Devin Vodicka has spent the past 20 years working towards high quality student outcomes. He has earned multiple prestigious awards in the education field, including 2015 California Superintendent of the Year by both ASCA and Pepperdine University. He is also a nine-time White House honoree in recognition for his achievements and to partner with the U.S. Department of Education’s office of Educational Technology and Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools.

Devin's years of experience in the education system have made one thing clear, school must have purpose and relevance. Listen as we discuss how schools can create connectedness with the outside world and why it is imperative to listen to students.  He challenges us to review our definition of success and escape the perceived security of our current educational model.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why we need an asset-based perspective in schools
• How a different definition of success can change education
• Making progress within a rigid and resistant system
• What can happen when we listen to learner’s on-going input
• Devin’s experience establishing multi-aged, competency-based micro schools
• Some practical advice for parents to help energize their children

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