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May 26, 2026

Most schools are collaborating.

But very few are collaborating in a way that systematically elevates instruction for every teacher and every student.

In this episode, guest Kurtis Hewson breaks down the Collaborative Team Meeting (CTM)—a deceptively simple structure that becomes the engine of a school’s...


May 19, 2026

What if “student voice” isn’t the goal?

In this episode, guest Adam Fletcher reframes the conversation around Meaningful Student Involvement—a deeper, more transformative approach built on student–adult partnerships, confronting adultism, and cultivating personal engagement from kindergarten through...


May 12, 2026

In this guest episode, Leah Ellis shares with Lindsay how a simple moment with her 4-year-old during the pandemic sparked a movement where kids don’t just learn about leadership… they practice it now by starting real businesses, solving real community problems, and seeing themselves as capable change-makers today.


May 5, 2026

What if students weren’t just “given a voice,” but shared real power in how schools operate?

In this episode, Lindsay sits down with Ana, Jacoby, and Lindsey from UP for Learning to explore what youth–adult partnership actually looks like in practice—and how it’s transforming schools at the classroom,...