Edreform in 10

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Welcome to Edreform in 10, a flash action-cast powered by CER in partnership with Dash Media, for and by people who are motivated to take action and accelerate innovation and impact in the learning ecosystem.

This week on Ed Reform in 10, Chris Gulacy-Worrel sits down with Chase Brackens, a junior at Paul Quinn College and Wells Fargo corporate intern, to explore how work-based learning is revolutionizing higher education.

Chase shares his transformative journey from Texas Tech to Paul Quinn College, where the innovative work college model blends rigorous academics with real-world corporate experience. Through Paul Quinn's unique structure—classes early in the week, corporate internships the rest—students earn substantial scholarships while gaining invaluable professional skills that traditional universities often overlook.

The conversation reveals how Paul Quinn's personalized approach, where faculty know every student by name, creates accountability and opens doors in ways that larger institutions simply cannot match. Chase describes how working alongside senior executives while maintaining honors-level academics has shaped him into a servant leader prepared for immediate career success.

From time management to networking to professional development, Chase explains how this model develops the complete professional, not just the graduate. His powerful message resonates: choose institutions that see you as a person, not a number, and that prepare you for life, not just exams. This episode offers a compelling blueprint for reimagining higher education through the lens of practical preparation and personal investment.

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Welcome to Edreform in 10, a flash action-cast powered by CER in partnership with Dash Media, for and by people who are motivated to take action and accelerate innovation and impact in the learning ecosystem.

This week on Ed Reform in 10, Jeanne Allen is joined by Kyle Smitley, founder of Detroit Achievement Academy, to discuss how joy, purpose, and innovation are transforming education in Detroit.

Kyle shares the inspiring origin story behind her groundbreaking schools, her commitment to disrupting narratives that hold students back, and how her focus on joy, belonging, and high-quality work has delivered remarkable results. From field study trips to Washington, D.C., to the integration of AI and transformative partnerships with fellow Yass Prize awardee Cristo Rey, Kyle explains how her students are developing life-changing skills and opportunities.

The conversation also dives into actionable ways anyone can contribute to education reform—whether through starting schools, mentoring, board service, or financial support. This episode is packed with inspiration, practical advice, and a powerful message: every child deserves the chance to thrive.

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Welcome to Edreform in 10, a flash action-cast powered by CER in partnership with Dash Media, for and by people who are motivated to take action and accelerate innovation and impact in the learning ecosystem.

In this episode of EdReform in 10, CER’s Chief Program Officer Caroline Allen sits down with Gavin Cooney, co-founder and CEO of Learnosity, to explore the future of education technology and assessment. Learnosity powers assessments for 40 million students globally, delivering over 20 billion questions annually.

Gavin shares how his company provides the "Lego bricks" for education platforms, enabling more creative and authentic assessments like video questions, drag-and-drop math problems, AI-driven feedback on essays, and more. He also discusses how leveraging AI reduces teacher workloads and empowers them to focus on the classroom.

From helping schools transition away from traditional multiple-choice tests to designing tools that authenticate student work, Learnosity is driving a shift toward meaningful, formative assessment. Gavin’s passion for making scalable, impactful change shines through in this conversation.

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Welcome to Edreform in 10, a flash action-cast powered by CER in partnership with Dash Media, for and by people who are motivated to take action and accelerate innovation and impact in the learning ecosystem.

In this episode of Edreform in 10, Cris Gulacy-Worrel sits down with Ruben Morris, the visionary founder of the Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School, to explore a groundbreaking approach to secondary education. Ruben shares how his students are taking off—literally—into aviation-specific careers, from aircraft maintenance to private and commercial piloting, and even remote drone operation.

This unique high school model combines rigorous academics with hands-on training in aerospace, preparing students for high-demand, high-paying careers. Ruben explains why school choice is essential for schools like his to thrive and how his own journey shaped his vision for empowering underserved communities through education.

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Welcome to Edreform in 10, a flash action-cast powered by CER in partnership with Dash Media, for and by people who are motivated to take action and accelerate innovation and impact in the learning ecosystem.

In this episode of Edreform in 10, Jeanne Allen dives into the revolutionary approach transforming teacher education with Dr. Carole Basile, Dean of ASU's Mary Lou Fulton College. Basile reveals her radical vision: dismantling the "one teacher, one classroom" model that's failing both educators and students. Why do new teachers need "survival guides" when no other profession does? How can 45,000 certified teachers who left the field be enticed back? Discover Basile's bold blueprint for team-based education, nano-credentials for career-switchers, and a 3-year teaching degree that eliminates unpaid student teaching. Her corporate background brings a fresh perspective that challenges education's most fundamental assumptions about who can teach and how schools should function.

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Welcome to Edreform in 10, a flash action-cast powered by CER in partnership with Dash Media, for and by people who are motivated to take action and accelerate innovation and impact in the learning ecosystem.

In this episode of Edreform in 10, CER's Caroline Allen sits down with Dr. Emily Oster to discuss COVID-19's educational aftermath and the power of accessible data. Oster shares insights about her Zelma AI platform, which makes state assessment data more user-friendly, while revealing surprising recovery patterns across school districts. She offers thoughtful recommendations for policymakers to learn from success stories like Mississippi, urging parents to stay informed and education leaders to maintain essential testing infrastructure. Discover Oster's compelling vision for how smart data use can transform education—if we're willing to follow where the numbers lead.

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Welcome to Edreform in 10, a flash action-cast powered by CER in partnership with Dash Media, for and by people who are motivated to take action and accelerate innovation and impact in the learning ecosystem.

Religious charter schools are all the buzz these days because of the pending Supreme Court Case to approve or block the first religious charter school in the United States. 

Cris Gulacy-Worrel, Vice President of Oakmont Education, and Paul Escala, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, dive into what this pivotal moment could mean for education in the United States and the role faith-based education currently plays. As a leader for the largest archdiocese in the nation and former CEO of a charter management organization, Paul Escala has a unique perspective and believes that schools have a duty to maintain their efficacy by being responsive to the needs of the times.

Hear more about how religious institutions continue to push the needle for education while remaining diverse in thought and belief.

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Welcome to Edreform in 10, a flash action-cast powered by CER in partnership with Dash Media, for and by people who are motivated to take action and accelerate innovation and impact in the learning ecosystem.

A unique look at the journey of an inner city Independent School in Philadelphia to the White House in March for the signing of the Trump Administration’s Executive Order to close the US Department of Education with Michael Marrone, President & Founder of Liguori Academy.

Why did Ligouri Academy think it worthy of their students’ time and focus? Founder and President Mike Marrone started Ligouri to provide individualized education and workforce development opportunities for students and the education is made possible through the states education tax credit program. With that funding, students like Loralei are set up for success to pursue a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice at Temple in the fall, and is now using her voice to speak up about the importance of school choice, sharing how access to the right educational environment can open doors and shape a student’s future. 

Hear more about how these leaders put politics aside to join hands on the most important civil rights issue of our time.

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Welcome to Edreform in 10, a flash action-cast powered by CER in partnership with Dash Media, for and by people who are motivated to take action and accelerate innovation and impact in the learning ecosystem.

In this inspiring episode, we hear from Diana Diaz-Harrison, founder of Arizona Autism Charter Schools, who was recently named Deputy Assistant Secretary for Special Education & Rehabilitative Services at the Department of Education, a post that will put her in charge of guiding policy for the more than 7 million students with special needs in the nation.  Diaz-Harrison reflects on the recent visit from the Secretary of Education and her journey to creating groundbreaking educational opportunities for children with autism. Tune in to learn about her impact, and how schools and businesses can help support individuals on the autism spectrum.

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Welcome to Edreform in 10, a flash action-cast powered by CER in partnership with Dash Media, for and by people who are motivated to take action and accelerate innovation and impact in the learning ecosystem.

Nationally recognized for transforming Iowa’s education landscape, Governor Kim Reynolds was featured at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit and came by the Edreform in 10 podcast studio on site to talk about her efforts.