What Will School Look Like in 2020-21-Reflections from a WA Superintendent
What will school look like in 20-21? I've been asked this question countless times in the past two months; from community members, families, students and staff. I keep notes, personally, of words that inspire me or make me think....During the 99-2000 school year, a former colleague and friend, Col. Chuck Sweeney, in a particular challenging time, encouraged me with the following words....he said, "Andy, the best leaders never miss an opportunity to use a crisis or challenge, to make their situation...the world around them better for the people they are leading. Have the courage to be one of those leaders!" I loved Chuck. He was one of the smartest guys I'd ever encountered...and he talked a lot. He went on to tell numerous stories about how leaders from history and worldwide, had used a crisis/challenge to make things better. Here's what I know about the future of public education in America....our schools aren't good enough. Not just my dist