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“System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive” is the go-to podcast for education leaders dedicated to building safe, inclusive learning environments through transformative, sustainable system-wide change. Hosted by Dr. Gail Angus, Dr. Leesa Huang, and Dr.
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57: The Impact of Decision Fatigue and “Superhero Syndrome” on School Leaders and Staff (opens the original)
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What happens when educators are constantly making decisions, taking on more, and trying to be the person everyone can count on? In this episode, the System Shift team explores the depletion cycle and “superhero syndrome” and how they impact educator effectiveness, school culture, and the conditions for learning. They discuss how decision fatigue and competing priorities contribute to depletion, why self-care alone can't fix an unsustainable system, and what leaders can do to recognize and addres
56: Is Your School Running a WTF Model? (opens the original)
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Are your systems identifying students early, or are they running on a WTF model where you wait for students to fail before providing support? In this episode, the System Shift team calls out the “WTF” model and explores how schools can shift from reactive intervention to proactive prevention by using early warning data, identifying student strengths, and responding sooner. In This Episode Why the “Wait to Fail” model is common in schools How early warning data can help identify students sooner S
55: Leading vs. Lagging Indicators: The Key to Continuous School Improvement (opens the original)
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Setting school goals is only half the equation. In this episode, the System Shift team explores why the most successful schools don't wait until the end of the year to measure success. They identify leading indicators that help them monitor progress, adjust strategies, and continuously improve along the way. Learn how focusing on adult actions, collective ownership, and ongoing reflection creates stronger conditions for learning and better outcomes for students. In This Episode: What leading ind
54: The Truth About School Safety: Why Relationships Matter More Than Security Measures (opens the original)
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School safety is more than locks, cameras, and physical security. In this episode, the System Shift team explores research from the Learning Policy Institute showing that the strongest foundations for safe schools are built through relationships, trust, positive school climate, and integrated systems. Learn how proactive Tier 1 practices can help create schools where students feel seen, supported, and safe every day. In this Episode: Why school safety is more than locks and cameras Four research
53: Is Your Tier 1 Strong: Building an Integrated MTSS Foundation for Student Success (opens the original)
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A strong school year begins with a strong Tier 1. In this episode, the System Shift team explores what it really means to have an effective Tier 1 within an integrated MTSS framework. They discuss why academics, behavior, and social-emotional learning must work together, how leaders can identify gaps in their systems, and the importance of auditing Tier 1 throughout the year to ensure all students and staff are supported. In This Episode: What makes a strong Tier 1 and why academics, behavior, a
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