How to Build a Future-Focused School Culture That Works | Dr. Travis Reeves

Описание: What if graduation wasn't the finish line, but the starting line?
Dr. Travis Reeves, Superintendent of Surry County Schools, reveals how his district transformed their entire approach to education by shifting from a traditional "diploma and done" mindset to a revolutionary "diploma plus more" culture.

In this episode, you'll discover:

Why treating graduation as a starting line changes everything
How to connect K-12 learning directly to local business needs
The power of paying students while they learn real-world skills
Strategies for building pre-apprenticeships and career pathways
How rural districts can compete for talent and keep students local

Dr. Reeves shares practical steps his team took over 10-12 years to create a national model around Career and Technical Education (CTE) that's keeping students in their community while preparing them for high-paying careers.
This isn't just theory – it's a proven system that's transforming how students think about their future and how communities develop their workforce.
Perfect for superintendents, principals, CTE coordinators, and anyone working to make education more relevant and engaging for students.

🎯 Coming up: Parts 2 & 3 dive deeper into the specific business partnership models and step-by-step implementation strategies.

📅 Want to learn more? Dr. Reeves will be presenting at the Future Focus Summit in October with detailed implementation guides. Learn More: https://spnetwork.org/ffls/