{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Learning Equation","title":"Embracing AI: Flint Community Schools' Innovative Approach to Education","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/311b7f6a\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1203,"description":"In this episode of The Learning Equation, Superintendent Kevelin Jones offers a candid, heartfelt look at how Flint Community Schools is navigating real challenges with bold leadership and a deep commitment to students.\nA homegrown leader with a clear vision, Jones shares how the district is using both quantitative and qualitative data to drive change, why calling students “scholars” is more than just semantics, and how AI and project-based learning are transforming math education in Flint. He also opens up about major initiatives—from implementing financial literacy programs in partnership with the mayor to building the district’s first new high school in over 50 years, thanks to support from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation.\nThroughout the conversation, Jones emphasizes the importance of patience, humility, community engagement, and listening—especially for new superintendents. If you're an education leader, teacher, or advocate looking to be reminded of the power of purpose-driven leadership, this episode will leave you encouraged and energized.\nKey Moments\n00:00 Data-Driven Strategy with Community Insights\n04:30 Financial Literacy Initiative in Flint\n07:28 Embracing AI in Flint Schools\n12:46 Overcoming Team Dysfunctions\n16:04 New State-of-the-Art School Planned\n17:34 Mott Foundation's Support for Flint\n\nWhy You’ll Love This Episode:\n\nKevelin Jones brings raw honesty and relentless optimism to the challenges and triumphs of leading Flint Community Schools. You’ll walk away inspired by how he's leveraging data, technology, and deep community partnerships to create real change for students—and why mindset and mission matter more than ever.\nConnect with Kevelin B. JonesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevelin-b-jones-ii-43b858354/Website: https://www.flintschools.org/\nConnect with Host Danelle AlmarazLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danelle-almarazWebsite: joinsmartschool.com\nThanks for listening to The Learning Equation. If you found this episode...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/iMgfLaJmoxpwexqnpgCa4BdsL5blMVft1S9pYDi_M-8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iZjJi/ZmIxOWY0ZWNhMmFm/ZjE2YjZmMzdlZTEw/YjZkNi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}