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Leading Change
Managing complex change is about more than launching a new initiative. This post introduces a practical framework for examining the conditions that support meaningful implementation and includes a reflection guide to help leadership teams strengthen both current and future change efforts.

Kathryn Laster
Aug 45 min read


Podcasts as Professional Learning
I’m a podcast person. For years, my work included longer commutes, and I spent much of that time listening. It was easy to find episodes connected to my work, and I’ve started many conversations with, “I was listening to a podcast and heard…” My colleagues and I even created our own podcast, Digital Learning Radio (still available), and many of my professional learning sessions include references and resources I first encountered through podcast listening. There are podcasts

Kathryn Laster
Apr 305 min read


Leading Learning with Intention: Designing for Belonging and Impact
In anticipation of our summer Learning Forward Texas conference, we’re excited to continue highlighting the leaders who will help shape this year’s learning experience. Our Day 1 keynote speaker, Dr. Jill M. Siler, brings a deep commitment to thoughtful design, courageous leadership, and professional learning that truly moves people. As Deputy Executive Director of the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) and a former superintendent for nearly a decade, Jill has

Kathryn Laster
Feb 186 min read
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