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JC Bowman Commentary: Selecting New School Superintendents – Dance of the Lemons or Parade of Favorites?

May 17, 2019May 17, 2019 JC Bowman

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No matter who your district hires—whether from within or bringing in an experienced educator from outside—give that new leader a chance. Don’t be afraid to hold them accountable.

Commentary: Empathy is at the Core of Capitalism

December 10, 2018December 9, 2018 Admin

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by Barry Brownstein You don’t have to search far to read claims that capitalism is centered on greed and selfishness. For some, the assertion seems self-evident as they read, for example, stories of pharmaceutical companies dramatically increasing the price of important drugs. Those who hold a “capitalists are greedy” belief fail to…