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Chicago Board of Education adopts new 5-year plan prioritizing neighborhood public schools

The plan's priorities and goals include reducing chronic absenteeism, increasing reading and math scores and reducing teacher vacancies. It also seeks to increase support and funding for neighborhood schools, where enrollment has declined.

Interventionist Teresa Przybyslawski gives a student instruction at Chicago's Brunson Elementary School last year. The new strategic plan adopted by the Chicago Board of Education focuses on improving academic achievement for Black students and increasing the number of students who go to their neighborhood schools, among other priorities. (Christian K. Lee for Chalkbeat)

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Facing enrollment declines, Birmingham City Schools announces new strategic plan that prioritizes "customer service"

Superintendent Mark Sullivan says this is a "pivotal" moment for the 20,000-student Alabama district. "We have to get this right."

Mark Sullivan has served as superintendent of Birmingham City Schools (Ala.) since 2020. (Photo from Birmingham City Schools website)

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Poudre School District leaders outline progress being made in year one of new strategic plan

Superintendent Brian Kingsley praised staff of the Northern Colorado district for the efforts that led to literacy, mental health, and graduation rate improvements.

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Anne Arundel County Public Schools adopts new 5-year strategic plan

Superintendent Mark Bedell has a track record of leading turnarounds at large urban school systems, and is beginning his third year at the helm of the fourth largest district in Maryland.

Mark Bedell became superintendent of the Anne Arundel Public Schools in Maryland in 2022.

New strategic plan is already making an impact in Philadelphia schools

Superintendent Tony Watlington has ambitious goals to transform Philly schools. Early results show progress is being made.

Superintendent Tony Watlington talks with a student outside the Paul L. Dunbar School in Philadelphia. (Image courtesy of the School District of Philadelphia)

Memphis-Shelby County Schools celebrates superintendent's first 100 days in office

Dr. Marie N. Feagins marked the milestone with a comprehensive review of the transformative initiatives under way in the district.

Superintendent Dr. Marie N. Feagins (left) speaks at the community event recognizing her first 100 days in office on July 10, 2024.

Teaching and Learning

Kyrene School District reports modest gains made in first year of strategic plan, and outlines goals for year two

Superintendent Laura Toenjes says the Arizona district is starting strong in its five-year plan.

Superintendent Laura Toenjes of the Kyrene School District in Arizona.

When closing or consolidating schools, district leaders are finding ways to reduce conflict and boost morale

Clear communication, parental involvement, and reframing the conversation can help to reduce the pain of making these difficult decisions.

William Murphy, chief operations officer for Indianapolis Public Schools, explains the upgrades coming to George Washington Carver 87 as part of the district's Rebuilding Stronger plan.

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