In this episode, Ken Bond discusses gearing up for the 2022-2023 school year with Lu Pereira, Sarah Mae Lagasca, Sherry Knight, Ashanti Holley, and Dana Skillman. For more about the New Jersey Department of Education, visit https://www.nj.gov/e

Menus for Summer - Expanding Social, Emotional, and Academic Learning

Jun 16th, 2022 32m 19s

In this episode, Ken Bond discusses expanding social, emotional, and academic learning during the summer with Cory Radisch, Sandra Rodriguez-Gomez, and Eric Crespo. For more about the New Jersey Department of Education, visit https://www.nj.gov

Grow the Flame - Accelerating Learning in Secondary Schools

May 12th, 2022 26m 36s

In this episode, Ken Bond discusses accelerating learning in middle and high school with Mackey Pendergrast, Lisa Haberl, and Erin Murphy-Richardson. For more about the New Jersey Department of Education, visit https://www.nj.gov/education.

Ecosystems for Growth - Accelerating Learning in Elementary School

Apr 14th, 2022 27m 44s

In this episode, Ken Bond discusses accelerating learning in elementary school with Mackey Pendergrast, Lisa Haberl, Tracey Marinelli, and Nicole Dilkes. For more about the New Jersey Department of Education, visit https://www.nj.gov/education.

SEL and School Climate - Joy and Community

Mar 10th, 2022 34m

In this episode, Ken Bond discusses social and emotional learning (SEL) and school climate with Kathy Ehling, Colin Hogan, Karin Stanton, Lauren Gunther, and Felicia Henderson. For more about the New Jersey Department of Education, visit https:

SEL Integration - A Whole-School Approach (Rebroadcast)

Feb 10th, 2022 31m 1s

In this episode rebroadcast, Ken Bond discusses social and emotional learning (SEL) integration with Jaclyn Citro, Robin Ivanisik, Gayle Colucci, Latasha Casterlow-Lalla, Margie Thomas, and Kandice Point-Du-Jour. For more about the New Jersey D

Educator Mentorship - Long-Term Professional Growth

Jan 13th, 2022 29m 30s

In this rebroadcast from April 2020, staff from the Somerdale School District and the Neptune School District spoke with Ken Bond about educator mentorship. The discussion included how to sustain both formal and informal mentorship.

Planning for Student Voice - Accelerating Learning through Individuality

Dec 16th, 2021 25m 35s

In this episode, Ken Bond discusses student voice and learning acceleration with Theresa Maughan, Dennis Dagounis, Teresa De Sapio Diaz, and Kimberley Madalena. For more about the New Jersey Department of Education, visit https://www.nj.gov/edu

Teacher Rejuvenation

Nov 10th, 2021 31m 59s

In this episode, Ken Bond discusses Teacher Rejuvenation with Samantha Johnson Boyer, Lynne Bussott, Jim House, Julie Knight, and Shawna Longo. For more about the New Jersey Department of Education, visit https://www.nj.gov/education.

To the Heart - Equity Professional Learning

Oct 14th, 2021 34m 3s

In this episode, Ken Bond discusses equity professional learning with Patricia Haney, Avé Altersitz, Loretta Winters, Joe Bollendorf, Rosetta Treece, Lois Baldwin, Vicky Pilitsis, and Lora Marie Durr. For more about the New Jersey Department of

Fast Break - Activism, Youth Voice, and Anti-Hazing Statute

Sep 30th, 2021 7m 4s

In this fast break episode, Ken Bond talks with Matthew Prager about his involvement in the signing of a New Jersey anti-hazing law. For more about the New Jersey Department of Education, visit https://www.nj.gov/education.

Restorative Practice – Strengthening Community

Sep 16th, 2021 31m 35s

In this episode, Ken Bond discusses restorative practice with Anne Gregory, Christine Johnson, Stephen Dickerson, and Derek Piccini. For more about the New Jersey Department of Education, visit https://www.nj.gov/education. You can find work th

SEL Integration - A Whole-School Approach

Aug 12th, 2021 30m 31s

In this episode, Ken Bond discusses social and emotional learning (SEL) integration with Jaclyn Citro, Robin Ivanisik, Gayle Colucci, Latasha Casterlow-Lalla, Margie Thomas, and Kandice Point-Du-Jour. For more about the New Jersey Department of

Learning Acceleration - Extending Learning Opportunities

Jul 14th, 2021 28m 20s

In this episode, Ken Bond discusses extending learning opportunities with Arlene Rogo and Ambrose Duckett III. For more about the New Jersey Department of Education's Office of the Professional Learning Network visit https://www.nj.gov/educatio

Solidarity for Language Learning - Standing with Families for Multilingualism

Jun 10th, 2021 26m 3s

In this episode, Ken Bond discusses standing in solidarity for language learning with Anel Suriel and Shirley Santos. For more about the New Jersey Department of Education's Office of the Professional Learning Network visit https://www.nj.gov/e

Thinking Outside the Box - Parent Collaboration and Special Education

May 13th, 2021 25m 11s

In this episode, Ken Bond discusses parent collaboration and Special Education with Kasey Dudley, Ginny Bryant, Kevin Sturges, Jodi Mahoney, and Paul Barbato. For more about the New Jersey Department of Education's Office of the Professional Le

Teachers Leading the Way

Apr 14th, 2021 26m 20s

In this episode, Ken Bond, Angel Santiago, Syreeta Primas, Justin Saxon, and Mary Bozenmayer discuss how teachers lead the way in New Jersey through honored educator programs as well as the Teacher Leader Endorsement. For more about the New Jer

Models of Service - Head Start Programs

Mar 11th, 2021 23m 27s

In this episode, Ken Bond, Isaac Dorsey, Bonnie Eggenburg, and Ciara Haynes discuss how Head Start programs foster parent leadership and take a multifaceted approach to engaging children. For more about the New Jersey Department of Education's

Exploring Your Future – Career and Technical Education

Feb 10th, 2021 32m 18s

In this episode, to mark Career and Technical Education Month, Ken Bond discusses this topic with David Nash, Kitty Dorfman, Ben Kluempen, Keely DiTizio, Joe Castellucci, Shari Castelli, and Gary MacDonald. For more about the New Jersey Depart

Human Trafficking Prevention in Schools

Jan 11th, 2021 32m 32s

In this episode, to mark National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Ken Bond discusses human trafficking prevention with Danny Papa, Kate Lee, and Victoria Adams. For more about the New Jersey Department of Education's Office of the Professiona

Gifted and Talented Education - Advancing Student Learning

Dec 9th, 2020 31m 58s

In this episode, Ken Bond discusses supporting gifted students with Saketh Maddali, Kaelyn Brisby, Emelysse Jacobo, Courtney Carrelha, and Michael DeTuro from the Mahwah School District as well as Karen Machuca and Ymani Matthews from the Orang

Students as Artists - Community and Creativity

Nov 30th, 2020 32m 34s

In this episode, Ken Bond discusses supporting students as artists with Lisa Spero, Bryan Williams, Sheika Norris, and Angela Mikula. Thank you to the organizations involved in today's episode including NJPAC (https://www.njpac.org/) and Arts E

Student Athletes - Caring for the Whole Student

Oct 15th, 2020 27m 50s

In this episode, Ken Bond discusses supporting student-athletes with Mary Liz Ivins, Jason Lester, Joe Trentacosta, and Michael Pede. For more about the New Jersey Department of Education's Office of the Professional Learning Network visit http

Meaningful Learning - Engaging Students

Sep 10th, 2020 30m 46s

In this episode, Ken Bond discusses student engagement with Kimberly Dickstein-Hughes, Sabrina Capoli, and Bruce Reicher. For more about the New Jersey Department of Education's Office of the Professional Learning Network visit https://www.nj.g

Sustaining Support - Remote Professional Learning Networks

Aug 14th, 2020 25m 45s

In this episode, Ken Bond discusses how to create and sustain remote professional learning networks with Kelly Cerbone, Keri Orange-Jones, and Luigi Laugelli. For more about the New Jersey Department of Education's Office of the Professional Le