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#1 Better Teachers

You Can't Have a Great School if All Your Teachers Burnout

Miss M had worked for the district for 15 years, therefore she was considered a veteran, but how many years you work doesn't matter when it comes to teacher burnout.

The fact is schools need to do more for teachers.

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#2 Better Curriculum

You Can't Have a Great School if You Teach the Wrong Classes

Before Jaquan started kindergarten, he dreamed of working on cars, but then he started school.

And for the next 12 years of his life, his teachers told him his dream was "stupid" and that he should go to college.

The fact is you can't have a great school, if you don't inspire the kids to follow their dreams.

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#3 Better Leaders

You Can't Have a Great School if the People Who Run it Don't Know How to Lead

Most schools are run by a former teacher, who went back to school to earn their Masters in Leadership.

The only problem is those Master's Programs do not teach the 6 core principles of leadership.

Therefore, most schools are run by people who don't understand how to manage, evaluate or lead people into the future, which is why most schools just follow the mistakes of the past.

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Doc Schwartz, M.Ed

Founder and CEO of Leaf Academy

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All it Takes is an Open Mind

We all know that "education is the key to success," but how do you know if you have the right key? The truth is we spend 12 years of kids lives teaching them a lot of information and materials, but how much of it is valuable?

What if you found out that all the classes you offered your students was too old, too boring and too irrelevant for the 21st century? Would you have the courage to change it? Or would you just keep using the same old curriculum, just because everyone else does?

This is why you need to learn the 6 core principles of leadership and also why you need to work with Leaf Academy.

The Next Gen Skills Curriculum (Better Curriculum)
The Teacher Development Program (Better Teachers)
The Principal's Academy (Better Leaders)

Leaf Academy founder, Doc Schwartz, M.Ed., is a recognized K12 expert because he researched, developed and ran 3 education pilot programs for a decade.

Better curriculum, better teachers and better leaders became the gold standard in New Jersey, where Doc was not only recognized by the State, but also invited to give expert testimony before the Joint Legislative Committee on the Public Schools, so elected officials could understand what is wrong with our school system.

And in 2020, New Jersey finally became the #1 ranked state in education.

If you're trying to build a better school, meaning you want less teachers to burn out, more student achievement and better run schools, then you should think about working with Leaf Academy.

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You Should Learn the 6 Core Principles of Leadership

This Book Unlocks All of Your Given Potential

What Our School System

Didn't Teach You

When we go to school, we hope that our teachers will give us all the news and information we need, in order for us to be highly successful after graduation.

But sadly, that's not true.

One of the things the school system never taught you was the 6 core principles of leadership

Leadership is a skill: What if there's no such thing as a "natural born leader?" And that's true because leaders are taught, not born. The minute you stop to think that leadership is a skill, the world becomes full of possibilities because now there's nothing holding you back from chasing after your dreams.
What are the 6 Core Principles of Leadership? Think of leadership more like a set of instructions you have to follow, rather than a personality or attitude you have to mimic or adopt. Once you realize that leadership follows a script, you begin to understand that anyone who learns this script can become a great leader.
What Can You Do with the 6 Core Principles of Leadership? The reason everyone should learn the 6 core principles of leadership is because when you learn them, you start to make smarter decisions. The truth is there are two types of leadership: 1) personal and 2) organizational. Can you imagine what a kid with personal leadership skills would look like compared to a kid without them? This is why we need our school system to start teaching the 6 core principles of leadership right now!

Why You Absolutely Should Read This Book!!

Read this book now. Do not pass go, do not wait your turn. The truth is you need to read this book, if you want to learn the 6 core principles of leadership.

And trust us, you want to learn the 6 core principles of leadership right now.

And here's the reason why?

When you turn the last page of this book, and you put the book down, you will start to see the world differently. You will start to notice things that you never noticed before. And you'll start to see opportunities that you didn't even realize were standing right in front of you.

That's because you will know the 6 core principles of leadership. And once you know them, you can never un-learn them again. That means, you will know how to make better decisions, you will know why some people succeed and others fail. And you will also know how to stop beating yourself up every time you make a mistake.

Because great leaders know how to inspire people, not berate them.

If you only read one book this year - make sure its "Disrupting Education," because this book will change your life.

You can order your copy by clicking the yellow bookstore button (this book is currently 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.

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.

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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...

If You Want a Better Quality School,

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Better Teachers and Better Leaders

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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.

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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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