Successful leaders commit to putting people first.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about unprecedented change for schools all over the country. Education has been forced to transform before our eyes. Our schools are rising to the challenge, serving as a model for change and transition, despite the obstacles. Casey Blochowiak shares how leaders in her district made decisions that prioritized service and learning to support their quick and successful transition to virtual learning and work.
This episode addresses questions, such as:
- What learning practices were implemented that prepared leaders and employees to transition to virtual work and learning?
- How can school districts use data and measure success now that learning has gone virtual?
- How can leaders make decisions that sustain relationships during difficult times?
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[…] If there is only one lesson we could all learn from a year like 2020, Casey Blochowiak, Director of Curriculum and Learning at the School District of Menomonee Falls, identified it precisely during podcast interview #76 Make Decisions that Build People and Sustain Relationships: […]