What happens when a school is showing early signs of distress—but still holds promise? In this episode, we talk with a statewide authorizer who leaned into their core role—regulator, connector, thought partner—to guide a struggling school through a challenging transition. With support from a local incubator, the Opportunity Trust, and an emerging school leader already planning to launch her own school, this turnaround story offers insight into what strong, differentiated authorizing can look like in action.
Jun 22 202549 mins