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While serving in my previous district, I visited a high school where AP enrollment had skyrocketed among historically underrepresented students. When I asked the principal what changed, she smiled and said, “We stopped waiting for students to find opportunities and started actively removing barriers.”
As educational leaders, few responsibilities carry more weight than ensuring opportunities for all students, particularly those from historically marginalized communities.
As educational leaders, we often ask ourselves this crucial question, yet many of our well-intentioned efforts fall short. In my years working with school districts across the country, I’ve witnessed both tremendous successes and heartbreaking missed opportunities in family engagement efforts.
Why do some schools maintain thriving, stable teams while others face constant turnover? The answer lies in shifting from reactive staffing measures to proactive, systemic approaches that value educators as professionals, deserving ongoing investment and a voice in their own growth.
In my twenty-plus years working with educational leaders, I’ve witnessed firsthand how the compounding pressures of teacher shortages and increased public scrutiny create a perfect storm for burnout. As one fellow educational leader once confided, “Kim, I feel like we’re trying to bail water from a sinking ship while simultaneously being criticized for getting the floor wet.”
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, one constant remains true: the quality of teaching has a direct impact on student outcomes. Yet many school districts invest heavily in curriculum and technology while underinvesting in their most valuable asset: their educators.
Throughout my years working with school districts, I’ve observed a familiar pattern. When leadership development occurs, it typically targets only those in formal leadership positions, such as principals, assistant principals, and department heads. But what about the incredible potential that lies within each teacher, staff member, and even student?
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