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Spotlights and Briefs
Spotlights and briefs are DMC thought pieces addressing challenges facing school district leaders.
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Strategic planning recognizes the futility of strategy that is not linked to execution and revision and this article details the steps necessary ...
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With the growing attention on differentiated pay programs, DMC discusses considerations for designing, funding, and implementing a Performance Pay Program in your district.
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What exactly is a theory of action? And, what makes for a good theory of action? This spotlight explores common theories of action, both implicit a...
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This brief focuses on how Springfield Public Schools (MA) Superintendent Alan Ingram was able to put his district's strategic plan into action by identifying measurable performance outcomes for each department, and managing towards those outcomes. Springfield adopted DMC's dmDashboard technology to monitor progress on their targets.
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This brief provides an overview of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and explores how the ARRA’s guiding principles, reform assurances, and suggested uses encourage districts to use one-time funds for lasting strategic impact.
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