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What's Right in Education | October 27-28, 2021
Rewatch keynote and partner showcase sessions from What's Right in Education 2021.
Below you will find all recorded sessions from WRIE along with additional resources to dive deeper into bold leadership.
Some Moments Simply Matter More Than Most
The power of early warning indicators and continuous improvement to drive student success
Bob Hughes, Director of K-12 Education
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Learning From Wicked Challenges
How a Wisconsin school system deployed an army of improvers to light the way during a year of volatility
Corey Golla, Superintendent
Casey Blochowiak, Director of Curriculum and Learning
School District of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Decision Making That Sustains People and Deepens Relationships
How a small South Dakota district serves as its community’s hub and heart during a crisis year
Jennifer Lowery, Superintendent
Tea Area School District, South Dakota
Building Resilience in an Organization
Using daily huddles and rounding for outcomes to withstand uncertainty during a pandemic and a raging wildfire
Ryan Carpenter, Superintendent
Estacada School District, Oregon
Embedding Local Culture in Teaching and Learning
The unorthodox journey of a rural district serving Native American youth that aspires for organizational excellence
Larry Ouimette, Superintendent
Lac du Flambeau School District, Wisconsin
Innovation, Improvement and Equity
Ben Daley, President
High Tech High Graduate School of Education, California
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STUDENT EQUITY PANEL
Melissa Matarazzo, Leader Coach
Studer Education
Marty Lexmond, Superintendent
West Allis-West Milwaukee School District, Wisconsin
Lisa Herring, Superintendent
Atlanta Public Schools, Georgia
Stephanie Elizalde, Superintendent
Austin Independent School District, Texas
Difference Maker Awards
Janet Pilcher | Managing Director and Executive Leader
Studer Education
Welcome Back Q&A
Janet Pilcher | Managing Director and Executive Leader
Studer Education
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School-based Improvement with Results: Measures that Matter and Stories From the Field
Using three common leading measures schools track daily, Jefferson County’s Erwin Middle School and Minor Middle School were able to find vulnerable students, create connections and improve student success.
Angela Bush, Principal
Erwin Middle School, Alabama
Blake Frazier, Assistant Director of Federal Programs
Jefferson County Schools, Alabama
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Maintaining a No Excuses Service-driven Culture
Maintaining trust and a culture of excellence year after year takes diligence. This team will share data and strategies of how they have kept the focus on excellence with astounding results for many years.
Jon Malone, Regional Director and Chief Executive
Northwestern Illinois Association, Illinois
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The Bold Steps of Building a “Leaders Go First” Model for Executive Level Practices
Learn how the “leaders go first” philosophy and values guide the executive level practices such as leadership, hiring and onboarding in a California County Office of Education.
Krystal Lomanto, Superintendent
San Benito County Office of Education, California
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Engage Employees and Heighten Their Sense of Belonging
During the pandemic, it’s not just students that struggle with issues of isolation. Teachers and employees experience this as well. Join us to learn how a Kentucky school district has strategically embraced employees through “asking for a heart before you do a hand” and reward and recognition programs.
Mark Martin, Superintendent
Meade County Schools, Kentucky
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Improvement Panel: Activate the Problem-solving Capabilities Already in Your System
Steve Spear, Senior Lecturer
MIT Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts
Corey Golla, Superintendent
School District of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Pat Greco, Senior Director of Thought Leadership
Studer Education
Dale Shaver, Director of Parks and Land Use
Waukesha County Government, Wisconsin
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The Power and Process of the Feedback Loop
We know feedback is foundational to improvement. Learn how this county office of education engaged teams from across their state and region to better align efforts and improve how they lead together as one team.
Ed Manansala, Superintendent
El Dorado County Office of Education, California
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It Takes a Village: Addressing the Needs of At-risk Students Through Child Support Teams
Meeting the needs of students at risk, especially magnified during these difficult times, takes everyone being on the same page. In this session, you will hear how a Kentucky school district brings service providers together to streamline communication and support and remove barriers to improve student success.
Rob Clayton, Superintendent
Melissa Stephanski, Chief Academic Officer/Assistant Superintendent
Warren County School District, Kentucky
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Stepping Outside the Safety Zone: Hiring Boldly
Breaking the mold for hiring school leaders is not easy. One superintendent decided to break the status quo to make sure to get the right leaders. Listening to stakeholders first made the difference.
Sean Dorsey, Superintendent
District 49 Sand Creek Zone, Colorado
Amy Sanchez-Martinez, Campus Director/Principal
Sand Creek High School, Colorado
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Measuring our Portrait of a Graduate
What it means to be career-ready is rapidly changing. The skills that students need to be successful beyond school years will look quite different in 2025. To best support students for the future, leaders and community members in Oak Ridge School District have made a collective commitment to advance their strategic plan and include a focus on college, career and life success.
Bruce Borchers, Superintendent
Kelly Williams, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning
Oak Ridge Schools, Tennessee
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Bold Listening: The Power of Receiving Feedback Within the First 45 Days
In rapidly changing times, keeping a listening ear open to stakeholder perceptions helps guide the communication and next steps of a district. This takes brave leadership and a willingness to face facts.
Sergio Mendoza, Superintendent
Burton School District, California
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You Told Us, We Listened: Responding Using Feedback
Bill King, Facilities Director
Carol Dufek, Assistant Facilities Director
School District of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Executive Leadership Panel: Engaging Stakeholders in Developing the County Office Core Values, Pillars and Scorecards for Excellence
These executive leaders are focused and committed. This panel will share what California superintendents are learning as they engage their people to align efforts and build capacity for their organizations and regions to continuously improve.
Steve Herrington, Superintendent
Sonoma County Office of Education, California
Chris Hartley, Superintendent
Humboldt County Office of Education, California
Tim Hire, Superintendent
Tulare County Office of Education, California
Ed Manansala, Superintendent
El Dorado County Office of Education, California
Pat Greco, Senior Director of Thought Leadership
Studer Education
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