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Meet Some of the Most Exceptional School District Leaders in the Nation

February 21, 2017 1:50

Every year, Education Week selects outstanding K-12 leaders who are bringing about systemwide change to benefit students and educators. For its 2017 class of Leaders To Learn From, Education Week recognizes 14 bold and committed district leaders who demonstrate a powerful combination of tenacity and humility when it comes to their pursuit of raising student achievement, supporting teams of educators, and bringing positive changes to their broader communities.

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