Chiefs for Change

Equity in literacy education means ensuring that all students, including those with reading disabilities, receive instruction from highly skilled teachers. Our Community of Practice, Science of Reading for Every Student, engages education leaders with a detailed look at system structures that can lead to exclusionary practices and is working toward a unified system approach to inclusive literacy. #EarlyReaders #Dyslexia #LearningDisabilitiesAwarenessMonth

Discover how education and business leaders are joining forces in North Carolina! In a recent op-ed, Superintendent Whitney Oakley discusses how Guilford County Schools is redefining academic success and creating the workforce of tomorrow through its Signature Career Academies! Learn more about how the district's Career and Technical Education initiative is making a difference for students: https://bit.ly/3YgEABK #CTE #PostsecondaryPathways

“We are not the institution to handle this by ourselves; we will because we must. This problem is bigger than us, and until those around us step in and join us and lock arms, we will continue to be an answer, but we are not the nation’s solution.” This America's Safe Schools Week, we are spotlighting our member Supt. Andrea Castañeda for her leadership in introducing weapons detection systems in her district's high schools. This decision highlights a critical truth: ensuring the safety of all students is a responsibility we must face head-on. The need for this level of vigilance raises important questions about the challenges facing America's public schools today. Still, we remain committed to advocating for the well-being of every child. At Chiefs for Change, we are proud to support all our leaders who do what's necessary to protect our students and safeguard their communities. Our members don’t shrink from tough challenges—they rise to them with courage and conviction, knowing that lasting solutions will come when we all work together.

🌟Exciting News🌟 Please join us in celebrating Dr. Deirdre Pilch, superintendent of Greeley-Evans School District 6, on being named 2025 Colorado Superintendent of the Year! With almost a decade of serving in this role, she is an extraordinary leader dedicated to access and equity for all students. https://bit.ly/3C0LLXy

Chiefs for Change is strategically building teacher capacity for impactful literacy instruction through our Community of Practice: Science of Reading for Every Student. The enthusiasm from participants highlights the importance of ongoing professional development. #EarlyReaders

📣 Exciting News! Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton has been selected to join the new Federal School Safety Clearinghouse External Advisory Board! The board will play a crucial role in shaping national school safety strategies and sharing best practices. We are proud to have Superintendent Horton’s voice and leadership contributing to this vital initiative. Together, we can create safer learning environments for all students! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g8-N_Hc4

Tonight, our friends at Council of the Great City Schools will select the 2024 Green-Garner Award, the nation's highest honor in urban education leadership. We are incredibly proud to recognize Chiefs for Change members Errick Greene, superintendent of Jackson Public Schools, and Sonja Santelises, CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools, finalists for this year's award. These leaders, along with the other finalists, have been instrumental in driving progress in urban education, and we thank them for their dedication, commitment and service. Read more here: [https://lnkd.in/enkXAS4p] 

For 45 years, the U.S. Department of Education has played a vital role in ensuring access to quality education for every student, advancing equity, and supporting schools nationwide. At Chiefs for Change, we are committed to driving innovative solutions that place all students on the path of social and economic mobility.

Join us for an insightful webinar on November 14 featuring Ector County ISD Superintendent Emeritus Scott Muri, Ed.D., and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Deputy Superintendent Fabby Williams, Ed.D., moderated by our own Dr. Alison Harris Welcher. In partnership with Public Impact, Education Consultant, learn how the Opportunity Culture® model can elevate teaching, enhance student outcomes, and strengthen your district’s recruitment and retention efforts. Register today: https://lnkd.in/eWMysUgt

"We've made heavy investments in phonics-based instruction and the science of reading. We've also been the first district in our state to screen each and every kindergarten student for #dyslexia." Boulder Valley School District Superintendent Rob Anderson shares successful strategies that have led his district to exceptional literacy rates. #earlyreaders #scienceofreading #LearningDisabilitiesAwarenessMonth