Erin Kane, superintendent of the Douglas County School District in Castle Rock, Colo., talks about how her school board swings back-and-forth on almost every issue. Douglas County is the third largest district in Colorado.

She discusses how superintendents can navigate the controversy of hot topics in a district where the community's views may be divided and emphasizes the importance of the free exchange of ideas.

Don't miss Kane's eight strategies for dealing with controversy.

In her Friday morning NCE session on the same topic, Kane explained how to unify the community in their pride and love for their local school district, schools and students.

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