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Rethink Possible

Bob McDowell

Real School Leaders. Real Solutions.

Tailored to current and future K-12 education leaders, the Rethink Possible podcast delivers relatable and relevant content from superintendents and other education thought partners. Each 25-minute conversational episode provides solutions to common challenges and opportunities while accommodating the busy lifestyles of today's school leaders.

Dr. Bob McDowell brings the unique perspective he gained through his time as assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent and superintendent to his role as host of the Rethink Possible podcast. In addition to his K-12 experience, he's taught graduate-level education courses for St. Mary's University and Bethel University as well as advised doctoral students and superintendent licensee candidates. Through this podcast, he helps connect leaders across the country with tried and true solutions for K-12 education.

Produced by CESO and Colorfuel

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Episodes

38 episodes

  1. Leadership Insights: A conversation with Dr. Chase Anderson 38:49
  2. 90 Days into the Superintendency - Part 2 26:43
  3. 90 Days Into the Superintendency - Part 1 34:03
  4. Implementing an Integrated Operational Plan 27:56
  5. Professional Learning Structures 25:45
  6. Pillars of Leadership Practice 24:16
  7. Transitioning from Building to District Leadership 23:39
  8. Operationalizing Elementary Principal Leadership 27:43
  9. Supporting Principals as Instructional Leaders 23:03
  10. AI in K-12 Schools 24:22
  11. Policy Development and Implementation in School Districts 27:16
  12. Navigating and Supporting Leaders 26:37
  13. Cultivating a Collaborative Culture for Leadership 26:31
  14. Implementing a weapons detection system 26:19
  15. Future Ready Leadership 26:09
  16. Unpacking the Human Element in Leadership 25:11
  17. Solid First Leadership in Special Education 28:41
  18. Operationalizing Continuous Improvement 32:43
  19. From Facilities Planning to Implementation 25:44
  20. Implementing a Five Phase Strategic Planning Process 29:43
  21. Building Community Through a Strategic Planning Process 28:31
  22. Student and Community Engagement 23:56
  23. Turning Strategic Plans into Action 28:01
  24. Implementing Systemic Structures 26:02
  25. Utilizing Work Teams as an Employee Engagement Strategy 28:45
  26. Implementing Structural Organizational Change 21:30
  27. Implementing Teacher-Registered Apprentice Programs 27:14
  28. Building Community Trust Through Continuity 30:19
  29. Cultivating Student Growth Culture 25:55
  30. Simultaneously Consolidating Districts & Passing a Referendum 25:24
  31. Operationalizing Organizational Culture 31:01
  32. Developing & Empowering Principals 33:55
  33. Commitment Day 25:45
  34. Rethinking Success Metrics 28:58
  35. Effective Instructional Frameworks 33:15
  36. Implementing Engagement 26:12
  37. The Science of Reading Literacy Implementation 23:53
  38. Expanding Career & Technical Education in Schools 26:20