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MTSS and Early Warning: The Importance of Good Data (Ep. 3)

Education leaders discuss the transformative role of early warning systems and data integration in supporting students, emphasizing the importance of actionable data for targeted interventions and addressing chronic absenteeism to enhance educational outcomes.

Preparing Del Valle ISD for Growth (Ep. 1)

In this episode of Open Insights, host Zach Vander Veen sits down with Dr. Matthew Gutierrez to discuss the challenges and strategies involved in transitioning as a superintendent and executive leader.

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The Origins of Abre

In Episode 0, Part 2 of the Abre Podcast, host Ben Wiggins continues the conversation with Zach Vander Veen, Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Abre, and James Stoffer, CEO of Abre. Zach and James share the story behind Abre’s origin and reflect on their initial impressions of one another as colleagues, highlighting the shared values that shaped their working relationship.

Episode 0, Part 1: Launching the Abre Podcast

Welcome to the premiere episode of the Abre Podcast! Host Ben Wiggins kicks off the series with an engaging conversation featuring Zach Vander Veen, Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Abre, and James Stoffer, CEO of Abre. In this episode, Zach and James introduce the vision for the podcast, which centers on thought leadership and real stories of educational change.