<![CDATA[Disrupting Education For Good]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/disrupting-education-for-good Disrupting Education For Good is the New Era Superintendents podcast — conversations with leaders and innovators doing "whatever it takes" to conquer the achievement crisis in American education. Every episode, we dig into what's actually working in math and reading proficiency. We're innovating American education one conversation at a time.

]]> RSS.com 2026.428.112250 Fri, 22 May 2026 12:55:15 GMT en 21e8be2d-67df-5fab-8dec-f2bd77b10d26 https://media.rss.com/disrupting-education-for-good/podcast_cover_20260521_090556_7a102f8f5ceeebe9c6546e5f20cbe990.png Disrupting Education For Good https://rss.com/podcasts/disrupting-education-for-good no Matt Kinnaman Matt Kinnaman / New Era Superintendents Matt Kinnaman / New Era Superintendents false episodic podcast United States, USA United States, USA false <![CDATA[Disrupting Education For Good / A New Era Superintendents Podcast Episode 6 with Dr. Will Darter: Small Schools, Big Impact: How Rural Districts Are Leading Change]]> As Clayton Christensen said, "disruption is not about tearing things down. It's about doing things better". In this insightful interview, Dr. Will Darter, superintendent of Everton R3 School District, shares his experiences leading a small rural district, innovative strategies like the Diploma Plus program, and the importance of community and collaboration in education. Discover how small schools can succeed and scale impactful initiatives across the country.

Purchase a copy of Dr. Darter's new book, "The Empowered Rural Education Leader: A Framework from America's Small Schools and Why It Matters Everywhere" on Amazon

For more information on New Era visit: www.newerasuperintendents.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/disrupting-education-for-good/2847554 8657b374-1f8e-405d-b707-3435c64f080f 951 full 1 1 6 6 false Thu, 21 May 2026 22:00:01 GMT false United States, USA United States, USA <![CDATA[Disrupting Education For Good / A New Era Superintendents Podcast Episode 5 with Dr. Kara Conglianese: Navigating Disruption in Education]]> As Clayton Christensen said, "disruption is not about tearing things down. It's about doing things better". With that in mind we are joined by Dr. Kara Coglianese, Superintendent of Crete-Monee School District 201-U in Crete, IL. Dr. Coglianese discusses the challenges and transformations in education post-COVID. She emphasizes the importance of mental health, personalized learning, and adapting to the needs of students in a high poverty community. The conversation also explores the role of technology and AI in education, as well as innovative approaches to career pathways and the future structure of schooling.

For more on New Era Superintendents visit: www.newerasuperintendents.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/disrupting-education-for-good/2847540 4f5336b5-ba53-44f2-8e79-638f5b2c4394 1163 full 1 1 5 5 false Thu, 21 May 2026 21:54:17 GMT false United States, USA United States, USA <![CDATA[Disrupting Education For Good / A New Era Superintendents Podcast Episode 04 with Dr. Tiffany Brunson: The role of AI shaping the future of education]]> As Clayton Christensen said, "disruption is not about tearing things down. It's about doing things better". With that in mind we are joined by Dr. Tiffany Brunson, Superintendent of ESD 159 in Matteson, IL. Dr. Brunson discusses her journey in education, the challenges of funding and equity, the importance of redefining success in education, and the role of AI in shaping the future of learning. Join this inspiring conversation with "host leader" and positive disruptor, Dr. Tiffany Brunson.

For more about New Era Superintendents visit: www.newerasuperintendents.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/disrupting-education-for-good/2847537 66bde2f9-5831-494d-9113-ac4024241258 1290 full 1 1 4 4 false Thu, 21 May 2026 21:54:09 GMT false United States, USA United States, USA <![CDATA[Disrupting Education For Good / A New Era Superintendents Podcast Episode 03 with David Hoyt Achievement Potential that exists when S + SB effective work together]]> As Clayton Christensen said, "disruption is not about tearing things down. It's about doing things better". With that in mind we are joined by Executive Director of School Boards for Academic Excellence (https://sbaenetwork.org) David Hoyt who discusses the achievement potential that exists when School Boards and Superintendents stay committed to that goal.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/disrupting-education-for-good/2847529 c682f287-d3e6-4569-96cc-2a5ed06a8a9a 988 full 1 1 3 3 false Thu, 21 May 2026 21:54:02 GMT false United States, USA United States, USA <![CDATA[Disrupting Education For Good / A New Era Superintendents Podcast Episode 02 with Dr. Quintin Shepherd: Transforming Education, Performance Based Contracts]]> As Superintendent Dr. Quintin Shepherd transitions to Pflugerville ISD he shares about a twenty-year career that has led him to practice compassionate leadership, to pursue performance based contracts and the notion and possibility of rebirth - both in education and in life - as explored through his latest book "Transforming Education" available now on Amazon.

For more information on New Era Superintendents visit: www.newerasuperintendents.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/disrupting-education-for-good/2847507 9bc6e3ed-2220-4263-ab37-0495149ff91e 1337 full 1 1 2 2 false Thu, 21 May 2026 21:36:44 GMT false United States, USA United States, USA <![CDATA[Disrupting Education For Good / A New Era Superintendents Podcast Episode 01 with Dr. Jim Capolupo: 100% Reading Proficiency]]> Superintendent Dr. Jim Capolupo led his district to a remarkable series of achievements, which sound too good to be true until you hear the story behind them. And like most great accomplishments, they involved disruptions and rearrangements, and not everybody was happy about that. But the kids were.

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