Education Change Agents and Thought Leaders Get New Channel on BAM Radio Network

Twelve new programs aim to extend the reach, amplify the voices and increase the impact of thoughtful and innovative advocates, evangelists, mavericks, revolutionaries and strategists in the education community.

Los Angeles CA (PRWEB) February 8, 2010

BAM Radio Network, the education station online, today announced the launch of the "Change Agents and Thought Leaders" channel. The robust new channel will feature thought-provoking and actionable discussions with some of the most revolutionary thinkers, activists, advocates, authors and education reformers in the country. The channel will offer a lineup of 12 diverse programs hosted by a select cadre of respected and accomplished education advocates. In addition to exploring the leading edge of a wide range of education issues, the channel will seek to responsibly and authentically discuss some of the issues that larger politicized organizations are simply unable to treat. The "Change Agents and Thought Leaders" channel will be available on demand at http://www.bamradionetwork.com, syndicated through the Affiliate Nanocasting Network and on iTunes as part of K-12 Greatest Hits: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=334633370.

Five "agents of change" already have signed on to host programs on the channel. The first segments have been produced, and the pilot programs will go live this month. Persons Interested in details about the programs, specific launch dates, upcoming topic s and guests should register at the BAM Radio Network website.

"We are very excited about the opportunity to provide a larger platform and a bigger 'megaphone' for this extraordinary group of education professionals," said Rae Pica, co-founder of BAM Radio Network. "Each was selected for their recognized subject matter mastery, thought leadership, and determination to make a difference, as well as for their moxie. These are talented, accomplished people who have made an exceptional commitment to have a greater impact on the field of education. We are privileged to be able to welcome them to the BAM Radio family."

About BAM Radio Network - The Education Station

The BAM Radio Network is an online, education-focused radio network for parents, teachers, administrators, advocates, journalists, legislators and all people interested in education-related topics. The site currently offers 20 channels of education programming available on demand and hosted by leading educators. The network is a joint venture between privately held New Hampshire-based Moving & Learning and Los Angeles-based Jackstreet Media Ventures LLC. The programming is produced by Emmy-winning broadcaster Errol Smith and distributed through the Affiliate Nanocasting Network.

The Best Educational Reporting Team

BAM Radio Network has assembled the heads of the education community's leading associations to bring you the most insightful, accurate, relevant and up-to-date information on the education issues people really care about. The on-air hosts include:

  • Mark Ginsberg, executive director of the National Association for the Education of Young Children
  • William B. Harvey, executive director of the International Reading Association
  • Gerald N. Tirozzi, executive director of the National Association of Secondary School Principals
  • Gail Connelly, executive director of the National Association of Elementary School Principals
  • Dan Domenech, executive director of the American Association of School Administrators
  • Yasmina Vinci, executive director of the National Head Start Association
  • Paul Young, president and CEO of the National Afterschool Association
  • John Musso, executive director of the Association of School Business Officials
  • Brian Crowe, executive director/CEO of the National Association of Child Care Professionals
  • Amy Garcia, executive director of the National Association of School Nurses
  • Jodi Grant, executive director of the Afterschool Alliance
  • Linda Geigle, executive director of the National Association for Family Child Care
  • Eric Karolak, executive director of Early Childhood Education Consortium
  • Barbara S. Belmont, executive director for the School Nutrition Association
  • Sherry Waugh, president of the National Coalition for Campus Children's Centers

These education advocates are at the center of their respective communities and have their fingers on the pulse of what is going on moment by moment. Their programs are an invaluable resource for reporters, advocates, activists, legislators, analysts, parents, educators, administrators and anyone interested in transforming education.

Jackstreet Media
Jeannette Bernstein
818-334-4322

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