#87 - Pilot Schools and Innovation w/ Dr. Cynthia Gonzalez!!

All that talk about “reimagining school” seems like a distant memory to a lot of us, but many folks are hard at work implementing innovative school designs that better serve our most marginalized communities. As we ditch masks and charge ahead into a new normal, what might districts across the country do to actually cultivate, enable, and support innovative approaches to school design and operation? This week we’re joined by Dr. Cynthia Gonzalez, who is the new Director of Pilot School Support for the Los Angeles Unified School District, to learn about pilot schools and how they differ from the typical traditional models of school. But first, Jeff and Manuel take a look at recent headlines in education including school districts building housing for teachers and researchers slamming decades of data-driven instruction. → Get your Teach the Truth T-Shirt here! → View this episode on YouTube! AGENDA 0:00 - Welcome! 8:05 - School district subsidizes teacher housing 24:25 - Researchers slam data-driven instruction 45:33 - Pilot schools w/ Cynthia Gonzalez! 1:15:40 - School builds indigenous science program DO-NOW STORIES: Interest in district-subsidized teacher housing in California intensifies Report: Education Workforce Housing in California: Developing the 21st Century Campus Studies show teachers engaging in data analysis doesn’t lead to improved student learning Does Studying Student Data Really Raise Test Scores? More from our guest: Dr. Cynthia Gonzalez Website LA Times endorsement for LAUSD board seat  Cal matters article in her school and the pandemic LAUSD pilot schools FAQ CLASS DISMISSED: Students learning indigenous science to fight climate change Get MORE All of the Above: - Website - Podcast on multiple platforms via Anchor - Podcast via Apple Podcast - Podcast via Spotify - Twitter - Facebook Page Theme Music by its tajonthabeat