Lessons In Leadership: Page 2
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: What’s it like leading a district accountable to federal, state and tribal law?
With a deep understanding of challenges facing tribal families, Quincy Natay has raised standards and achievement in Chinle Unified School District.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 30, 2022 -
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Q&A // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: How a principal raised student voice to build ‘Connections’ across New England
During his 10 years leading Massachusetts’ Sutton High School, Ted McCarthy has focused on pushing student and teacher input to the forefront.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 26, 2022 -
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: How Virginia Beach prioritizes communication, military community engagement
As a homegrown leader, Superintendent Aaron Spence also brings outside perspective from leadership stints in Texas and North Carolina to his district.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 28, 2022 -
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: Florida superintendent shares takeaways from Finnish schools
During a cultural exchange trip, Putnam County School District Superintendent Rick Surrency gained insight on playtime, standardized testing and more.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 6, 2022 -
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Q&A // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: Dallas superintendent reflects on wins, challenges ahead of second retirement
Michael Hinojosa shared how he's navigated sometimes tense relationships with lawmakers, the importance of succession planning and more.
By Roger Riddell • May 19, 2022 -
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Q&A // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: How a former pastor examined the ‘why’ of education to improve a rural district
An Idaho superintendent details how he went from the sanctuary to the superintendency to expand opportunities in a high-migrant population district.
By Roger Riddell • April 13, 2022 -
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: How trauma-informed practices fuel student support in a Missouri district
University City Superintendent Sharonica Hardin-Bartley ensures the needs of the whole child are front-and-center from academics to discipline and beyond.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 31, 2022 -
LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: 6 key takeaways from a year of school leader conversations
In case you missed any of this year's installments, we've highlighted some of the best insights on teacher retention, student engagement and more.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 3, 2022 -
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: Pennsylvania principal focuses on school-family relationships to boost opportunities
For Tara Desiderio, increasing inclusivity for an eclectic student body with a variety of individual needs means focusing first on parent communication.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 19, 2021 -
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Q&A // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: How a principal balanced teaching a class while leading through a pandemic
For middle school principal Jessica Cabeen, leadership is all about building authenticity and trust — while also navigating a TikTok challenge or two.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 28, 2021 -
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: How a Georgia principal prioritized students in school turnaround efforts
Marietta High School Principal Keith Ball says being a consistent presence in students' lives matters just as much as logistical overhauls he's overseen.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 31, 2021 -
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: How a superintendent tapped SpaceX to help close homework gap
With a high ELL population, Texas' Ector County Independent School District is also committed to multilingual programming and parent engagement.
By Roger Riddell • July 20, 2021 -
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Q&A // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: How can districts improve recruitment, retention for male teachers of color?
In South Carolina's Richland School District Two, Superintendent Baron Davis has also prioritized strong magnet programming and facilities improvements.
By Roger Riddell • June 22, 2021 -
Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP
Lessons In Leadership: 4 district leaders share advice for addressing burnout
As several spring resignations nationwide illustrate, the toll of an unprecedented year of disruption is being felt at all levels of K-12.
By Roger Riddell • June 2, 2021 -
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Q&A // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: Texas superintendent stresses importance of speaking to people’s hearts
Klein Independent School District's Jenny McGown says clear, transparent and empathetic messaging has been crucial during the pandemic.
By Roger Riddell • April 27, 2021 -
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Q&A // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: South Carolina principal works nights to help families
When Henry Darby saw struggles increase for families in his high school during the pandemic, he took a second job at Walmart to help them make ends meet.
By Roger Riddell • March 23, 2021 -
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Q&A // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: How a suburban Chicago district went ‘all-in’ with teacher training
Superintendent Ken Wallace credits strong student achievement and educator retention to a model that prioritizes experimentation, coaching and teacher leadership.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 23, 2021 -
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons in Leadership: Principal’s viral music video highlights commitment to school culture
For Quentin Lee, injecting some fun into the day — whether directly or through MC Hammer parodies — is critical to building relationships and engagement.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 19, 2021 -
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: 3 areas K-12 administrators shined in an unprecedented year
As COVID-19 disrupted schools, leaders quickly pivoted to adapt academics to remote learning and ensure basic needs were met across school communities.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 22, 2020 -
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Q&A // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: How a Washington district’s ‘promise’ to students guides decision-making
Superintendent Susan Enfield says a mission statement isn't enough — equity and success depend on knowing every student's name, strengths and needs.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 17, 2020 -
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Q&A // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons in Leadership: What does it mean to view learning through an anti-racist lens?
Boston area principal Henry Turner says conversations should be structured so students aren't overwhelmed, and transparency is key when incidents occur.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 20, 2020 -
David Brown
Q&A // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: How a first-year principal navigated pandemic disruption
As a Feb. 1 transition to hybrid learning approaches, Principal David Brown is continuing to implement and improve supports for students, families and staff.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 22, 2020 -
Paul Robeson High School
Q&A // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons in Leadership: Principal prioritizes equity, preparing students for world beyond West Philadelphia
Richard Gordon taps his experiences as a Black man who grew up in poverty in New Jersey to guide his students, many of whom are from similar backgrounds.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 25, 2020 -
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons in Leadership: In reopening prep, administrators move beyond ‘old way of doing things’
Four education leaders say they learned "traditional instruction based on old concepts and practices" isn't as effective, and health and safety come first.
By Roger Riddell • July 21, 2020 -
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Q&A // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: Ohio superintendent prioritizes leading with core values amid reopening, unrest
For Marlon Styles, a focus on equity is at the heart of his coronavirus response and approach to navigating social change as a Black leader.
By Roger Riddell • June 23, 2020
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