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What does accountability need to become when chartering is no longer a small experiment on the edges of public education, but part of the public infrastructure families rely on every day? In this episode of the Bold by...
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Bold By Choice Podcast
Hosted by National Charter Schools Institute · education · EN
About this Podcast:
The Bold By Choice Podcast tells the untold stories of the charter school movement—its origins, innovations, and ongoing evolution. Hosted by Vashaunta Harris and Jim Goenner of the National Charter Schools Institute, each episode brings together bold thinkers, doers, and trailblazers who are shaping the future of public education. Whether you’re an authorizer, board member, school leader, teacher, or education advocate, Bold by Choice offers deep conversations, practical insights, and real-life stories from the frontlines of chartering. From navigating policy and governance to centering students and communities, this podcast is your go-to space for truth-telling, inspiration, and unapologetically bold ideas. Because chartering isn’t just a process—it’s a promise.
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What is Bold By Choice Podcast about?
The Bold By Choice Podcast tells the untold stories of the charter school movement, its origins, innovations, and ongoing evolution. Hosted by Vashaunta Harris and Jim Goenner of the National Charter Schools Institute, each episode brings together bold thinkers, doers, and trailblazers who are shaping the future of public education.
Who hosts Bold By Choice Podcast?
Bold By Choice Podcast is hosted by National Charter Schools Institute. The show has published 69 episodes to date.
What has Bold By Choice Podcast covered recently?
Recent episodes include "E70: When Chartering Becomes Public Infrastructure" (26 October 2026, 41 minutes), "E69: More Than a Help Desk: The Human Side of Epicenter" (21 October 2026, 30 minutes), and "E78: Epicenter: How a Paper Problem Became a National Platform" (14 October 2026, 33 minutes).
How often does Bold By Choice Podcast publish?
Bold By Choice Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 69 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Bold By Choice Podcast?
Booking probability for Bold By Choice Podcast is 40%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Bold By Choice Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Bold By Choice Podcast's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Bold By Choice Podcast?
The strongest fits for Bold By Choice Podcast are Schools (K-12). Bold By Choice Podcast has an education audience.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 21, 202630 min
What does real support look like when there is a person, a public responsibility, and ultimately a child on the other side of the work? In this episode of the Bold by Choice Podcast, Vashaunta Harris sits down with...
- Oct 14, 202633 min
Before Epicenter had dashboards, scorecards, automated workflows, or AI, there was paper. A lot of paper. In this episode of the Bold by Choice Podcast, Vashaunta Harris sits down with Stephanie McKean and Meghann...
Episode #67
E67: Ted Kolderie, the System Architect.
Oct 7, 20261h 8mIn honor of Ted Kolderie’s birthday, we’re returning to one of our favorite conversations from the Bold by Choice archive. Originally released as Season 2, Episode 2, this special replay explores the life, ideas, and...
Episode #66
E66: Designing Forward
Sep 30, 202638 minWhat do today’s students need from us if we are serious about preparing them for tomorrow? In this episode of the Bold by Choice Podcast, Jim Goenner, Ph.D. turns the tables and interviews co-host Vashaunta Harris about...
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Episode #65
E65: Bold Leaders Choose People
Sep 23, 202634 minGreat leadership starts with people. In this episode of the Bold by Choice Podcast, Vashaunta Harris and Jim Goenner, Ph.D., President & CEO of the National Charter Schools Institute, explore what it means for leaders...
Episode #63
E63: A Movement, Not a Sector
Sep 9, 202657 minChartering was never meant to become another system protecting its place. It was built as a movement—one driven by courage, possibility, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to students. Recorded live at the Public...
Episode #10
S5 E10 The Future of Board Governance
Aug 26, 202636 minS5What happens when education changes faster than governance practices do? In this episode of Bold by Choice, hosts Vashaunta Harris and Dr. Jim Goenner are joined by Kathy L. Smith, CEO and Founder of EdVision LLC...
Episode #9
S5 E9 Renewal Is Always Happening
Aug 19, 202617 minS5Renewal is not an event. It is a pattern. In this episode of Bold by Choice, hosts Vashaunta Harris and Dr. Jim Goenner are joined again by Heather Wendling, Vice President of Professional Services at the National...
Episode #8
S5 E8 Beyond the Board Table
Aug 12, 202622 minS5Governance does not end when the meeting adjourns. In this episode of Bold by Choice, hosts Vashaunta Harris and Dr. Jim Goenner are joined by Alyson Murphy, Director of Partner Services at the National Charter Schools...
Episode #7
S5 E7 Built to Last
Aug 5, 202626 minS5Strong organizations are not sustained by passion alone. They endure because governing boards make intentional decisions about strategy, leadership, finances, facilities, and mission alignment. In this episode of Bold...
Episode #6
S5 E6 Governing Through Crisis
Jul 29, 202625 minS5Crisis does not create governance culture. It reveals it. In this episode of Bold by Choice, hosts Vashaunta Harris and Dr. Jim Goenner are joined by Mark Weinberg of the National Charter Schools Institute for a...
Episode #5
S5 E5 Trust in the Tension
Jul 22, 202634 minS5Healthy governance is not defined by the absence of tension. It is defined by a board’s ability to move through tension with clarity, trust, and shared commitment to the mission. In this episode of Bold by Choice, hosts...
Episode #4
S5 E4 Asking Wise Questions
Jul 15, 202626 minS5The quality of governance is often shaped by the quality of the questions a board asks. In this episode of Bold by Choice, hosts Vashaunta Harris and Dr. Jim Goenner are joined by Mary Bradley, Chief Operating Officer...
Episode #3
S5 E3 Governance by Design
Jul 8, 202624 minS5How Great Boards Build Great Schools Strong schools don't happen by chance—they're built through intentional leadership, disciplined governance, and a relentless focus on students. In this episode of Bold by Choice...
Bold By Choice Podcast
Happy Birthday America
Jul 3, 202621 minS5As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Bold by Choice takes a step back to reflect on the ideas that shaped our nation—and how those same principles continue to shape public education today. Hosts Vashaunta Harris...
Episode #2
S5 E2 Governance vs. Management
Jul 1, 202623 minS5When does a governing board cross the line into managing a school? And why does that happen so often? In the second episode of our Season 5 governance series, hosts Vashaunta Harris and Dr. Jim Goenner, President & CEO...
Episode #1
S5 E1 The Power to Decide
Jun 24, 202627 minS5Season 5 of Bold by Choice begins with a simple but profound truth: governance is ultimately about decision-making. Not the routine decisions reflected in motions, policies, and dashboards, but the difficult decisions...
Episode #14
S4 E14 Launching Leaders
Jun 17, 202651 minS4What does leadership development need to look like in a world where school leaders face constant change, increasing complexity, staffing challenges, shifting community expectations, and the ever-present responsibility...
Episode #13
S4 E13 Arc Changer
Jun 10, 202636 minS4What does it take to change the trajectory of educational opportunity in a city? In this episode of Bold by Choice, hosts Vashaunta Harris and Jim Goenner sit down with Brandon Brown, CEO of The Mind Trust and recipient...
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Transition Specialist, River Murray and Mallee Aboriginal Corporation
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Steven Palmer
Executive Director and Head of School, Valor Collegiate Academies
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