Tripod – Scholarus
Byron Adams of Tripod interviews Tyler Hester, CEO of Educators Thriving, to explore their contributions to education and educator personal development. Tyler shares a story from his initial teaching years, highlighting the often unspoken struggles of educators. This realization about the lack of systemic support for educators’ personal challenges inspired the creation of Educators Thriving….
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Empowering Educators: The Evolution of Well-being and Efficacy in Modern Education
Positive Psychology’s Impact on Education: Since the introduction of positive psychology in 1999, there has been a paradigm shift in how educational institutions view educator well-being. Instead of just alleviating problems, there’s now a proactive approach focusing on holistic growth, empowering educators to flourish. Tailored Solutions for Today’s Educators: In response to the evolving landscape…
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The Story of Tripod: Revolutionizing Education with the 7C Surveys
Dr. Ron Ferguson, the founder of Tripod and a prominent figure in education research, discusses the inspiration behind Tripod and the development of the 7C Survey. The motivation stemmed from his work on closing achievement gaps and understanding students’ experiences in the classroom. The Tripod Surveys initially focused on content, pedagogy, and relationships, but evolved…
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Insider Insights: Embracing Success at Tripod and Scholarus | A Conversation with Cait Deneen
In leu of educational excellence, Scholarus is an industry leader that is revolutionizing the way we learn. Through cutting-edge solutions and data-driven insights, Scholarus empowers educators to make informed decisions and drive tangible growth in academic institutions. Collaboration lies at the heart of Scholarus’ success. As part of a dynamic ecosystem that integrates diverse business…
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Driving Innovation in Education: Inside Look at Scholarus Learning with Byron Adams, VP of Tripod
Byron Adams, the Vice President of Scholarus Learning’s Tripod Business Unit, joins Joyce Mueller, the Vice President of Marketing, in a discussion about Tripod and its future within the Scholarus portfolio. Byron’s attraction to Tripod lies in its unique combination of research, methodology, and survey instruments, which inspire and educate schools to take action. Collaboration…
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What to Do When Your Career Feels Stuck: Invest in Yourself, Stay Intentional, and Build the Right Network
Work doesn’t feel the way it used to. Between new tech, changing expectations, and the constant pressure to keep up, a lot of people—even those who look successful on paper—are quietly wondering what’s next. In fact, recent workforce studies suggest a large share of employees feel disengaged or uncertain about their next move, despite…
How Rural Schools Are Redefining School Safety Through Relationships and Proactive Systems
On Principles of Change, a podcast by Raptor Technologies, host Dr. Amy Grosso sits down with Dr. Miguel Salazar, principal of Sundown Middle School in Sundown, Texas, to explore how one rural district is redefining school safety through culture, systems, and human connection. Together, they unpack how proactive frameworks, community values, and intentional relationship-building can…
Understanding Raptor StudentSafe
In this episode of School Safety Today, host Dr. Amy Grosso speaks with Chris Noell, Chief Product Officer at Raptor Technologies, and Will Durgin, Director of Student Well-Being, about the vision behind StudentSafe and how it helps schools move from reactive responses to proactive student support. Together, they emphasize that safer schools depend on giving staff…
Going Slow to Go Fast in School Safety Leadership
In this episode of the Principles of Change podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies, host Dr. Amy Grosso talks with Tim Dykes, Assistant Principal for Culture and Climate at York Community High School in Elmhurst, Illinois. The conversation highlights how strong relationships, student voice, and steady long-term leadership can help schools build environments where people feel…
