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EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 37 MIN

Thinking as if There is No Box

from Growing the Forest & the Trees: Big Pictures and Everyday Realities in Education · host growingtheforestandthetrees

Schools in Jefferson County are doing things differently. And it all starts with school superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin. He was named National School Superintendent of the Year in 2025. Under his leadership, Jefferson County Schools has seen a 357% increase in the number of students that earned industry credentials, indicating that those students possess the qualifications for entry-level employment.  So how did he do it? We’ll find out today on Growing the Forest and the Trees.

Schools in Jefferson County are doing things differently. And it all starts with school superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin. He was named National School Superintendent of the Year in 2025. Under his leadership, Jefferson County Schools has seen a 357% increase in the number of students that earned industry credentials, indicating that those students possess the qualifications for entry-level employment.  So how did he do it? We’ll find out today on Growing the Forest and the Trees.

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