Lessons In Leadership: Page 4

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    Dallas Independent School District
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    Lessons in Leadership: Dallas schools chief shares details of performance-based pay initiative’s success

    Currently in his second stint leading the district, Michael Hinojosa has successfully tackled a number of tough initiatives to raise the district's profile.

    By • April 23, 2019
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    Joe Sanfelippo
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    Lessons in Leadership: How an 850-student district in Wisconsin became a ‘rock star’

    During his eight years in charge, Joe Sanfelippo has led the small, rural Fall Creek district to national recognition with a focus on strong organizational culture and social media savvy.

    By • March 19, 2019
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    Jefferson County Public Schools
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    Lessons in Leadership: Louisville schools chief details blueprint for positive culture, avoiding state takeover

    Two decades of rising through the ranks of Kentucky's Jefferson County Public Schools left Martin Pollio best equipped to take on the superintendency last April as the state's department of education considered moving in.

    By • Feb. 19, 2019
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    "Principal's Office" by Eric E. Castro is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
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    Lessons in Leadership: 4 school, district administrators reveal their greatest challenges

    There's no shortage of hurdles, within school walls and beyond, along the road to success for principals and superintendents.

    By • Jan. 14, 2019
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    Lessons in Leadership: How an urban charter works to shatter stereotypes and address trauma

    Understanding the impact of poverty and embracing a whole-child approach to increase equity are key to success at Washington, D.C.'s Eagle Academy.

    By • Dec. 19, 2018
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    Lessons in Leadership: 4 superintendents share the biggest surprises about their roles

    Navigating politics and learning to let go of past responsibilities were among the most unexpected aspects of their positions.

    By • Nov. 13, 2018
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    Roger Riddell/K-12 Dive
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    Lessons In Leadership: How a tattooed, skateboarding principal flipped the script in Northern Virginia

    Hamish Brewer's unconventional leadership approach is grounded in authenticity and a relentless passion for pushing his students to succeed against all odds.

    By • Sept. 19, 2018
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    Chicago Public Schools
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    Lessons in Leadership: Chicago’s Jackson chalks recent successes up to data, culture of accountability

    But the realities of a segregated city, enrollment declines and budget concerns remain persistent challenges.

    By • Aug. 8, 2018
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    Jonathan Raymond
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    Lessons in Leadership: Former Sacramento chief shares thoughts on how to ‘lead the change we want to see’

    Reflecting on school turnaround efforts, Jonathan Raymond discusses the initiatives he led and bringing the "whole child" approach to education.

    By Linda Jacobson • July 3, 2018
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    New York City Department of Education
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    Lessons In Leadership: NYC’s Carranza says context key in guiding school system

    The city's new schools chancellor sees developing greater understanding of the metropolitan area and his department's history as critical to navigating the issues — including school segregation.

    By • June 12, 2018