Kids As Your Compass
Why student-focused strategies are at the heart of meaningful school success.

Sometimes we’re caught looking for that one silver bullet for school improvement. But when asked how he leads his high-performing school, Arizona principal Chris Jackson gives credit to the families and students that come in every day. Adam Welcome and Rachael George sit down with Jackson to discuss how a learner-centered approach yields success in the long run.
Chris Jackson is principal of Mountain View Elementary in Rio Rico, Arizona, where he has served for 8 years.
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