EP382: Achieve Operational Efficiency with Process Improvement
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We work with educational organizations to implement improvement practices that impact the entire system from the district to the classroom.
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and cultivates a culture of excellence.
PODCAST
How Three School Districts Are Solving Problems and Driving Student Excellence
What sets great school leaders apart? It’s not just vision—it’s action. Across the country, district leaders are transforming student success by leveraging daily huddles, short cycles of improvement, and scorecards to create real, measurable impact.
Despite differences in size and location, these schools share a common thread: a deep commitment to continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.
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Building a Culture of Excellence: How Casa Grande Elementary is Transforming Student Success
What happens when a district commits to gratitude, excellence, and continuous improvement? Casa Grande Elementary School District is proving that when every student, teacher, and staff member plays a role in shaping success, real change happens.
With Superintendent Adam Leckie at the helm, Casa Grande has embraced a system-wide shift—empowering students to take ownership of their learning, embedding a culture of recognition, and driving improvement at every level. Their secret? Small actions that lead to big impact.
Discover how this district is scaling success and making lasting change.
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Discover education excellence with Studer Education
Across the nation, K12 school districts and higher education institutions are teaming up with us to drive continuous improvement, boost student success, and shape the future of learning. Our commitment to guiding and supporting education leaders has sparked remarkable transformations. See firsthand how districts are thriving, with inspiring success stories, innovative strategies, and real results born from our collaborative efforts with passionate leaders.
Explore the difference we’re making together!
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Hardwiring Excellence in Education: The Nine Principles Framework
No matter your organizational role, this book equips you with the Nine Principles® Framework tools and tactics, empowering you to enhance all facets of your work and organization. Unleash your potential, create inspiring workplaces, and accelerate results as you embark on a journey to achieve excellence in education and make a lasting difference in the lives of others.
Paperback and Kindle versions are available on Amazon.
2025 Conferences & Events
Destination High Performance
Destination High Performance (DHP) events celebrate the incredible work of transformational education leaders who are shaping the future of K-12 and Higher Education. These virtual and in-person events focus on how leaders drive continuous improvement, foster innovation, and elevate education practices through ongoing leadership development and a steadfast commitment to excellence.
OCTOBER 22-24
What’s Right in Education leadership event
Westminster, Colorado
OCTOBER 22-24
What’s Right in Education leadership event
Westminster, Colorado
OCTOBER 22-24
What’s Right in Education leadership event
Westminster, Colorado
2025 CONFERENCES & EVENTS
Destination High Performance
K12 Events
Virtual • April 15-17
Creating a Culture of Excellence from Leadership to the Classroom
Chicago, IL • June 22-23
High Performance: Our Aim for Every Student, Employee, and Family We Serve
Higher Education Events
Pensacola Beach, FL • June 3-4
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A weekly podcast, hosted by Dr. Janet Pilcher, that explores successful practices that lead to organizational excellence.
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