The Sequence of School Turnaround - Mubenga, Ph. D Pascal
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In "The Sequence of School Turnaround: A Superintendent's Letters to Principals," Dr. Pascal Mubenga offers invaluable insights gleaned from years of experience in transforming struggling schools and districts. Drawing from his rich tapestry of successes, failures, and hard-earned wisdom, Dr. Mubenga pens ten poignant letters addressed to educational leaders at all levels, from assistant principals to superintendents. Each letter serves as a beacon of guidance, providing practical strategies, reflective exercises, and indispensable toolkits for fostering positive change within educational…mehr

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In "The Sequence of School Turnaround: A Superintendent's Letters to Principals," Dr. Pascal Mubenga offers invaluable insights gleaned from years of experience in transforming struggling schools and districts. Drawing from his rich tapestry of successes, failures, and hard-earned wisdom, Dr. Mubenga pens ten poignant letters addressed to educational leaders at all levels, from assistant principals to superintendents. Each letter serves as a beacon of guidance, providing practical strategies, reflective exercises, and indispensable toolkits for fostering positive change within educational institutions. The book opens with a heartfelt introduction, setting the stage for the transformative journey ahead. Dr. Mubenga invites readers to embark on a voyage of discovery, embracing the challenges and opportunities inherent in educational leadership. Through candid anecdotes and personal anecdotes, he underscores the importance of resilience, empathy, and visionary thinking in effective meaningful change. The first letter, "Establish the Dream Team," lays the foundation for effective leadership by emphasizing the need of selecting an effective administrative team. Dr. Mubenga shares practical strategies for selecting the best administrative team, and engaging stakeholders in fostering buy-in, in the process of school improvement. Subsequent letters delve into a myriad of topics critical to school turnaround efforts, including instructional leadership, data-driven decision-making, and fostering a positive school culture, drawn from Dr. Mubenga's firsthand experiences in the trenches of educational reform. As readers progress through the book, they encounter invaluable appendices brimming with practical resources, from sample action plans to rubrics for assessing school climate. These appendices serve as a treasure trove of tools and templates, empowering educational leaders to theory into practice with confidence and precision. Throughout the book, Dr. Mubenga adopts a mentorship approach, guiding readers through the complexities of educational leadership with empathy and understanding. He shares candid reflections on the challenges he faced, the lessons he learned, and the strategies that proved most effective in driving sustainable change. "The Sequence of School Turnaround: A Superintendent's Letters to Principals" is more than just a book - it is a roadmap for educational leaders navigating the turbulent waters of school improvement. Whether you're an assistant principal seeking to empower your staff, a principal striving to cultivate a positive school climate, or a superintendent grappling with systemic challenges, this book offers practical guidance and inspiration to help you chart a course toward success. With its blend of personal narrative, practical advice, and actionable resources, "The Sequence of School Turnaround: A Superintendent's Letters to Principals" is destined to become an indispensable companion for educational leaders at every stage of their journey. Dr. Mubenga's ten letters serve as beacons of hope and guidance, illuminating the path to transformative change in schools and districts across the nation.
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Dr. Pascal Mubenga has enjoyed a successful career in public education spanning over 28 years in North Carolina. He served as Superintendent of Franklin County and Durham Public Schools. He also served as a District Transformation Coach, a School Transformation Team Lead, and a School Transformation Coach with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction for four years. Immediately preceding his work with NCDPI, he was the principal at Jones Senior High School in Jones County, North Carolina, from 2007 through 2011. Dr. Mubenga has also previously served as an assistant principal in Franklin County and a math teacher in Johnston County. He was also a math teacher at Chewning Middle School in Durham for three years. He began his career in public education as a math teacher for the Nash-Rocky Mount Schools.Dr. Mubenga was sworn in as superintendent of Durham Public Schools on November 27, 2017, student academic progress and school performance both increased while the district strengthened its commitment to equity, inclusion, and the socio-emotional health of the whole child. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the Durham community took notice, with DPS's enrollment growth in the 2019-2020 school year-by more than 500 students-for the first time in four years. Dr. Mubenga was honored by his peers in North Carolina as the North Central Regional Superintendent of the Year for 2020.The foundation for this work was laid with the establishment of a 2018-2023 Strategic Plan to transform DPS and "ignite the limitless potential" of its students. Dr. Mubenga worked with a large group of Durham educators, community stakeholders, students, and families to develop the plan based on a rigorous data review and an early listening and learning tour of Durham County. The plan was comprehensive with clear benchmarks, prioritizing academic achievement, attention to the needs of the whole child, teacher and employee recruitment and retention, community engagement, and fiscal and operational responsibility.