The Future of K-12 Education, brought to you by McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS‪)‬ IdeaXChange and MPS

In this episode, we learn about Clover School District's journey to a successful school bond referendum. Join us as Dr. Sheila Quinn, Superintendent of Schools, shares insights into the district's response to rapid growth, culminating in a successful voter-approved bond in 2022. Discover how Clover School District navigated challenges, engaged the community, and prioritized strategic planning to meet the evolving needs of their students.

From visionary planning to collaborative design, Dr. Quinn offers a behind-the-scenes look at the process of envisioning and building new facilities, including an elementary school and a high school. Explore the innovative approaches taken to ensure flexibility, maximize space utilization, and incorporate community input into the design process.

Learn how Clover School District overcame setbacks,
including a failed school bond referendum in 2021, by listening, adapting, and reengaging with the community. Gain valuable insights into effective communication strategies, social media campaigns, and the importance of stakeholder involvement in shaping the future of education.

Whether you're a K-12 leader, educator, or community member, this episode offers inspiration and practical lessons for transforming educational infrastructure and fostering student success.

Tune in to hear the story of perseverance, collaboration,
and innovation that defines Clover School District's bond referendum journey. Listen now to be inspired by the future of K-12 education!

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Driving positive change in education is never easy. Whether you're a school superintendent, district leader, or simply passionate about education, the transformative journey of Richland School District 2 offers valuable knowledge and inspiration for any district looking to make improvements that will serve students and teachers for years to come. In our latest episode, we welcome Will Anderson, the Chief Operations Officer for Richland School District 2, who guides us through the complexities and strategy behind the school’s groundbreaking $468,406,000 improvement program—which included the passing of the largest property tax initiative in the state at the time. Anyone with an unwavering commitment to better educational outcomes will appreciate hearing the story behind Richland 2’s ambitious progress. Thanks for listening.

The future of schools will be shaped by how they approach the well-being of not only students but teachers and support staff as well. Tune into today's episode as Ben dives deep into the world of mental health and well-being in schools with special guest Sonny Thadani, CEO of Robin, and passionate advocate for mental health in educational settings. After volunteering with Sandy Hook Promise and driven by his personal experience as a father of three, Sonny founded Robin – a school partner that empowers students, educators, and parents to thrive. The ed-tech startup was recently featured in Forbes. Discover Robin’s innovative, interactive approach to transforming school communities with a real-world coaching program that combines cutting-edge technology to propel how well-being and personal growth are taught in schools. Robin's mission is to build more connected, supportive, and compassionate school communities, and listeners will hear about some of the early results and successes they have already achieved. We hope this conversation uplifts and inspires you! To learn more about Robin visit: https://www.my-robin.com

Minta Ferguson is the Director of Planning for McMillan Pazdan Smith Advisors, a division that creates customized, data-driven facility plans that guide construction and renovation projects. 

How does a team create the best educational environments using data? Join us for this discussion on how data-driven planning can be a valuable resource for determining financial feasibility, optimizing a building's use, efficiency, and more. 

Have a specific question for Minta's Advisors? Contact Us and we'll connect you with the team. 

Education has not always been thought of as an innovative space, but change is on the horizon, sparked by the disruptions of the last few years. Students are required to have a different skill set than previous generations, with technology and collaboration at the forefront of those demands. The education system has faced immense challenges recently, but with those challenges comes a great opportunity to innovate and make an even greater impact on students today. 

Our guest, Doug Roberts, has worked with leading ed-tech entrepreneurs and district administrators for almost 20 years, developing partnerships that improve outcomes for students.

As Founder and CEO of the Institute for Education Innovation, Doug and his partners help bridge the gap between those who run school districts and those who start companies to help school districts. A Princeton graduate, he is a former public high school social studies teacher and ed-tech business development executive who earned his Ed.M. in Teaching and Curriculum from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. Doug has his finger on the pulse of schools across the nation and we enjoyed hearing his perspective, join us for this wide-ranging, open and honest conversation. 

In this final part of our three-part series on how the Continuum in Lake City, South Carolina is redefining education, we are joined by Harry Lesesne, Executive Director of the Darla Moore Foundation, and around 24:00 by Jeanette Altman, Executive Director of the Continuum. 

Listeners will learn more about the mission and vision of the Darla Moore Foundation--both with the Continuum and across the region. The reasoning behind the "Continuum" name is also defined, with both guests explaining what business partnerships and philanthropy were necessary to pull off this impressive and innovative facility. 

If you haven't heard parts 1 and 2 of the Continuum series, please check those out. 

To learn more about the Continuum.