Redefining Education: Bart Banfield on AI, Analytics, and Teacher Retention at EPIC Charter Schools

In this episode, I'm your host, Addison Davis. Today, we have an incredible discussion lined up with Bart Banfield from EPIC Charter Schools in Oklahoma. EPIC Charter Schools serves over 30,000 students virtually across the entire state. We will discuss the challenges they’ve overcome and the strategies they employ to streamline operations using automation, artificial intelligence, and analytics. Bart also shares inspiring insights into their Pathways program, which provides opportunities for young adults who have aged out of the traditional school system. Whether you're an educator, parent, or simply passionate about education, this episode is packed with valuable lessons and remarkable stories you won’t want to miss. So, prepare to be inspired as we explore how EPIC Charter Schools are transforming education and giving students a second chance. Timestamps00:00 Superintendents' journeys, challenges, and achievements in education.03:57 Improving retention via automation, AI, and analytics.07:44 Simplified, unified system is essential for leaders' decision-making.12:44 Self-awareness, smart hiring, transparency, authentic leadership, legacy.15:21 Courageous leaders, policies, and partnerships elevate community opportunities.16:47 Parents and children should have educational choices.Connect with Bart Banfield:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bart-banfieldWebsite: https://www.epiccharterschools.org/=============================Learn more about Strategos Group: https://www.strategosgroup.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/strategos-group-public-affairs/Subscribe to the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@strategospodcastnetwork=============================PODCASTS🎧 Capital Class with Adam Giery: https://www.strategosgroup.com/podcast🎧 On the Clock with Todd Dallas Lamb: https://www.strategosgroup.com/podcast-on-the-clock🎧 Swimming Upstream with Tom Luna: https://swimming-upstream.captivate.fm/listen🎧 On Balance with Dr. Rod Berger: https://www.strategosgroup.com/podcast-on-balance🎧 To the Point with Jim Horne and Doug Mesecar: https://to-the-point.captivate.fm/Produced by Old Soul: https://bit.ly/3KuYfrD=============================#educationmanagement #educationleadership #education