{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Leading Engaged Learning","title":"Rebuilding Literacy Systems from the Ground Up with Dr. Bobbie Trevino","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2451,"description":"On Leading Engaged Learning, host Miriam Williams sits down with Dr. Bobbie Trevino, Superintendent of Zapata County ISD, to explore what it truly takes to rebuild a district’s literacy system from scratch.With over 37 years in education and deep experience serving bilingual and high-poverty communities, Dr. Trevino shares how Zapata ISD shifted from fragmented practices to a coherent, aligned literacy system. From enforcing curriculum consistency across campuses to strengthening early childhood instruction and building leadership accountability, this conversation highlights the hard decisions required to create lasting change.Dr. Trevino also dives into the realities of leading in a high-poverty district—where literacy gaps, low student engagement, and community challenges intersect—and how intentional leadership, data-driven decision-making, and relentless focus on instruction can begin to close those gaps.Key Moments03:43 Literacy as the District’s “Big Rock”05:40 Curriculum Alignment Across Schools07:38 Strengthening Early Childhood Instruction09:45 Consistency Over “Shiny Programs”12:16 Rebuilding a Culture of Reading15:47 Addressing Non-Readers in Secondary17:19 Monitoring Instruction Through Walkthroughs20:20 Building Leadership Capacity22:47 Data Chats for Accountability26:29 Monitoring Implementation with Fidelity29:11 Leading from the “Balcony”32:56 Student Voice Driving Community Engagement35:00 Parent Partnership and OutreachWhy You’ll Love This EpisodeThis episode is a powerful look at what real system change requires—especially in districts facing deep-rooted challenges. Dr. Trevino makes it clear that improving literacy isn’t about adding more programs—it’s about discipline, alignment, and accountability at every level.You’ll learn:Why curriculum alignment is the foundation of any literacy systemHow to prioritize early childhood instruction to prevent long-term gapsA practical approach to using data chats to drive leadership accountabilityWhy...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/COm0J9ARU3KGcauGxQ-Mm2-_cpvdEQFYg25DrjnaXk0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hNjRl/ZTI2ZjAzYjY5ZmY0/MzJhMjhlM2UwOGI4/ZGJmYi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}