Category: Research

From the desk of Dr. Jaret Tomlinson, Ed.D. When staff members leave your district, their experiences don’t have to walk out the door with them. At ExcellenceK12, we help school districts transform departures into powerful insights through thoughtfully designed Exit Surveys. Instead of guesswork, you gain clear, actionable data about why people leave – and…
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In the past 18 years, we have helped hundreds of school districts pass bond issues. We often do a pre-election telephone survey six to nine months before the election to identify what patrons want and what they are willing to pay. This combination of data is usually a slam dunk. But when the results are…
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In today’s rapidly changing educational landscape, understanding the climate and culture of your school district is more important than ever. A healthy, inclusive, and supportive school culture can significantly impact student engagement, staff satisfaction, and community involvement. However, conducting a meaningful Climate and Culture Study is no simple task. Why DIY surveys aren’t enoughWhile internal…
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Have you considered the similarities between playing golf and passing a bond issue? In golf, there is quite a bit of information you need to know before teeing off on the first hole. Some of that information is visual. You can see the fairway and (often) see the green. The flag on the green might…
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When I voted on the Jackson County, Mo. sales tax to fund a new stadium for the Kansas City Royals, I noticed something interesting that is common every time I go vote. I’m always the youngest person there. And I’m not talking about the volunteers (who are also older); I’m talking about the voters. Everyone…
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Almost 30 years ago, I accidentally learned a lesson that has served me well for decades. I was playing golf at a course in Dallas and, miraculously, I was doing great. With a 12 handicap, I managed to get through the first eight holes at even par. The ninth hole was a short, dogleg-left par…
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Fall reopening ups and downs have your school district busy beyond belief, making it hard to think past tomorrow. But, pre-pandemic, your school district may have been planning for a bond issue. Now is the time to seek the input of your patrons, if you foresee a future bond election in spring 2021. If you…
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