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How School Districts Work

School districts have a theory of action but often can’t express it. Naming the theories in use is key to designing a system that serves a community well.

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Leading Public Schools: 10 Roles You Probably Didn’t Prepare For

After spending time with urban districts recently, we were reminded of the complexity of the work that superintendents are responsible for. In our recent paper, Preparing Leaders for Deeper Learning we outlined 10 roles for today's EdLeaders. In this blog we share important emerging skills associated with these 10 roles.

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Leaders, Learners and Designers all Listen First

Leaders listen deeply and fully to others, reflect for others their beauty and talents, and act with profound respect for the dignity and worth of all people. For each of those key processes here are some connections for relationships, learning and design.

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What ISTE Meant for EdTech Operational Leaders

By: Daniel Greenblatt. Operational leaders are constantly faced with organizational process challenges. It can be difficult to remember that systems and tools are only valuable in the extent to which people adopt them and use them with fidelity.

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Inspired by Serial: Behind MCDPEL’s New Podcast for EdLeaders

By: Joe Mazza. As part of our Preparing Leaders for Deeper Learning series, Joe Mazza brings us a behind-the-scenes story of the new and interactive scenario podcasts hitting the education leadership scene. Learn more about these podcasts, and about the ways social media is bringing leaders together to solve problems and learn from one another.