Innovating Education: An Interview with James H. Shelton III

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In this feature interview with James H. Shelton III, Assistant Deputy Secretary for Innovation and Improvement at the U.S. Department of Education, we learn how he combines his experience working in the business and foundation sectors to bring school district reform and innovation to the forefront of American innovation. Hear how Shelton has contributed to the $4.35 billion Race to the Top Fund, and the $650 million Investing in Innovation (i3) Fund, both part of the $787 billion American Reinvestment and Recovery Act Funds. This article was originally published in the Winter 2010 issue of The District Management Journal.

For more information on school district innovation, read these DMC thought pieces:

• Bringing Innovations to Education
• Connecting Innovation Management to the i3 Grant Process
• Defining Innovation and Managing Idea Generation

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