What if K-12 school districts saw scheduling as a strategy for alignment rather than a task to be done?

“We really under-invest in training future school leaders on how to invest this multi-million dollar budget... how to get more students college and career ready—and how to run it effectively and efficiently.” -Dr. Steven Gering

In this episode of Lessons Learned, host Matt sits down with Dr. Steven Gering, Director of School Success, to explore how schools can better prepare students for life beyond graduation.

Drawing from decades of experience as a teacher, principal, and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Gering shares his personal journey and the critical lessons he’s learned about designing systems that support all learners. From de-stigmatizing CTE to improving scheduling and guidance structures, he offers a candid look at the structural changes that can make readiness real for every student.

Together, we explore key topics such as:

• Why strategic scheduling is the key to unlocking more efficient budgeting & resource allocation
• How narrowing course offerings can promote rigor and equity across schools
• Why college and career readiness must be reframed as a unified goal, not a binary choice
• How successful CTE programs can unlock student potential and workforce opportunity

Connect with our guest:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-gering-3467bb24a/ 
• BetterLesson Website: https://betterlesson.com/ 

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