#396 Do Teachers ACTUALLY Matter? with Ken Williams (pt.1)

This week, I sit down with Ken Williams, educator, speaker, and author of Ruthless Equity and founder of Unfold the Soul, to wrestle with one of the toughest questions in education today: Do teachers still matter? In too many schools, leadership decisions, policies, and even cultural norms seem to have already decided what kids can and cannot do — leaving teachers feeling like their impact is secondary. But if we truly believe teachers matter (and we say we do), why don't our practices reflect that belief? Ken brings his signature honesty and insight as we unpack how schools can reclaim belief in the power of teachers — and what leaders must do to support them. This conversation is real, challenging, and deeply necessary for anyone who refuses to accept mediocrity in education. Learn more about Ken's work at Unfold the Soul and check out his book Ruthless Equity.