Tag: education leadership
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Ike Leggett, Montgomery County’s first Black county executive, has been reappointed to lead Maryland’s Blueprint education board as the state advances its landmark school reform plan.
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Helen Toland nears 100 after serving as Clark County’s first Black principal, leaving a lasting impact on education and community leadership in Las Vegas.
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Dr. Ameca Thomas, the first Black woman superintendent of Laurens County 55, sues the district for racial discrimination and workplace bullying. Learn more about the case.
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Bertha Pendleton, the first Black and female superintendent of San Diego Unified, guided one of the nation’s largest school districts with vision, fairness, and dedication. She has died at 92.
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Betty Cobbs, Everett’s first Black principal, retires after 51 years of dedicated service, leaving a legacy of educational excellence and community leadership
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Meet Dr. Meisha Porter the First Black Woman Who Served as Chancellor to the New York City Department of Education ## A Trailblazing Leader for the Nation’s Largest School System In a historic move, Meisha Ross Porter has…
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All about Dr. Travis J. Bristol’s historic election as the first African-American Chair of the NBPTS Board of Directors. Explore his extensive experience in education, research, and policy, and his commitment to advancing teacher certification and diversity in…
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