Award-Winning Superintendent Champions Transitional Kindergarten (TK); Discusses $16 Million Donation to Enhance Learner-Centered Education

Dr. Luis Rankins-Ibarra, Superintendent of the Escondido Union School District and the 2023 ACSA Region 18 Superintendent of the Year, talks about the importance of Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and the transformative $16 million donation to EUSD from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott. Rankins-Ibarra chats about the district's Learner-Centered Collaborative.About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union  A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/