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Conversations about How Culture Shapes Character

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In Character: A Platform for Educators to Share Ideas on Culture, Character, and Society

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At CultureFeed, we believe, as James Davison Hunter stated in his book, The Content of Their Character, “…character is invariably formed in (these) moral ecologies and is reflective of them.” Hunter is referring to the various ecosystems in which students live, including school. Each of the ecosystems is defined by its own culture. Therefore, culture cannot help but to shape character.

We have spent the greater part of the past year in exploring this complex interrelationship—culture and character—through a series of topical conversations with expert educators. We've had group conversations and 1:1 interviews. Each one shares ideas about the impact of culture on character. and are facilitated by our own expert educator, our vice president for education, Gerard Robinson. In the circles below, you will find, by topic: Group discussions, 1:1 interviews, and blog articles. Please enjoy exploring and learning with these expert educators.

Administrators

The Role of Administrators in Building School Culture

Whether at the building or the district level administrators have tremendous influence on the culture of student learning and community. What strategies do they employ to build a collaborative culture of learning within and beyond the walls of a school? Join Vice President of Education for the Advanced Studies in Culture Foundation Gerard Robinson as he leads a discussion among six expert educators serving as administrators as they explore these questions.

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ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEWS:

Jeff Charbonneau

Sharif El-Mekki

Lindsey Jensen

Amanda Miliner

Derek Voiles

Jennifer Walker

 

BLOG POSTS:

10 Questions That Lead to Growth in School Culture
by Jeff Charbonneau

The Role of a School Leader is to Set the School’s Culture
by Sharif El-Mekki

How To Improve School Culture
By Amanda Miliner

Teacher Preparation

Preparing Educators for a Culture of Teaching and Learning

How does teacher educator help future teachers to prepare to build a community of learners? A culture of shared experience? What are the challenges that teacher educators face as they do this work? Gerard Robinson Vice President of Education for the Advanced Studies in Culture Foundation explores these questions with six State Teachers of the Year now working a teacher educators.

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ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEWS:

Erica DeCuir

Jeanne DelColle

Stacy Donaldson

Chad Miller

Richard Warren

Heidi Welch

 

BLOG POST:

Pandemics and Partnerships: Teacher Prep in the Time of COVID-19
by Jeanne DelColle Phd

A Life-Changing Conversation
By Richard Warren

 

Resilience

Teaching Resilience as Part of Classroom Culture

How do educators teach students to become resilient in learning and in life? How do educators themselves learn to become resilient? Six State Teachers of the Year from across the country investigate these questions with Gerard Robinson Vice President of Education for the Advanced Studies in Culture Foundation.

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ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEWS:

Megan Gross

Chris Holmes

Justin Minkel

Phil Wilson

Sarah Brown Wessling

Kimberly Worthy 

 

BLOG POST:

Exploring the Self
by Chris Holmes

Normalizing Struggle, Building Resilience
By Sarah Brown Wessling

 

Formation of Students

The Role of Culture in the Formation of Students

What role does education play in the formation of students? How do educators impact the culture and character of schools and learners? Watch as six State Teachers of the Year explore these questions with In Character host and Vice President of Education Gerard Robinson.

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ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEWS:

Katherine Bassett

David Bosso

Jemelleh Coes

Joseph Fatheree

Kareem Neal

Kristen Record

 

BLOG POST:

A Culture of Valuing All Students
by Kareem Neal

Covid-19

The Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on School Culture

We are living in unprecedented times. What does teaching in a pandemic look like? How has the pandemic impacted school culture and student learning? Six expert educators discuss these issues with Gerard Robinson Vice President of Education for the Advanced Studies in Culture Foundation.

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ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEWS:

Michael Dunlea

Rebecca Mieliwocki

Michelle Pearson

Cara Pekarcik

Shawn Sheehan

Abdul Wright

 

BLOG POST:

The Impact of COVID-19 on School Culture
by Shawn Sheehan

Silver Linings
by Michael Dunlea

 

 

 

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Equity

Establishing a Culture of Equity in Classrooms

How do we define equity in society? In school? What is the difference between equity and equality? How do teachers work to ensure that every child receives an equitable education? Join host Gerard Robinson and six expert educators as they grapple with these questions and others.

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ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEWS:

Casey Bethel

Jonas Chartok

Leigh Ann Erickson

 

BLOG POST: 

On Anger and Equity
by Leigh Ann Erickson
Early childhood education

Building a Culture of Learning With Our Youngest Learners

How do educators build a sense of culture and community amongst our youngest learners? What is different about teaching the very young student? How do early childhood educators set the tone for a student’s future years of education? Gerard Robinson Vice President of Education for the Advanced Studies in Culture Foundation asks a group of six expert early childhood educators these questions and more.

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ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEWS:

Kimberly Oliver Burnim

Katie Ferguson

Betty Ann LaPenna

Dan Leija

Luisa Palomo 

Tabatha Rosproy

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Live, Work, and Play with our Littlest to Build Community
by Katie Ferguson

Creating a Sense of Belonging Amongst Our Earliest Learners
by Tabatha Rosproy

Families

Creating a Culture of Community with Families

How do educators work to learn not only their students but their students’ families? How do they engage families as partners in the education of students? What strategies do they employ to make families feel like an integral part of the learning process? Join six expert educators as they discuss these questions with Gerard Robinson Vice President of Education for the Advanced Studies in Culture Foundation.

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ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEWS:

Gary Abud

Megan Allen

Luther Joseney

Elizabeth Miner

Andrea Peterson

Allison Riddle

Katy Smith

BLOG POSTS:

4 Ways to Create a Community with Families
by Gary Abud

How to Build Community With Families
by Katy Smith

State Education Agencies

Creating Culture Through State Education Agencies

How do educators who choose to move from the classroom to work inside a State Education Agency (SEA) continue to impact the culture of learning in classrooms, schools, districts, and statewide? Why did they choose to move from their own classrooms to a role where they would impact many more students and their families? Join seven expert educators as they discuss these questions with Gerard Robinson Vice President of Education for the Advanced Studies in Culture Foundation.
 

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ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEWS:

Karen Butterfield

Amy Denty

Kimberly Dickstein-Hughes

Kimberly Eckert

Michael Lindblad

Melody Schopp

Chris Todd

BLOG POSTS: 

Power in Partnership: How SEAs Impact School Culture
by Kimberly Dickstein-Hughes

The Evolving Role of the State Education Agency
by Melody Schopp

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Teachers as Elected Officials
What moves educators to run for office? And, why do they make good representatives once elected? Join six expert educators who have run for public office – some successfully, and some not – as they share their insights with Gerard Robinson, Vice President of Education at the Advanced Studies in Culture Foundation.
 

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ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEWS:

Holly Boffy

Sharon Gallagher-Fishbaugh

Jeffrey Allen Hinton

Christine Porter-Marsh

Christopher Poulos

Bob Williams

BLOG POSTS:

From Classroom Teacher to Elected Leader—It Is Possible
by Sharon Gallagher-Fitzhugh

Educators Running for Office—Take the Plunge
by Jeffrey Allen Hinton

From THE DESK OF GerARD ROBINSON
 Gerard Robinson is the vice president of education at the Advanced Studies in Culture Foundation, and host of the In Character webcast.
 

BLOG POSTS:

An Experiment in Prison Education

In Character: A Platform for Educators to Share Ideas on Culture, Character, and Society

“Does ‘Character’ Have a Role to Play in Prison Education Programs? Yes.”

Appreciating Teachers by Listening to Them

National School Choice Week

The Content of Their Character: King’s Theme Across the Years

Character Education in Action: A Dialogue with Three Practitioners

Charter Schools at 30: A Conversation with Members of the Founding Generation

Back to School 2021: A Conversation with Administrators and Teachers

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Education Behind the Walls
Building a Culture of Transformative Education for Incarcerated Adults
 

BLOG POSTS:

Education Behind the Walls
by Gerard Robinson

The Transformative Power of Education
by Brad Brewer

A Story to Tell: The Importance of Education during Incarceration as Told by 22 Men and Women Who Know Firsthand
Edited by Gerard Robinson

URBAN EDUCATION
What attracts expert educators to teach in urban settings? What joys and challenges do they experience as a result? Find out through a group discussion and blog posts with outstanding urban educators.
 

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BLOG POSTS:

Creating a Foundation for Success in Urban Schools
by Sheena Graham

What My Urban Students Taught Me About TeachingIn Character: A Platform for Educators to Share Ideas on Culture, Character, and Society
by Tom Rademacher

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Rural Education
Expert educators weigh in on  the challenges and joys of being in a rural education setting.
 
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ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEWS:

Shelby Aaberg

Anna East

Leticia Guzman Ingram

Luann Lindskov

Angel Santiago


BLOG POSTS:

A Culture of Community Inclusion in Rural South Jersey
by Angel Santiago

A Sense of Community and Respect: Teaching in Rural Schools
by Leah Lechleiter-Luke

Building a Culture of Learning in Rural Schools
by Anna East

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ELL
How do educators build a culture of learning and community with English Language Learners and their families? Watch as Vice President for Education, Gerard Robinson, leads a discussion with outstanding ELL educators and read blog posts by two of these educators.
 
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BLOG POSTS:

Building a Culture of Belonging with ELL Students and Families
by Leila Kubesch

Building a Culture of Learning with ELL Students and Families
by Alisa Cooper de Uribe

SPECIAL NEEDS
How do educators who work with students with special needs build a culture of learning? How do they differentiate learning for each student in their care? Watch and read as Gerard Robinson, Vice President for Education, talks with expert special educators.
 

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BLOG POSTS:

Creating a Culture of Professional Learning for Teachers of Special Needs Students?
by Brett Bigham

Building a Culture of Learning with Gifted/Talented Students and Families
by Maryann Woods-Murphy

TEACHING DIFFERENTLY
Some educators teach in circumstances that are ‘different.’ Perhaps they teach in a unique location; maybe an usual subject; sometimes with a physical difference. These expert educators share how teaching differently has shaped their teaching practice. Watch and read.
 

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Yutu-Strong
by Dora Miura

Teaching Differently: Your Story Matters
by Kathy Nimmer

TEACHING DURING COVID
We asked a group of expert educators to look back at teaching during COVID now that we have experienced a partial school year and a full school year teaching during the pandemic. This deeply thoughtful group of educators – Superintendents, Principals, Teacher Leaders, Teachers – shares their experiences and take-aways through a group discussion facilitated by Vice President for Education, Gerard Robinson, and through two blog pieces.
 

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BLOG POSTS:

Changing the Culture of Education During COVID and Beyond
by Nanette Merrill

Lessons Learned about Teaching and Learning During the Pandemic
by Cicely Woodard

TEACHERPRENEURS
How do teachers inspire and engage in entrepreneurship within and beyond their classrooms? This inspiring group of educators who have taken that entrepreneurial step a bit further engage in a group discussion facilitated by Vice President for Education, Gerard Robinson, and share further thoughts through two blog pieces.
 

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BLOG POSTS:

Less Tech, More Chalk: How an Entrepreneurial Spirit Shapes Learning Culture
by Julia Taylor King Pool 

Thinking Extreme
by Karen Toavs, Ph.D.

TEACHING IN NEW CULTURAL ENVIRONMENTS
What is it like to be born into one culture and teach in one that is different? Watch, as these expert educators share their stories with Vice President for Education, Gerard Robinson.
 

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BLOG POSTS:

Enriching Educational Experiences through Cultural Diversity
by Sarahi Monterrey

Peachy & Imperfect: An Ode to My Students
by Argine Safari

INSTRUCTIONAL COACHES
How do Instructional Coaches build an environment of trust with those they coach? What does an Instructional Coach do that benefits teaching, learning, and scholars? Watch this video with eight expert coaches in a discussion hosted by Gerard Robinson, Vice President for Education.
 

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BLOG POSTS:

Building Bridges through Instructional Coaching
by Dr. Megan Olivia Hall

Crafting Spaces of Trust: The Power of Instructional Coaching
by Monica Washington

A Foundation of Trust
by Josh Parker

LITERACY
How can teaching Literacy be used to help students build an appreciation for culture? Watch this video with four expert Literacy educators in a discussion hosted by Gerard Robinson, Vice President for Education.
 

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BLOG POSTS:

The Changing Face of Literacy
by Laura Drake

Literacy as a Tool for Humanity
by Dr. Doretha Allen, NBCT

ARTS
Teaching the Arts – be it Fine Arts or Performing Arts – can build student appreciation for culture in many ways. Ten expert Arts educators share how in a discussion hosted by Gerard Robinson, Vice President for Education.

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BLOG POSTS:

Wednesdays and Refrigerator Walls: The Impact of Arts Education in a Culture of High-Stakes Assessment
by Erin Sponaugle

Designing Our Teaching for Wonder
by Christopher Gleason

“Discover Your Soul Language”: The Impact of Exposure, Experience, and Engagement through Music and the Arts
by Dr. Toney McNair, Jr.

STEM
STEM education – be it teaching Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics – can be a powerful tool for building student character. Eleven expert STEM educators share how in a discussion hosted by Katherine Bassett on behalf of Gerard Robinson, Vice President for Education.
 

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BLOG POSTS:

I Am Preparing Students for Jobs That Do Not Yet Exist!
by Heather DeLuca Nestor

Preparing Our Next Generation of Citizens Through STEM Education
by Tehmina Khan

Education, Leadership, & Culture Series

Discussions are a key form of communication through which we exchange ideas, learn and teach, and enjoy discourse – whether we are agreeing or disagreeing with one another. In this section, you will find a series of discussions, led by Vice President for Education, Gerard Robinson, focusing on latest trends in education, leadership, and the role that culture plays in both.

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Teacher Appreciation

Why is it important to recognize the work that educators do and to celebrate that work, not only during Teacher Appreciation Week, but all year? We are seeing educators exiting the profession in unprecedented numbers. How can we reverse this trend? Listen a Gerard Robinson interviews educators, education non-profit leaders, and education researchers to gain their insights.

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Valuing Our Educators
by Sheena Graham

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