The Hechinger Report is dedicated to highlighting issues of inequality and innovation in education. Through detailed analysis, it reveals how education can be improved and stresses its significance.
In 2015, I became the director of the Del Valle Independent School District’s Disciplinary Alternative Education Program. Although my official start date was set for July 22, I took proactive steps well before that. I went on campus several weeks in advance, understanding that delays would hinder our readiness for the upcoming school year.
I felt the urgency to set a transformative tone early. For this reason, I brought a portable speaker and a microphone, choosing to play “Lean on Me.” This choice was symbolic, signaling a new, supportive approach for our educational environment.
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