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In this inaugural issue of the Journal, our interview with Dr. Tom Payzant, former Superintendent of Boston Public Schools, emphasizes the importance of staying focused on long-term strategic goals, particularly during this time of fiscal crisis. Doug Smith and Charles Baum share their performance-driven approach to leadership development. Their approach has proven highly successful in a wide variety of industries, resulting in dramatic, quantifiable performance improvements while building leadership skills and teamwork.
This issue of the Journal has a special focus on Special Education, which we believe is an area in which districts may be able to achieve the triple benefits of improved educational outcomes, lower costs, and better experience. A feature article by former Arlington, MA, Superintendent Nate Levenson outlines specific steps to do just that. This issue's Spotlight piece is a comprehensive look at the current state of Special Education in the United States, and includes a Manager's Toolkit to help you determine how your district could better manage special education. This issue also features a case study on the steps Arlington Public Schools took to achieve savings and improved educational outcomes.
We hope you find this issue of the Journal not only thought-provoking, but practical and actionable. We are always interested in your comments about our publication and encourage you to contact us.
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