Talking Out of School

Episode 5: 100 Superintendent March Panel

A group of superintendents makes their voices heard at the White House and in Congress during the “100 Superintendents March on the Hill.”

Episode 4: Marguerite Roza

Marguerite Roza,  a professor and director of the Edunomics Lab at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy, aims to help district leaders make smart decisions about the best way to use financial resources on behalf of students.  

Episode 3: Denise Watts

District Administration's Micah Ward and Matt Zalaznick sit down with Denise Watts, superintendent at Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools, to discuss what it's like being a new superintendent in 2024. At a time when superintendent turnover is at an all-time high, she describes why it's an exciting time for new leaders like herself who are standing on the heels of giants.

Episode 2: Dr. Joe Gothard

Dr. Joe Gothard is the superintendent of Saint Paul Public Schools in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He is the recipient of the 2024 Minnesota Superintendent of the Year and is among three finalists nominated for AASA 2024 National Superintendent of the Year.
Dr. Gothard joins staff writers Alcino Donadel and Micah Ward on the second episode of "Talking Out of School."

Episode 1: Randi Weingarten

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten talks to K12 administrators about how they can support teachers and unify their communities around public education.