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Meet the Founder of Leaf Academy
Doc Schwartz, M.Ed.
These are 3 simple keys to building a great school, better curriculum, better teachers and better leaders.
From 2007 to 2019, Doc launched 3 education pilot programs, all approved by the NJ Dept of Education, which solved the three major issues facing the K12 system.
-- The Next Gen Skills Curriculum (Better curriculum)
-- The Teacher Development Program (Better teachers)
-- The Principal's Academy (Better leaders)
The reason these three programs worked is because they simplified the problem, instead of trying to put a band-aid on a gaping wound. If you want better outcomes for your students, then you need to focus on the 3 simple keys, better curriculum, better teachers and better leaders.
And in 2017, the Joint Legislative Committee on the Public Schools asked Doc to testify at a public hearing to find out why these 3 simple keys work when everything else the government and the experts have tried has failed.
If you want to know why as well, check out the rest of this website.
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How to Disrupt Education
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The Power of Next Gen Leadership Skills
Why Leadership Skills Matter?
Most people don't know there are two types of leadership: 1) personal and 2) organizational.
And in the 21st century, every citizen that can work must have personal leadership skills, otherwise they will eventually get crushed by the AI revolution.
- The 6 Principles of Personal Leadership: You will learn the 6 principles of leadership skills inside this book. And once you learn them, then you will know how to lead your life better and also make better decisions.
- Your School Didn't Teach You Leadership Skills: Why would a company hire someone without leadership skills? Or why would they give you a promotion when you don't know how to lead other people? When you think about these 2 questions, do you now start to wonder why your school never taught you the 6 principles of leadership skills?
- The Power of Leadership Skills: Once you know the 6 principles of leadership skills, and you can start practicing them in real life, you begin to realize how disadvantaged you were beforehand. In other words, now that you know the 6 principles of leadership skills, you have to wonder, why the school system didn't want to teach you these skills in the first place? After all, a person with leadership skills is 10x more likely to be more successful than a person without leadership skills.
When you make the decision to learn the 6 principles of leadership skills, you are saying you want to see the world differently. Instead of seeing all the problems in the world, you start seeing all the opportunities you will have to solve them.
And this is exactly how you are going make a lot of money and also start building your success.
Think about one leader in history you admire the most. Why do you admire them? What did they do to earn your respect? And the answer is they looked at the world and said, "I can solve this problem for other people."
Every great leader in history knew the 6 principles of leadership, and that's because the 6 principles allow you to say, "I want to solve these problems for other people!"
Just imagine what you could do if you had the power to solve world problems? How much money could you make if you knew how to change society?
The truth is the only thing holding you back is not knowing the 6 principles of leadership. Therefore, why would you stop yourself from pursuing your dreams just because you didn't learn one skills?
Stop feeling stuck and start feeling powerful. Learn the 6 principles of leadership, so you can begin your own path towards success. Why should other people be the only ones to live the life they want, when the only thing standing between you and success is the 6 principles of leadership.
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And this is exactly how you are going make a lot of money and also start building your success.
Think about one leader in history you admire the most. Why do you admire them? What did they do to earn your respect? And the answer is they looked at the world and said, "I can solve this problem for other people."
Every great leader in history knew the 6 principles of leadership, and that's because the 6 principles allow you to say, "I want to solve these problems for other people!"
Just imagine what you could do if you had the power to solve world problems? How much money could you make if you knew how to change society?
The truth is the only thing holding you back is not knowing the 6 principles of leadership. Therefore, why would you stop yourself from pursuing your dreams just because you didn't learn one skills?
Stop feeling stuck and start feeling powerful. Learn the 6 principles of leadership, so you can begin your own path towards success. Why should other people be the only ones to live the life they want, when the only thing standing between you and success is the 6 principles of leadership.
Order your copy of "Disrupting Education" today by clicking the yellow button below. This book is available in both paperback and kindle versions on Amazon.
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.
Inspiring Words
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.
Listen to Doc Speak at the"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.
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.
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Jane:
I am 29 years old. My friends and I are architects and designers. The recession has been horrible for us. I am working, but painfully underemployed and barely surviving. I don’t think the American dream is unachievable, but I think it is a different dream today than it was in the 20th century. I feel insulted when older generations call my generation “entitled.” The world we grew up in was (mostly) not in our control, and we are also living through this recession. I am not afraid of hard work, but I want the opportunity to work, and that is proving difficult. I don’t want to be a millionaire, and I don’t have a credit card. I am trying to stay optimistic about my future, but some days that is hard. Please have some compassion for my generation.
Sarah:
As a 21 year old about to graduate from college the job market and economic climate are pretty terrifying. The reality is that even though we embrace this myth of the American Dream, hardwork and strong moral character alone really aren’t enough to move up the income ladder or ‘make a better life’. I do think there are strong misconceptions about our generation’s sense of entitlement. While it is present, we aren’t all privileged. Today the neighborhood you’re born into is the strongest predictor of your economic success, mobility, and education achievement. While I wish the American Dream was a reality, it’s a rare occurrence and we rally around the occasional story of mobility and success, touting it as a cornerstone of our nation’s identity. It’s not the reality for college grads right now and it’s definitely not a feasibly reality for children born into poverty without access to quality education. If there’s ever been a call to action for our generation, this is it. Where we go from here though, I’m not really sure.
Jessica:
I saw the twin towers fall the first week of my senior year of high school, in my psychology class. In the next class, statistics the teacher didn’t know about what had happened, so he proceeded to teach. But at that point all of the students in my class left our pencils on the desk including me and told our teacher that the lesson plan had changed. I was an honor student, but when things change and the ones teaching us continue you to teach unnecessary things, I’ll be happy to rebel a little from the lesson plan and change course.
If I didn’t have hope for the future, I might has well have done statistics that day. Then I would have probably killed myself because the statistic we just saw that morning was not just a number. Life is still good and life goes on — we know that, so when you fall just get back up and keep going. The sunshine is to beautiful not to. That’s the dream I have, to see the sun every morning no matter how much cash is in my wallet.
Katie:
I appreciate the idealistic thoughts of the those who have commented. However, coming from a more realistic perspective, I believe achieving achieving our idea of ‘The American Dream’ be difficult for our generation. I don’t think our school systems are preparing students today with the skills they will need in the future of our technology driven society. The cost of undergraduate education continues to soar while advanced degrees become more commonly required for jobs. Broadly, domestic jobs continue to be outsourced to other countries. We are seeing a slow recovering economy and its’ effects on opportunity in all sectors.
As a sociology student going into my senior year of college, I realize the American Dream to be a myth. Wealth and power are often handed off from one generation to the next. So often opportunity is already reserved for an elite few, and disproportionate disadvantages exists for the many. I think some commenters above should research the term ‘meritocracy’.
Though I don’t buy into the idea of the American Dream, I do believe success is how you define it. I may not achieve the American Dream by achieving marked social mobility. I may not climb the corporate ladder into an executive job, go on extravagant vacations one day, or maybe even ever be a homeowner. But I WILL strive to carve a career and life that is meaningful and fulfilling to me. The salary, power and mobility is not so important. I choose to go by the motto ‘do what you love’ and hope the rest will take care of itself.
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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."
"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
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- 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
Published Author
- "Disrupting Education: The Path to 21st Century Schools" available on Amazon today!
Leaf Academy Founder
"The School Doc"
Recognized Expert Educator
and 21st Century Skills Expert
21st Century Skills Expert & Recognized Educator
Mr. Schwartz earned his bachelor's degree from Brandeis University and a Masters in Educational Leadership from Montclair State University.
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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