In this episode of Swimming Upstream, host Tom Luna welcomes guest Cade Brumley, the State Superintendent of Education for Louisiana. Brumley discusses the importance of policy players, such as the state board of education and state legislature, in approving and implementing policies that prioritize education. He emphasizes the need to inform the legislature about the needs and priorities of the state and how to achieve the desired outcomes. Brumley also highlights the significance of policy in enabling big and bold actions in the field of education. He believes that traditional step and ladder approaches to teacher pay may no longer be necessary, and suggests that teachers should have a strong base pay with additional pay determined by market value.

Brumley supports school choice and believes it expands opportunities for students and families, and he invites a redesign of the high school experience by providing options such as apprenticeships and AP dual enrollment. Overall, Brumley's discussions point to the importance of policy, teacher quality, and school choice in improving the educational outcomes in Louisiana.

Key Moments

[00:02:29] Improving education with urgency and experience.

[00:05:43] Pandemic and hurricanes made schooling difficult.

[00:08:10] Louisiana's hurricane playbook aids schools' storm recovery.

[00:11:44] Track record of charter work, rich heritage. Homeschool support, educational savings accounts for exceptions, foster, military.

[00:17:25] Opportunities for college, staffing, money, partnerships, choices.

[00:21:00] Improve the teaching environment, and compensate teachers fairly.

[00:23:33] Market insights on performance, content, demand, and staffing. Utilize funds for issue resolution, including alternative routes.

[00:27:35] Working with policy players, legislature informs priorities.

[00:29:26] Law shapes actions, building trust amid achievements.

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Connect with Dr. Cade Brumley

Website:https://www.louisianabelieves.com/

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