Ep 257: Dave Runge: What If Schools Were Designed Differently?

Ep 257: Dave Runge: What If Schools Were Designed Differently?

From The Art of Teaching by Mathew Green

March 18, 2026 · 43 min · Season 257 · Episode 257

About this episode

Dave Runge discusses reimagining education and the importance of systemic change in schools.

With a passion for reimagining education, Dave works with educational organisations across Australia and internationally to help build new systems and unlock innovative outcomes. As Director of Future Schools, he partners with executive leadership teams, boards, associations and education organisations, supporting educators to discover, design and implement innovative approaches to teaching and learning. At the centre of Dave’s work is a focus on systemic change. He works alongside school leaders and educators to navigate complexity and build the adaptive leadership and thinking needed to create future-focused schools. With deep expertise in change leadership, culture and innovation, Dave has supported successful transformation across a wide range of educational settings. Through collaboration, thoughtful dialogue and the exchange of ideas, he helps schools and leaders rethink practice, reshape learning environments and lead meaningful, lasting change within their communities.

People in this episode

Host: Mathew Green

Guest: Dave Runge

Topics covered

  • education reform
  • systemic change
  • innovative teaching
  • adaptive leadership
  • collaboration in education

Keywords

  • education
  • innovation
  • leadership
  • teaching methods
  • school design

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Future Schools

Places: Australia

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