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Innovative School Programs
Innovative Community Non-Profit Programs
Innovative Districts, Government Agencies,
and University Collaboration
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Importance of high quality early childhood
programs
Good quality K—12 schools
Districts that are providing oversight and
leadership
Substance Abuse prevention
Extra curricular –Role of arts, Community
Boys & Girls Club
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Service Learning
Career and Technical Education
Small changes in policies: absenteeism, tardees;
suspensions.
Chief District Court Judge J. Corpening
looking at how to avoid the criminalization of
students
How do we create learning environments
where students want to be?
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Teachers – passionate, excited enjoy working
with young people
Teachers lead the way
Create spaces –
Administration that supports teachers
Team approach
Monthly recognition
Service projects
Creating Good Schools