with Shaka Mitchell and Caitlin Sienkiewicz
We speak with experts across industries to see how their perspectives can inform our pursuit of a high-quality education for all students. We are passionate about all students having access to a great education and quality is a driving force behind our work.
Quality Matters | Episode 7 | Erik Ellefsen & Ben Bajarin
Uncovering the Real Drivers of Success in Education and Leadership In this episode of Quality Matters, we sat down with Erik Ellefsen and Ben Bajarin to explore what true educational quality looks like—beyond test scores and standardized assessments. Erik, a leader in school networks and improvement, emphasizes that the foundation of high-quality education lies in relationships, engagement, and empowerment, while Ben, a business and technology strategist, draws parallels between buildi...
16 Jan 2025
Quality Matters | Episode 6 | Dr. Patrick Wolf
Dr. Patrick Wolf, a University of Arkansas professor, reveals how empowering parents to choose schools creates stronger, more engaged citizens through academic gains.
19 Dec 2024
Quality Matters | Episode 5 | Superintendent Alberto Carvalho
Superintendent Alberto Carvalho shares actionable insights on what matters most in quality education, as broken down by co-hosts Caitlin and Shaka.
5 Dec 2024
BREAKDOWN: Quality Matters Episode 4 | Dan Hamlin
Caitlin and Shaka delve into Dan Hamlin's insights on the transformative education landscape, highlighting key factors driving this change.
22 Nov 2024
Quality Matters | Episode 4 | Dan Hamlin
Dan Hamlin shares insights on the surge in demand for innovative educational approaches and the factors driving parents to prioritize self-discipline and diverse school models.
7 Nov 2024
BREAKDOWN: Quality Matters Episode 3 | Chad Auer
Join Caitlin and Shaka as they dive into another thought-provoking Breakdown of their interview with Chad Auer. They explore Chad's insights on transparency as a crucial tool in shaping effective education policies and discuss the importance of getting the right people in the right roles to drive impactful change. Not everyone needs to lead or take the activist route, but every role matters in creating quality outcomes for students. Tune in as they uncover valuable lessons that lead to educat...
31 Oct 2024
Quality Matters | Episode 3 | Chad Auer
Chad Auer is a Senior Policy Advisor for Wyoming Governor, Mark Gordon, and he is a true renaissance man. Chad is a father, lawyer, rancher, former-mayor, and even a stablecoin architect. He joins Caitlin and Shaka to discuss the relationships between good governance and transparency, personal relationships and good public policy – showing us that Wyoming is much more than “fly-over” country.
Each episode of Quality Matters features a Breakdown, where Caitlin and Shaka highlight the most potent parts of their most recent interview. On this episode they breakdown their conversation with Gerard Robinson.
8 Oct 2024
Quality Matters | Episode 2 | Gerard Robinson
Gerard Robinson is a distinguished professor at the University of Virginia, bringing a wealth of expertise in education policy, criminal justice, and economic mobility. Notably, he is one of the few individuals in the nation to have held cabinet-level positions in multiple states, serving as Florida’s Commissioner of Education and Virginia’s Secretary of Education. Recently, Robinson has shifted his focus toward prison reform, dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for incarcerated ...
17 Sept 2024
BREAKDOWN: Quality Matters | Episode 1, Part 2 | Dr. Ashley Berner
Each episode of Quality Matters features a Breakdown, where Caitlin and Shaka highlight the most potent parts of their most recent interview. On this episode they breakdown their conversation with Dr. Ashley Berner of Johns Hopkins University.
3 Sept 2024
Quality Matters | Episode 1 | Dr. Ashley Berner
On this episode Caitlin and Shaka talk with Dr. Ashley Berner, a professor at Johns Hopkins University, about taking a two-pronged approach to quality: choice and common content.
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