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Inspiring Educational Change: Superintendent Lisa Coons' Journey and Vision for Virginia Schools
- 2024/08/21
- 再生時間： 22 分
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あらすじ・解説
In this episode, the host Tom Luna dives into a conversation with Lisa Coons, the superintendent of public instruction for the Common Wealth of Virginia. Lisa shares her remarkable journey from a high school English teacher to key educational leadership roles across Tennessee and Virginia. We dive into her experience with modernizing the funding formula in Tennessee, tackling literacy challenges, implementing high-dosage tutoring, and rethinking accountability systems.
Tune in for an enlightening conversation about courageous leadership in education and the inspiring changes being made to support students and educators alike.
Key Moments
00:00 Tennessee's progress in education funding and reform.
04:03 The Tennessee formula simplifies education funding for students.
07:32 Legislators consider funding formula impact on constituents.
11:08 Improving literacy through teacher training and support.
14:10 Targeted tutoring accelerates learning and avoids remediation.
17:25 ESSA accountability aims to clarify student progress.
20:09 Superintendent Lisa Coons discusses tackling difficult issues.
Connect with Lisa Coons
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lisa-coons/
Website: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/