{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The TALAS VOZ","title":"High Expectations, Real Accountability: Inside Houston ISD’s Turnaround with Mike Miles","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1869,"description":"\nThis week on The TALAS VOZ, host Rick Fernandez sits down with Mike Miles, Superintendent of Houston Independent School District, one of the largest and most closely watched school systems in the country. Known for bold, system-wide transformation and rapid improvement in student outcomes, Mike shares what it truly takes to lead change at scale in public education.\n\nFrom serving as an Army Ranger and diplomat to leading major urban school systems, Mike brings a unique perspective on leadership, discipline, and public service. He reflects on why education became his third career and how a consistent commitment to serving the public has shaped every step of his journey.\n\nRick and Mike dive deep into the realities of transforming a struggling system, including building high-performing teams, setting clear expectations, and creating accountability structures that drive results. They also unpack the success of Houston ISD’s New Education System (NES) model and why its impact has exceeded expectations in such a short time.\n\nIf you care about bold leadership, system transformation, and preparing students for a rapidly changing future, this episode offers a candid and powerful look at what it takes to move outcomes at scale.\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\nHow Mike’s background in the military and diplomacy shaped his leadership approach\nWhy public service has been the common thread across all three of his careers\nWhat leaders should look for when building a high-performing executive team\nThe biggest indicators that someone is not the right fit for a transformation effort\nWhy “this is how we’ve always done it” is a warning sign in leadership\nThe foundational systems required before instructional change can succeed\nWhy accountability must be clearly defined and consistently enforced\nHow Houston ISD’s NES model improved outcomes faster than expected\nWhy most districts struggle to replicate transformation at scale\nWhat leaders must understand before taking on system-level change\n...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/r00gAZr2m3BZAushOsHOuPAoN6CMVkCJInMATJ2gDTs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wMTJl/YTFiZjhmODBkNTkz/MDI4ZTdiODZlODE0/ODAwNS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}