The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders

Landon Mascareñaz and Doannie Tran are co-founders of The Open System Institute and authors of The Open System: Redesigning Education and Reigniting Democracy (Harvard Education Press).
 
In this episode, Ross, Landon and Doannie discuss:
 
  • The common trait in failing schools: families are cut off from the decision-making process and administrators are divorced from the realities of their students’ lives.
  • Defining an “open system”
  • Open systems are “adaptable and responsive to the needs of students, families, and communities.”
  • Importance of strengthening community relationships
  • The process of co-creating agreements
  • Abundance Partnerships
  • Are there appropriate guardrails around open systems? 
  • The relevance of open systems to a strong democracy
  • Colorado’s Homegrown Talent Initiative
The Open System: Redesigning Education and Reigniting Democracy is published by Harvard Education Press. Find it here: https://www.theopensystem.org 
 
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About today’s guest
Landon Mascareñaz is an educator, writer, and democracy builder who lives in Denver, Colorado. He is the co-founder of The Open Systems Institute, the chair of the Colorado Community College & Occupational Education Board, and works with organizations around the country to support community aspirations.
 
Doannie Tran is a partner at the Center for Innovation in Education. He formerly served as an assistant superintendent for the Academics and Professional Learning Department in Boston Public Schools and the Innovation Programs Division in Fulton County Schools.
 
About the host
Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies LLC. He is a leadership development and performance coach for professionals in a range of industries and consults with organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry to help communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano and LinkedIn 

Creators and Guests

Host
Ross Romano
Co-founder of Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies. Strategist, consultant, and performance coach.
Guest
Doannie Tran
Partner, Liberatory Co-Creation - Center for Innovation in Education, Open Systems Institute co-founder. Frmr Asst Sup - Systems Leader to Rabble Rouser.
Guest
Landon Mascareñaz
educator, writer, democracy builder | board chair @GoCCCS | co-founder @TheOpenSystem | co-chair Denver Deserves Democracy | opinions = mine, RT = noticing

What is The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders?

Are you looking for proven ideas to increase your influence, hire and develop an excellent staff, build a stronger culture, lead meaningful change, and form a strong foundation for learning and leadership success? This is the podcast for you.

Whether you're a leader to seeks to refine your command of core educational strategies, learn new management techniques from those who have used them at some of the world's largest corporations, gain fresh perspectives on personal development or student success from practitioners across fields, or a little bit of everything, you'll find powerful content on The Authority.

Join leadership coach, storytelling strategist, and edtech advisor Ross Romano as he interviews the prominent education authors you already admire, up-and-coming voices, and experts from the worlds of business, personal development, and beyond — including Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Amazon bestsellers — to take a deep dive into their wealth of practical insights.