Innovating Education
Innovating Education
Podcast Description
Welcome to Innovating Education with Dr. Riley Williams, the podcast where we explore the future of education through insightful conversations with administrators, policymakers, and educators. Each episode dives into pressing issues in education reform, upcoming policy changes, and innovative ideas from those shaping the system.
Our focus is solution-driven, fostering a positive space for collaborative dialogue that inspires actionable change. Whether you’re a decision-maker, teacher, or simply passionate about education, this podcast offers fresh perspectives and practical insights to help build a brighter future for learners everywhere.
Join us as we uncover groundbreaking approaches to teaching, learning, and leading in education.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on critical topics such as education reform, policy change, and the integration of technology in classrooms. Episodes include discussions on special education leadership, AI ethics, and the need for innovation in teaching practices. Specific examples are drawn from conversations with experts like Dr. Leslie Sparcello on safe environments for innovation and Dr. Brandon Foster on systemic educational transformation.
Welcome to Innovating Education with Dr. Riley Williams, the podcast where we explore the future of education through insightful conversations with administrators, policymakers, and educators. Each episode dives into pressing issues in education reform, upcoming policy changes, and innovative ideas from those shaping the system.
Our focus is solution-driven, fostering a positive space for collaborative dialogue that inspires actionable change. Whether you’re a decision-maker, teacher, or simply passionate about education, this podcast offers fresh perspectives and practical insights to help build a brighter future for learners everywhere.
Join us as we uncover groundbreaking approaches to teaching, learning, and leading in education.
Steven Bollar—aka Stand Tall Steve—joins the Innovating Education Podcast to talk about school culture, decision making and the leadership lessons that no one wants to talk about. Steve’s worn every hat: teacher, principal, superintendent, author and national keynote speaker. In this episode, he breaks down why so many school improvement efforts fail—because they’re chasing perfection instead of progress.
We dive deep on the five levels of decision-making, how to lead with transparency after mistakes, and why leaders need to stop overcomplicating school culture. Steve’s new book, Just Do This, is front and center. He explains how it’s built for educators who don’t have time for theory and just need something that works.
This one’s packed with smart insights, practical frameworks, and advice for anyone trying to lead well in complex systems.
In this episode, we cover:
The five levels of decision-making every leader should know
How to avoid “initiative fatigue” and lead with clarity
Why culture work isn’t about rewards—it’s about repetition
How to use “reduce, not eliminate” as a realistic leadership strategy
A sneak peek into Steve’s new book Just Do This—and how it’s helping school leaders take action
🔗 Connect with Steve Bollar:
Visit: www.standtallsteve.com
Email: [email protected]
Explore his podcast: The School Climate and Culture Show with Megan Diede
Learn about the Just Do This Boost Camp: a 3-day leadership experience hosted in partnership with Innovative School Summit (details on his site).
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