E205
Dr. Lupita Hightower on Strategic Planning: Turning Belief into Transformation
From Better Leaders Better Schools · Hosted by Daniel Bauer
Episode summary
In this episode of Better Leaders Better Schools: Dr. Lupita Hightower on Strategic Planning: Turning Belief into Transformation The Ruckus Report Quick take: Arizona's Superintendent of the Year drops a masterclass on how strategic planning—when done right—creates school systems where every child is valued as a treasure and success is the expectation, not the exception. Meet Your Fellow Ruckus Maker Dr.
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Dr. Lupita Hightower on Strategic Planning: Turning Belief into Transformation The Ruckus Report Quick take: Arizona's Superintendent of the Year drops a masterclass on how strategic planning—when done right—creates school systems where every child is valued as a treasure and success is the expectation, not the exception. Meet Your Fellow Ruckus Maker Dr. Lupita Hightower is Arizona's Superintendent of the Year for 2023 and has worked in education for over 27 years in various roles, serving as superintendent for the last 12 years. As an immigrant starting school in the U.S. in the 7th grade, she credits her success to the many believers including family and educators. Breaking Down the Old Rules 🔨 In this episode, Dr. Hightower challenges traditional education paradigms: Key Insight #1: Strategic Planning Must Begin With Belief What's broken: Strategic plans that lack a core belief system or are created without authentic community involvement The shift: Building a foundational belief system—"Every child is capable of success without exception"—before crafting a community-driven strategic plan Impact: A district where expulsions are non-existent (zero in 12 years) and long-term...