Quality Matters
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.
Episodes
11 episodes
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 standa...
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Episode 7
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47:44
Quality Matters | Episode 6 | Dr. Patrick Wolf
With insights from his groundbreaking research on school choice and civic outcomes, University of Arkansas professor, Dr. Patrick Wolf reveals how empowering parents to choose schools creates not just academic gains but stronger, more engaged c...
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Episode 6
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29:19
Quality Matters | Episode 5 | Superintendent Alberto Carvalho
Join Caitlin and Shaka as they dive into another thought-provoking Breakdown of their interview with Superintendent Alberto Carvalho.
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17:37
BREAKDOWN: Quality Matters Episode 4 | Dan Hamlin
Join Caitlin and Shaka as they dive into another thought-provoking Breakdown of their interview with Dan Hamlin. Dan's perspective sheds light on the dynamic landscape of education and the factors fueling this transformation. Tune in for a thou...
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16:54
Quality Matters | Episode 4 | Dan Hamlin
In this episode of Quality Matters, we sit down with Dan Hamlin to explore the vision behind the Emerging School Models Conference, which he co-founded with Paul Peterson. Dan shares insights gained over the past three years as enrollm...
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Episode 4
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18:11
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...
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Episode 6
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18:44
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 ...
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29:35
BREAKDOWN: Quality Matters | Episode 2, Part 2 | Gerard Robinson
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.
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Season 1
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19:12
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 cabine...
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Episode 2
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33:35
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.
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Episode 2
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19:50