All Episodes

May 13, 2025 46 mins

What does it take to lead with clarity and courage in today’s charged educational climate? In this episode of The K12 Change Equation, Dr. Leila Nuland and Dr. Mort Sherman sit down with Dr. Gustavo Balderas, President of AASA, to explore how superintendents can lead school systems through political tension, funding challenges, and shifting community needs. 

Drawing from his national role and local leadership experience, Dr. Balderas discusses the power of strategic planning, empowering educators, and staying grounded in student needs. From fostering inclusive environments to championing public education as vital infrastructure, this episode is a call to lead with purpose, empathy, and vision.

 Tune in to hear Dr. Balderas’s perspective on leading with conviction—and walk away with insights every education leader needs today.

 

Join the conversation! Share your thoughts or questions you'd like us to answer.

Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

Stuff You Should Know
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.

Crime Junkie

Crime Junkie

Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.