Summary		
		As educators, we are tasked with getting our students from where they are to where they need to be, closing what is known as the Zone of Proximal Development. Often, there are a lot of challenges with this, especially in urban and inner city schools. 		
			Today's Guest		
		Coming from the Detroit, MI area Principal Shawn Hurt, also known in these education streets at the Turnaround Specialist, tells us how his school averages year over year academic growth of 1.5 years, for the last 7 years! He trains schools all across this country how to do the same thing and has seen a great deal of success as a result. This episode is Part I of our discussion. 		
			You'll Learn		
		How to use data to make informed decisionsHow the use of culturally relevant instruction translates to higher student achievementHow to begin to shift the narrative of what urban and inner city students are capable ofDon't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes or Spotify so you don't miss anything! Join the conversation and follow me here: Facebook - Twitter - InstagramLet me know your thoughts by: Leaving a comment belowSharing this on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedInLeaving a positive review on iTunes		
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015: How To Get 1.5 Years of Growth in Math and Reading in Urban and Inner City Schools

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