Ladies and gentlemen, educators, and change-makers, welcome tothe School Turnaround Podcast – the transformative space where wedelve into the heart of urban education, seeking solutions and sharingstories that inspire positive change. I am your host, Dr. Chance W.Lewis, honored to serve as the Carol Grotnes Belk DistinguishedProfessor and Director of The Urban Education Collaborative at UNCCharlotte.Our journey is made possible by the generous support of the CarolGrotnes Belk Distinguished Professor in Urban Education Fund, atestament to the commitment to excellence in urban education. Thispodcast is a beacon for those dedicated to turning the tide instruggling schools and creating opportunities for all students to thrive.A special thank you to Alan Lux Studios for graciously hosting ourpodcast, ensuring that our conversations on school turnaround reachevery corner of the globe. We are excited to be available whereverpodcasts are found, making it convenient for you to join our communityof change agents.If you are passionate about urban education and want to contribute toour mission, consider becoming a sponsor. Contact me atchance.lewis@gmail.com to explore how you can be a part of thistransformative journey.Get ready to be inspired, informed, and engaged. This is the SchoolTurnaround Podcast – where education meets transformation.