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40: Spring Burnout in Schools: How Reflection and Refocusing, Strengthen Conditions for Learning
In this episode of System Shift, we explore the “push-pull” of spring in education—balancing the end of the year while planning for what’s next. Instead of pushing through, leaders are encouraged to…
39: Coaching Over Supervising: Dr. Anthony Rice on Developing Leaders and Building Collective Efficacy in Schools
In this episode of System Shifters, we sit down with Dr. Anthony Rice—high school principal, author of The Color of Leadership, podcast host, and recipient of the ACSA Region 19 Fred Kiesel Memorial…
38: Collective Efficacy in Schools: How Shared Belief Drives Student Success
Collective efficacy is more than confidence; it's the shared belief that together we can positively impact student outcomes. I n this episode, the System Shifters team unpacks what collective…
37: Alignment of Systems: How MTSS, PBIS, and Whole-Child Supports Work Together
In this episode, the System Shifter Team continues the deep dive into the BRIDGE framework, focusing on alignment of systems. Too often, schools treat MTSS, PBIS, RTI, curriculum, and whole-child…
36: Transforming School Systems through Purpose, Values and Mindset
In this episode, the System Shifters team takes a deep dive into purpose, mindset, and values and the impact it has in the education system. This episode explores when purpose is clear, values are…
35: Aligning Systems for Sustainable School Improvement
Most school initiatives don’t fail because of bad ideas; they fail because systems aren’t aligned. In this episode, we unpack the BRIDGE Framework (Building Responsive Integrated Dynamic Governance…
34: Why More Interventions Aren’t the Answer in Schools
When schools feel overwhelmed by student needs, the instinct is often to add more interventions. But what if the real issue isn’t interventions, it’s Tier 1 systems? In this episode, Drs. Gail, Mary…
33: The Power of Language in School Systems: Clarity, Consistency, and Change
Words shape systems, yet in education, shifting terminology often creates confusion instead of progress. In this episode, Drs. Gail, Mary Beth, and Leesa explore how inconsistent language around…
32: The 7 Cs of Communication: Why Initiatives Fail (and How to Fix It)
Most school initiatives don’t fail because the idea was wrong; they fail because communication broke down. In this episode, Drs. Gail, Mary Beth, and Leesa explore how unclear messaging, lack of…
31: How to Safeguard School Initiatives Through Leadership Turnover and Budget Cuts
Leadership changes and budget cuts are inevitable, but losing your most important initiatives doesn’t have to be. In this episode, we explore how purpose-driven culture, distributed leadership, and…
30: From Implementation to Culture: Building School Systems That Last
In this episode, the System Shifters hosts explore how schools and districts can move beyond simply implementing initiatives to integrating them into organizational culture. When systems are truly…
29: From Implementation to Integration: Building Sustainable School Systems
Many school initiatives don’t fail because they’re bad—but because they’re never fully integrated. In this episode, Drs. Leesa, Mary Beth, and Gail explore the difference between implementation and…
28: Implementation Illusion- Reality Check: Are Your Programs Actually Working or Just Existing?
Many schools have strong programs on paper—PBIS, MTSS, safety protocols, curriculum initiatives—but far fewer have systems that actually function in practice. In this episode, the hosts unpack the…
27: The Mid-Year Leadership Reset: How School Leaders Pause, Refocus, and Finish Strong
The start of a new year often brings fresh goals, but for educators, it also marks the halfway point of the school year. In this episode of System Shift, Drs. Gail, Mary Beth, and Leesa explore why…
Listen Again Ep 11: Building Protective Factors for Staff - The Foundation of Psychological Safety
System Shifters, as we close out the year, we wanted to bring back one of our most important conversations because it's about something we don't discuss enough: taking care of the adults in our…
Listen Again Ep 8: MTSS Isn’t a Thing—It’s a Framework
System Shifters, this week, as we start to head into the new year, we are re-featuring one of our most eye-opening episodes because we keep hearing the same frustration from leaders: "We're doing…
26: Supporting Team Collaboration Through Data
More data isn’t helping schools, it’s overwhelming them. When teams don’t have the right access, clarity, or structures, data creates confusion instead of improvement. This episode breaks down the…
25: SEL in Action: Moving Beyond the Curriculum
Most schools invest in social-emotional learning programs but then treat SEL as a box to check. A 30-minute lesson once a week can’t build the skills students need to navigate real life. In this…
24: From Problem to Practice: A District’s Journey to Improve Student Outcomes
System Shifters: how do you move from identifying a problem to creating a solution that actually sticks? In this episode, Drs. Gail, Mary Beth, and Leesa break down how one district transformed…
Listen Again Ep 4: Purpose Driven Teaming-Disrupting Meeting Silos
System Shifters! This week we are re-featuring one of our most popular episodes from the summer because it addresses the issues we hear from leaders year-round. How many teams exist at your school…
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