The podcast where WestEd experts break down pressing challenges in education and human development–and provide insights you can apply to practice and policy.
The Interpersonal Skills Principals Need to Lead and Stay
What does it take to lead a school well—and sustain that leadership? In this episode, WestEd’s Director of Educational Leadership Ayele Dodoo discusses how interpersonal skills shape effective principal leadership, from building trust and developing talent to practicing self-care and creating systems of support. She shares practical insights for supporting principals to lead, succeed, and stay.
20 Aug 2026
Expanding High School Math for a Data-Driven World
Today’s high school students are entering an increasingly data-driven world, one in which skills in data literacy, quantitative reasoning, and integrated statistics are becoming more important for college, careers, and everyday life.
On this episode of Leading Voices, Amy Getz, Senior Program Associate of Mathematics Education at WestEd, discusses how high schools can expand advanced math course options alongside traditional math pathways to better prepare students for life after graduation. She explores how college math is evolving, explains why students need opportunities to apply math to open-ended contexts, and shares guidance and resources for district leaders looking to expand advanced math course options for high school students.
From the Episode
The Integrated Statistics and Quantitative Reasoning (ISQR) course developed by WestEd and The Charles A. Dana Center is currently being piloted. Course materials and implementation resources will be available as open education resources in 2027.
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How We Can Help
WestEd partners with teachers, schools, districts, colleges, and state education agencies to meaningfully engage and prepare students—from early childhood to adulthood—for success in math. Explore how WestEd can help deliver rigorous mathematics teaching and learning experiences.
11 Jun 2026
How Education Leaders Can Reduce Administrative Burden and Reclaim Staff Time
Every reporting requirement is intended to serve a purpose, but is each one delivering value? In this episode, Kelsey Krausen, Director of Education Finance at WestEd, shares how education leaders can separate meaningful data reporting from burdensome paperwork and reclaim more time to focus on students.
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16 ratings
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5.0 / 5
4 ratings
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Engagement
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