Episodes

In this Episode, AJ Bianco and Dave Frangiosa discuss how schools measure success. Is it strictly based on assessment, test scores, and standardized testing data? There has to be more to SUCCESS than just the numbers. As in p...

Thank you for listening to ReflectEd. If you are a first time listener, WELCOME. If you are returning, I thank you for your continued support. In this Episode, AJ Bianco and Dave Frangiosa continue their discussion on school ...

Thank you for listening to ReflectEd. If you are a first time listener, WELCOME. If you are returning, I thank you for your continued support. In this Episode, AJ Bianco and Dave Frangiosa continue their discussion on school ...

In this Episode, AJ Bianco and Dave Frangiosa discuss how to go about choosing the right initiative for your school. Once again, this conversation took place during the NEW ReflectED Live series that AJ and Dave are doing thr...

In this Episode, AJ Bianco and Dave Frangiosa discuss Collaborative Leadership. This conversation took place during the NEW ReflectED Live series that AJ and Dave are doing through StreamYard. You can check out the episode he...

In this episode host, AJ Bianco, reflects on the 2020-2021 school year and discusses why there has been such a HUGE break between episodes. Five Questions for Reflection going into the next school year: 1. What is something y...

In Episode 12 of ReflectEd, AJ has a conversation with author and educator Dave Frangiosa about his new book " Going Gradeless: Shifting the Focus to Student Learning ". Throughout this conversation, Dave talks about what Gr...

In this episode, AJ sits down with mother, wife and outstanding educator Jamie Bianco ! Jamie shares how this past year has impacted her teaching and her classroom, including successes and failures that were brought about by ...

In Episode 10 of ReflectEd, AJ talks with Mike Brilla and Dave Frangiosa to discuss education, parenting and how we are educating our kids. We were inspired by and episode of the Daily Dad Podcast ( The Blog ) by …

In this episode, AJ discusses ways that leaders can better support their teachers. This year is HARD on everyone; teachers, support staff, school leaders, and district leaders. As a new Vice Principal I am trying to make this...

If you don't know him already, Matthew Woods is a name in education that you need to know. Matthew is a husband, father, district leader, college professor, doctoral candidate, and children’s author. In this episode Matthew W...

In Episode 7 of ReflectEd, AJ talks with High School Social Studies teacher, and Mr. Podcast, Chris Nesi about incorporating the 4 C's into his classroom. Chris is a proponent of introducing students to the ideas of Collabora...

Welcome to ReflectED - Episode 6! Reflecting on 2020 Let's focus on the positives for the year! While we had so many difficulties and obstacles that were in the way for many of us, we are going to come into …

Guest: Dave Frangiosa @DavidFrangiosa Unconventional School Year Excitement or lack thereof for the year ahead. What the classroom looks like. What can we do in this type of environment? What are students missing? How can we ...

Quick Rundown of my EDU career. 14 years as a Middle School Social Studies teacher SMART Goals in the classroom. Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Timely My current role in education. First-year as a district leader in ...

In this episode, we focus on our mindset. How are we feeling right now? “Everything in life starts with your mindset first and your actions second. Your actions follow your thoughts, your beliefs and ideas. To make a shift, t...

In this episode, we are going to discuss how we can Embrace the Uncomfortable. Topics I focus on: FEAR Be a Risk-Taker! Understand your Why Get out of the Comfort Zone Understand that Failure will happen. Find your focus and …

Why ReflectED? Reflection is Important and it’s about Growth. Questions I focus on: What was my best moment today? What was my most challenging moment? How did I act or respond to others? How did I serve and support those …

ReflectED is the podcast where AJ Bianco shares his perspective on the challenges and successes that are taking place in our schools and focuses on goal-setting and plans for future improvement. Through rich conversation and ...