The Authority: De-Implementation with Peter DeWitt

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Today, we're highlighting one of the most popular episodes of The Authority, here on the Be Podcast Network.

The guest for this episode is Dr. Peter DeWitt, who discusses his latest book, De-Implementation: Creating the Space to Focus on What Works.

Peter and Ross speak about:

• The concept of de-implementation and how Peter began to study it

• How to understand what’s working and what’s not

• The benefits of focusing on “fewer things, greater depth”

• What surveys show educators are interested in de-implementing

• How de-implementation or “strategic abandonment” can create more time for effective instruction to take place

• “In fact, it is not possible to create tomorrow unless one first sloughs off yesterday” - Peter Drucker

De-Implementation is published by Corwin. Find it HERE.

The Authority is a weekly podcast featuring interviews with leading authors from the education world and beyond. Host Ross Romano, a leadership coach, storytelling strategist and edtech advisor, draws out their invaluable insights on leadership, culture-building, transformation, and student & educator success.

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About today’s guest:

Peter M. DeWitt, EdD is a former K–5 teacher (eleven years) and princi­pal (eight years). He is a school leader­ship coach who runs competency-based workshops and provides keynotes nationally and internationally, focus­ing on school leadership (collaborative cultures and instructional leadership), as well as fostering inclusive school climates. Peter writes the “Finding Common Ground” column for Education Week and co-created Education Week’s “A Seat at the Table” series, where he moderates con­versations with experts around the topics of race, gender, sexual orienta­tion, research, trauma, and many other educational topics. Learn more at https://petermdewitt.com or connect on Twitter @PeterMDeWitt

About the host:

Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect with him:

• https://twitter.com/RossBRomano

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossromano/

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