• A Principal's Perspective: A Journey to Transform Education with Charles Williams

  • May 6 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 4 mins
  • Podcast

A Principal's Perspective: A Journey to Transform Education with Charles Williams

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    In this engaging episode, David interviews Charles Williams, a Chicago public school assistant principal and host of The Counter Narrative Podcast, about his educational journey and career path. Charles shares his motivation for becoming an assistant principal and highlights the importance of creating a supportive environment for teachers. They discuss how principals are depicted in media, with a particular focus on Ava from the hit sitcom "Abbott Elementary." Charles emphasizes the need for a shift in education systems to better accommodate all students. Throughout the conversation, Charles and David tackle the challenges and necessary changes in education. They explore the apprehensions surrounding the implementation of project-based learning and the impact of high-stakes testing. Additionally, they delve into the flaws and inequities of the selective enrollment system in Chicago and reflect on the lasting significance of the Brown v. Board of Education decision on its 70th anniversary. Join us for this insightful episode as we dive deep into the future of education, exploring how pivotal changes can forge pathways to equity and excellence in our schools

    To contact Charles you can reach him on Twitter(X) @_cwconsulting and listen to his podcasts: The Counter Narrative Podcast and Inside the Principal's Office

    Join the Conversation:
    david@theteachersforum.org
    X (formerly Twitter) @theforum1993
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