Leading Through Unprecedented Times

The Value of Community Voice (with Dr. Quintin Shepherd)

Episode Summary

Dr. Quintin Shepherd, Superintendent of Pflugerville ISD in Texas, shares his journey as a superintendent, emphasizing community involvement and student ownership as keys to success. He advocates for a shift from engagement to ownership, encouraging schools to redesign experiences for students. Dr. Shepherd also discusses the implications of AI in education, stressing the need for policies that guide its use effectively. Listen to this episode to learn: - How community voice can improve educational outcomes - Effective strategies for student ownership in learning - How schools need to adapt to the rise of AI in education

Episode Notes

Guest: 
Dr. Quintin Shepherd, Superintendent, Pflugerville ISD (TX) 
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Host: 
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DC 
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