Summary:

Join Dr. Jim as he digs into innovative talent strategies with Mary Morem, Superintendent of Houston Public School District 294 in Minnesota. Discover scrappy ways to grow talent without substantial funding, leveraging local colleges, grant writing, and non-traditional teaching roles. Mary shares her unique six-year mapping strategy for long-term educational success, blending online and brick-and-mortar approaches. This episode explores how district leaders can collaborate with universities and communities to enhance their talent pipelines and adapt to the changing educational landscape.

Key Takeaways:

• Creative Talent Development: Using resources like community colleges, writing grants, and leveraging nontraditional talent pathways can help build a strong talent pipeline without a large budget.
• Building Alliances: Partnering with local colleges and creating community connections can help districts sustain a more stable talent influx for teaching positions.
• Leveraging Online Education: Utilizing a mix of online and traditional learning platforms helps address challenges in engaging students and educators alike.
• Long-Term Planning with Flexibility: Adopting a "map" approach, as opposed to fixed plans, allows educational leaders to remain adaptable and responsive to changes.

Chapters:

00:00

Scrappy Strategies for Growing Talent in Education

03:28

Creative Grant Writing and Partnerships in Education

07:06

Innovative Strategies for Growing Educational Talent Remotely

13:14

Mapping Educational Change: A Six-Year Strategic Plan

19:37

Building Educational Talent Pipelines Through Community and Collaboration

Connect with Dr. Jim: linkedin.com/in/drjimk

Connect with CT: linkedin.com/in/cheetung

Connect with Dr. Mary Morem: [email protected]

Music Credit: Shake it Up - Fesliyanstudios.com - David Renda



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