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The Web of Possibilities for K–12 Education Featuring Naomi Norman
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Episode 25

Group 2085662803 November 25th, 2025     Group-2 46 min

The Web of Possibilities for K-12 Education Featuring Naomi Norman

On this episode of The K-12 Change Equation, we sit down with Naomi Norman, Superintendent of Washtenaw ISD, to explore what it takes to build a system where every child is supported and positioned to thrive.

Naomi discusses the role regional agencies play in shaping equity and opportunity. She explains why meaningful work-based learning must begin long before high school and how rethinking the teacher pipeline starts with broadening the lens on who gets considered.

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Naomi Norman

Superintendent Washtenaw ISD

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Episode 24

Group 2085662803 November 18, 2025      47 min Group-2

The STEM Pipeline That Keeps Communities Alive 

On this episode of The K-12 Change Equation, Dr. Mort Sherman and Dr. Leila Nuland sit down with Patrick Miller, Director of District Engagement for STEM East, to explore how one region is rethinking STEM education by connecting classrooms to real industry pathways. Patrick reflects on the tension between test scores and life skills, the challenge of reversing brain drain, and the power of a five-year STEM plan that actually guides systems not just sits on a shelf.

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Dr.Patrick Miller

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Education impacts us all, which is why this podcast is for everyone who cares about the future of learning in their community. Whether you're a superintendent seeking fresh perspectives, a district leader looking to drive meaningful change, an educator passionate about system-wide transformation, or a community member invested in your local schools' success, The K-12 Change Equation offers insights and strategies you can apply in your own community.We believe that lasting educational change happens when schools and communities work together, and our conversations reflect the vital role that engaged community members play in creating successful schools. Join us as we work together to solve for real change, made local.