WestEd’s experts, along with leading scholars and practitioners in the fields of education and human development, discuss ways to help every learner to thrive in school, career, and life—from educator well-being and school climate to evidence-based approaches to research, evaluation, professional learning, and technical assistance.
In each episode, host Danny Torres welcomes WestEd’s leading and emerging voices to discuss the most pressing and enduring issues in education and health and human development.
Drawing from evidence, research, and extensive experience, guests offer innovative and actionable strategies for ensuring success for every learner.
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WestEd’s experts, along with leading scholars and practitioners in the fields of education and human development, discuss ways to help every learner to thrive in school, career, and life—from educator well-being and school climate to evidence-based approaches to research, evaluation, professional learning, and technical assistance.
In each episode, host Danny Torres welcomes WestEd’s leading and emerging voices to discuss the most pressing and enduring issues in education and health and human development.
Drawing from evidence, research, and extensive experience, guests offer innovative and actionable strategies for ensuring success for every learner.
In this episode, Danny Torres talks with WestEd’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jannelle Kubinec, and former CEO Glen Harvey, who stepped down in 2023 after 26 years at the helm.
Jannelle Kubinec brings over 24 years of experience transforming outcomes for children, youth, and their families through research, policy, and technical assistance. Her insights on WestEd’s whole-person approach and her steadfast commitment to equity and excellence are a testament to her leadership and vision for WestEd.
Glen Harvey laid a solid foundation for WestEd. Over the past two decades, she led the agency’s incredible transformation to an expansive, mission-driven, quality- and impact-focused agency. Under Glen’s leadership, WestEd emphasized high-quality research-based work to improve outcomes for children, youth, and adults, focusing on addressing the needs of traditionally underserved and marginalized communities.
Their conversation covers a range of topics, including:
WestEd’s history, mission and values, and impact
Whole child, whole person, whole community
The role of artificial intelligence in education
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic
Closing opportunity gaps and improving outcomes for every learner
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Leading Voices Podcast
WestEd’s experts, along with leading scholars and practitioners in the fields of education and human development, discuss ways to help every learner to thrive in school, career, and life—from educator well-being and school climate to evidence-based approaches to research, evaluation, professional learning, and technical assistance.
In each episode, host Danny Torres welcomes WestEd’s leading and emerging voices to discuss the most pressing and enduring issues in education and health and human development.
Drawing from evidence, research, and extensive experience, guests offer innovative and actionable strategies for ensuring success for every learner.
