Episode 353

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Published on:

30th Jan 2025

The Pulse of Progress: Leading Education Beyond Boundaries

Join host CT and Dr. Ed Manansala, County Superintendent of El Dorado County, California, as they discuss transformative leadership in education. Dr. Manansala shares his strategies for fostering collaboration, driving systemic change, and empowering student voices. Learn how his data-driven approach and focus on resilient systems are helping to tackle challenges like chronic absenteeism. This conversation offers practical insights for leaders looking to create inclusive, adaptive environments that support both academic success and community engagement.

Key Takeaways:

Transformative Leadership: Dr. Mananala emphasizes the importance of leadership that supports collaboration, drives systemic change, and empowers both educators and students.

Data-Driven Decision Making: A focus on predictive analytics and data reviews helps identify challenges early and tailor support to individual student needs.

Collaboration and Empowerment: Building collaborative networks among districts and empowering student voices are key to addressing challenges like absenteeism and mental health.

Resilient Educational Systems: Leaders must create adaptable systems that can withstand societal shifts and foster long-term success for both students and communities.

Adapting to Change: Continuous learning, particularly in areas like digital literacy and data fluency, is crucial for educational leaders to stay effective in an evolving landscape.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:39 Superintendent's Role

02:44 Education Landscape

06:06 Accountability Shift

09:05 Chronic Absenteeism

11:29 Data Challenges

14:48 Continuous Improvement

18:14 Leadership Skills

24:03 Personal Journey

27:54 Student-Centered Approach

31:35 Leadership Complexity

37:04 Career Advice


Connect with Dr. Jim: linkedin.com/in/drjimk

Connect with CT: linkedin.com/in/cheetung

Connect with Dr. Ed Manansala: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-manansala

Music Credit: Shake it Up - Fesliyanstudios.com - David Renda



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CheeTung Leong

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Jim Kanichirayil

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Your friendly neighborhood talent strategy nerd is the producer and co-host for The HR Impact Show. He's spent his career in sales and has been typically in startup b2b HRTech and TA-Tech organizations.

He's built high-performance sales teams throughout his career and is passionate about all things employee life cycle and especially employee retention and turnover.