Beyond the Label: Kurt Schneider Transforms Education for Every Learner

An Imperfect Leader

📣 Tune in to the latest episode of An Imperfect Leader 🎧 featuring Kurt A Schneider of TrueNorth Educational Cooperative 804 in Highland Park, Illinois.

Dr. Schneider shares his insights on leading systemic transformation in education, emphasizing the importance of equity and inclusion for ALL learners.

Here are three key takeaways from our conversation:

*️⃣ Transformation requires a cultural shift, not just initiatives: Kurt highlights the need to move beyond temporary programs and embrace inclusive practices that benefit every student.

*️⃣ Meaningful change takes time and patience: Kurt emphasizes that dismantling long-standing inequities is a gradual process. He encourages leaders to prioritize building strong relationships and understanding diverse perspectives.

*️⃣ Every learner deserves to be valued and included: Kurt shares his district's journey of removing the label "special education" and embracing a mission of "every learner, every day."

Don't miss this inspiring conversation on creating equitable and transformative learning experiences for all! 🎉

TWO ADDITIONAL RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE CONVERSATION:

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Practical Approaches to Facilitating Sustainable Systemic Change

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Music for An Imperfect Leader was written and arranged by Ian Varley.

Sam Falbo created our artwork, a wood-print inspired daruma doll butterfly.