Mike and Miles discuss how parents can communicate effectively with schools to best utilize all of the resources available to them. They talk about parent advocacy, positive two-way communication, things parents should expect from their schools.

In this different format, Miles asks Mike several questions based on his leadership style at the building level. Mike gets in depth with what he considers the essentials in leading a school community to success.

Mike and Miles look at the state of education in the U.S. They explore how there is little historical change in student outcomes across 50 years of teaching and learning. The great things that schools are doing with and for kids are often overshadowed by number or grade assigned by the results of a standardized test.

Mike and Miles give concrete strategies that give the how to on some of the ideas discussed in previous episodes. Planning for success is everything in great districts, schools, and classrooms.

Mike and Miles discuss their ideal school including how they would approach curriculum and instruction. Learning is geared toward the learners interests all the while addressing standards and academic growth. This episode touches upon the need to focus on the school's community vs. the successes of other schools.