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Journey of a Superintendent: Stand in the Light
There are moments in life that affirm my belief that if you stay true to your principles, good things will happen. I have learned that many times, just when it seems that disappointment and darkness will win the day, something … Continue reading
Journey of a Superintendent: Kansas Supreme Courts Affirms Equity
The Kansas Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Kansas children and families, reminding us all that education is the cornerstone to the Kansas Constitution and our way of life. The Court ruled that the Kansas Legislature has again failed … Continue reading
Journey of a Superintendent: Keeping Our Eyes on the Prize!
Each year I have the privilege of congratulating nearly 1,000 graduates as they commence to the next phase in their life’s journey. It is so rewarding to be a small part of the accomplishments of our students, families, schools and … Continue reading
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Tagged Board of Education, FIRST Robotics Championship, Gates Millennium Scholars, JC Harmon Robotics Team, Keep Your Eyes on the Prize, Magna Award, National School Boards Association, Sumner Academy of Arts and Science, Washington High School, Washington Post, Wyandotte High School
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Journey of a Superintendent: The ABCs of School Finance
Last month in my blog, I was celebrating the Kansas Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of public schools and Kansas kids. It was the latest court decision in the Gannon vs. State of Kansas school funding lawsuit. The court found … Continue reading
Journey of a Superintendent: A Victory for Kansas Kids and Public Education!
Today, the Kansas Supreme Court issued their ruling in the latest school funding lawsuit in Kansas, Gannon vs. State of Kansas. The Court found schools must be financed to ensure every student, regardless of the property wealth of the community … Continue reading
Do the Right Thing, Dagnabbit!
“We need to start paying attention to the unfunded stuff and stop worry about the funded stuff.” — Dr. Christopher Thornberg, economist So many tragic events call into question whether we are paying attention to things that matter. Consider the … Continue reading
We Need Your Constructive Feedback
“Success is never owned, it’s only rented – and the rent is due every day.” Rory Vaden, best selling author and consultant, shared this comment in a presentation I heard a few years ago. These words have stayed … Continue reading
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Tagged continuous improvement, feedback, it's up to us, partnerships, progress, quality education, results, students, survey
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Personal Sacrifice
Congressman Emanuel Cleaver shared an experience as a young man that resulted in a powerful lesson for him. The tradition in Rev. Cleaver’s family was that washing dishes following dinner was rotated among his siblings. His number came up on … Continue reading
Journey of a Superintendent: “The Sky is the Limit – Seize the Sky”
I make it a habit to remind my students and our great staff at KCKPS: If we want something bad enough, we have to push past our doubts and perceived limitations, and just go get it. Well, I had the … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Angels, it's up to us, Kansas City's downtown airport, KCKPS
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Gutsy
My grandfather was a large imposing man. At least that is what I was told. By day, he was a fisherman; in the evenings, he was a boxer. I grew up hearing stories about this quiet man. He was determined … Continue reading