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Our CEO & President Mike Duncan, Ed.D. and Chief Learning Officer Shannon King co-author a feature article in the new December issue of the AASA, The School Superintendents Association School Administrator magazine. This month, School Administrator magazine explores grading, assessment, and reporting student progress. Dr. Duncan and Dr. King explore how the Portrait of a Graduate’s balanced approach engages participants in the process, leading to better outcomes. Several of our past and present EdLeader21 Network members are featured in the story, including Val Verde Unified School District, Mayfield City School District, Henrico County Public Schools, and Glenbard High School DIstrict 87. Read the feature and accompanying stories here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eHhHiP-c #PreK12, #Education, #PortraitofaGraduate, #EdLeader21Network, #FutureReady

📈 Helping charter schools build stronger futures is our mission! We’re thrilled to share this client testimonial that highlights the impact of our strategic planning services on educational success. By aligning goals, strengthening accountability, and fostering a shared vision, Gregg Stevens and Morgan Felts, PMP empower schools to thrive. Ready to take your school to the next level? Reach out to learn how we can support your strategic goals! #CharterSchools #StrategicPlanning #Education

#ICYMI: Since the start of the pandemic, Los Angeles Unified School Districthas experienced less learning loss during school closures than other major districts. Learn more about how Los Angeles students are doing four years later in our new report, which includes steps to accelerate learning going forward https://lnkd.in/gAVS_xn3

Transitioning to a new Superintendent can be a time of upheaval for any school district. BERKELEY SCHOOL DISTRICT #87 leveraged this transition to refine and clarify its direction by partnering with the Catalyst for Educational Change (CEC). With CEC’s collaborative approach, the district engaged students, parents, community members, staff, and administration to create a comprehensive strategic plan. This plan, which defines the district’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values, outlines five long-range goals: 🌱Student Growth & Achievement ♥️Inclusive Learning Environment 🏅High-Quality Staff & Leadership 🌐Connected Community 📚Equitable Resources CEC's reputation for being with the district every step of the way, through challenges and successes, made them the perfect partner. Together, they are fostering a culture of continuous improvement and setting a strong foundation for the future. Read more about how CEC helped Berkeley School District 87 navigate this critical transition: https://lnkd.in/gAih-Y9y #Education #StrategicPlanning #ContinuousImprovement #SchoolLeadership #CEC

“What is the shift you have to make in a school district in order to realize the potential of family-school partnerships to drive student outcomes?” Watch yesterday's webinar here: https://hubs.la/Q02QF1W10 #mtss #principals #familyengagement

Step into a new era of school reform with guidance from Robert J. Marzano and team. Their latest compilation presents a five-level strategy to transform schools and ensure student success. Are you ready to reshape education? 📚✨ 🔗: https://bit.ly/4bv3Lpb #EducationLeadership

Elevate high school accountability in Alabama with a sustainable approach 📚 Looking for an innovative solution to high school accountability in Alabama? We've got you covered. Check out this engaging article from MasteryPrep that lays out a detailed plan to improve student outcomes and establish a more equitable education system. 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q02n6nPS0 Let's work together to transform the future of education and empower our students! Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments below! 👇 #Education #Alabama #HighSchoolAccountability #EOC #ACT

The Inverted Pyramid: Listening Through the District, One School at a Time! DW Daniel High School (Central, SC)   Enjoyed meeting with teachers and the DWD Admin Team!   Our meeting covered four topics: 1. Make It Better - recommendations for improving the district 2. The Strategic Plan - how to achieve our five goals 3. Innovation - what innovative ideas do you have for the school and district 4. The Framework – updates regarding progress on the five year plan for the foundational practices with MTSS/RTI at Work   Team 73! #EngagingToday #EmpoweringTomorrow

Yesterday I introduced you to our National Center on Education and the Economy System Design Benchmarking experience from the perspective that it can be a key lever for #superintendents taking on new roles in new districts. But that's not all. That same experience is being used by #superintendents in districts across the country to ALSO adopt cutting-edge educational practices AND also foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. But don't take my word for it. Instead, follow the journey of Indiana Area School District and Whitehall-Coplay School District in Pennsylvania as they engage with SDB. Read about how they are transforming into models of educational excellence, demonstrating the power and effectiveness of learning from global best practices while deeply rooting changes in local needs and values. Specifically, Indiana Area is laser focused on: 🌟 A Cultural Shift in Collaboration 🌟 Empowerment at All Levels 🌟 Student-Centric Outcomes In Whitehall-Coplay, the team is tackling: ❗ Enhanced Communication Protocols ❗ Distributed Leadership Model ❗ Focus on Student Agency Take a read and then ask yourself: Is your district ready? Overview/Intro ➡ https://bit.ly/3xM4cgK Indiana ➡ https://lnkd.in/gvJUamZ7 Whitehall-Coplay ➡ https://bit.ly/3XPr6yj Grab some time...let's talk it through. Robert Steckel, Ed.D. Michael Vuckovich Jerry Almendarez Terrence Davis Todd Lile Oracio Rodriguez Joseph Clevenger Patrick Keeley, Ed.D. Sandra Husk Laurie Dent, Ph.D. Tim Stowe Rebeca Andrade, Ed.D. Nicole Swigart Samantha Allen Gordon Amerson Ed.D. Tony Signoret Rob Anderson Jim Fossett Derek Fialkiewicz Andrea Castañeda Debbie Brockett Gustavo Balderas, D.Ed. Toron Wooldridge, Ed.D

Having a great communication strategy is essential to your success, but unless you have the tools in place to execute it, you won’t be able to reach those goals! 💥 You should reach out to my friends at K-12 Insight to learn more. 👊🏽 I’m happy to make an introduction.! #k12communications #k12strategy #k12communityengagment