How teachers can lead during the education crisis

Author of "Doing Good and Doing Well" & Co-Manager of Premier Education Partners (PEP), Michael Kaufman, delves into the topic of how teachers can lead during the education crisis. This interview with Michael Kaufman covers his work in revolutionizing education through an innovative AI-powered school model that focuses on personalized learning. Kaufman emphasizes the importance of empowering non-traditional leaders, such as those in the helping professions, by highlighting the value of emotional intelligence and passion in leadership. He discusses promoting teachers to open their own schools and attracting ambitious talent who want to grow in their education careers, rather than having unhappy adults in classrooms.
About the speaker

Michael Kaufman

Company: Premier Education Partners (PEP) ; Book: "Doing Good and Doing Well

- Company: Premier Education Partners (PEP) ; Book:

Michael Kaufman is an Author and Co-Manager at Premier Education Partners (PEP)

  • Part 1 How teachers can lead during the education crisis

Show Notes

  • 00:00
    Revolutionizing education with an AI powered school model
    Reflects on their journey from social work to education and leadership, highlighting the importance of humility and deference in leadership.
  • 3:04
    Empowering non traditional leaders in various fields, including education
    Encourages individuals from various professions to recognize their leadership potential and advocate for themselves.
  • 11:04
    Teacher motivation and the importance of creating a positive learning environment
    Shares inspiration for starting a school, emphasizing the importance of understanding the market and need for district or parent support.
  • 19:40
    Education reform and the importance of choice
    Argues that school choice should be a non-partisan issue, as it's about finding the best education for each child.

Quotes

  • "Why should it be a call to poverty if you want to be a helping person? That's not the way it should be." - Michael Kaufman

  • "A lot of people have a lot of skills that true CEOs have. They just haven't operationalized that or realized, wow, this is transferable." - Michael Kaufman

  • "I'm trying to get people inspired and motivated to see that I'm going to look out for them, for their growth, and that they can do more, and that I want them to do more." - Michael Kaufman

  • "Individualized learning, if you're going to do that face-to-face learning, is the best way to do it." - Michael Kaufman

  • "The world needs more helping people leading organizations." - Michael Kaufman

  • Part 1 How teachers can lead during the education crisis
About the speaker

Michael Kaufman

Company: Premier Education Partners (PEP) ; Book: "Doing Good and Doing Well

- Company: Premier Education Partners (PEP) ; Book:

Michael Kaufman is an Author and Co-Manager at Premier Education Partners (PEP)

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    Part 1How teachers can lead during the education crisis

    Author of "Doing Good and Doing Well" & Co-Manager of Premier Education Partners (PEP), Michael Kaufman, delves into the topic of how teachers can lead during the education crisis. This interview with Michael Kaufman covers his work in revolutionizing education through an innovative AI-powered school model that focuses on personalized learning. Kaufman emphasizes the importance of empowering non-traditional leaders, such as those in the helping professions, by highlighting the value of emotional intelligence and passion in leadership. He discusses promoting teachers to open their own schools and attracting ambitious talent who want to grow in their education careers, rather than having unhappy adults in classrooms.