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Connecting Learning to Passion

Connecting Learning to Passion

Ravi Hutheesing started our day with a thought provoking message.  He shared how important it is to ensure learning has context. Facts, figures, and formulas without context leave kids struggling to connect school to their passions and aspirations. To be frank, Ravi implied, the lack of connection between content and individual students interest is leading many of our students […]

“Schools Can’t Do It Alone”

Jamie Vollmer, author of “Schools Can’t Do It Alone”, delivered a powerful and thought provoking keynote address this morning.   He reminded the audience that we can’t make any change, without first changing the culture.  Change requires a clearly articulated  vision of what we need from our public school system.  Jamie brought Thomas Jefferson into the […]

Intentionality – Essential to High-Performing Teams

Following the chain of command, by empowering others, prevents the “lanterns and axes” from entering into the board meeting. Effective superintendent and board relationships begins with the expectation that problems are solved at the lowest level in the organization as possible. Following the chain of command empowers employees and parents to work collaboratively for the […]

Celebrating Leadership

I am looking forward to Thursday’s General Session as we gather to honor excellence in leadership. Congratulations to the State Superintendents of the Year, and to the finalist for the National Superintendent of Year Award! Your courageous leadership is making it possible for our children to live the American Dream. Well done!

“Big Ideas in the Big Easy”

It’s hard to believe it’s already March and that AASA 2017 National Conference on Education is next week. I don’t know about you, but this time of year, I generally can use a little inspiration! Schedules are packed. Spring fever is in the air. Our board is engaged in strategic planning and review. Our legislators […]