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EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 18 MIN

35: Aligning Systems for Sustainable School Improvement

from System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive · host Dr. Gail Angus, Dr. Leesa Huang, and Dr. Mary Beth Kropp

Most school initiatives don’t fail because of bad ideas; they fail because systems aren’t aligned. In this episode, we unpack the BRIDGE Framework (Building Responsive Integrated Dynamic Governance for Excellence) and how it helps schools move beyond siloed initiatives toward cohesive, sustainable improvement. Instead of layering on more programs, BRIDGE strengthens Tier 1, clarifies adult actions, and aligns systems so change actually sticks. If you’re leading school or district improvement, this episode offers a practical lens to evaluate what’s working and what’s misaligned. In This Episode: How BRIDGE differs from MTSS, RTI, PBIS implementation Why Tier 1 is the foundation of sustainable change The role of adult action in student outcomes How alignment creates clarity and drives results   Visit us at navigatedu.com!

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Most school initiatives don’t fail because of bad ideas; they fail because systems aren’t aligned. In this episode, we unpack the BRIDGE Framework (Building Responsive Integrated Dynamic Governance for Excellence) and how it helps schools move...

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