Charter School Dreams

Charter School Dreams

Excellent charter school ideas from the founder of an excellent charter school. See my blog at www

You have a dream…….to create a high quality, innovative school that engages students in life-long learning and prepares them to be leaders and thinkers and world changers in a complex and diverse society. The beauty of charter schools is that they empower educators and parents to envision such schools and make them happen. Along the way to realizing your dream, you may need a little help. Debo Pow

The Difference Between Criticism and Attack 26/01/2015

New article on my blog for charter school principals.

The Difference Between Criticism and Attack If you are the leader of any organization, you can expect to be criticized and attacked. It is a common occurrence in most organizations. Good leaders know to expect this and can develop effectiv...

Timeline photos 17/12/2014

New book "Leading the Dream" is now available in Kindle format!

15/12/2014

Empowering Teachers: New blog posting at www.leadingthedream.wordpress.com

Timeline photos 08/12/2014

Announcing a new book about innovative education! “Leading the Dream: The Journey of a Successful Charter School” by Debo Powers is now available on Amazon and Create Space eStore.

This is a story about turning dreams into reality. Told from the perspective of the founding principal, it is the story of how a small group of dedicated educators and parents created a school from nothing but dreams and hard work; a school that would be recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as one of the top eight charter schools in the nation just five years after its doors opened. This is a story of commitment, passion, and persistence—a real labor of love—that continues to enrich the lives of young people, teachers, and parents who have had the good fortune to be a part of it.

Timeline photos 30/11/2014

Selling and signing new book called "Leading the Dream" at the Florida Charter School Conference last week in Orlando. Also led a half-day workshop for charter school principals.