In this episode, Dr. Dan Stepenosky, Superintendent of Las Virgenes USD, talks to us about how his district is constantly iterating its educational models to meet the evolving needs of students. More specifically, Dr. Stepenosky details how Las Virgenes USD has changed its graduation requirements to increase the rigorous preparation needed to ensure college readiness. Dr. Stepenosky’s perspective is very appreciated since he is concerned with the outcomes of all students in California, not just those within his own school district. Beyond just college readiness, he has also concentrated a lot of his efforts toward ensuring the social and emotional well-being of his students.