What evidence do we have that the CommPACT model (a reform model that is supported by the American Federation of Teachers - Connecticut, the Connecticut Education Association, the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents, the Connecticut Association
of Urban Superintendents, and the Connecticut Federation of School Administrators, in addition to UConn's Neag School of Education) is turning schools around?
The 2010 - 11 school year is witnessing a larger - than - usual upheaval among the ranks
of urban superintendents: Ramon Cortines is retiring in Los Angeles next month, Joel Klein quit mid-year in New York City, Michelle Rhee was done after Adrian Fenty's failed re-election bid in the nation's capital last fall, Clifford Janey is out in Newark after his contract wasn't renewed, Ron Huberman stepped down in Chicago last November, Beverly Hall is leaving amidst a cheating scandal in Atlanta, Paul Vallas is moving on from the Big Easy and Jerry Weast is throwing in the towel in Montgomery County, Md..
Yet, in 2014, the Council of Great City Schools found that the average tenure
of urban superintendents dropped to 3.2 years, down from 3.6 years in 2010.
The recent «manifesto», issued by Michelle Rhee and Chancellor Klein along with a number
of urban superintendents in the Washington Post, is yet the latest manifestation of the «ineffective teachers are the problem» mantra.
He is the Executive Director
of the Urban Superintendents Association of America.
Deborah is shepherding the final cohorts
of the Urban Superintendents Program through to completion and has made significant contributions to the development, launch, and implementation of the Ed.L.D.
At the Ed School, where Jewell - Sherman started as a senior lecturer in 2008, she has continued to work on leadership development as both the director
of the Urban Superintendents Program and a key faculty member in the Doctor of Education Leadership Program.
Currently, Jewell - Sherman serves as the director
of the Urban Superintendents Program and is the principal investigator for an initiative between the faculty of HGSE and the University of Johannesburg in South Africa.
Deborah is shepherding the final cohorts
of the Urban Superintendents Program through to completion and...
Keppel Professor Robert Peterkin, director
of the Urban Superintendents Program (USP), is overjoyed with Alonso's forthcoming position.
She embodies the values of courage and commitment that are required to meet the daunting challenge that confronts urban school districts, making good teaching happen for every child, every day, in every classroom, to enable all children to learn and achieve at high levels,» said Professor Robert Peterkin, director
of the Urban Superintendents Program.
«As a graduate
of the Urban Superintendents Program, she understands the rigor and analytic abilities that prospective superintendents must have to deliver on the uniquely American promise of high quality education for all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, or economic background.»
Hillary earned her doctorate at the Harvard Graduate School of Education as a member
of its Urban Superintendents Program.
Peterkin, director
of the Urban Superintendents Program (USP) at HGSE for 15 years, has mentored a number of USP graduates who are currently in high - profile urban school systems.
Not exact matches
Plus interviews with Green party's Howie Hawkins, NYS School Boards Association's Tim Kremer and NYS Council
of School
Superintendents» Bob Lowry, Susan Goodwillie
of the
Urban Justice Center's Mental Health Project and Terry Hubbard — the mother
of an inmate dealing with mental illness — and Harvey Rosenthal from the NYS Association
of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services.
Paladino's remarks also drew quizzical looks and criticism from a panel
of well - regarded
urban school
superintendents.
Those comments elicited sharp rebuttals from some
of the country's most well regarded
urban superintendents.
As one former school - board member from a large
urban district noted, «Too often school boards and
superintendents complain that they can not do something because
of the teachers union contract.
Prior to his appointment by the Governor, he was
Superintendent of Public Education in San Diego City Schools, the nation's eighth largest
urban school district.
Agreement between school boards and
superintendents over achievement goals, an emphasis on the lowest - performing students, and the adoption
of districtwide curricula are among the most successful strategies being used in four
urban school districts, concludes a report released last week.
In this video, a panel discusses gender in education organizations from the perspective
of a former university president, a former
urban school
superintendent, and a nonprofit leader.
The
Urban Superintendents Program is the nation's first and only comprehensive program that prepares school leaders to address the challenges of large, urban distr
Urban Superintendents Program is the nation's first and only comprehensive program that prepares school leaders to address the challenges
of large,
urban distr
urban districts.
The
Urban Superintendents Program is a course
of study for doctoral students interested in leading city public school systems.
You know as well as anyone the challenges
of being an
urban superintendent.
USP codirector Senior Lecturer Deborah Jewell - Sherman was pleased with the event as a celebration
of the program and Peterkin, noting that it attracted not only alums from around the country, but also
superintendents from large
urban districts such as Atlanta Public Schools
Superintendent Beverly Hall.
June marked the end
of my first year as
superintendent of Partnership Schools, a nonprofit school management organization that (thanks to an historic agreement with the Archdiocese
of New York) was granted broad authority to manage and operate six K — 8
urban Catholic schools.
Jewell - Sherman, among the faculty
of the Ed School's Doctor
of Education Leadership Program, earned a reputation as one
of the most successful
urban superintendents in the country in her former position as head
of the Richmond, Va., public schools.
Professor Thomas Payzant, M.A.T.» 63, C.A.S.» 66, Ed.D.» 68, former
superintendent of Boston Public Schools from 1995 to 2006 and author
of Urban School Leadership, learned this the hard way.
Two HGSE doctoral students, Laura Kelley and Leslie Boozer, who were the driving forces behind the book, encouraged Peterkin to focus on the good work being done by
urban superintendents across the country as a result
of the program.
Jewell - Sherman, a graduate
of HGSE's
Urban Superintendents Program, has served as
superintendent of the Richmond schools since 2002.
Working closely with existing programs at the Harvard Graduate School
of Education, such as the
Urban Superintendents Program and the Teacher Education Program, the Center will draw on the intellectual resources
of other professional schools and faculties at Harvard University.
3)
Superintendents like Paul Vallas, Joel Klein, and Tom Boasberg and a fast - growing number
of urban districts understand that the traditional district system is broken, have closed ineffective schools and opened effective ones, and have committed to legal autonomy at the school level and a bare - bones central office.
Prior to joining MCPS, Dr. Starr was the
superintendent of Stamford (Conn.) Public Schools, and held executive - level positions in
urban and suburban districts, including New York City Public Schools.
«We have seen statistically significant changes; the
urban schools are catching up,» said
superintendent of schools Jesse Register.
In fact, only nine
of the
superintendents in the nation's largest
urban school systems have ever been
superintendents in another major city (which is less than the number
of nontraditional
superintendents now running major school systems,
of which there are 11).
One
superintendent of a large,
urban school district said that low - income high - school students in his district were beginning to take MOOCs in greater numbers than students from more privileged backgrounds.
Hill should also know that
urban schools are not governed by gypsy
superintendents who wander the nation in search
of leadership positions.
The respondents were
superintendents, principals, curriculum supervisors, and directors
of federal programs, in mid - to large - size
urban U.S. districts.
For a decade or more, school reform has been an
urban tale
of superintendents seeking to «turn around» schools in poverty - stricken communities, where vast numbers
of children read below grade level and drop out before graduation.
In 1990, the school created the
Urban Superintendents Program, the only comprehensive doctoral program preparing school leaders for the challenges of urban school system administra
Urban Superintendents Program, the only comprehensive doctoral program preparing school leaders for the challenges
of urban school system administra
urban school system administration.
Ms. House, the 1999 National
Superintendent of the Year and one
of the few women to lead a major
urban school system, will leave the 112,000 - student district April 3.
The council includes
superintendents and board members from 28
of the nation's largest
urban school systems.
Andres A. Alonso began his tenure as professor
of practice at the Harvard Graduate School
of Education, where he received his doctorate as part
of the former
Urban Superintendents Program.
A plan to increase rapidly the number
of candidates ready and able to seek jobs as
urban superintendents has attracted the support
of five major foundations.
Ed Secretary Nominee Has Fans in the Field Colleagues
of Houston Independent School District
Superintendent Rod Paige say that although they will miss him, the country will benefit from his experience in dealing with
urban education issues.
«
Superintendents Prepared,» a joint project
of three Washington - based research and consulting organizations, is designed to move 90 highly qualified educators and other professionals into positions as
urban school chiefs over the next three years.
This forum is being held in conjunction with the
Urban Superintendents Program (USP) Convening in celebration
of the 25th anniversary
of the introduction
of the USP Program.
Eric J. Smith,
superintendent of schools in Charlotte - Mecklenburg, North Carolina, was named the top
urban educator in October.
The
Urban Superintendents Program's 20th Anniversary gala was not only a chance for alums to reconnect with colleagues but also to celebrate the career and impact
of Professor Robert Peterkin.
As the first layperson to serve as Secretary for Education and
Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese
of Boston, she served on the Cardinal's Cabinet and led the second largest school district in Massachusetts composed
of 120 schools and 42,000 students primarily located in Greater Boston's ethnically diverse
urban areas.