Transforming Education Through Innovation – A Conversation with Dr. Peter Finch

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Host Francesca Amiker sits down with directors Joe and Anthony Russo, producer Angela Russo-Otstot, stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, and more to uncover how family was the key to building the emotional core of The Electric State . From the Russos’ own experiences growing up in a large Italian family to the film’s central relationship between Michelle and her robot brother Kid Cosmo, family relationships both on and off of the set were the key to bringing The Electric State to life. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . State Secrets: Inside the Making of The Electric State is produced by Netflix and Treefort Media.…

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Dr. Finch shares insights into his district’s commitment to fostering a growth mindset and continuous improvement—principles that have driven his 24-year tenure in West Valley, including 20 years as Assistant Superintendent and now in his fourth year as Superintendent. His leadership has been pivotal in implementing research-based practices aimed at closing achievement and opportunity gaps across all grade levels.

Join us for this engaging discussion on Superintendents Unplugged, where we spotlight the visionary leaders shaping the future of education, one district at a time.

Key Moments

[00:02:10] - Guest introduction: Dr. Peter Finch’s background and leadership journey.

[00:03:28] - West Valley’s holistic approach to student achievement and closing the achievement gap.

[00:04:52] - Importance of early learning and community collaboration for kindergarten readiness.

[00:06:09] - How professional development and partnerships are expanding education beyond district employees.

[00:08:30] - Overview of the local economy and its impact on career pathways in education.

[00:09:46] - The role of robotics and automation in shaping the future workforce.

[00:12:06] - The Innovation Center: Multi-age cohorts, project-based learning, and career pathways.

[00:14:50] - The transition to mastery-based learning and student-paced progression.

[00:16:29] - Dual-credit programs: Increasing access to college-level courses and student success rates.

[00:18:22] - Student-led advocacy: Expanding dual-credit opportunities and state funding.

Connect with Dr. Peter Finch

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-finch-a38a82

Website: https://www.wvsd208.org/

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Transforming Education Through Innovation – A Conversation with Dr. Peter Finch

Superintendents Unplugged

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