In this episode of Evidence in the Wild, we’re heading to South Fayette Township School District in Pennsylvania, where innovation isn’t just a buzzword. I talk with Dr. Michelle Miller, Superintendent of Schools, and Dr. Matthew Callison, Director of Research and Innovation, about how their district has built a strong culture of research use and community collaboration.

We discuss their partnership with Digital Promise, their approach to inclusive design, and what it takes to meaningfully integrate research into professional learning and strategic planning. This conversation is part of a series of interviews conducted for a project with Digital Promise, but it’s too good not to share with the broader education community.

Josh Stewart, Ph.D.

Founder and Principal Researcher

Rocky Mountain Research & Strategy

🌐 rockymountain-research.org

In this solo episode of Evidence in the Wild, I dig into the real purpose of logic models, and why they’re more than just a compliance checkbox.

I explore how logic models can serve as practical, actionable tools to help us define measurable milestones, monitor our progress, and stay focused on outcomes that are actually within our control. Whether you’re leading a program, managing a grant, or trying to make sense of your goals, logic models can provide clarity on what’s working, and what needs to shift.

🧰 Check out the IES Program Evaluation Toolkit: https://ies.ed.gov/use-work/resource-library/resource/tooltoolkit/program-evaluation-toolkit

Josh Stewart, Ph.D. Founder and Principal Researcher Rocky Mountain Research & Strategy 🌐 rockymountain-research.org