After all the research, the most important step is to reach into your heart and do what makes sense. Why do we run schools this way? It's not for us or our kids. It's for the system. We have lives to change and lives to save. #EducationReform#SystemChange
Leading means sharing a vision, even when some doubt you. The goal: to make Philadelphia the safest, cleanest, greenest city with economic opportunity for all. True leadership means pushing forward despite skepticism. #Leadership#Vision#Philadelphia
What if powerful leaders decided to fundamentally change education? Enough is enough. Instead of reinventing the wheel, let's examine what works in top-performing schools and replicate that success. Itβs about finding and implementing proven strategies. #EducationReform#EdTech
Five years since COVID-19 began, and while challenges remain, your dedication to students, creativity, and innovation haven't wavered. Thank you for addressing the academic, social, and mental health needs of our young people. #Education#Resilience#Gratitude
Educators, who taught you school *must* look this way? The rigid schedules, the 180-day structureβresearch shows summer slide is real. What if we chose to educate differently, using what we truly know? #EducationReform#RethinkSchool
As this conference opens, reflect on your role in our shared vision. How will you champion change and build a global community that uplifts learners? Let's commit to working together for a future where every child can succeed. #Education#Community#Empowerment
The City of Philadelphia requires a 5-year balanced budget, but a small half-percent increase will bring an extra $12 million annually to schools. This is crucial for closing the academic enrichment gap and ensuring opportunities for all. #PhillyBudget#Education
Interconnectedness is key. Philadelphia's Mayor emphasizes a 'One Philly' approach, uniting the School District, City, and Union of School Administrators. Understanding these inner workings and funding mechanisms is crucial for progress. #Philadelphia#Community#Education
Student attendance is crucial for achievement. Increased attendance and teacher presence have led to a 7% rise in graduation rates and a reduction of over 1,400 dropouts. #Education#StudentSuccess#SchoolAttendance
Our schools are under attack like never before in decades. If you're not calling Congress to protect funding and civil rights operations in the Dept. of Education, what kind of leader are you? We won't go down without a fight. #Education#CivilRights#Advocacy
Don't let education funding disappear. Fight for our communities and our children's future. Find purpose by plugging into something bigger than yourself. Turn your pain into power. #Education#Advocacy#Motivation
In 2013, 1,600 kids, mostly young African American boys and girls, were jailed yearly for offenses like bringing mace to school. Witnessing this, a leader questioned how it happened. #JuvenileJustice#SystemicChange#SocialImpact
Public education is part of who I am. It enabled my success, and now I give back by helping Philadelphia's school children. Our program trains principals to manage schools effectively. #Education#Leadership
Unity amplifies strength, whether in a union, school, or city. Working together to find common ground is powerful, especially when facing complexity. #Unity#Community