In this episode of FocusED, Dr. Jen Schwanke joins Joe and TJ from TheSchoolHouse302 to discuss her book, Trusted: Trust Pillars, Trust Killers, and the Secret to Successful Schools, sharing practical strategies on how school leaders can foster trust, manage conflict, and build collective efficacy.

Jen explains that public trust in schools often erodes when broader society feels unstable, noting that every historical shift adds responsibilities to a school's plate without taking anything away.

She points out that trust is a rational judgment rather than an emotion, highlighting research that shows a direct link between commu ...