Better Curriculum,
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Better Leaders.

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How Teachers Can Overcome Teacher Burnout

Miss M had been teaching for 15 years, but the only thing she wished she could do right now was put her head down on her desk, close her eyes and teleport herself back home, far away from her classroom. The only reason she wanted to escape was simply because this had been the longest school day during one of the longest year of her teaching career. In fact, she was not only completely physically exhausted, but mentally and emotionally drained as well. And when you feel totally burnt out, its only natural to think, "Maybe I should quit." But that's not what Miss M wanted to do, so who was going to help her?... READ MORE

How Entrepreneurs Can Overcome Feelings of Self-Doubt

Cole was a young entrepreneur. He started his business when he was a senior year in college, but now he had successfully built his company into a 6-figure annual revenue machine. But that's when he ran into a problem he didn't anticipate. While his business was very successful, it had gotten too big for him to run on his own, which meant he needed to bring on team members to help him. The problem was that he didn't generate enough revenue to pay for the new employees. And Cole didn't know how to increase revenues, which meant he felt completely stuck. And the stress and pressure made him think to himself, "maybe I don't know what I'm doing" So who was going to help him?...READ MORE

How High School Graduates Can Become Successful Even Without College Degrees

Ever since Jaquan was a little kid, all he dreamt of doing was owning his own business that fixed up cars. And despite Jaquan growing up poor, and from a poor neighborhood, that never stopped him from dreaming. But the school system told him that if he didn't go to college he was doomed to fail. And they also told him because he was black, that the odds of him succeeding were very low. So the day after he graduated high school, Jaquan felt defeated, hopeless and like there was no point to dreaming. So who was going to help Jaquan? ...READ MORE

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Meet the Founder of Leaf Academy

Doc Schwartz, M.Ed.

Doc builds great schools. And he has been building them since 2009.

According to his formula for great schools, there are only 3 simple keys a school district needs to follow: 1) better curriculum, 2) better teachers and 3) better leaders.

From 2007 to 2019, Doc ran 3 separate education pilot programs, all approved by the NJ Dept of Education, which solved the three biggest issues facing the K12 system today.

-- The Next Gen Skills Curriculum (Better curriculum)

-- The Teacher Development Program (Better teachers)

-- The Principal's Academy (Better leaders)

The reason these three programs help teachers, students, principals and school districts is because they solve the vast majority of underlying problems a school district faces. Have low student test scores? You have a curriculum problem. Too many teachers quit? You have a teacher problem. Student behavior and discipline issues? Your school has a leadership problem.

These are the 3 simple keys to better schools.

And in 2017, the Joint Legislative Committee on the Public Schools invited Doc to testify, in order to explain why these 3 simple keys help build great schools.

So if you want to build a great school, fix your underlying education problems and also help boost student achievement, then you should contact Doc to find out how he can help your district too!

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How to Disrupt Education

Without Disrupting Everything!

The Power of Next Gen Leadership Skills

Why Schools Need to Teach Leadership Skills in the 21st Century?

The sad truth is the K12 system did not teach you the 6 principles of leadership skills. And how do you know?

Answer this question: Can you list the 6 principles of leadership right now?

The problem is teachers force kids into memorizing everything under the sun, facts, figures, even dates throughout history, but the one thing kids never memorize are the 6 principles of leadership. And yet, kids without leadership can never become bosses or CEOs.

Why the 6 Principles of Leadership are So Important?: The first lesson in leadership training is there are 2 types of leadership: 1) personal and 2) organizational. Kids need to learn the difference between these two leadership frameworks because every human being must acquire personal leadership skills first, otherwise they won't be able to lead their own lives. And if you can't lead your own life, how are you supposed to lead others?
What Your School Didn't Teach You, Can Actually Hurt You: If you really want to know why learning the 6 principles of leadership is critical for long term success, just think about this question for a minute. Why would anyone promote you into a position of leadership, when you don't know the first thing about leading other people?
The Hidden Power of Leadership Skills: The reason we need our schools to teach the 6 principles of leadership skills to kids is so that they can grow up with the ability to pursue their dreams. When you know the 6 principles of leadership skills, then you know how to map out a path for yourself in life. You also know how to handle life obstacles without falling apart and you know when to pat yourself on the back for a job well done. Kids who learn the 6 principles of leadership are more resilient, more motivated and more hopeful for the future than kids who don't learn the 6 principles of leadership.
Not Teaching Leadership Skills Contributes to a lot of Negative Outcomes: When a kid graduates from high school without learning the 6 principles of leadership, its as if we are sending them out into the world with a blindfold on. Why would we do something like that, when we could teach them the 6 principles of leadership and give them all the tools they will need to navigate life? It should be obvious to most people that teaching leadership skills in school is a no-brainer. And yet, our modern day K12 system isn't doing the obvious thing.

When you read "Disrupting Education," you are reading the first book that tries to make education simple again. Because why does our school system need to be overly complicated?

The truth is great schools are built on top of 3 simple keys: 1) better curriculum, 2) better teachers and 3) better leaders.

And this seems to be the problem. The people who run our K12 system want everything to be so complex and complicated that no one will be able to supervise them. And without supervision - there is zero accountability.

What makes this book so unique compared to the thousands of other books on the bookshelf is its direct language and no-holds barred take on the school system.

What are we teaching? And why are we teaching it?

And when you start asking those questions, the next question that pops up is "why aren't we teaching 21st century kids the 6 principles of leadership skills?"

But here's the catch-22.

How can you teach the next generation something you didn't learn in school yourself? Which is why when you read "Disrupting Education" you will get full access to all 6 principles for yourself.

Yes, you will learn the 6 principles of leadership for the first time, so that you can teach them to your kids. Because if the school system isn't going to prepare your kids -- then you should.

You can purchase your copy of "Disrupting Education" by clicking the yellow button below, which will take you directly to the Amazon store. This book is available in paperback and kindle versions.

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The Leaf Academy Professional Development Program

In 2009, Doc launched the Teacher Development Program. At the time, the small group of academic elite who run our schools laughed at him. According to them, teachers don't need individualized and personalized teacher training. The "one size fits all" approach to PD was in their words, "good enough for teachers."

But is "good enough" what we want to do or do we want to treat teachers with more respect?

One Size Does Not Fit All: There was a time when "one size fits all" professional development worked. But that time is not now. That time is over. What teachers need now is individualized and personalized PD that fits their individual needs. Because teachers are different from one another. Every teacher is unique. Therefore, don't teachers deserve a PD program that shows them how to be the best teacher they can be?
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Most people do not know the "Pareto Principle." That's not their fault. After all, the professors in college don't think teaching the "Pareto Principle" is important. Except, when you don't understand this principle, you will be doomed to repeat it. The "Pareto Principle" says that 80% of all the work will always be done by only 20% of the workforce. In other words, 20% of teachers in every school building are doing 80% of all the work that needs to be done. That's why your best teachers are being burnt out. Meanwhile 80% of teachers are slacking off. This isn't an opinion, this is provable math. So that's the question, how do you get 80% of teachers to step up more to the plate?
21st Century Leadership: Schools need leaders. Teachers need leaders. And students need leaders. Our current school system is run by a small group of academic elites, who think everyone that doesn't have a doctorate hanging on their wall is stupid. But are you really stupid? Leadership starts from the top. That means, when the people at the top think everyone underneath them is stupid, what do you think is going to happen? Therefore, the solution is to build a coalition of honest and hard working educators, who can begin to apply more pressure at the small group of academic elites who run everything.

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Listen to Doc on the Made Solid TV Podcast

Doc was a guest on the "Made Solid TV" podcast, (audience reach of 5,000 subscribers on Instagram) to talk about how he was able to run different pilot programs and fix the K12 System.

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"Teachers for Good Trouble" Conference

Doc was asked to speak as a leader on a panel discussion about 21st century learners and schools at The Teachers for Good Trouble Virtual Summit held in 2020 (which reached over 50,000 educators)

Conferences

"The School Doc" has been a guest speaker at conferences for many years. When he speaks, people listen because he weaves stories about real world experiences into his speeches, while at the same time educating and informing the audience about factual evidence and academic research.

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Podcasts

"The School Doc" has been the host of his own weekly podcast since 2020 and has been a guest on other podcasts as well. If you want a dynamic guest that will push the envelope and also provide trustworthy information to your audience, he is the one guest that you will remember for a long time.

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Leadership Groups

"The School Doc" is a perfect addition to any leadership panel or round-table discussion when it comes to leadership in the 21st century. He is one of the most cutting-edge 21st century educators in the world and he is one of the very few people that know and understand the research behind 21st century leadership skills.

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What Else Doc Thinks You Should Know:

You should know the reason teachers get burnt out now more than ever is because the teachers in those schools are using old curriculum and old research to try and meet the needs of 21st century learners - and the problem is there's too big a gap between what the teacher wants to happen and what the students understand.
You should know that the reason over 1 million teachers have quit the teaching profession over the last decade is not because of teacher pay, but a lack of respect and professionalism inside the K12 system. Not lack of professionalism on the part of teachers, but on the part of the K12 system itself.
You should know the reason student test scores have declined since 1960 is because the expiration date on the old curriculum is well past its prime. If you want to boost student achievement, then you must adopt a 21st century curriculum, otherwise you're creating the problem on purpose.
You should know the reason millions of high school graduates feel lost and confused about their future is not because of their age. Teenagers do not have a monopoly on confusion. So here's the truth. Because the K12 system does not teach a 21st century curriculum, high school graduates are entering into the world without any foundation of knowledge. Therefore, its understandable why they are asking this question: "What do I do now?"
You should know that you can pursue American Dream, if you learn the research-based 21st century skills.
You should know that Doc Schwartz is the only educator to run three successful pilot programs inside the K12 system that not only work, but provie beyond a shadow of a doubt how to run a 21st century K12 district.
You should know that there is a way to create a path for many more Americans to become millionaires than at any time in American History.
And that's just the tip of the iceberg...

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The Education Thought Leader for the 21st Century

One of the biggest issues facing the K12 system in America is overcoming the fear of change. Everything that schools do, from what they teach to how they operate is simply because "that's how things are done."

"The School Doc" is changing that mindset.

He is a recognized expert educator by the NJ Department of Education, the Joint Legislative Committee on the Public Schools, and "The Teachers for Good Trouble" movement.

He is the first superintendent to develop and adopt a 21st century skills curriculum. He is the creator and developer of the Teacher Development Program, which is the most effective teacher training/prep program in the country and he is also the architect behind Leaf Academy, the first online school that teaches people how to be successful in the 21st Century.

If you want to UNLOCK YOUR FULL POTENTIAL, you call "The School Doc."

About Leaf Academy:

The Story Behind The First School to Teach Success

What is the purpose of school?

Have you ever thought in-depth about that question before? Most people haven't, which is why our school system neglects your educational needs. The truth is you can't become successful if you learn the wrong things.

That's right, if you spend years learning the WRONG stuff, then when it comes time to apply that knowledge into the real world -- you're stuck in a boat without a paddle.

How You Can Achieve Successful in the 21st Century

The truth is there is actual science to success in the 21st century. Yes, there is actual research that you need to know, in order for you to avoid the most common mistakes people make and also to give yourself EVERY advantage you deserve.

The school system doesn't want to teach you this information, which is why Leaf Academy is here. If you want to stop feeling stuck, if you want to give yourself a huge advantage in life and if you want to become successful in the 21st century, then you should check out everything Leaf Academy has to offer.

Professional Development Credentials

Providing Professional Development for More than 10 Years

Legally Certified
Experienced PD Presenter
A Recognized Expert in the field of education

Expert Speaker

A Recognized Expert in the Field of Education

Given Speeches to groups of Superintendents, Principals and Teachers
Guest on Podcasts
Interviewed by Journalists

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"The School Doc"

Recognized Expert Educator

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Fixing a Broken System And

Helping People Be More Successful

There are a few basic facts everyone knows and can agree on. The first fact is that too many people are struggling financially in America. The second fact is there is too much college loan debt that will never get paid off. And the third fact is wages are too low and have been for over a decade.

Even though everyone agrees on these facts, most people have no idea how to fix these societal problems.

People might have a theory or a suggestion, but no one has a definitive and proven solution. That's where "The School Doc" comes into the picture.

Millions of people in NJ were facing the same problems we just outlined. Too many people struggling financially, too much college loan debt and people being underpaid.

The so-called experts said the solution was to throw more money at the school system. Except that didn't work. The so-called experts said the problem was systemic and societal therefore teachers and schools were powerless. That didn't solve the problem either. In fact, it made it worse.

But "The School Doc" didn't listen to the experts or the critics of the K12 system. He has more than 20 years of experience inside the K12 system. He's an insider, not an outsider. And he knew what the real problems were, not the imaginary doom and gloom headlines.

That's why he was recognized as an expert in the field of education in 2017. His first groundbreaking program called "The Teacher Development Program" defied the statistics. Every expert in education said there was no way for a teacher to become an Master Teacher in less than five years.

But "The School Doc's" teacher program turned out expert teachers in only 2 years, not 5.

In 2011, "The School Doc" became one of the first Superintendents to implement a 21st century skills curriculum in his high school. The experts said marginalized, low income, urban and academically challenged students could not succeed.

But his students defied the odds. Not only did his students do better inside his K12 program, but they also graduated and were more successful in life.

And lastly, "The School Doc" created a Principal's Academy to help administrators stop running around their building trying to put out fires. The experts again said that administrators needed to be "tougher" on student discipline.

Thankfully the hundreds of administrators and schools that participated in "The School Doc's" Principal's Academy ignored that advice.

"We need to fix our K12 system so the next generation isn't being the 8-ball as soon as they graduate," said Schwartz. "But we also need to ramp up 21st century skills for every American that is in the workforce right now."

Visitors to Leaf Academy will have an opportunity to learn all five of the scientifically proven 21st century skills found in the research by Georgetown University. And teachers, administrators and parents will get resources and guides to help them FIX THEIR OWN SCHOOLS!!

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