Champion Every Voice

Amira Learning

Champion Every Voice is the podcast where literacy leaders, educators, and innovators dive into what’s working — and what’s next — in instruction. Brought to you by Amira Learning, each episode goes “spot on” with a topic at the heart of today’s education landscape: from dyslexia to differentiation, the science of reading to AI in the classroom. Whether you’re a teacher on the frontlines, a district leader rethinking tools, or a researcher shaping the future of education, this show brings you authentic conversations, practical insights, and the voices that are moving instruction forward. Learn more about agentic learning at amiralearning.com

Episodes

  1. How Great Leaders Build Literacy at Scale | Dr. David Cintron on Policy, AI & Student-Centered Leadership

    1 APR

    How Great Leaders Build Literacy at Scale | Dr. David Cintron on Policy, AI & Student-Centered Leadership

    What does it really take to improve literacy across a large, diverse school district? In this episode of Amira’s Champion Every Voice Podcast, host Jaclyn Wright sits down with Dr. David Cintron, Superintendent of District 14 in Brooklyn, New York, for a powerful conversation about literacy leadership, instructional coherence, family engagement, and the human-centered role of AI in education. With 25 years in public education and experience across every level of school leadership, Dr. Cintron shares how District 14 is approaching literacy not as a one-time initiative, but as a pursuit—one grounded in shared decision-making, transparent communication, and unwavering focus on students. In this conversation, you’ll hear: Why “getting it right” in literacy is a pursuit, not a destinationHow District 14 builds coherence across curriculum, instruction, assessment, and community engagementWhat it looks like when policy truly connects to classroom practiceHow AI can amplify the work of teachers and leaders without replacing the human connectionWhy family engagement must be aligned to district goals—not treated as a standalone effortThe leadership habit Dr. Cintron uses to stay grounded in students every single day One of the most memorable moments in the episode is Dr. Cintron’s reminder that “the story of one student is more powerful and palpable than any ream of data.” This episode is for superintendents, principals, district leaders, literacy advocates, instructional coaches, and anyone committed to building systems that help every child become a reader.

    34 min

About

Champion Every Voice is the podcast where literacy leaders, educators, and innovators dive into what’s working — and what’s next — in instruction. Brought to you by Amira Learning, each episode goes “spot on” with a topic at the heart of today’s education landscape: from dyslexia to differentiation, the science of reading to AI in the classroom. Whether you’re a teacher on the frontlines, a district leader rethinking tools, or a researcher shaping the future of education, this show brings you authentic conversations, practical insights, and the voices that are moving instruction forward. Learn more about agentic learning at amiralearning.com