Welcome to the Wild: What This Podcast Is and Why It Matters

In this first episode of Evidence in the Wild, host Josh Stewart shares why this podcast exists, and why now is the time for a more honest, human conversation about data and research in education. Josh reflects on his background as a researcher, someone who grew up with dyslexia, and a former college professor who has spent the last decade working on federal and philanthropic education projects. This episode sets the stage for what’s to come: candid conversations with educators, administrators, and researchers who are using evidence in creative, imperfect, and deeply committed ways to improve real-world practice. It’s about elevating what works, questioning what doesn’t, and democratizing how we use data to shape the future of education