Evidence in the Wild
Evidence in the Wild is a podcast about how data and research really get used in education. Hosted by researcher and former college professor Josh Stewart, this show features honest, engaging conversations with educators, administrators, and policy folks navigating the messy space between evidence and real-world practice. It’s about elevating what works, questioning what doesn’t, and democratizing how we use data to shape the future of education. Josh can be reached through his website at https://rockymountain-research.org/ or joshua@rockymountain-research.org
Episodes
In this episode of Evidence in the Wild, we’re heading to South Fayette Township School District in Pennsylvania, where innovation isn’t just a buzzword. I talk with Dr. Michelle Miller, Superintendent of Schools, and Dr. Matthew Callison, Director of Research and Innovation, about how their district has built a strong culture of research use and community collaboration.
We discuss their partnership with Digital Promise, their app...
In this solo episode of Evidence in the Wild, I dig into the real purpose of logic models, and why they’re more than just a compliance checkbox.
I explore how logic models can serve as practical, actionable tools to help us define measurable milestones, monitor our progress, and stay focused on outcomes that are actually within our control. Whether you’re leading a program, managing a grant, or trying to make sense of your goals, ...
In this episode of Evidence in the Wild, I sit down with Dr. David DeJong, Dean of the College of Education at Dakota State University and one of the key architects of South Dakota’s teacher apprenticeship program. We talk about how the SD TAP model came to life, why it matters, and what it's teaching us about expanding the teacher pipeline.
David shares early insights from the program, including what’s working, how mentors support...
In this first episode of Evidence in the Wild, host Josh Stewart shares why this podcast exists, and why now is the time for a more honest, human conversation about data and research in education. Josh reflects on his background as a researcher, someone who grew up with dyslexia, and a former college professor who has spent the last decade working on federal and philanthropic education projects.
This episode sets the stage for wha...
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