More Than A Test

“Education is not just about tests and grades; it's about building meaningful connections and nurturing growth”

Dana Addis, superintendent of Hudson City Schools talks about the impact of the Service Learning Program, the challenges of the teacher hiring process, and innovative projects like "Helping Hands."He discusses the district's obstacles, the crucial role of safety, and the importance of community and business partnerships.

Dana shares his journey from teacher and coach to superintendent, his leadership philosophy, and the benefits of personalized education and social-emotional learning. Dana’s stories about his favorite literature, coaching lessons, and his commitment to connecting with students and staff. 

Key Moments

 07:10  Community Support for School Initiatives

 11:37  3D Prosthetics Sent to Tanzania

 17:22  Superintendent’s Active Engagement

 37:06  Enhancing Education with AI

 42:00  Teacher’s Role in Igniting a Writing Passion

Connect with Dana Addis

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-addis-1b70604b 

Website: https://www.hudson.k12.oh.us/ 

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About More Than a Test

Our goal is to take a hard look at the shortcomings in literacy education and tech while still finding a sense of hope in what's possible in education through learning and technology.

Our guests include non-profit leaders, tech CEOs, state and district leadership, research leaders from top institutions, and a few teachers with stories that might bring you to tears.

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0JWhVG2nXZfC3FxOviFoR0. 

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-a-test/id1685012543. 

Listen on Other Platforms: https://more-than-a-test.captivate.fm/ 

About Amira Learning

Amira is the world’s first intelligent reading assistant that provides personalized tutoring to students at school, after school, or at home. Students working with Amira experience significant improvements in their reading fluency.

About your Host, Laura Glaab

Laura Glaab is a VP of Strategy at Amira Learning. She is a lifetime educator following behind educator parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents.

She's worked as a teacher and leader in public, private, and charter schools in places as far as India and as close to home as Boulder, Colorado. She holds degrees from Stanford, the University of Wyoming, and Kellogg School of Management.

Everyone should read Saint Joan by George Bernard Shaw and the entire Piggie and Elephant Collection by Mo Willems.

Connect with Laura

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-glaab/ 

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