270 - Brian Greenberg on Creating Great New Schools

<p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">Today’s episode is featuring a recent interview Tom Vander Ark had with Brian Greenberg on creating great schools! Greenberg is an educator, investor, and entrepreneur at the intersection of technology, education, and philanthropy. He is also one of Getting Smart team’s favorite people right now in education!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">After teaching high school English in L.A., Brian Greenberg was the founding Principal for Leadership Public Schools in the Bay Area. He coached principals for new leaders and served as Chief Academic Officer for Envision Schools. Eight years ago, with support from the Fischer family, Greenberg opened Silicon Schools; a non-profit that has funded the creation of fifty great new Bay Area schools that foster innovation and personalization in the neighborhoods that need them most.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">With the closure of school buildings, Greenberg observed his schools moving slowly to remote learning. He attributes the smooth transition to well-developed academic programs and strong school cultures.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">Tune in to learn more about Brian’s work in supporting great new schools as well as his insights about the important role that Silicon Schools play in advancing innovation and equity in education!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">[:10] About today’s episode.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">[:56] Tom welcomes Brian to the podcast!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">[1:35] The best and hardest parts of teaching English in Los Angeles.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">[4:27] The biggest takeaway Brian learned as a teacher.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">[5:09] Brian’s experience as th