S2E5: Rethinking the U.S. Education System & Supporting Teachers w/ Matthew Ebert

Brian J Matos

Brian interviews Matthew Ebert, founder and principal of Ebert Educational Consulting and a former Baltimore Public School principal, about the state of the education system in the U.S. Matthew has 20+ years of experience in education, primarily focused on school leadership in urban settings. Matthew's consulting is grounded in his experiences as a teacher, director of academic innovation, academy leader, and a decade of successful leadership as a public charter school principal. The conversation starts with an overview of the fundamental structure and philosophy of the American education system including the distinction between neighborhood schools and charter schools as well as the role socio-economic factors play in determining school environment quality. Brian and Matthew explore the question of whether the current American education system is capable of meeting the demands of the modern economy. Matthew and his consulting firm emphasize the importance of focusing on teacher care and development as a vital part of improving student achievement, especially in large, urban school districts. This topic is covered before the discussion shifts to addressing the challenges and opportunities in under-resourced schools and the need for improved early childhood education options tailored to the needs of diverse students. Other topics include classroom size, tailoring education to students' strengths, the impact of technology in classrooms, the rise of homeschooling, and the multifaceted role of schools beyond education in modern society. The conversation concludes with a focus on school safety, curriculum development, and the questions to ask political candidates about their views on education.

To learn more about Matthew Ebert and his consulting practice, visit his website and social media pages:

• WEBSITE: https://eberteducationalconsulting.com/
• INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/eberteducationalconsulting/
• X: https://twitter.com/eberteducation
• LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ebert-educational-consulting/

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