On this episode of The K-12 Change Equation, we sit down with Naomi Norman, Superintendent of Washtenaw ISD, to explore what it takes to build a system where every child is supported and positioned to thrive.
Naomi discusses the role regional agencies play in shaping equity and opportunity. She explains why meaningful work-based learning must begin long before high school and how rethinking the teacher pipeline starts with broadening the lens on who gets considered. She also shares what it looks like to design a network of learning opportunities that grows alongside every student.
We dive into what happens when schools, mental health partners, and local industries move in sync, and the real impact that alignment creates.
Overall, it’s a conversation about access, commitment, and systems-level work that turns potential into pathways. Tune in to hear how Michigan is rethinking what’s possible and what every district can adapt and scale.
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