Season 2
Episodes
59: Professional Development vs. Professional Learning: How to Turn Training Into Lasting Change
Professional development can provide great information, but information alone doesn’t change practice. In this episode, Dr. Gail, Dr. Mary Beth, and Dr. Leesa explore the difference between professional development...
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58: Building a Stronger Communication System in Schools: The 7 C’s Every Leader Needs
Communication is one of the biggest challenges in schools and districts, but the problem often isn't a lack of communication. It's a lack of clear, consistent, and purposeful communication.
In this episode, Drs. Gail,...
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57: The Impact of Decision Fatigue and “Superhero Syndrome” on School Leaders and Staff
What happens when educators are constantly making decisions, taking on more, and trying to be the person everyone can count on? In this episode, the System Shift team explores the depletion cycle and “superhero...
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56: Is Your School Running a WTF Model?
Are your systems identifying students early, or are they running on a WTF model where you wait for students to fail before providing support? In this episode, the System Shift team calls out the “WTF” model and...
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55: Leading vs. Lagging Indicators: The Key to Continuous School Improvement
Setting school goals is only half the equation. In this episode, the System Shift team explores why the most successful schools don't wait until the end of the year to measure success. They identify leading indicators...
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54: The Truth About School Safety: Why Relationships Matter More Than Security Measures
School safety is more than locks, cameras, and physical security. In this episode, the System Shift team explores research from the Learning Policy Institute showing that the strongest foundations for safe schools are...
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53: Is Your Tier 1 Strong: Building an Integrated MTSS Foundation for Student Success
A strong school year begins with a strong Tier 1. In this episode, the System Shift team explores what it really means to have an effective Tier 1 within an integrated MTSS framework. They discuss why academics,...
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52: Reset, Don’t Restart: How School Leaders Can Reflect, Recharge, and Improve Systems for a Better School Year
As a new school year approaches, many educators focus on restarting but what if schools need a reset instead? In this episode, Gail, Leesa, and Mary Beth explore the difference between restarting and resetting, why...
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51: End-of-Year Transitions: How to Protect School Culture, Systems, and Sustainability
Every school experiences transitions—retirements, promotions, leadership changes, and staff departures. In this episode, Dr. Gail, Dr. Leesa, and Dr. Mary Beth discuss how leaders can protect school culture, preserve...
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