Episodes of YOUR Higher Education Podcast
Jan. 30, 2025
What Community Colleges Must Do To Win The Value Proposition Battle - with Dr. George Timmons, President, Holyoke Community College
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In this episode, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #336, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. George Timmons, President, Holyoke Community College
YOUR cohost is Dr. Larry Schall, President, New England Commission of Higher Education
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
This episode highlights the transformative work happening at Holyoke Community College & the broader impact of community colleges in higher education. Dr. ...
In this episode, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #336, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. George Timmons, President, Holyoke Community College
YOUR cohost is Dr. Larry Schall, President, New England Commission of Higher Education
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
This episode highlights the transformative work happening at Holyoke Community College & the broader impact of community colleges in higher education. Dr. ...
Jan. 29, 2025
What Nobody Tells YOU About Higher Ed Accreditation - with Dr. Davie Gilmour, Chair, & Dr. Kate Conway-Turner, Chair-Elect, Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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In this episode, recorded Live from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education 2024 Annual Conference, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference & Ellucian LIVE 2025
YOUR guests are Dr. Davie Gilmour, Chair, & Dr. Kate-Conway Turner, Chair-Elect, Middle States Commission on Higher Education
YOUR cohost is Dr. Heather Perfetti, President & CEO, Middle States Commission on Higher Education
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
Recording live from the Midd...
In this episode, recorded Live from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education 2024 Annual Conference, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference & Ellucian LIVE 2025
YOUR guests are Dr. Davie Gilmour, Chair, & Dr. Kate-Conway Turner, Chair-Elect, Middle States Commission on Higher Education
YOUR cohost is Dr. Heather Perfetti, President & CEO, Middle States Commission on Higher Education
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
Recording live from the Midd...
Jan. 28, 2025
How Washburn University's Community-First Strategy is Redefining Regional Higher Ed - with Dr. JuliAnn Mazachek, President, Washburn University
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In this episode, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #335, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. JuliAnn Mazachek, President, Washburn University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
In a landscape where many institutions struggle with enrollment & financial sustainability, Washburn University stands out under Dr. Juliann Mazachek's leadership, achieving remarkable growth & raising $42 million in fundraising...
In this episode, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #335, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. JuliAnn Mazachek, President, Washburn University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
In a landscape where many institutions struggle with enrollment & financial sustainability, Washburn University stands out under Dr. Juliann Mazachek's leadership, achieving remarkable growth & raising $42 million in fundraising...
Jan. 27, 2025
How This Military Leader is Transforming One of America's Largest Public University - with General (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III, President, Texas A&M University
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In this episode, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #335, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is General (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III, President, Texas A&M University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
Texas A&M University President General (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III, former Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, shares insights on leading one of America's largest public universities with ...
In this episode, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #335, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is General (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III, President, Texas A&M University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
Texas A&M University President General (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III, former Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, shares insights on leading one of America's largest public universities with ...
Jan. 22, 2025
Why This HBCU's AI Strategy Could Transform Higher Education Forever - with Dr. Melva K. Wallace, President & CEO, Huston-Tillotson University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #334, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Melva K. Wallace, President & CEO, Huston-Tillotson University
YOUR cohost is Laura Ipsen, President & CEO, Ellucian
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Huston-Tillotson University embracing technology & AI in Austin's tech ecosystem?
What makes HTU unique as the ol...
In this episode, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #334, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Melva K. Wallace, President & CEO, Huston-Tillotson University
YOUR cohost is Laura Ipsen, President & CEO, Ellucian
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Huston-Tillotson University embracing technology & AI in Austin's tech ecosystem?
What makes HTU unique as the ol...
Jan. 21, 2025
Why Empty Diploma Folders Changed an Entire University's Approach to Student Success - with Rachel Rosenfeldt, Executive Director & Head of Training Services, Kotter
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference& Ellucian LIVE 2025
YOUR guest is Rachel Rosenfeldt, Executive Director & Head of Training Services, Kotter
YOUR cohost is Roy de Vries, Learning Innovator, aNewSpring
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes
How does Kotter approach training in today's volatile environment?
How do they make training stick across different modalities? What is the "change muscle"...
In this episode, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference& Ellucian LIVE 2025
YOUR guest is Rachel Rosenfeldt, Executive Director & Head of Training Services, Kotter
YOUR cohost is Roy de Vries, Learning Innovator, aNewSpring
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes
How does Kotter approach training in today's volatile environment?
How do they make training stick across different modalities? What is the "change muscle"...
Jan. 21, 2025
What It Takes to Keep Higher Ed Programs Market-Relevant - with Doris Savron, Vice Provost of Colleges, Assessment & Curriculum, University of Phoenix (UOP)
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In this episode, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference& Ellucian LIVE 2025
YOUR guest is Doris Savron, Vice Provost of Colleges, Assessment & Curriculum, University of Phoenix (UOP)
YOUR cohost is Dr. Jodi (Ashbrook) Blinco, Vice President for Enrollment Management Consulting, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does UOP maintain curriculum relevancy through regular program health check...
In this episode, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference& Ellucian LIVE 2025
YOUR guest is Doris Savron, Vice Provost of Colleges, Assessment & Curriculum, University of Phoenix (UOP)
YOUR cohost is Dr. Jodi (Ashbrook) Blinco, Vice President for Enrollment Management Consulting, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does UOP maintain curriculum relevancy through regular program health check...
Jan. 20, 2025
How a 7-Day Notice Changed Everything - Emma Lynne DeRoss, Student When University of the Arts Closed
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, part of a special EdUp College Closure Miniseries - Through the Eyes of..., brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference & Ellucian LIVE 2025
YOUR guest is Emma Lynne DeRoss, Student When University of the Arts Closed
YOUR host is Dr. Jay M. Keehn. Dr. Jay M. Keehn was employed by Union Institute & University for eighteen years. UI&U formerly announced its’ closure in June, 2024. During his tenu...
In this episode, part of a special EdUp College Closure Miniseries - Through the Eyes of..., brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference & Ellucian LIVE 2025
YOUR guest is Emma Lynne DeRoss, Student When University of the Arts Closed
YOUR host is Dr. Jay M. Keehn. Dr. Jay M. Keehn was employed by Union Institute & University for eighteen years. UI&U formerly announced its’ closure in June, 2024. During his tenu...
Jan. 16, 2025
Why 'Relentless Welcome' Could Be Higher Ed's Next Big Thing - with Dr. Julia Christensen Hughes, President & Vice Chancellor, Yorkville University
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In this episode, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #334, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Julia Christensen Hughes, President & Vice Chancellor, Yorkville University
YOUR cohost is Tracy Kreikemeier, Chief Relationship Officer, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does Yorkville University's unique position as a private Canadian university shape ...
In this episode, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #334, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Julia Christensen Hughes, President & Vice Chancellor, Yorkville University
YOUR cohost is Tracy Kreikemeier, Chief Relationship Officer, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does Yorkville University's unique position as a private Canadian university shape ...
Jan. 16, 2025
What Every Educator Needs to Know About AI in 2025 - with Ryan Lufkin, Vice President of Global Strategy, Instructure
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference& Ellucian LIVE 2025
YOUR guest is Ryan Lufkin, Vice President of Global Strategy, Instructure
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes
How is AI transforming education & what are the key features in Canvas for educators?
Why is AI literacy critical for both educators & students in 2025?
How can institutions balance AI adoption with cost management?
What role ...
In this episode, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference& Ellucian LIVE 2025
YOUR guest is Ryan Lufkin, Vice President of Global Strategy, Instructure
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes
How is AI transforming education & what are the key features in Canvas for educators?
Why is AI literacy critical for both educators & students in 2025?
How can institutions balance AI adoption with cost management?
What role ...
Jan. 15, 2025
How a Corporate Attorney Became a University President & Is Transforming Higher Ed - with Lisa Lori, President, Marywood University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #333, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Lisa Lori, President, Marywood University
YOUR cohost is Casey Liddle, VP of Account Management, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does Marywood's unique "Bigger, Bolder & Better" vision shape its future?
What drove the transition from corporate law to...
In this episode, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #333, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Lisa Lori, President, Marywood University
YOUR cohost is Casey Liddle, VP of Account Management, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does Marywood's unique "Bigger, Bolder & Better" vision shape its future?
What drove the transition from corporate law to...
Jan. 15, 2025
Why Green Mountain College's Closure Changed How We Think About Higher Ed Crisis - with Christina Fabrey & Heather Keith, Former Staff Members at Green Mountain College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, part of a special EdUp College Closure Miniseries - Through the Eyes of..., brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference & Ellucian LIVE 2025
YOUR guests are Christina Fabrey & Heather Keith, Former Staff Members at Green Mountain College
YOUR host is Dr. Jay M. Keehn. Dr. Jay M. Keehn was employed by Union Institute & University for eighteen years. UI&U formerly announced its’ closure in June, 2024. Du...
In this episode, part of a special EdUp College Closure Miniseries - Through the Eyes of..., brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference & Ellucian LIVE 2025
YOUR guests are Christina Fabrey & Heather Keith, Former Staff Members at Green Mountain College
YOUR host is Dr. Jay M. Keehn. Dr. Jay M. Keehn was employed by Union Institute & University for eighteen years. UI&U formerly announced its’ closure in June, 2024. Du...
Jan. 14, 2025
How Massachusetts Created A Free College Program That Actually Works - with Dr. Noe Ortega, Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference& Ellucian LIVE 2025
YOUR guest is Dr. Noe Ortega, Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Mass Reconnect & Mass Educate making college more accessible & affordable?
Why is credit transfer still a major challenge in higher education?
How are student services evolving to su...
In this episode, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference& Ellucian LIVE 2025
YOUR guest is Dr. Noe Ortega, Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Mass Reconnect & Mass Educate making college more accessible & affordable?
Why is credit transfer still a major challenge in higher education?
How are student services evolving to su...
Jan. 14, 2025
What College Presidents Need to Know About AI & Business Model Transformation - with Dr. Jayson Boyers, Executive Vice President, Business Model Transformation, Core Education
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference & Ellucian LIVE 2025
YOUR guest is Dr. Jayson Boyers, Executive Vice President, Business Model Transformation, Core Education
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio with special co-host Dr. Emily Barnes, AI Strategist
How can institutions leverage AI beyond the classroom?
What is the value lens structure & how does it help institutions focus their resource...
In this episode, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference & Ellucian LIVE 2025
YOUR guest is Dr. Jayson Boyers, Executive Vice President, Business Model Transformation, Core Education
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio with special co-host Dr. Emily Barnes, AI Strategist
How can institutions leverage AI beyond the classroom?
What is the value lens structure & how does it help institutions focus their resource...
Jan. 13, 2025
Why Harvard Is Combining Medicine & Media to Save Lives - with Dr. Neal Baer, Co-Director, Harvard's Master of Science in Media, Medicine, & Health Program
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In this episode, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference & Ellucian LIVE 2025
YOUR guest is Dr. Neal Baer, Co-Director, Harvard's Master of Science in Media, Medicine, & Health Program
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco
How can media & storytelling improve health outcomes & medical education?
Why is data-driven storytelling crucial for public health communication?
How does Harvard's innovative program...
In this episode, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference & Ellucian LIVE 2025
YOUR guest is Dr. Neal Baer, Co-Director, Harvard's Master of Science in Media, Medicine, & Health Program
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco
How can media & storytelling improve health outcomes & medical education?
Why is data-driven storytelling crucial for public health communication?
How does Harvard's innovative program...
Jan. 13, 2025
What Running a Global University Looks Like in 2025 - with Dr. Alan Kadish, President, Touro University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #1,013, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #332, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Alan Kadish, President, Touro University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does Touro manage operations across 11 cities & multiple academic models?
What drove Touro's successful pivot to remote learning during COVID-19?
Why is transparency with ...
In this episode, #1,013, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #332, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Alan Kadish, President, Touro University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does Touro manage operations across 11 cities & multiple academic models?
What drove Touro's successful pivot to remote learning during COVID-19?
Why is transparency with ...
Jan. 10, 2025
How to Spot a Failing College: A Professor's Warning - with Jonathan Nichols, Former Professor, Saint Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Indiana, & Author, Requiem for a College
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In this episode, #1,012, part of a special EdUp College Closure Miniseries - Through the Eyes of..., brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference & Ellucian LIVE 2025
YOUR guest is Jonathan Nichols, Former Professor, Saint Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Indiana, & Author, Requiem for a College
YOUR host is Dr. Jay M. Keehn. Dr. Jay M. Keehn was employed by Union Institute & University for eighteen years. UI&U form...
In this episode, #1,012, part of a special EdUp College Closure Miniseries - Through the Eyes of..., brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference & Ellucian LIVE 2025
YOUR guest is Jonathan Nichols, Former Professor, Saint Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Indiana, & Author, Requiem for a College
YOUR host is Dr. Jay M. Keehn. Dr. Jay M. Keehn was employed by Union Institute & University for eighteen years. UI&U form...
Jan. 10, 2025
What Hollywood Isn't Telling YOU About Film School - with Michael Young, President, & Sonny Calderon, VP of Academic Affairs, New York Film Academy
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #1,011, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #331, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guests are Michael Young, President, & Sonny Calderon, VP of Academic Affairs, New York Film Academy
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How did NYFA evolve from a hands-on conservatory to offering comprehensive degree programs?
What makes NYFA's faculty "unicorns" in comb...
In this episode, #1,011, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #331, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guests are Michael Young, President, & Sonny Calderon, VP of Academic Affairs, New York Film Academy
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How did NYFA evolve from a hands-on conservatory to offering comprehensive degree programs?
What makes NYFA's faculty "unicorns" in comb...
Jan. 10, 2025
How 250 Years of Resignation Letters Reveal Higher Ed's True Evolution - with Lauren Zalaznick, Editor, Letters from the Corporation of Brown University
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In this episode, #1,010, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference & Ellucian LIVE 2025
YOUR guest is Lauren Zalaznick, Editor, Letters from the Corporation of Brown University
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinko
How do resignation letters tell the story of higher education's evolution from 1764-2023?
What drove Brown University's growth in academic programs & inclusiveness?
How does diverse leadership c...
In this episode, #1,010, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference & Ellucian LIVE 2025
YOUR guest is Lauren Zalaznick, Editor, Letters from the Corporation of Brown University
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinko
How do resignation letters tell the story of higher education's evolution from 1764-2023?
What drove Brown University's growth in academic programs & inclusiveness?
How does diverse leadership c...
Jan. 10, 2025
How Transparent Leadership & Innovation Doubled Enrollment at Rowan - with Dr. Ali A. Houshmand, President, Rowan University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #1,009, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #330, & brought to YOU by Uwill
YOUR guest is Dr. Ali A. Houshmand, President, Rowan University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How did Rowan transform from a normal school to a major research university?
What drives the university's commitment to low-income student access & affordability?
How has transparent leadership & collaboratio...
In this episode, #1,009, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #330, & brought to YOU by Uwill
YOUR guest is Dr. Ali A. Houshmand, President, Rowan University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How did Rowan transform from a normal school to a major research university?
What drives the university's commitment to low-income student access & affordability?
How has transparent leadership & collaboratio...
Jan. 9, 2025
When Colleges Close: A President's Perspective & The Impact on Community- with Dr. David Evans, Former President, Southern Vermont College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #1,008, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #329, part of a special EdUp College Closure Miniseries - Through the Eyes of..., brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference & Ellucian LIVE 2025
YOUR guest is Dr. David Evans, Former President, Southern Vermont College
YOUR host is Dr. Jay M. Keehn. Dr. Jay M. Keehn was employed by Union Institute & University for eighteen years. UI&U formerly...
In this episode, #1,008, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #329, part of a special EdUp College Closure Miniseries - Through the Eyes of..., brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference & Ellucian LIVE 2025
YOUR guest is Dr. David Evans, Former President, Southern Vermont College
YOUR host is Dr. Jay M. Keehn. Dr. Jay M. Keehn was employed by Union Institute & University for eighteen years. UI&U formerly...
Jan. 8, 2025
How to Serve the Some-College-No-Credential Market - with Sara Leoni, CEO, Ziplines Education
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #1,007, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference & Ellucian LIVE 2025
YOUR guest is Sara Leoni, CEO, Ziplines Education
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
What makes short-term certificates different from traditional degrees?
How does Ziplines partner with universities to deliver relevant curriculum?
Why is updating curriculum weekly sometimes necessary in tec...
In this episode, #1,007, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference & Ellucian LIVE 2025
YOUR guest is Sara Leoni, CEO, Ziplines Education
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
What makes short-term certificates different from traditional degrees?
How does Ziplines partner with universities to deliver relevant curriculum?
Why is updating curriculum weekly sometimes necessary in tec...
Jan. 6, 2025
Sticky Campuses - w/ Joe Ross, Reach University, Dr. Char Perlas, College of the Siskiyous, Dr. Dennis C. Rittle, Dr. Diana Johnson, & Dr. Justin White, Northwest Arkansas Community College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #1,006, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #326, #327, #328, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guests are Joe Ross, President, Reach University, Dr. Char Perlas, Superintendent/President, College of the Siskiyous, Dr. Dennis C. Rittle, President, Dr. Diana Johnson, Senior VP of Learning, & Dr. Justin White, VP of Student Affairs & Strategic Initiatives, Northwest Arkansas...
In this episode, #1,006, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #326, #327, #328, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guests are Joe Ross, President, Reach University, Dr. Char Perlas, Superintendent/President, College of the Siskiyous, Dr. Dennis C. Rittle, President, Dr. Diana Johnson, Senior VP of Learning, & Dr. Justin White, VP of Student Affairs & Strategic Initiatives, Northwest Arkansas...
Jan. 4, 2025
What Systemic Change Looks Like: Inside Houston's New Education System - with Mike Miles, Superintendent, Houston ISD
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #1,005, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Mike Miles, Superintendent, Houston ISD
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is HISD transforming education with their New Education System (NES)?
What makes whole-scale systemic reform different from incremental changes?
Why did NES expand from 28 to 130 schools in jus...
In this episode, #1,005, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Mike Miles, Superintendent, Houston ISD
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is HISD transforming education with their New Education System (NES)?
What makes whole-scale systemic reform different from incremental changes?
Why did NES expand from 28 to 130 schools in jus...