Vital Signs: Prevalence of Multiple Forms of Violence and Increased Health Risk Behaviors and Conditions Among Youths — United States, 2019. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2021;70:167–173. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7005a4

Densley, J. P. and J. (2022). The violence project. Abrams &amp; Chronicle Books.

Goldstick, J. E., Cunningham, R. M., & Carter, P. M. (2022). Current causes of death in children and adolescents in the United States. N Engl J Med, 386(20), 1955-1956. https://10.1056/NEJMc2201761

Peterson, J. K., Densley, J. A., Knapp, K., Higgins, S., & Jensen, A. (2021). Psychosis and mass shootings: A systematic examination using publicly available data. Psychology, Public Policy, and Law. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/law0000314.

Sheats KJ, Irving SM, Mercy JA, Simon TR, Crosby AE, Ford DC. Merrick MT, Annor FB, Morgan RE. (2018). Violence-Related Disparities Experienced by Black Youth and Young Adults: Opportunities for Prevention, American Journal of Preventive Medicine; 55(4): 462-469, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2018.05.017

Database, K.-12 S. S. (n.d.). 12 school shooting database. K. https://k12ssdb.org/

Youth Violence and Acts of Mass Violence: Guests Maxwell and Moxie Shorty 

Rhonda Campbell discusses the effects of trauma on youth in educational settings.   

References: 

Bolman, L. G., & Deal, T. E. (2021). Reframing organizations artistry, choice, & leadership.  Jossey Bass Ltd.   

Kendi, I. X. (2023). How to be an antiracist. One World, an imprint of Random House.   

Nuri-Robins, Lindsey, Lindsey, and Terrell. (2012). THE CULTURAL PROFICIENCY    FRAMEWORK. Culturally Proficient Instruction.  

Zhao, Y. (2022). Learners without borders. SAGE Publications, Ltd.

The Effects of Trauma in Educational Settings: Guest Rhonda Campbell

On this episode, Melissa Moultroup discusses teacher retention in public education.   

References:   

Barrientos, J. (2022, November 29). 50-state comparison: Teacher recruitment and retention. Education Commission of the States. https://www.ecs.org/50-state-comparison-teacher-recruitment-and-retention-2022/ 

Bolman, L. G., & Deal, T. E. (2021). Reframing organizations artistry, choice, & leadership. Jossey Bass Ltd.   

Bryant, J., Ram, S., Scott, D., & Williams, C. (2023, March 2). K–12 teachers are quitting. What would make them stay?. McKinsey & Company.       https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/education/our-insights/k-12-teachers-are-quitting-what-would-make-them-stay   

Erickson, K., Kelley, K. (2023) Supporting teachers through coaching with Edwell. Peabody College of Education and Human Development of Vanderbilt University.   

Ravitch, D. (2020). Slaying Goliath: The passionate resistance to privatization and the fight to save America's public schools. Alfred A. Knopf.

Teacher Retention: Guest Melissa Moultroup 

On this episode, Dr. William Preble discusses the pedagogical partnership of youth and adults in public education. 

References: 

Bolman, L. G., & Deal, T. E. (2021). Reframing organizations artistry, choice, & leadership.   Jossey Bass Ltd.

Cook-Sather, A. (2020). Student voice across contexts: Fostering student agency in today’s   schools. Theory into Practice, 59(2), 182-191.

Deming, D.J. (2017). The growing importance of social skills in the labor market. The Quarterly  Journal of Economics, 132 (4), 1593-1640z

Hattie, J. (2015). What works best in education: The politics of collaborative expertise. Pearson

Mitra, D. (2008). Student Voice in School Reform : Building Youth-Adult Partnerships That   Strengthen Schools and Empower Youth. SUNY Press.

Mitra, D., Lewis, T., & Sanders, F. (2013). Architects, captains, and dreamers: Creating advisor  roles that foster youth-adult partnerships. Journal of Educational Change, 14(2),   177-201. doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s10833-012-9201-6

Ravitch, D. (2020). Slaying goliath: The passionate resistance to privatization and the fight to   save America's public schools. Alfred A. Knopf, a division of Penguin Random House   LLC.

Rennie Center for Education Research and Policy. (2019). Student Voice: How Young People   Can Shape the Future of Education. Condition of Education in the Commonwealth [2019   Action Guide]. In Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy. Rennie Center for  Education Research & Policy.

Sarason, Seymour. 1990. The predictable failure of education reform: Can we change course   before it is too late? Jossey-Bass Inc. Publishers.

Youth/Adult Pedagogical Partnership: Guest Dr. William Preble

On this episode, Abigail Ortiz discusses the adaptive challenge of reforming education to meet the needs of ever increasing globalization.  References   

Bolman, L. G., & Deal, T. E. (2021). Reframing organizations artistry, choice, & leadership. Jossey Bass Ltd.   

Lindsey, R. B., Robins, K. N., Terrell, R. D., &amp; Lindsey, D. B. (2019). Cultural proficiency: A Manual for School leaders. Corwin, a SAGE Company.  

Kendi, I. X. (2023). How to be an antiracist. One World, an imprint of Random House.   

Nuri-Robins, Lindsey, Lindsey, and Terrell. (2012). THE CULTURAL PROFICIENCY FRAMEWORK. Culturally Proficient Instruction.   

Wiseman, A.W. (2022), "The Globalization of Education in North America: A Discussion of Immigration, Identity, and Imagination", Wolhuter, C.C. and Wiseman, A.W. (Ed.) World  Education Patterns in the Global North: The Ebb of Global Forces and the Flow of Contextual Imperatives (International Perspectives on Education and Society, Vol. 43A), Emerald Publishing Limited, Bingley, pp. 53-66.        https://doi.org/10.1108/S1479-36792022000043A005 

Zhao, Y. (2021). Education in the age of globalization. Education in the Age of Globalization. http://zhaolearning.com/

Globalization and Education: Guest Abigail Ortiz

On this episode, Dr. Debra Nitschke-Shaw discusses the use of coaching and mentoring in educational settings for all faculty and staff. 

Bolman, L. G., & Deal, T. E. (2021). Reframing organizations artistry, choice, & leadership.   Jossey Bass Ltd.

Collet, V. (2022) Differentiated Coaching and Mentoring in Education. Teaching College Press.

n.a. (2023, June 15). About Us. Indigo Education Company.       https://indigoeducationcompany.com/about-us/

Gamage, K.A.A., Perera, D.A.S., Wijewardena, M.A.D.N. (2021) Mentoring and coaching as a

learning technique in higher education: The Impact of learning context on student engagement in

Online Learning. Educ. Sci. 2021, 11, 574. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci11100574

Ravitch, D. (2020). Slaying Goliath: The passionate resistance to privatization and the fight to  save America's public schools. Alfred A. Knopf.

Coaching and Mentoring in Education: Guest Dr. Debra Nitschke-Shaw

About MSSC services: Department of Education. About MSSC Services | Department of    Education. (n.d.-a). https://www.maine.gov/doe/safety

Bolman, L. G., & Deal, T. E. (2021). Reframing organizations artistry, choice, & leadership.   Jossey Bass Ltd.

Davis, M. (2015, October 29). Restorative justice: Resources for schools. Edutopia.    https://www.edutopia.org/blog/restorative-justice-resources-matt-davis

Hamad, R., Shapland, J., Kirkwood, S., Bisset, C., Edginton, E., (2020). Designing and   Implementing Restorative Justice in Scotland 2020. The University of Edinburgh.   PDF.

Heanue, A., Gullo, M., Hayes, N., Passmore, H., Reid, N. (2022) Understanding current   staff experiences, practices and needs in supporting young people with    neurodevelopmental disorders in the Queensland youth justice system.    International Journal of Forensic Mental Health 21:4, pages 372-382.

Restorative Justice in Education: Guest Stacey Barlow

On this episode, Neil Kelly and I discusses the adaptive challenge of integrating D.E.I into public education. 

Resources: 

Bolman, L. G., & Deal, T. E. (2021). Reframing organizations artistry, choice, & leadership.   Jossey Bass Ltd.

Kelly, M., Ellaway, R. H., Reid, H., Ganshorn, H., Yardley, S., Bennett, D., & Dornan, T. (2018).   Considering axiological integrity: a methodological analysis of qualitative  evidence   syntheses, and its implications for health professions education. Advances in Health   Sciences Education, 23(4), 833-851.Massachusetts DEI Directors. July 5th, 2021. Boston   Globe.

Kohlbecker, N. (2022). Navigating DEI in schools: Five crucial considerations. ASCD. Blog.

Nuri-Robins, Lindsey, Lindsey, and Terrell. (2012). THE CULTURAL PROFICIENCY    FRAMEWORK. Culturally Proficient Instruction.

Ravitch, D. (2020). Slaying Goliath: The passionate resistance to privatization and the fight to  save America's public schools. Alfred A. Knopf.

Zhao, Y. (2022). Learners without borders. SAGE Publications, Ltd.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Guest Neil Kelly

On this episode of The Adaptive Edge of Education, Dr. Gavin Henning of New England College discusses the adaptive challenge of integrating AI into education. 

Resources: 

Agrawal, Ajay, et al. (2022). Power and Prediction: The Disruptive Economics of Artificial Intelligence. Harvard Business Review Press.

Eyes on Tech. (2023). What is an LLM (Large Language Model)?. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKndCikg3R0.

Khan, S. (2023). How AI could save (not destroy) education | Sal Khan | Ted. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJP5GqnTrNo

Landers, R. N., & Behrend, T. S. (2023). Auditing the AI Auditors: A Framework for Evaluating Fairness and Bias in High Stakes AI Predictive Models. American Psychologist, 78(1), 36–49. https://doi-org.nec.gmilcs.org/10.1037/amp0000972

Nguyen, N. (2022). ChatGPT: A Threat to education?. Feedback Fruits. https://feedbackfruits.com/blog/chatgpt-a-threat-to-education-opinion#accommodate-ai-technology-in-curriculum-teaching-and-learning

Tlili, A., Burgos, D., & Looi, C.-K. (2023). Guest Editorial: Creating Computational Thinkers for the Artificial Intelligence Era-Catalyzing the Process through Educational Technology. Journal of Educational Technology & Society, 26(2), 94–98. https://doi-org.nec.gmilcs.org/10.30191/ETS.202304_26(2).0007

Dr. Paul Leblanc https://www.snhu.edu/about-us/leadership-and-history/president-corner

Artificial Intelligence and Education: Guest Dr. Gavin Henning

Kyan Macdonald, 2022-2023 senior high school student, discusses the danger of presenting single narratives in education, and the importance of equity driven content and curriculum. 

Resources- 

Ngozi Adichie, C. 2009. "The Danger of a single story". TedTalk. TED. 

Equity Driven Curriculum and Content- Guest Kyan Macdonald

The Adaptive Edge of Education discusses adaptive challenges in education from the perspective of different constituents with vetted interest in current and future educational issues. 

Miranda Shorty

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