Courageous Leaders Newsletter: December 2024

The Courageous Leaders newsletter is a monthly update designed to keep state and district education leaders informed on developments in the world of education.

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Events

• On-Demand Webinar | Maximizing Instructional Time to Meet the Needs of All Students Students and educators have faced significant challenges and shifts over the past few years, exacerbating the pre-existing achievement gap. To help support student needs, educators must provide all student populations with diverse intervention efforts for both math and reading. But, how do we do that without overextending educators’ planning time and interrupting classroom time? And, how do we ensure educators have the tools and knowledge necessary to meet the needs of all their students? Check out our on-demand webinar to hear from school leaders about how they are making the most of planning and instructional time with the right support systems in place to maximize impact. You’ll leave with ideas for quick implementation and inspiration for future planning to ensure you are able to equip your educators with the knowledge and skills necessary, while still protecting classroom time.
• Building Pathways | Friday, January 31 | 12:00 - 2:00 PM MT | Honeywell Aerospace, Phoenix, AZ | Join fellow Arizona leaders in education, industry, and community relations for honest dialogue around ways to support and prepare today's students for tomorrow's challenges. Register here!

Education in the News

School boards: These topics were more in focus in 2024 | What are your colleagues' school boards talking about? Is your board in the mainstream or an outlier when it comes to their priorities?

Superintendent makes STEAM a priority at Calif. district | Compton Unified School District Superintendent Darin Brawley has helped increase the number of district graduates going on to major in STEAM fields in college -- from 20% to more than 50% -- by integrating STEAM education from prekindergarten through 12th grade.

Free AI training course launched for K-12 educators | Common Sense Media and OpenAI have introduced a free training course, ChatGPT Foundations for K-12 Educators, to help teachers integrate AI into classrooms. The course covers AI basics, data privacy and ethical use, and has shown promising results in pilot programs.

Leadership Resources

Each month, our team creates content to help leaders develop a deeper understanding of the educational landscape. Check out these pieces:

Courageous Leaders Interview: Always Remember Your Why (LAUSD). Hear from Alberto Carvalho, LAUSD Superintendent.

Blog: Gathering Time for Gratitude Finding Moments to be Thankful in Busy Times

Blog: The Real Magic: How Relationships Drive Students Success

Courageous Leaders Network

Courageous Leaders is a vibrant group of forward-thinking individuals dedicated to shaping the future of learning. Courageous Leaders come together to share insights, exchange best practices, and spark meaningful discussions. They collaborate with one another, drawing upon their collective wisdom and experiences to develop innovative solutions to complex educational issues.

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