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The Dropout Nation Podcast: End the Failure of School Leadership

On this week’s Dropout Nation Podcast, I explain why we need to foster good-to-great principals and superintendents capable of overhauling American public education. From the abysmal record (and recent statements) of Indianapolis Public Schools Superintendent Eugene White, to Los Angeles Unified School District’s lousy handling of teacher performance management, we have far too many school leaders who aren’t worth of their titles.

You can listen to the Podcast at RiShawn Biddle’s radio page or download directly to your iPod, Zune, MP3 player, smartphone, Nook Color or Kindle.  Also, subscribe to the podcast series. It is also available on iTunes, Blubrry, the Education Podcast Network,  Zune Marketplace and PodBean. Also download to your phone with BlackBerry podcast software and Google Reader.

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