#23 Guest: End of Year Review: Podcasts from May-Nov

Kicking off the new year with highlights in our end-of-year podcast compilation featuring incredible education leaders and practitioners. 🎉 Throughout the second half of the year, we had the pleasure of recording conversations with leaders who are doing the hard, real work of implementing change across education systems—and this episode brings together some of the moments that resonated most with our listeners. Key insights from this compilation include: Why early childhood (0–5) is one of the highest-impact public investments we can make How leaders scale systems with clarity—not complexity—and keep quality at the center What it really takes to support educators through strong workforce strategies and career pathways Why implementation succeeds when leaders invest in people, trust, and consistent execution A huge thank you to Laura Weeldreyer, Derek Mitchell, Joanna Staib, Jon Wickert, and Dr. Maria Navarro for sharing their insights, experience, and leadership. As we head into the new year, we’re grateful for these conversations—and excited to keep learning alongside leaders committed to improving outcomes for students, educators, and communities.