Strategic Scheduling - Optimizing Resources for Postsecondary Preparation ft. Steven Gering | Ep 7
In this episode of Lessons Learned, host Matt sits down with Dr. Steven Gering, Director of Solution Design, to explore how schools can better prepare students for life beyond graduation—whether that path leads to college, career, or both.
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
Whether you’re a district leader, school administrator, or classroom educator, this episode offers practical strategies and a renewed sense of purpose for building future-ready systems that support every student’s path forward.
Quote of the Show:
“We really under-invest in training future leaders and current leaders on how to invest this multimillion dollar budget to get more students college and career ready—and how to run it effectively and efficiently.” - Dr. Steven Gering
Links:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-gering-3467bb24a/
- BetterLesson Website: https://betterlesson.com/
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