About this episode

School leaders discuss the challenges of leading during divisive times, focusing on student outcomes and resilience.

In the first episode of AASA Radio for 2025, school leaders from across the United States discuss the challenge of leading school districts during divisive times. Hosted by the President of the American Association of School Administrators, the panel shares insights, staying focused on student outcomes, leveraging technology like AI in education, and navigating the current political and social challenges of the moment. They also discuss strategies for balancing competing perspectives and staying resilient in the face of uncertainty. Twitter: @Supt_Balderas | @m_salazarzamora | @DrAlexMarrero | @larawadem | @Jonharper70bd | @BAMRadioNetwork Dr. Gustavo Balderas is President of the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents and President of AASA.Balderas has been and is involved in numerous state, regional, and national organizations and committees, including having served on the Oregon State Board of Education as a superintendent liaison, the AASA Executive Committee, Chiefs for Change Board, is a co-founder and inaugural president of the Oregon Association of Latino Administrators. Dr. Balderas is also a volunteer consulting superintendent for the Educational…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Gustavo Balderas

Guest: Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora

Topics covered

• school leadership
• divisive times
• student outcomes
• technology in education
• political challenges
• resilience

Keywords

• school administrators
• leadership
• AI in education
• political challenges
• student outcomes
• resilience
• technology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Association of School Administrators, AASA, Educational Research and Development Institute, Suburban School Superintendents, Institute for Educational Innovation, BAM Radio Network

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