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BEST In Class
by Peter & Patti Bezanson
What if every family, teacher, and student could get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to manage schools and the work it takes to make them great? Welcome to BEST in Class, the show where we dive into how schools really run, how students really thrive, and how the people leading the work actually get it done. Each episode, we sit down with people in the education arena, like student champions. classroom standouts, school leaders, policy thinkers, and education innovators who are highlighting what's possible in American education. We'll talk about everything from how states fund their schools to what it takes to win national academic competitions, why a head of school gave up his office for a rolling cart, how charter and district schools can actually work together, and what it really takes to build and lead great schools. I'm Patti Bezanson.And I'm Peter Bezanson, and we've spent our careers inside schools and managing the nation's highest pe
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Desert Acres to Classroom Dollars – Making Sense of Arizona’s State Land Trust
What do millions of acres of Arizona land have to do with your child’s classroom, teacher pay, housing costs, and the state’s future? More than most people realize.In this episode of BEST In Class, hosts Patti Bezanson and Peter Bezanson explore Arizona’s State Land Trust, a little-known but enormously important public asset created at statehood to support public education. Joined by Lorenzo Romero, President of BASIS Educational Ventures and former Arizona State Budget Director, and Glenn Farley, Director of Policy Research at Common Sense Institute Arizona, the conversation breaks down how the trust works, how it generates funding for schools, and why new research suggests Arizona may have left significant value on the table over the last century.Listeners will gain a clear understanding of the trust’s history, its impact on classrooms and communities today, and the policy choices that could shape school funding, housing, and economic growth for generations to come.
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Rolling Into Leadership: The School Principal Breaking All the Rules
What happens when a school leader gives up the corner office and replaces it with a rolling cart?In this inspiring episode of Best in Class, hosts Patti and Peter Bezanson sit down with Jared Lamb, Head of School at BASIS Baton Rouge Materra, whose unconventional leadership style has captivated millions online. Best known as the "TikTok Principal," Jared shares why he traded his office for a mobile cart, how a single video unexpectedly went viral, and why being present in the hallways has transformed his school culture.But this conversation goes far beyond social media. Jared explains how daily check-ins with every teacher, servant leadership, and a relentless focus on supporting educators have helped create one of Louisiana's top-performing schools. From leadership lessons and teacher recruitment to handling internet fame, criticism, and building trust with staff, this episode is packed with practical strategies for anyone who leads people.Whether you're an educator, administrator, business owner, or simply interested in authentic leadership, you'll walk away with fresh ideas about visibility, culture, and leading by example.
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What if every family, teacher, and student could get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to manage schools and the work it takes to make them great? Welcome to BEST in Class, the show where we dive into how schools really run, how students really thrive, and how the people leading the work actually get it done. Each episode, we sit down with people in the education arena, like student champions. classroom standouts, school leaders, policy thinkers, and education innovators who are highlighting what's possible in American education. We'll talk about everything from how states fund their schools to what it takes to win national academic competitions, why a head of school gave up his office for a rolling cart, how charter and district schools can actually work together, and what it really takes to build and lead great schools. I'm Patti Bezanson.And I'm Peter Bezanson, and we've spent our careers inside schools and managing the nation's highest pe
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What if every family, teacher, and student could get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to manage schools and the work it takes to make them great? Welcome to BEST in Class, the show where we dive into how schools really run, how students really thrive, and how the people leading the work...
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