Lessons Learned is a podcast by BetterLesson that takes a deep dive into the world of education through the eyes of K-12 district, state, and education leaders. Each episode focuses in on the real, innovative strategies school districts are employing to impact teaching and learning across the country. From rethinking the "portrait of a graduate" to building out systemic, sustained professional learning practices, our guests share the lessons they've learned along the way.
Latest Episodes
How to Make Math Less Intimidating & More Relevant for Students ft. Eli Luberoff | Lessons Learned | Ep 12
How can we make math more accessible, engaging, and future-focused?“When someone’s asking, ‘Hey, when am I gonna use this math?’ you can be like, ‘Have you ever played...
Connecting Education to Workforce Needs ft. Adam Bowen | Lessons Learned | Ep 11
How can districts prepare students for both college and career success—and what does it require from our instructional leaders? “As a leader—getting the [support] that...
Aligning K-12 Education with the Future of Work ft. Chike Aguh | Lessons Learned | Ep 10
How do we prepare students for jobs that don't exist yet?“What I'm hopeful for is that always—no matter how challenging the circumstance—there is someone who is teachi...
Rethinking Academic Pathways to Drive Real-World Readiness ft. Dr. TJ Vari | Lessons Learned | Ep 9
How can we align K–12 pathways with real economic opportunity?“The definition of leadership is influence. The challenge of leadership is conflict. The result of leader...
Designing and Sustaining Relevant Math Instruction for Every Student ft. Dan Meyer | Lessons Learned | Ep 8
How can we make math instruction more engaging and relevant for every student?“Kids need fewer commercials for math's power in their jobs later and more actual, tangib...
