The AscendED School
Rebecca Burtram, Adam Howard, and Bruce MacBain
Welcome to The AscendED School a podcast for school leaders, educators, and anyone committed to building schools that prepare students not just for graduation, but for life beyond the K–12 environment.Hosted by experienced educators and school leaders Rebecca Burtram, Adam Howard, and Bruce MacBain, The AscendED School brings together decades of experience from the classroom, school administration, and educational leadership.Our guiding belief is simple:Students should be prepared, not just promoted.We believe effective preparation requires schools to have systems in place to meet the needs of today. We believe students deserve adults who expect great things from them and who provide the structures, relationships, instruction, and support necessary to help them meet those expectations.On each episode, we explore the real challenges facing schools today, including:* Student behavior and school culture* Accountability and restorative practices* Teacher support and retenti