J.P. Watson

Last week, we partnered with The Mind Trust’s Indiana Charter School Fellowship and Emerging Leaders Fellows for the third year in a row. Their commitment to investing in leaders goes beyond instructional growth—it’s about ensuring leaders deeply understand the landscape in which they operate. Through The Ed.ucateD Approach, we facilitated two powerful sessions: 🔹 Session 1: Authorizing & Accountability We worked with fellows to unpack their charter operating agreements, state law, and authorizer performance frameworks. From day one, these documents shouldn’t just be compliance checklists—they should set the baseline goals to exceed so schools are built to thrive and positioned for renewal. 🔹 Session 2: Board Governance We focused on equipping leaders with strategies to engage their boards effectively—managing up, down, and across—to foster governance that truly supports school success. We asked fellows: How does your school define success? Does that align with your authorizer’s definition? Your board’s definition? Because here’s the reality: you’d never accept a job without reading the contract. Why would leading a school be any different? 💡 Investing in your full team’s understanding of the charter landscape is not optional—it’s essential. And when leaders are grounded in this knowledge, schools are set up not just to meet expectations, but to exceed them.

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Check out this fantastic episode featuring Collier County Public Schools Superintendent Leslie Ricciardelli, who highlights the innovative programs shaping Collier County’s future. From student empowerment to community‑driven initiatives, she spotlights the work happening across our region — including partners like The Immokalee Foundation who are helping move students forward.

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Career and Technical Education is key to strengthening America’s workforce by connecting students to high-demand careers and building a sustainable talent pipeline.

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Removing Credit Transfer Barriers Key to Improving Higher Ed Completion Rates, via Lara Couturier, Andrew Seligsohn, Diverse: Issues In Higher Education https://lnkd.in/gU_tAyvH

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Strong example of how states can use assessment data to strengthen literacy systems. The Georgia Reading Readiness Dashboard provides a clear view of reading readiness across the state. #Literacy #Reading #EducationPolicy #ScienceOfReading #Lexile

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Too often, students do powerful thinking with data in class and it stays inside the classroom. This is a chance for young people to share their ideas with a broader audience - very cool!

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Friday was inspiring to facilitate discussions with Cohort 6 principals & district leaders to reflect on findings from Diagnostic and Progress Monitoring Reviews. The Jefferson County Schools (JEFCOED) Alabama & Cognia partnership empowers leaders with valuable information for action. #leadership

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📚 In K-12 education, most policy and funding come from state/local governments. But the U.S. Dept of Education still has power through ESEA waivers. Learn what they can and can't waive, and the process behind it in this guide from All4Ed! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e4rnVWUC

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