41. A Time of Disruptive Innovation for Schools?

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We know there is a need for systemic innovation within our schools, and the pandemic has made this more apparent than ever. But, is it a bad thing that our eyes are now open to the challenges of our post-COVID school system? What silver lining can there be among all of this?</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The surge in “pandemic pods,” micro-schools, and schools-within-a-school (SWAS) give us a glimpse into what we can expect for the future of schools in a post-pandemic world. We can look at this moment in history as a time of disruptive innovation for schools, changing the educational landscape in a big way. It’s not necessarily a good or a bad thing, but simply a time of change to fit the changing needs of our students.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Listen in to learn more about disruptive innovation, what leaders in change we can look to, and how to begin creating that change together.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jump Through the Conversation:</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[2:47] A look at this moment in history</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[5:05] My hope that we regroup</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[8:01] Looking at the structure within the school differently</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[8:42] Create change together</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[9:15] Start with a mission</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[10:42] Unpacking Edgecombe County Schools’ graduate aims</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[14:10] A silver lining?</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Links and Resources:</