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The EBP Exchange

The EBP Exchange

Written by: Brooke Concannon (Ross)
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Welcome to The EBP Exchange, the podcast where we unpack what it really takes to bring evidence-based practices to life in our schools. I’m Brooke, an assistant principal, doctoral student, and someone who’s spent way too many Sunday nights wondering why great strategies don’t always make it into Monday morning classrooms.

In this podcast, we’re going beyond the buzzwords. We’ll talk about the barriers—things like overwhelmed teachers, rigid systems, limited training, and sometimes... just plain disbelief. But we’ll also highlight what works: strong leadership, trust, cultural responsiveness, collaboration with families and the messy but meaningful work of implementation.

Whether you’re a teacher, leader, policymaker, family member or someone just trying to make school better for kids you’re in the right place. Let’s get into it.

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  • Designing Learning that Lasts with Jay McTighe

    Designing Learning that Lasts with Jay McTighe
    Sep 10 2025

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    In this episode, I sit down with Jay McTighe, internationally recognized educator and co-author of Understanding by Design, one of the most influential frameworks in curriculum and instructional design. Jay shares insights from more than four decades of experience as a teacher, curriculum developer, and thought leader.

    We delve into the heart of backward design, exploring what it truly means to plan with the end in mind, and how educators can move beyond “coverage” to create meaningful learning experiences that foster understanding, transfer, and student engagement. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, school leader, or policymaker, this conversation offers practical takeaways and big-picture wisdom for rethinking how we design learning that lasts.

    Resources:

    https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CcrYMOSANKgScwavyjzP-vtWUFo0DD28?usp=sharing

    https://jaymctighe.com/

    Keep an eye out for his new book!
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  • Snackin' and Yappin'

    Snackin' and Yappin'
    Aug 16 2025

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    In this episode, I talk with my sister Tania Siff, unpacking and talking about everything from a childhood running around in the woods to neuroplasticity.

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  • Engage More : Watch Less with Dr. Elaine Holden

    Engage More : Watch Less with Dr. Elaine Holden
    Aug 16 2025

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    In this Episode we talk to Dr. Elaine Holden, Director of The Reading Foundation, specialist, consultant and supervisor for over 40 years. She is the author of Building Elementary Classroom Tests for RTI. She is also the host of Education Matters on Nashua TV, you can find on YouTube. We will talk about the power of language and social communication in early development.

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