{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"OnYourMark Podcast","title":"Inside Greenwich’s Literacy Success: Strategy, Consistency, and Community Involvement","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/7f4afbba\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2535,"description":"In this episode, host Mindy Sjoblom sits down with Dr. Toni Jones, Superintendent of Greenwich Public Schools in Connecticut, for a deep and honest conversation about what it really takes to build successful early literacy programs in schools. Dr. Toni Jones shares her remarkable career journey across different states and countries, and how those diverse experiences shaped her commitment to equity in education.\nTogether, they dive into the unique challenges of leading a high-performing yet economically diverse district, facing persistent achievement gaps, and pivoting through the disruptive years of COVID-19. Dr. Toni Jones opens up about the strategic decisions that helped level the playing field for all students, including system-wide literacy initiatives, targeted use of federal funds, consistent implementation of high-quality instructional materials, and innovative tutoring and volunteer programs.\nThroughout the episode, you’ll hear practical insights on leveraging data, building strong principal leadership, fostering collaboration over competition, and making the most of available resources, no matter the budget. Mindy Sjoblom and Dr. Toni Jones also look ahead to the future of education, exploring the impact of artificial intelligence, the need to prepare students for an ever-changing world, and what’s next for Greenwich’s Achieve 2028 strategic plan.\nKey Moments\n06:21 Improving Literacy Through Phonics\n07:45 Balanced Literacy for All Students\n10:51 Achieving Literacy Success\n14:54 Streamlined Math Resource Adoption\n19:14 Greenwich's Strong Volunteer Community\n21:10 MTSS Leadership and Power Tutoring\n26:29 Strategic Problem-Solving Through Data\n29:37 \"Resource Allocation for Education Effectiveness\"\n33:18 Adapting Education for AI Future\n36:07 Implementing and Exploring AI in Schools\n39:04 AI Translation and Education Tools\nWhy You’ll Love This Episode\nIf you’re working to improve early literacy outcomes without losing sight of equity, this episode is...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/5NydEFA_qXyiCW0KwnrKe3r-T7cwMW6JrfLozUoHRfY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hZjZm/YTE1ZjRlMjNkMDU4/MzI1MTBjZWJkOGU5/M2FiYS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}