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Informal Observations with Skyrocket Education

Meredith Howell-Turner

What is INFORMAL OBSERVATIONS? A no-holds-barred, raw and unfiltered deep dive into all things K-12 education, co-hosted by Michael Sonbert (Founder) and Antonio Vance (Chief Schools Officer) from Skyrocket Education.

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All Episodes

01:00:25

Season 2 Episode 14: Cage-Busting Insights from Rick...

Informal Observations with Skyrocket Education ·

2022/05/27

In this season2 finale, Antonio and Michael skip the formalities and dive right into wokeness, the radical rightandleft, state testing, trans' rights, and race withresident fellow and director of education policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, authorof Cage-Busting Leadership, and renowned conservative voice, Rick Hess.

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01:03:33

Season 2 Episode 13: Early Literacy

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2022/04/29

In this episode, Antonio and Michael share their biggest pet peeves, they talk about social belonging, and they receive a master class in early literacy from Joan Kelley and Frank Grossman.

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01:02:31

Season 2 Episode 12: The Achievement Plateau

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2022/03/11

In this episode, Antonio mixes up a nasty cocktail, the guys chat about snake-twerking, and they talk about The Achievement Plateau with principal, Rob Berretta.

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01:21:19

Season 2 Episode 11: An Education with Edward Richerson

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2022/03/04

In this episode, Antonio makes a discoveryabout music, the guys debate the viability of getting rid of their cell phones, and theyget an education on African proverbs, baseball, cheesecake, and most importantly,school, from their guest, Edward Richerson.

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59:44

Season 2 Episode 10: The Importance of Systems

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2022/02/25

In this episode, Antonio refuses to reveal what football team he roots for, Michael has strong thoughts about Eminem's beard, and our guest, Dr. Courtney Lemon-Tate, shares her thoughts on the importance of systems in schools.

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53:55

Season 2 Episode 9: Teacher Evaluations

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2022/02/11

In this episode, the guys debate Mariah Carey vs. J-Lo, cookies vs. radishes, and they discuss the polarizing topic of teacher evaluations.

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01:10:28

Season 2 Episode 8: Why Is Professional Development...

Informal Observations with Skyrocket Education ·

2022/02/04

In this episode, the guys talk about Oprah, Metallica, dog poop, and they discuss the one thing everyone in K-12 Ed can agree on: PD sucks.

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01:02:21

Season 2 Episode 7: To Virtual or Not to Virtual?...

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2022/01/21

In this episode, Mike and Tony shorten their names, offend spinach and social studies, and discuss the current state of pandemic schooling and what they believe comes next.

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01:02:53

Season 2 Episode 6: Rebel Culture Part 1

Informal Observations with Skyrocket Education ·

2021/11/24

In this episode, the team discusses their Thanksgiving favorites (and least favorites), the Chinese character for learning, and they scratch the surface around their favorite topic: Rebel Culture.

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01:23:06

Season 2 Episode 5: Special Education Deep-Dive Part 1

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2021/11/19

In this episode, the team talks pancakes, Tesla Cars, and our guest, Lauren Miller, shares on all things Special Education.

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01:00:07

Season 2 Episode 3: Ch-ch-ch-changes!

Informal Observations with Skyrocket Education ·

2021/11/05

In this episode, Antonio and Michael discuss cold showers, toxic positivity, and the existence (or not) of aliens. They also talk about why change is so hard and offer practical strategies for fostering it.

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01:07:47

Season 2 Episode 4: Education as a Political Act

Informal Observations with Skyrocket Education ·

2021/11/05

In this episode, Michael promotes a radical theory about pop music,theguys discuss the most important life-skill a person can have, and our guest, Kirby, talks about instruction, culture, and relationships in schools.

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01:09:16

Season 2 Episode 2: Eliminate Girl Hate

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2021/10/01

On this episode, Antonio and Michael discuss the perils of social media, drink wine straight from the bottle (well, one of them does), and they speak with entrepreneur and advocate Dawne Hanks - founder of Eliminate Girl Hate.

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01:14:18

Season 2 Episode 1: Back to School

Informal Observations with Skyrocket Education ·

2021/09/17

In this episode, Michael breaks the 4th wall, Antonio recites the Greek Alphabet (well, he tries to), and the team talks trends, pitfalls, and predictionsfor the new school year.

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01:04:49

Episode 13: The "Science" of Success

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2021/06/18

On this episode, Antonio challenges Michael to a tennis match, the team debates spending $100 on a golden cheesesteak, and they talk about whether or not there's a scienceto being good at everything (and Michaeldoes talkabout everything - except education).

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01:11:21

Episode 12: Organizational Health

Informal Observations with Skyrocket Education ·

2021/05/07

On this episode, Antonio challenges Michael to a race, the team creates a super-secret password, and they discussan often overlooked but immenselyimportant topicfor schools and school leaders: organizational health.

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01:04:40

Episode 11: All In For Kids

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2021/04/23

On this week's episode, Michael gives Antonio a nickname, the team pays tribute to DMX, and veteranschool leader, Sharifa Edwards, tells it like it is on all things K-12 education.

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01:01:40

Episode 10: The Equity Hypocrisy

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2021/04/09

On their most controversial episode yet, Antonio and Michael talk about spicy food, staff appreciation, and they get really real about something they call The Equity Hypocrisy.

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57:11

Episode 9: Wisdom From The Other Side of the Pond

Informal Observations with Skyrocket Education ·

2021/03/19

In Episode 9, Antonio and Michael talk innovation in schools, education trends acrossthe globe, and Royal Family Drama with life-long educatorand International Man of Mystery, John Baumber.

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59:20

Episode 8: Teacher Coaching and Shots of Jägermeister

Informal Observations with Skyrocket Education ·

2021/03/05

In this episode, Antonio and Michael talk classic movies, they make a plan to drink Jägermeister, and they get fired up about one of their favoritetopics: teacher coaching.

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