What does it really take to change how grading works in a large school system, and still keep your community’s trust?
In this episode, Dr. Leila Nuland and guest co-host Uly Navarrete, Executive Director of ALAS, sit down with Dr. Francisco Durán, Superintendent of Arlington Public Schools, to unpack the leadership lessons behind Arlington’s shift to standards-based grading. From managing pushback and clarifying purpose, to centering teacher voice and pacing policy changes, Dr. Durán shares what it looks like to lead through complexity without losing sight of student learning.
They also explore what it means to be “future ready” as federal policy shifts and budget uncertainty loom, making this a must-listen for superintendents, CAOs, and education leaders planning for sustainable change.
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