Tara Elie

Tara Elie, an educator focused on mattering in schools, interviews James Mannion about effective behavior change in education. They discuss why top-down behavior leadership often fails and the importance of slice teams for collaborative decision-making. James shares lessons from implementation science, including insights from Cincinnati Children's Hospital, emphasizing that change is a process needing continuous review. They also explore practical tools like communication plans and root cause analysis, and how fostering student and staff mattering can lead to improved school culture.