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Leading Through Change: How Dr. Brent Jones is Reinventing Seattle’s Schools
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In this episode of Superintendents Unplugged, host and Strategos Partner Addison Davis sits down with Dr. Brent Jones, Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools, for a candid and compelling conversation about leadership, equity, and transformative change in urban education. Recorded live at the 68th Annual Council of Great City Schools Conference in Dallas, Texas, the discussion offers an in-depth look at how Dr. Jones is steering one of the nation's largest school districts through complex challenges with vision and integrity.
A proud product of Seattle Public Schools himself, Dr. Jones brings a deeply personal and professional perspective to the superintendent role. With roots in K-12 and higher education—and a career grounded in educational justice and organizational transformation—he shares how his leadership team, in partnership with civic and community stakeholders, is reimagining what well-resourced schools look like. The episode dives into Seattle's enrollment declines, the fiscal realities of post-pandemic education, and the district’s strategic push toward school consolidation with community trust at the forefront.
Dr. Jones also reflects on the importance of infrastructure—transportation efficiency, IT reliability, and talent recruitment—as essential pillars of student success. With the recent extension of his contract, he speaks to the stability and forward momentum this brings to Seattle’s next strategic phase. This conversation is a must-listen for education leaders, policymakers, and anyone invested in the future of public education.
Key Moments
04:20 "Community Partnership for Education"
09:11 Addressing Structural Budget Deficit
11:21 Managing Change in School Closures
15:29 Urban Family Retention Challenges
17:54 Timely Infrastructure and Education Analytics
20:53 Celebrating Leadership and Inclusivity
Connect with Dr. Brent Jones
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-jones-ph-d-3359aa40
Website: https://www.seattleschools.org/
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