Mark Benigni's guest appearances

Mark Benigni

Getting Smart Podcast

The Banyan Collective

On the Clock

Tom Leonard

Diane Tavenner

Sal Khan

Angela Duckworth

Greg Smith

Abby Falik

Ed Hess

Paul Johnson

Esther Wojcicki

Michael Horn

Shannon Cox

Ryan Craig

David Price

Brian Greenberg

Jean Case

OwlTail

Barbara Haeffner

This episode of the Getting Smart podcast is a part of our New Pathways campaign. Find out more here. On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom Vander Ark is joined by Dr. Mark Benigni, the award-winning superintendent of Meriden Public Schools and the co-author of the forthcoming book  The Great Equalizer: Six Strategies to Make Public Education Work in America.We’re also joined by Barbara Haeffner, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Innovation at Meriden Public Schools and co-author.  Together, they discuss Mark’s legacy in Meriden and the book’s strategies for reimagining and building a better public education.  Links   Book Link Mark Benigni LinkedIn Mark Benigni Twitter Barbara Haeffner LinkedIn New Pathways Campaign  Meriden Portrait of a Graduate  Tools For Building a Climate 

This episode of the Getting Smart podcast is a part of our New Pathways campaign. Find out more <a href="https://gettingsmart.com/series/new-pathways/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom Vander Ark is joined by <a href="https://twitter.com/mpsbenigni" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Mark Benigni</a>, the award-winning superintendent of Meriden Public Schools and the co-author of the forthcoming book <a href="https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781475864090/The-Great-Equalizer-Six-Strategies-to-Make-Public-Education-Work-in-America" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Great Equalizer: Six Strategies to Make Public Education Work in America</a>.We’re also joined by Barbara Haeffner, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Innovation at Meriden Public Schools and co-author.  Together, they discuss Mark’s legacy in Meriden and the book’s strategies for reimagining and building a better public education.  Links <ul> <li><a href="https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781475864090/The-Great-Equalizer-Six-Strategies-to-Make-Public-Education-Work-in-America" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Book Link</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/benignim/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark Benigni LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/mpsbenigni?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark Benigni Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhaeffner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barbara Haeffner LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.gettingsmart.com/series/new-pathways/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Pathways Campaign</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.meridenk12.org/portrait-of-a-graduate/#:~:text=The%20Meriden%20Portrait%20of%20a,be%20successful%20after%20high%20school." rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Meriden Portrait of a Graduate</a></li> <li><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qP4BhNKzj4E4MeA46865YdNnRce3LkGt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Tools For Building a Climate</a></li> </ul>

Mark Benigni and Barbara Haeffner on Education As The Great Equalizer

Episode #4: Dr. Mark Benigni In today's episode, Todd sat down with Dr. Mark Benigni of Meriden Public Schools.  Dr. Benigni was recognized as a 2015 Education Week Leader to Learn From for his collaborative leadership and innovative work; which includes extended day schools, BYOD K-12 guidelines, 1:1 device initiatives, and student-centered learning approaches, as well as the creation of a STARS Program for students with autism and a Success Academy for over-age and under-credited students. In 2016, the Meriden Public Schools was a recipient of a National School Boards Association Magna Award and a District of Distinction Award from District Administration magazine. Since Dr. Benigni's arrival in 2010, the Meriden Public Schools has increased student academic growth, while reducing suspensions by 71% and expulsions by 96%. Dr. Benigni served as a teacher, principal and four-term mayor. In addition to authoring over 25 articles in educational journals and having Rowman and Littlefield Education publish his book, "Mentoring Matters", Dr. Benigni has presented at national venues and taught doctorate classes. Dr. Benigni was a recipient of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans Award by the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce, and he currently serves as the co-chair of the Connecticut Association of Urban Superintendents and a member of the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents' Board of Directors. This year the Meriden Public Schools won a Model School Award from the International Center for Leadership in Education, and will be featured by Edutopia as a "District That Works". Learn more about Dr. Mark Benigni on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benignim/

Episode #4: Dr. Mark Benigni In today's episode, Todd sat down with Dr. Mark Benigni of Meriden Public Schools.  Dr. Benigni was recognized as a 2015 Education Week Leader to Learn From for his collaborative leadership and innovative work; which includes extended day schools, BYOD K-12 guidelines, 1:1 device initiatives, and student-centered learning approaches, as well as the creation of a STARS Program for students with autism and a Success Academy for over-age and under-credited students. In 2016, the Meriden Public Schools was a recipient of a National School Boards Association Magna Award and a District of Distinction Award from District Administration magazine. Since Dr. Benigni's arrival in 2010, the Meriden Public Schools has increased student academic growth, while reducing suspensions by 71% and expulsions by 96%. Dr. Benigni served as a teacher, principal and four-term mayor. In addition to authoring over 25 articles in educational journals and having Rowman and Littlefield Education publish his book, "Mentoring Matters", Dr. Benigni has presented at national venues and taught doctorate classes. Dr. Benigni was a recipient of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans Award by the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce, and he currently serves as the co-chair of the Connecticut Association of Urban Superintendents and a member of the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents' Board of Directors. This year the Meriden Public Schools won a Model School Award from the International Center for Leadership in Education, and will be featured by Edutopia as a "District That Works". Learn more about Dr. Mark Benigni on LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/benignim/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/benignim/</a>

On the Clock with Dr. Mark Benigni