David Hardy is a systems-level transformation leader specializing in improving some of the most inequitable school systems across the country. David’s life-long mission is to help create equitable school systems for kids across the United States. For the past 17 years, David has had the opportunity to guide children in the toughest circumstances to reach high levels of achievement, lead teams who create a culture of achievement, and drive systems change at some of the most underperforming districts in the country. David understands the impact that authentic leadership, effective governance, and equitable operations has on improving outcomes for kids, and seeks innovative ways to help leaders create meaningful change. He supports school and district leaders as they navigate the challenges that impede the progress for kids within urban school districts. He is driven to provide creative solutions for school and district leaders who seek to authentically build coalitions of support centered around kids, and desire to live in inclusive organizations that understand the importance and power of diversity   Show Highlights There are two types of leaders that promote change. Which leader are you? The urgency for school leaders to provide students impactful initiatives immediately Everyone needs a Deshaun to fuel you to rise above the status quo  A brilliant  way to lead teams with this first activity for meetings to create a powerful moment  If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it again? David’s process to navigate tensions and sleep well every night People don't want lip service, they want your service as a leader. How to balance your word and your integrity. 3 Trends in leadership that affect school performance in every district The loudest silence surrounding students  How the pandemic has given us an opportunity to reimagine our school systems. Get to the roots and backbone of how schools function. Nurture your learning community like plants in the appropriate fishbowl  “I look at that child's face, I look at that child's name and realize that they don't have 12 to 13 years for us to get better. They don't have over a decade of time for us to figure out what we need to do as adults. I feel we as adults need to get out of the way so that our kids can progress at a rate in which they're needed.”  -David Hardy, Jr.    Full Transcript David Hardy Jr. Transcript   David Hardy Jr’s Resources & Contact Info: Made By Change Twitter LinkedIn   Looking for more? Read The Better Leaders Better Schools Roadmap Join “The Mastermind” Read the latest on the blog   Show Sponsors ORGANIZED BINDER Organized Binder is an evidence-based RTI2 Tier 1 universal level solution Focuses on improving executive functioning and noncognitive skills Is in direct alignment with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework Is an integral component for ensuring Least Restrictive Environments (LRE) You can learn more and improve your student’s success at https://organizedbinder.com/   TEACHFX School leaders know that productive student talk drives student learning, but the average teacher talks 75% of class time! TeachFX is changing that with a "Fitbit for teachers" that automatically measures student engagement and gives teachers feedback about what they could do differently.  Learn more about the TeachFX app and get a special 20% discount for your school or district by visiting teachfx.com/blbs.   Copyright © 2020 Twelve Practices LLC