How to Build Systems for Deeper Learning – A Conversation with Jason Glass
Jun 30, 2021•50 min•Ep. 4
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Summary
Jason Glass, Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Education, shares his journey from education reformer to advocate for deeper, experiential learning. The conversation delves into the urgency of transforming education to prepare students for a future dominated by AI and rapid change, emphasizing human competencies over rote knowledge. They discuss the complexities of implementing system-wide change, balancing policy-level shifts with empowering classroom practitioners, and the challenges of traditional assessment and grading systems. Glass provides insights from his work in districts like Jefferson County and Eagle County, highlighting the importance of cultural shifts and aligning learning with students' natural dispositions to foster meaningful engagement and success.Episode description
In this week's episode, Rod and Jal are joined by Jason Glass. Jason is the commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Education, and prior to that, served as superintendent for Jefferson County (Jeffco) Public Schools in Colorado.
The discussion covers how Jason developed his own view of what education and deeper learning should be; the conundrum of balancing top-down vs. bottom-up approaches; thoughts on the traditional A–F grading system; what role the state plays in developing education systems; and how politics, especially in a state like Kentucky, affect the landscape.
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