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In this episode, the host Tom Luna dives into a conversation with Lisa Coons, the superintendent of public instruction for the Common Wealth of Virginia. Lisa shares her remarkable journey from a high school English teacher to key educational leadership roles across Tennessee and Virginia. We dive into her experience with modernizing the funding formula in Tennessee, tackling literacy challenges, implementing high-dosage tutoring, and rethinking accountability systems. Tune in for an enlightening conversation about courageous leadership in education and the inspiring changes being made to support students and educators alike.Key Moments00:00 Tennessee's progress in education funding and reform.04:03 The Tennessee formula simplifies education funding for students.07:32 Legislators consider funding formula impact on constituents.11:08 Improving literacy through teacher training and support.14:10 Targeted tutoring accelerates learning and avoids remediation.17:25 ESSA accountability aims to clarify student progress.20:09 Superintendent Lisa Coons discusses tackling difficult issues.Connect with Lisa CoonsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lisa-coons/Website: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/
