Swimming Upstream

By Tom Luna

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Swimming Upstream host Tom Luna, is a former school board member was privileged to serve as a Senior Advisor to US Sec of Education Rod Paige. He also served for eight years as Idaho's State Superintendent of Public Instruction. During that time, he was the President of the Council of Chief State School Officers. On his podcast, Swimming Upstream, he visits with courageous leaders who challenge the prevailing tide and inspire all of us to swim against the current. Let’s jump in. About Our Host Tom Luna was elected Idaho State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2006 and served two terms during which Idaho passed arguably the most comprehensive education reform laws in the country. While serving as State Superintendent, Tom was elected President of the Council of Chief State School Officers, an organization made up of all 50 state chiefs. In 2009 Tom was appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Education to the National Assessment Governing Board. Connect with Tom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-luna-79045716/ View our Full Lineup of Shows: https://www.strategosgroup.com/insights Visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@strategospodcastnetwork

Episode Date
Why Parent Partnership and Honest Data Matter in Virginia’s Education Transformation
Oct 23, 2025
How Ford Is Quietly Transforming American High Schools
Sep 25, 2025
Exploring Early Literacy and Civics Education with Education Commissioner Manny Diaz
Aug 28, 2025
Navigating Special Education Challenges with Expert Insights from Kathy Hoffman
Jul 24, 2025
Enhancing Education: Insights on Standards, Choice, and Accountability with Chad Aldis
Jun 26, 2025
Inside Ohio’s Game Plan for Workforce-Ready Graduates
May 15, 2025
Educational Revolution: Mackenzie Price on Two-Hour Learning
Apr 24, 2025
Carissa Miller on State Education Chiefs and Innovative Teaching Solutions at Excel in Ed
Mar 27, 2025
Charting Education's Future: Accountability and Choice with Bill Hansen
Feb 27, 2025
Indiana's Education Transformation: Katie Jenner on Teacher Shortages and Student Graduation Reforms
Feb 14, 2025
Overcoming Challenges in Education with James Lane on Swimming Upstream
Dec 16, 2024
Gordon Jones on Overcoming Educational Challenges in Idaho
Nov 05, 2024
Steve Bowen Discusses the Future of Education and Technology
Oct 03, 2024
Education Accountability and Policy: Lizzette Reynolds' Journey in Tennessee
Sep 16, 2024
Inspiring Educational Change: Superintendent Lisa Coons' Journey and Vision for Virginia Schools
Aug 21, 2024
South Carolina's Education Vision: Ellen Weaver Discusses Literacy and Leadership
Jul 25, 2024
Financial Literacy and Career Readiness in Idaho's Schools with Debbie Critchfield
Jun 12, 2024
Conversations with Trent Van Leuven: Idaho's Teacher of the Year on Swimming Upstream
May 10, 2024
The Role of Legislation in Shaping Idaho's Educational Landscape with David Lent
Apr 19, 2024
Literacy to Leadership: Sydnee Dickson's Vision for Utah's Schools
Mar 29, 2024
Richard Woods: Advocating for Equitable Education Across Georgia
Mar 06, 2024
Empowering Parents and Students: Tom Horne's Approach to School Choice in Arizona
Feb 01, 2024
Overcoming School Board Challenges and Teacher Shortages in North Dakota With Kirsten Baesler
Jan 09, 2024
Diving into Change: Katie Jenner's Quest to Revolutionize Education in Indiana
Sep 11, 2023
The Power of Choice: Supporting Families, Expanding Options, and Attracting Economic Growth
Aug 22, 2023
Bridging the Gap Between Education and the Workforce through Work-Based Learning with Kathy Anthes
Aug 14, 2023
A Digital Tool for Better Fund Management Within School Systems
May 23, 2023
Improving Reading Skills with Multi-Dimensional AI with Mark Angel & Amira Learning
May 01, 2023
Creating Unique Communities and Assessments with David Cook
Apr 12, 2023
Steps to Improve Idaho’s Education System with Scott Bedke
Mar 28, 2023
Advocating For Early Literacy and Rethinking High School with Ellen Weaver
Mar 17, 2023
Empowering Teachers, Parents, And Students for Better Education with Ryan Walters
Feb 27, 2023
Engaging Education Stakeholders and Providing Relevance with Debbie Critchfield
Feb 08, 2023
Florida’s Efforts in Improving Education with Manny Diaz
Jan 03, 2023
Using Data to Improve Education with Aimee Guidera | Secretary of Ed of VA
Jan 03, 2023
Improving Education Through Sound Policy Making with Kirsten Baesler
Dec 05, 2022
Introducing: Swimming Upstream
Nov 30, 2022