{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Leading Engaged Learning","title":"Redesigning Literacy Systems with Teacher Ownership and Data with Dr. Eichelberger","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2394,"description":"In this episode of Leading Engaged Learning, host Miriam Williams sits down with Dr. Drew Eichelberger, Superintendent of Piedmont Public Schools in Oklahoma, to explore what it truly takes to redesign a district-wide literacy system that delivers results for every student.Drawing on over 30 years of experience across classroom teaching, school leadership, and district administration, Drew shares a grounded and practical approach to literacy transformation, one that starts with the people closest to the work: teachers. From building true ownership (not just buy-in) to aligning systems from kindergarten through high school, he outlines how districts can move beyond isolated initiatives toward a cohesive, data-driven literacy strategy.The conversation dives into Piedmont’s “Reading Success” model, which ensures every student is assessed, supported, and accelerated based on their specific needs—no matter their grade level. Drew also highlights the critical role of professional development, small-group instruction, and student engagement in creating sustainable change.Key Moments02:16 From Classroom to Superintendent05:33 Ownership Over Buy-In07:15 Extending Literacy Beyond Elementary10:24 Data-Driven Student Grouping11:52 Training Teachers in Science of Reading14:37 Building a Culture Teachers Stay In16:52 Small Group Instruction That Works20:10 Choosing High-Interest Reading Materials23:02 Teacher-Led Professional Development25:20 Engaging Struggling Readers28:14 Moving from Good to Great31:08 Data as a Non-NegotiableWhy You’ll Love This EpisodeThis episode is a practical guide to building literacy systems that are both scalable and sustainable. Dr. Eichelberger makes it clear that improvement doesn’t come from top-down mandates—it comes from empowering teachers, using data with intention, and aligning instruction across all grade levels.You’ll learn:Why ownership matters more than buy-in when driving instructional changeHow to design a system that supports...","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}