Category: Resource Allocation and Management

Leader Chat: Critical Lessons For Leading Your District with Michael Hinojosa

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In this week’s episode of Leader Chat, Jeff speaks with Michael Hinojosa, a veteran leader with over 27 years as a superintendent/CEO, including 13 of those years that were spent with the Dallas Independent School District. Michael shares his journey, insights on effective leadership, handling media, building strong teams, and the importance of ethics and equity. Learn practical advice and strategies that have shaped his successful career in public education….

Leader Chat: Addressing Systems to Attack the Problem of Teacher Shortages with Heath Morrison

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Heath Morrison is the CEO of Teachers of Tomorrow, a very important and vital organization that is fortunate to be led by someone with vast experience who cares deeply about students and teachers. Heath and Jeff delve into the relevant and critical topic of teacher shortages—what is and what is to come. Their discussion analyzed the current status and conditions impacting the problem and delves into brainstorming future solutions. Every educational leader should listen to this!…

Leader Chat: Trends and the Future of the Teacher Pipeline with Denise A. Spangler

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Our worries about teacher shortage and a lack of motivation for young professionals to seek a career in teaching are real and it’s shared. In this Leader Chat, Jeff talks with Dr. Denise Spangler, Dean of the College of Education at the University of Georgia. She has led at UGA for many years, and her lens into this problem and the potential for future opportunities for change is something we should all pay attention to….

Leader Chat: Organizing the System for Student Success with MaryEllen Elia

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As the past superintendent of Hillsborough County Public Schools and New York State Education Commissioner, MaryEllen Elia knows what she is talking about. Jeff recruited her to this Leader Chat to discuss strategies on setting up district systems aligned to the needs of students, something MaryEllen is passionate about. This conversation is relevant to education leaders regardless of the size, location, or demographics of their system, a relevant topic indeed….

Leader Chat: Common Sense Evidence with Nora Gordon

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The original plan was for Jeff to talk with Nora Gordon and Carrie Conaway, authors of Common Sense Evidence: The Education Leader’s Guide to Using Data and Research. However, Carrie had a health-related issue, so it was just Nora and Jeff. Nonetheless, they had a super interesting discussion. Jeff loved the way these two professors have created a pragmatic guide for busy educational leaders to analyze data to make wise decisions and create a legitimate narrative….

Leader Chat: The Importance of Healthy and Cohesive School Boards with Dr. Andre` L. Harrison

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Andre Harrison

If you follow education in any way, you know that school boards are often an important part of success and challenges school systems and communities navigate. Over time, school boards have become more political than ever. In this episode, Jeff talks with Dr. Andre` Harrison, Vice President of Accreditation Services here at Cognia. Andre has had a rich history as an educational leader including serving as a superintendent. Currently, he works with and trains school boards regarding role and policy development. As you will hear, he and Jeff discuss the ups, downs, and potential of district leaders working cohesively with boards of education….