What if progress didn’t start with a new program—but with a real conversation?

In this episode, Rae shares what happened during a 7:45 a.m. meeting in West Chicago that reminded the Teachers Deserve It team why this movement exists. Once administrators stepped out, the paraprofessionals started talking—really talking—and what followed wasn’t frustration. It was strategy, ownership, and problem-solving that turned one hour into a system that’s already working.

You’ll hear how giving staff time, trust, and follow-up can transform an entire building, plus the ripple effect of TDI’s on-the-ground work with schools across the country.

Because when you ask educators what they need—and then act on it—you stop managing and start leading.

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