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Shawn Rubin, Chief Education Officer, and Cathy Sanford, Director of Research and Development, both from the Highlander Institute, talk about their new book, Pathways to Personalization: A Framework for School Change. This is the second of a multi-part series about the book. In this episode, Shawn and Cathy talk about the 5 components of the framework, which is the backbone of the entire book. 01:16 5 components of the frameworkPlan Pilot RefineGrowNetworking05:08 Example of the framework07:57 Human capital frameworkLead change agent08:30 Relationships and talent are important components throughout the framework.09:44 Is there an archetype for a good solid lead change agent? Have you seen specific skill set or mindset in these change agents that make them good?13:36 The lead change agent brings people to the table, but the design team really helps them get the work done.14:17 You need a rationale and you need relationships. Those are your key starting points.15:10 Bringing students into the conversation16:25 Studying your data, understanding local conditionsReadiness Pathways to Personalization: A Framework for School ChangeBook Website: http://pathwaystopersonalization.comAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/Pathways-Personalization-Framework-School-Change/dp/168253247XHarvard Education Press: http://hepg.org/hep-home/books/pathways-to-personalization