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EPISODE · Jan 16, 2025 · 18 MIN

Portrait of a Graduate: A Massachusetts District's North Star

from Teaching from the Headlines: Educators Turning Breaking News into Teachable Moments · host Ed Madison and Journalistic Learning Initiative

In this episode of the Education Leadership Edge Podcast, Superintendent Bill Runey shares how he transformed the Dighton Rehoboth Regional Schools by implementing the Portrait of a Graduate, a community-driven framework to guide student success. He discusses overcoming post-pandemic challenges, fostering workforce readiness through Career and Technical Education programs, and embracing AI for future-ready learning. Bill also reflects on his personal journey in education and the legacy of leadership that inspires his work. Learn more about Journalistic Learning Initiative (JLI) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to last week's episode with Amanda Lenhart Follow us on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of the Education Leadership Edge Podcast, Superintendent Bill Runey shares how he transformed the Dighton Rehoboth Regional Schools by implementing the Portrait of a Graduate, a community-driven framework to guide student success. He discusses overcoming post-pandemic challenges, fostering workforce readiness through Career and Technical Education programs, and embracing AI for future-ready learning. Bill also reflects on his personal journey in education and the legacy of leadership that inspires his work. Learn more about Journalistic Learning Initiative (JLI) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to last week's episode with Amanda Lenhart Follow us on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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