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New Podcast Series Featuring School District Leaders Serves as Resource for Sharing Expertise in Educational Administration

NEW YORK, June 18 PRNewswire — Where do school district leaders go when they need advice? To others leading school systems. Now, this sharing is easier than ever with http://www.DistrictLeadersPodcast.org, a new Web site that provides a lively, informative and easily accessible forum where school superintendents and other educational leaders can share their experiences and expertise on improving schools across the country.

A source for 24/7 professional development, the District Leader's Podcasts are delivered in a flexible format that works with busy schedules of administrators. The series is currently listed on iTunes as "New and Notable" for K-12 Education.

District Leader's Podcast is the only national podcast created expressly for district leaders. Each episode features interviews with district leaders from around the country. New podcasts will be hosted each week by different educational experts from the "front line." A number of noteworthy educational leaders are currently being featured, including:

— Dr. Jack Bierwirth, superintendent of schools for Herricks School District, New Hyde Park, N.Y.

— Mr. Henry (Hank) Grishman, superintendent of Jericho (N.Y.) School District

— Dr. Henry Johnson, former Assistant U.S. Secretary of Education

— Dr. Rosemary F. Jones, superintendent of Sayville (N.Y.) Public Schools

— Dr. Lillian Lowery, superintendent of Christina (Del.) School District

— Dr. Guy Sconzo, superintendent of Humble (Texas) Independent School District

— Dr. Earl Watkins, superintendent of Jackson (Miss.) Public Schools.

Examples of the topics covered include: Making the Tough Decisions, Improving Student Performance, Urban Education, Trends in Education and Leadership.

"We know from firsthand experience that one of the best ways to improve education is to share ideas about what works best — and what doesn't. We are excited about the possibilities ahead thanks to this resource," said Arthur Griffin, vice president of McGraw-Hill Education's Urban Advisory Resource.

Dr. Daniel Domenech, former senior vice president of McGraw-Hill Education's Urban Advisory Resource and the newly appointed executive director of the American Association of School Administrators, said, "This new tool will be an asset for school administrators. It will be a portal for sharing helpful information on managing successful districts."

About DistrictPodcast.org

The District Leader's Podcast team is passionate about education and deeply committed to student success. The site serves as a valuable tool for anyone interested in improving America's schools. District Leader's Podcast is sponsored by McGraw-Hill Education's Urban Advisory Resource comprising former education leaders and other experts with extensive experience in managing large school districts. It is produced by TeachersPodcast.org, a professional development resource for educators with an audience of nearly 4 million listeners. Visit http://www.DistrictLeadersPodcast.org for more information.

Contacts: Tom Stanton Melina Metzger McGraw-Hill Education Paul Werth Associates (212) 907-3214 (614) 224-8114 Ext. 236 tom_stanton@mcgraw-hill.com mmetzger@paulwerth.com

SOURCE McGraw-Hill Education

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