This week, we are delving deeper into the concept of community schools! Hayley Spira-Bauer is joined by Luis Torres, the Principal of South Bronx, and Lida Casper, the Coordinator of Community Partnerships for Rochester, MN Public Schools, to shed some light on what defines a community school.
We discuss the significance of resource matching and public involvement, and Luis and Lida share their experiences as community school leaders. They also reveal how a "hustle mentality" plays a crucial role in advocating for their students.

Join us on Learning Can't Wait as we explore the role of storytelling in the future of education with two inspiring guests - Sarah Williamson, founder of SWPR Group and Katie Nash, Executive Director of East Central Educational Service Center.
 
Our host, Hayley Spira-Bauer, dives deep into a conversation with Sarah and Katie as they share their insights on the purpose of thought leadership in education and how we can all contribute to the conversation.

This week, we are thrilled to welcome Nina Rees, CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools.  Nina speaks with host Hayley Spira-Bauer about the politics of chartering and how technology is evolving education.  They also discuss how the pandemic has created a broader interest in the charter movement and school choice.

On this week’s show, Kristina Ishmael, Deputy Director of the office of EdTech at the U.S. Department of Education sits down with Hayley Spira-Bauer to discuss how schools can leverage federal funds and integrate ed-tech with in-person learning.  They also discuss the important role that mental health plays for students and teachers alike, and Kristina shares how her own mental health journey led to a career in education.

Join your host and iTutor Chief Academic Officer Hayley Spira-Bauer for a look back on season 2 as we learn how we can lay the groundwork for the future of education. 
 
Learning Can't Wait is brought to you by iTutor.com.

We’re excited to introduce you to Dr. Christian P. Wilkens from the State University of New York, Brockport! His extensive research focuses on school leadership and school choice. He also serves as a school improvement and literacy coach in rural Alaska and consults with school districts in special education and teacher recruitment.
Tune in as he gives us a 360 perspective on the cause of teacher shortages.
 
Learning Can't Wait is brought to you by iTutor.com. 
 

Host Hayley Spira-Bauer interviews Rayna Glumac, Founder of RYE Co., with 18 years of experience in leading education companies, to discuss how schools make decisions about EdTech tool adoption and more. Tune in! 
 
Learning Can't Wait is brought to you by iTutor.com.

In this episode, we gathered a panel of experts to discuss how fractured learning has become. Meet Dr. Leo Bialis-White, Partner at New Schools Venture Fund, and the Academy for Urban School Leadership Liberated Way Team - Shelby Hildreth, Director of Program Design, Ulric Shannon, Director of Purpose, and Molly Leger, Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives.
Time to tune in!
 
Learning Can't Wait is brought to you by iTutor.com.