What's Up Doc?

Meet Doc Schwartz

Doc Schwartz is the founder and CEO of Leaf Academy.

But who is he?

D. Scott Schwartz, M.Ed
otherwise known as "The School Doc"

Who is Doc Schwartz?

For the last 25 years, Doc has been conducting academic research into the K12 system, as well as 21st century skills.

And this is what he discovered:

How the Education System Works: Most people assume that the school system is run by teachers and principals, but that's not actually true. What Doc discovered is how the K12 system really operates behind the scenes and in the shadows. The truth is that teachers and principals are trapped inside the system and do not have the power or the authority to make changes or to fix the system. That's why our schools have been getting progressively worse for the last 75 years.
21st Century Curriculum: The US government wants everyone to believe that the more technology you put into a classroom, the more 21st century it becomes. But that's not the truth. According to Doc's research, 21st century learners need a cross-curricular learning environment, in addition to higher order critical thinking skills activities. What the government doesn't wan to admit is that computers and technology become obsolete in less than 2 years, which means by the time a school spends $1 million on new technology, its already out of date before that student graduates from high school. In other words, the school and the local community just wasted $1 million on obsolete junk. Doc found a better way that's cheaper, more efficient and provides 21st century learners with a higher quality education.
Expert Leadership: For the last 10 years, Doc has been showing teacher, principals and parents how to fix their schools, how to support and train teachers better and also how to build positive learning environments for kids.

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Doc Appeared 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.

Doc Spoke 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. The Teachers for Good Trouble Virtual Summit was 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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Do You Want to Build a 21st Century School?

Here is the First Step

This is the First Step

What is "Disrupting Education" all about?

Disrupt the Status Quo: It's impossible to fix a system that you don't want to change. Inside this book, you will learn how the school system operates, so you know how to fix it.
Prepare 21st Century Learners: Right now, the school system gets away with passing kids through the grades, regardless of how much they learn. Its unfair to give kids a diploma without real learning behind it.
Build a Better Future: We owe it to the next generation to build better schools and to provide them with the highest quality education in the world. If you want to deliver on that promise - you need to stop following old ideas and concepts that no longer apply to the 21st century.

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Stop Listening to the Media

Stop Listening to our Elected Officials

And Stop Listening to the Hype Machine!

And Start Listening to a 21st Century Skills Expert!

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

Published Author

"Disrupting Education: The Path to 21st Century Schools" available on Amazon today!

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Leaf Academy Founder

"The School Doc"

Recognized Expert Educator

and 21st Century Skills Expert

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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