CCR Series: Rigorous Learning Experiences with Administrative Leader Amie Westberg and Dr. Maggie Velasco

In this episode of Ed Soul, we kick off a three-part Career and College Readiness series with administrative leader, Principal Amie Westberg, and Sourcewell Director of Career and College Readiness, Dr. Maggie Velasco, exploring what it truly means to lead career-connected learning from a systems-level perspective. Amie Westberg unpacks key CCR terminology, including work-based learning and CTSOs, and shares how leadership decisions around scheduling, course offerings, and culture create the conditions for rigorous, future-focused learning. The conversation also highlights the importance of industry partnerships and student, family, and community voice in building pathways that engage learners and prepare them for what’s next.

Resources and ideas from this episode:

• The Lost Symbol: Dan Brown
• Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City
• Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America
• The Writing Revolution 2.0: A Guide to Advancing Thinking Through Writing in All Subjects and Grades:  Hochman, Judith C., Wexler, Natalie, Maloney, Kathleen, Lemov, Doug: Books
• The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Warbler Classics) (Hercule Poirot Mystery): Christie, Agatha
• Home | Brandon Sanderson
• Jocko Podcast – Leadership and Discipline
• WARRIOR KID Book Series – Echelon Front

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