Educational Leadership and Change: A Conversation with Scott Eveslage and Aaron Bouie III

More Than a Test

In this episode, we'll unpack two powerful conversations hosted by yours, Laura Glaab. First up, we're joined by Scott Eveslage, the innovative superintendent of the Hatboro-Horsham School District. Scott brings his rich experience as a special education teacher and school leader to the table, sharing stories that reveal the nuances of suburban schooling in Montgomery County and digging into the complexities of current educational challenges.

As the dialog shifts, we're thrilled to welcome Aaron Bouie III, the insightful Chief Academic Officer from Youngstown, Ohio. Aaron's journey from a high school special education teacher to a leader in academia exemplifies determination and strategic thinking. His commentary on the intersection of literacy, evidence-based practices, and immediate academic wins in a landscape of expanding needs will leave you contemplating the evolving roles of educators.

This episode is a gem, loaded with candid reflections on leadership, the power of community, and the courageous steps taken toward equity in education. Join us as we explore what it truly means to be More Than a Test.

Timestamps

00:00 Superintendent's episode at the AASA conference in California.

04:50 Connecting with others, learning from different challenges.

08:36 Kids need invitations and support to succeed.

12:33 Focused on the state's role in the science of reading.

16:13 CEO would hug you, details matter, spread positive.

17:31 Balancing fatherhood, leadership, and personal desires requires sacrifice.

22:17 Long-term impact takes patience, not instant results.

23:33 Finding wins, change needed for kids' sake.

Connect with Aaron Bouie

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-bouie-iii-8448115

Website: https://www.ycsd.org/o/ycsd/

Connect with Scott Eveslage

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-eveslage-58101a6/

Website: https://www.hatboro-horsham.org/

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About More Than a Test

Our goal is to take a hard look at the shortcomings in literacy education and tech while still finding a sense of hope in what's possible in education through learning and technology.

Our guests include non-profit leaders, tech CEOs, state and district leadership, research leaders from top institutions, and a few teachers with stories that might bring you to tears.

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About Amira Learning

Amira is the world’s first intelligent reading assistant that provides personalized tutoring to students at school, after school, or home. Students working with Amira experience significant improvements in their reading fluency.

About your Host, Laura Glaab

Laura Glaab is a VP of Strategy at Amira Learning. She is a lifetime educator following behind educator parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents.

She's worked as a teacher and leader in public, private, and charter schools in places as far as India and as close to home as Boulder, Colorado. She holds degrees from Stanford, the University of Wyoming, and Kellogg School of Management.

Everyone should read Saint Joan by George Bernard Shaw and the entire Piggie and Elephant Collection by Mo Willems.

Connect with Laura

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-glaab/

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