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The School Climate & Culture Show

Steve Bollar and Megan Diede

Welcome to the "Climate and Culture Podcast" hosted by Stand Tall Steve of Stand Tall Enterprises, co-hosted with Meg Diede from IntegratED! We are thrilled to introduce this engaging and insightful podcast specifically designed for educators, administrators, and leaders looking to enhance the climate and culture of their schools or organizations. In each episode, Stand Tall Steve, renowned educational leadership and school improvement expert, will share practical strategies, real-world

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41:28

Steve Spangler: The Engagement Effect

The School Climate & Culture Show ·

2025/12/01

Every now and then, I meet someone who makes me sit up straight, lean in, and say, “Now this is the good stuff.” That is exactly what happened when I dug into Steve Spangler's work. Many of you know him as the Emmy Award-winning educator with the unforgettable science moments on television. Wild experiments, giant reactions, foam explosions that travel across a football field. Yes, all of that. But what Steve Spangler really teaches goes far deeper than fizz, bubbles, and the occasional

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29:19

Top Ways that Schools Ruin Culture

The School Climate & Culture Show ·

2025/11/02

Here is the truth: culture does not fall apart overnight. It happens slowly, often because of habits and systems that no one questions. When educators talk about low morale or burnout, they are usually seeing the result of a culture that has cracked over time. So let’s get real and talk about three significant ways schools ruin their culture: inconsistency, lack of recognition, and poor communication. Each one is fixable, but only if we face it honestly and with intention.

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29:34

Top 10 Student Recognition Ideas That Are Not Cheesy

The School Climate & Culture Show ·

2025/10/05

Hey gang, Stand Tall Steve here. Let’s be real for a minute. Educators want fresh ideas that work. Too often, we sit around in the staff lounge or in a team meeting brainstorming recognition activities, and the ideas end up feeling forced, stale, or just plain cheesy. Students pick up on that quickly. If the recognition does not hit, then it does not matter. That is why I want to share ten recognition ideas that feel authentic, build positive energy, and have a profound impact on creating a

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25:26

Culture Check: Is your Staff in Compliance or...

The School Climate & Culture Show ·

2025/09/02

I want to have an honest conversation with you about school culture. As educators and leaders, we all want thriving schools where staff and students feel engaged, valued, and inspired. But here is the reality: many schools are stuck operating in compliance mode rather than commitment mode. The difference between the two can make or break your school climate. So let’s take a moment to step back, reflect, and do a culture check.

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25:00

Back to School, Back to Culture

The School Climate & Culture Show ·

2025/08/17

The start of a new school year brings a mix of emotions. Excitement. Nervousness. Exhaustion. That final bell of the previous year felt like a sprint across a finish line. Now we find ourselves gearing up once again. We must recognize the true power we hold right now: the power to set the culture.

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31:03

The Best Summertime Teaching Jobs: Earn Extra While...

The School Climate & Culture Show ·

2025/05/14

Summer is almost here, and if you are an educator, you already know what that means—two months of “rest” that somehow end up jam-packed with side gigs, house projects, and maybe some lesson planning you swore you would not do. I have rounded up the best summertime jobs!

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40:52

Just Do This...

The School Climate & Culture Show ·

2025/04/14

I recently released my newest book, Just Do This… The message is clear. The mission is urgent. That is where this book comes in. It's a practical guide, structured into twelve chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of school culture and performance.

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37:11

Staff Meetings SUCK and How to Make Them Better

The School Climate & Culture Show ·

2025/03/15

Let’s be honest—staff meetings suck and often feel like a waste of time. They should bring people together, share valuable information, and improve the school. Instead, they drain energy, frustrate teachers, and make everyone question their life choices. The good news? It does not have to be this way. I am on a mission to improve the climate and culture of schools everywhere, and today’s focus is staff meetings. Here is why staff meetings suck and how to fix them.

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24:59

Teacher Development Trends: What Teachers Really Want

The School Climate & Culture Show ·

2025/02/14

Hey, gang! I am bringing you the real talk on professional development. Let’s be honest: when educators hear “professional development,” it doesn’t always spark excitement. Instead, we brace ourselves for long hours, unengaging presentations, and content irrelevant to our daily needs. That mindset exists for a reason—the bar for professional development in K-12 education is set way too low. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. Professional development can be valuable, inspiring, and

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36:00

Top 10 Ways to Retain Great Educators: Building...

The School Climate & Culture Show ·

2025/01/15

As I walk through schools across our nation, I see an unsettling trend: talented educators leaving the profession. The problem isn't a lack of capable teachers—it's our struggle to retain them. Retaining great educators requires more than acknowledgment; it demands deliberate, intentional efforts to create an environment where they work and thrive. Here's how we can ensure our schools become places where educators are excited to stay and grow.

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33:11

Stay on the Path

The School Climate & Culture Show ·

2024/11/29

When we think about education, we often picture a straight and narrow path—a singular road traveled by all, leading to the same destination. Yet, as teachers and learners, education is rarely a one-size-fits-all experience. Each student has strengths, challenges, and unique perspectives shaping how they learn best. Recognizing and embracing the idea of differentiated learning pathways is vital—a teaching approach that values flexibility, creativity, and adaptability in meeting diverse

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24:22

The Co-Teaching Connection

The School Climate & Culture Show ·

2024/11/13

The episode centers on the topic of co-teaching and its impact on school culture and climate. The hosts invite Jennifer Mazzochi, an experienced co-teacher, to share her insights on building effective co-teaching relationships. They explore the challenges and strategies of successful co-teaching, especially when co-teachers lack shared planning time. Jennifer offers various methods to bridge this gap, including using collaborative tools like Google Docs and scheduling brief daily

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25:55

Understanding Special Education

The School Climate & Culture Show ·

2024/11/02

As a former student, educator, and administrator with dyslexia, overcoming learning challenges has always been a part of my life. Over the years, as I’ve worked with students, families, and other educators, I’ve come to realize just how complex and vital this field truly is. Recently, I had the privilege of working with Allison Gollin, the founder of Gollin Educational Services. Her insights further deepened my understanding of the challenges families and educators face navigating the

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23:32

Finding the Balance with Efficiency and Effectiveness

The School Climate & Culture Show ·

2024/10/13

Efficiency and effectiveness are two concepts that often get thrown around together, yet they can feel like distant cousins in the world of education and leadership. For many of us, these terms create tension, like a marriage that constantly needs counseling. When we strive for both simultaneously, we often find ourselves pulled in different directions, torn between the desire to get things done quickly and the need to get things done well. I’ve come to see that while they are connected,

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40:01

Who Are We?

The School Climate & Culture Show ·

2024/09/29

In life, no good stories start with eating a salad. Great success stories begin with a bold move, a moment of courage, a creative risk, or a leap of faith. Many of you have tuned in and read the blogs for “Stand Tall Leadership Show” and now “The School Climate and Culture Show.” In this episode, we wanted to share a bit of how our journeys in educational speaking began. Join us for a trip down memory lane and hear the origin stories of Steve Bollar and Meg Diede!

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32:21

Purposeful Parenting

The School Climate & Culture Show ·

2024/09/16

Parents, families, and grownups are a major component of your climate and culture from the classroom, building, and the whole district. Building these critical relationships needs to be purposeful and intentional. Leaving it to chance is too risky.

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26:38

Evaluation Nation

The School Climate & Culture Show ·

2024/08/30

The mood changes if you say the word ‘evaluation’ around classroom teachers. The word evaluation has the stigma of a four-letter word, but it does not have to be that way. Depending on your district’s evaluation model, it can include so many components. It is not uncommon for teachers to feel anxiety about observations. Unlike the business world, you get a small chunk of time to show your incredible work with your students all year. There is an additional adult (or more) in the room, with a

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18:31

Valuing Value

The School Climate & Culture Show ·

2024/08/12

Values should be the driving force behind the climate and culture of your classroom, school, and district. Once you identify your keywords, classroom management becomes even easier. In this episode, we will provide ideas to include values in the classroom, building, and district wide to improve the climate and culture.

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17:23

Creating the Classroom Culture

The School Climate & Culture Show ·

2024/07/31

Welcome to the "Climate and Culture Podcast" hosted by Stand Tall Steve of Stand Tall Enterprises, co-hosted with Meg Diede from IntegratEd! We are thrilled to introduce this engaging and insightful podcast specifically designed for educators, administrators, and leaders looking to enhance the climate and culture of their schools or organizations. In each episode, Stand Tall Steve, renowned educational leadership and school improvement expert, will share practical strategies, real-world

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