In this episode, Doannie Tran, Landon Mascarenez and Stephen Hurley welcome guest, Rod Allen to  explore the concept of "breakthrough spaces" as implemented and experienced by Rod in his work as a school leader in the province of British Columbia, Canada.

3 Key Takeaways:

1.  Building Trust through Co-Creation: the shift from seeking mere buy-in from communities to engaging them in the co-creation process, underscoring the importance of building social license and trust over time for meaningful change in education.
   
   
2. Curriculum as a Catalyst:  the role of curriculum reform as both a symbolic and practical focal point, setting the stage for broader educational transformations directed by community partnership and input.
   
   
3. Breaking Through Closed Systems: strategies for creating breakthrough spaces that challenge the status quo, advocating for a more open, inclusive, and democratic approach that leverages deep listening and co-construction to address systemic inequities and empower all students.