Search

Home > Getting Smart Podcast > S3: E16 Leading A Student-Centered Agenda: 10 Lessons from Mark Benigni


	Podcast:		Getting Smart Podcast
	Episode:		S3: E16 Leading A Student-Centered Agenda: 10 Lessons from Mark Benigni
	Category:		Education
	Duration:		00:24:59
	Publish Date:		2018-02-07 02:00:00
	Description:		Today, Tom Vander Ark is chatting with Superintendent of Meriden Public Schools, Mark Benigni. As a long-time resident and former Mayor of Meriden, Mark is committed to bringing about positive change in the local schools. In fact, they’ve already accomplished a lot so far. Mark has been Superintendent for over seven years and Meriden has been nationally recognized as a blended and personalized learning leader. In this episode, Mark and Tom discuss the shift to student-centered learning, more voice and choice through personalized learning and experiences, extended learning time in several of their elementary schools, and the creation of a highly collaborative leadership climate and culture. Key Takeaways: [1:18] Where they’re located in Connecticut and a little bit about the schools. [1:39] The changes Mark has seen in both the city of Meriden and the school system. [2:10] Their school system that serves an economically challenged population. [2:57] What Mark thinks he got right in his first couple of years as a new Superintendent. [5:13] Working collaboratively with other school districts — Mark’s take on working with other urban Superintendents and districts in Connecticut. [6:34] Looking back, what Mark would do differently in his years as a Superintendent. [7:38] Personalized learning efforts at Meriden Public Schools. [9:20] How Mark framed and managed the shift of becoming a blended and personalized learning leader. [11:32] Background on the initiative from a few years back when they refocused on student-centered learning. [13:30] What a good example of student-centered learning looks like in Mark’s district. [15:10] How are Meriden schools thinking about the shift to competency-based learning. [16:41] How competency-based learning is a long-term shift and the steps they’re taking towards it. [19:45] What’s on the horizon for Meriden. [21:07] Would Mark encourage other people to take on the position of a Superintendent? [21:49] What Mark would encourage people to learn if they’re interested in becoming a Superintendent. Mentioned in This Episode: Meriden Public Schools John Barry Elementary School Get Involved: Check out the blog at GettingSmart.com. Find the Getting Smart Podcast on iTunes, leave a review and subscribe. Is There Somebody You’ve Been Wanting to Learn From or a Topic You’d Like Covered? To get in contact: Email Jessica@GettingSmart.com, Tweet @Getting_Smart, or leave a review. The Getting Smart team will be sure to add them to their list!
	Total Play:		0