Over the last three years, Chiefs for Change has partnered with The Coalition to Advance Future Student Success to amplify stories of #ESSERImpact. Identifying and sustaining high-impact investments could strengthen the K-12 education system for years to come. Visit https://lnkd.in/eqbtUYDi for success stories, reflections, and resources.
Chiefs for Change
Education Administration Programs
Washington, DC 17,343 followers
Diverse leaders. All students. One vision.
About us
Chiefs for Change (CFC) is a nonprofit, bipartisan network of diverse state and district education chiefs. With more than three dozen members, our work is focused on advocacy, leadership development, and member supports. We are positioned to rapidly spread bold policies and practices, as we have: -National reach: Our members lead education systems with more than 7 million students, 435,000 teachers, and 14,000 schools. -Diverse contexts: Our network is diverse in terms of race, gender, political affiliation, and geography. -A model for disseminating promising ideas: We work with our members, excellent technical assistance providers, and top-tier research institutions to scale innovative approaches designed to improve student learning. To learn more about Chiefs for Change, please visit chiefsforchange.org.
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http://chiefsforchange.org
External link for Chiefs for Change
- Industry
- Education Administration Programs
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Specialties
- Education and Leadership
Locations
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Primary
1455 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Suite 400-311
Washington, DC 20004, US
Employees at Chiefs for Change
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Robert Runcie
Husband & Father | CEO | Superintendent | Board Director | Leadership Coach
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Dale Schmidt
Chief, Technical Assistance Program Management
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Shayla Cannady
Chief Communications Officer | Public Relations | Marketing | Branding & Graphic Design | Social Media | Executive Speechwriter
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Gonzalo La Cava, Ed.D
Father|Husband|Passionate Educator|Leading Instruction, Operations, and Community Engagement in Urban Education
Updates
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Congratulations to our network’s Blue Ribbon Schools! This prestigious recognition highlights schools that excel in academic performance or make significant strides in closing achievement gaps among different student groups. We are proud of our seven member districts that earned this designation: Jill Baker, Long Beach Unified School District: California Academy of Mathematics and Science; Brian Kingsley, Poudre School District: Zach Elementary School; LaTanya D. McDade, Ed.D., Prince William County Public Schools: T. Clay Wood Elementary School; Sonja Santelises, Baltimore City Public Schools: Chapel Hill Elementary School; Thomas Taylor, Montgomery County Public Schools: Bells Mill and Woodfield elementary schools; and Tony B. Watlington Sr., Ed.D. Sr., The School District of Philadelphia: Central High School.
Congratulations to our 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools! See a list of all of this year's honorees at https://lnkd.in/eh6V4hyT. #NBRS2024
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Dr. Maria Vazquez, superintendent of Orange County Public Schools, shares how her district put #ESSER resources to work to support student mental well-being and plans to sustain these critical services once funding ends.
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In a 2023 interview, Beaufort County School District Superintendent Dr. Frank Rodriguez discussed the success of their extended learning program funded by #ESSER and plans for long-term sustainability. Watch the fully-produced video from our site visit, highlighting the power of community engagement here: https://bit.ly/4dcVsyU
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As we approach the ESSER deadline of September 30, 2024, for districts to obligate their funds, we’re reflecting on how districts have leveraged ESSER resources, what we've learned along the way, and the steps school systems are taking for long-term sustainability. In addition to health and safety enhancements, here are some key ways ESSER has made an impact in our schools.
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On this final #FutureChiefs Friday, we are pleased to introduce Harold Border of Orange County Public Schools, an experienced leader dedicated to education excellence. We look forward to the amazing work this cohort of #FutureChiefs will accomplish!
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Meet Wanda Paul, a dynamic education leader and one of our newest #FutureChiefs! We applaud your leadership and the amazing achievements to come in shaping the future of K-12 education.
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We are so proud of the work that Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and her team at the Rhode Island Department of Education are doing to combat chronic absenteeism. Learn more about how their education system has made improving school attendance a top priority. #AttendanceAwarenessMonth Read More: https://prn.to/47lN3Id
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Our students need bold and courageous leadership now more than ever. Chiefs for Change is committed to building the pipeline of talented, diverse K-12 leaders through our #FutureChiefs program. Meet Jermaine Dawson, Ed.D., deputy superintendent at The School District of Philadelphia, who is dedicated to student success.
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We are proud to announce the addition of four distinguished superintendents to our network. Join us is welcoming Superintendents Whitney Oakley of Guilford County Schools, Jermall D. Wright, Ed.D. of Little Rock School District, Mary Skipper of Boston Public Schools, and Tony B. Watlington Sr., Ed.D. of The School District of Philadelphia!