Do What's Right for Students

The skills that students need to be successful after school ends are rapidly changing. What it means to be career-ready tomorrow, will look different in 2025. To best support students for the future, leaders and community members in Oak Ridge School District have made a collective commitment to advance their strategic plan and include a focus on college, career and life success. Listen as Dr. Bruce Borchers shares how his district aligns its Portrait of a Graduate from Pre-K to Graduation using the district's strategic plan.This episode answers questions such as:How can school districts discover what the community desires for its students?What has brought unity and clarity to strategic planning in this district?Why is it that adults need to change rather than students?Learn more about the Oak Ridge Portrait of a Graduate.Recommended Resources: Launching a New Strategic Plan, What is Bold Leadership?, Scorecard Development & The Improvement Maturity Model to Pursue Excellence  Recommended Podcasts: Continuous Improvement: Where Do You Start? , Embrace the Call for Transformation in Higher Ed, Empower & Invest in Your Teams & Schools are Essential