The ExcellenceK12 model for strategic planning was the discussion topic during the first round of breakout sessions at the Missouri Association of Rural Education (MARE) Annual Conference on October 23. Rick Nobles and Brad Stefanoni engaged educators in an outcomes-oriented discussion of how ExcellenceK12 works with school districts to ensure a broad cross-section of stakeholders…
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If you’re considering a tax election in the next couple of years, spring 2020 is your best bet to get something passed. Fall 2020 will be all about the presidential election and everyone in America will be voting – including millions who are anti-education. I suggest avoiding that time frame at all costs. Spring…
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In our research, we often ask patrons a series of grading questions. One question we ask that almost always receives low marks is related to “Involving citizens in the life of the district.” Why? Patrons often feel like they are not part of the conversation when the district is making decisions on new buildings, renovations,…
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If you haven’t read it, go buy the book The One Thing, by Gary Keller. It’s informative, well-written and will help any organization zero in on the one thing it needs to do to become more successful. At ExcellenceK12, we know school superintendents have more than one thing to focus on — probably closer…
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Our team at ExcellenceK12 has worked with many school districts on research projects. We have seen similar issues and themes come up in our findings. Specifically, when we ask “grading questions” in school district surveys, the following topic areas rise to the top: – Communications – Involving citizens in the life of the district –…
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