Red Flags, Languages & Leadership: Re-examining School Assumptions - Jon Arens

In this episode, Jon Arens takes us inside the realities of school leadership and the hidden assumptions that shape how students learn—or don’t. From his journey into special education leadership to the fight for stronger reading interventions under Wisconsin’s Act 20, Jon challenges the myths that hold schools back. You’ll discover: - Why dyslexia is misunderstood in special education—and what parents and leaders should know - How reading intervention must evolve for middle and high school students - Why collaboration across teams changes everything for student outcomes - What leaders can do to dismantle the stigma families often face when seeking support This candid conversation reminds us: leadership isn’t about managing programs, it’s about removing barriers.