Urban Assembly CEO and social-emotional learning expert David Adams talks with people who have solved problems and made things work to improve public education.
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Urban Assembly CEO and social-emotional learning expert David Adams talks with people who have solved problems and made things work to improve public education.
Learn more about The Urban Assembly at www.urbanassembly.org.
From Chemistry to Classrooms to Aviation: A Conversation with Jean-Claude Brizard, CEO of Digital Promise
Innovations in Education with David Adams
52 minutes
12 months ago
From Chemistry to Classrooms to Aviation: A Conversation with Jean-Claude Brizard, CEO of Digital Promise
In this episode of Innovations in Education, host David Adams, CEO of the Urban Assembly, sits down with Jean Claude Brizard, President and CEO of Digital Promise. We delve into Jean Claude's illustrious career in education, ranging from his beginnings as a chemistry student to his impactful tenure in various educational leadership roles. We explore pivotal moments in his career, his formative experiences teaching at Rikers Island, and his innovative contributions to public education.
The discussion expands to the challenges and successes of educational reform over the past several decades, including his thoughts on the complexities of integrating technology into the classroom. Jean Claude also shares his insights on the role of AI in education, the importance of critical thinking, and the necessity for educators to stay ahead of the curve. We round out the conversation with analogies between leadership and flying an airplane, emphasizing the importance of foresight and adaptability in both fields.
Tune in for a rich discussion that bridges personal narratives and broad educational insights. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Visit us at UrbanAssembly.org for more.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction to Innovations in Education
00:43 Meet Jean Claude Brizard
03:02 Jean Claude's Career Journey
05:01 Impactful Teaching Moments
10:22 Mentorship and Career Growth
14:17 Challenges and Realities in Education
19:12 Educational Reform Insights
23:39 Success Stories in Chicago Education
26:30 Chicago's Neighborhood Schools and Renaissance 2010
27:08 The Intersection of Politics and Education
27:26 Immigration and Its Impact on Public Education
28:00 The Role of Politics in American Schools
28:45 Challenges Faced by Superintendents
29:35 The Call to Abolish the U.S. Education Department
30:37 The Importance of Critical Thinking in Education
34:37 Proximity and Diversity in Education
38:26 Digital Promise and Educational Innovation
42:03 The Role of AI in Education
48:38 Leadership Lessons from Aviation
50:37 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections
Innovations in Education with David Adams
Urban Assembly CEO and social-emotional learning expert David Adams talks with people who have solved problems and made things work to improve public education.
Learn more about The Urban Assembly at www.urbanassembly.org.
