Investors can accelerate growth—or quietly derail it. In this episode, Dr. Jason Lody breaks down when outside capital truly makes sense for schools, what the right investors bring beyond money, and how leaders can protect their mission while scaling sustainably. Learn more at eventuseducation.com.

With calendars filling up and budgets under pressure, school leaders often wonder whether a conference is truly worth the time and cost. In this episode, Dr. Jason Lody shares a practical, no-fluff framework for evaluating professional conferences, identifying red flags, and maximizing return on investment so learning leads to real impact, not just inspiration. 🔗 Visit EventusEducation.com to explore more leadership insights.

Classroom walkthroughs are one of the most powerful tools a school leader can use. In this episode of The Early Years Exchange, Dr. Jason Lody explores why daily classroom walkthroughs matter, what to look for, and how they support strong school culture, instructional quality, and teacher growth.

This episode offers practical, easy-to-apply guidance for directors at any stage, helping leaders stay connected to classrooms and lead with clarity and confidence.

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In this episode of The Early Years Exchange, Dr. Jason Lody shares why celebrating staff is essential to building strong school culture. He explores practical and creative ways to recognize educators that boost morale, strengthen retention, and help teams feel valued and supported.

This episode offers simple and meaningful ideas school leaders can implement right away, many at little to no cost, to better support the people who make early learning possible.

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Celebration is more than an event. It shapes culture, builds belonging, and helps children and educators feel seen and valued.

In this episode of The Early Years Exchange, we explore why intentional celebration matters and share simple, high-impact ways schools can elevate everyday moments—from celebrating growth to building meaningful traditions.

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Enrollment declines don’t mean failure—they’re signals. In this episode of The Early Years Exchange, we explore why enrollment dips happen, how to respond without panic, and what strong school leadership looks like in moments of uncertainty. From weekly data checks to quality stabilization and meaningful family connection, this episode offers a practical roadmap for navigating enrollment challenges with confidence.

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Leadership in early childhood education is demanding—but it doesn’t have to be joy-draining.

In this episode of The Early Years Exchange, Eventus Education CEO Jason Lody explores what joyful leadership truly looks like in practice. He shares why joy is not fluff or forced positivity, but a powerful leadership strategy that fuels resilience, strengthens teams, and creates emotionally safe environments for educators and children alike.

Listeners will learn how calm, emotional regulation, and intentional systems can support teacher well-being, reduce burnout, and build a culture where joy and challenge can coexist. This episode offers practical reflections and real-world leadership practices for directors, administrators, and anyone leading in early childhood settings.

If you’re navigating staffing challenges, compliance pressures, or the daily weight of leadership, this conversation will remind you why joy matters—and how to lead with it, even on the hardest days.

🎧 The Early Years Exchange is the podcast by Eventus Education, sharing thoughtful conversations on leadership, culture, and growth in early childhood education.

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Director turnover is a natural part of early childhood education—but it doesn’t have to destabilize a school. In this episode, CEO Dr. Jason Lody breaks down why transitions happen, how to recognize when they are healthy, and what leaders can do to support stability and strong culture during change. He also shares Eventus Education’s approach to selecting and developing directors through mission alignment, emotional intelligence, and work-life integration.

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