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district leadership | equity | innovative leadership | school districts | school leadership
did you know that new york state has nearly 800 public school districts? (source: nysed.gov). this ranks new york in the top 10 states with the highest number of school districts per state (source: nces.ed.gov). within those districts exist some of the largest and smallest in the country. in a small village between the shawangunk ridge and the catskill mountains, ellenville central school district (csd) serves 1,475 students in seven different communities. on the drive to ellenville, you will face highways that bleed into long, windy roads, and just before you approach the village, seemingly out of nowhere, you will be greeted with a beautiful view of a mountain in which ellenville sits at the base of. when you talk to an ellenville blue devil, there is no shortage of pride and love for their sprawling community. this district is committed to its students and bettering itself to create more equitable outcomes.
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equity | innovative leadership | strategic planning
graduate profiles are becoming increasingly popular in districts and can function in a multitude of ways. from formulating the basis for an instructional vision to getting started with performance based grading, graduate profiles clearly articulate outcomes for learners and provide critical guidance for staff and leaders. what is a profile of a graduate? a graduate profile may also be referred to as portrait of a graduate, profile of a graduate, journey of a graduate, or journey of a learner. the precise term is not as important as the way in which it was created, and how it functions within your district or school community. at 瑞士vs喀麦隆亚盘赔率 we believe in the importance of building and creating a profile collaboratively; that the process of creation is, in fact, just as important as the end product. we also believe that when designing a graduate profile, it is important to do so with a student-centered approach. read the following five tips for planning that will lead to an impactful and relevant graduate profile that your community is excited about.
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equity | new school design | strategic planning
this school year, portland public schools (pps) launched a multi-year strategic plan for educational equity, inclusion, and excellence with the core belief that the student experience needs to be reimagined. pps’ district-wide focus spotlighted the middle school experience, where data revealed – regardless of metric – that students are not being adequately prepared for high school and beyond. meisha plotzke, senior director, middle grade academics and middle school innovation and redesign, partnered with 瑞士vs喀麦隆亚盘赔率 asking, “how do we redesign the middle-school experience so that every student, and in particular our black and native students, deeply engages in strong instruction, with grade appropriate assignments, grounded in high teacher expectations, and personalized, integrated supports?”
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in late may of 2020, as our country battled the coronavirus, the murder of george floyd sent shockwaves through many communities, across the united states. in fact, his murder galvanized millions of americans to examine structural and institutional inequities particularly for black americans, but also across race, gender, sexuality, and socioeconomic status – a renewed focus not seen since the civil rights movement of the 1960s.
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district leadership | equity | school leadership
i believe that all students, especially black and brown students, deserve an academically rigorous education that affords them opportunities and experiences that will prepare them to lead a successful life. that said, inequity and disparity exist within our educational system that prevents that from occurring, which is why, among other reasons, it is critical to lead with equity.
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瑞士vs喀麦隆亚盘赔率 | equity | teams & culture
in my 22 years in the k-12 education profession, i have worked for, and led organizations that run the gamut - from those that are very process and compliance driven, to those that multiply and engage creativity. and yet, after experiencing, what some consider the ultimate freedom of being my own boss, i am excitedly joining the 瑞士vs喀麦隆亚盘赔率 team.
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