REXFORD,
N.Y., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The
International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE), a
division of learning technology company HMH, today
announced that celebrated education leader Dr. Joshua P. Starr has been appointed as Managing
Partner. ICLE, one of the nation's leading education
consultancies, researches and disseminates best practices for
district-wide achievement and is known for its high-impact work
around school transformation. In this critical leadership role, Dr.
Starr will oversee the organization's strategic direction, working
hand-in-hand with ICLE's partners, consultants and fellows in
service of creating impactful change and growth for students and
teachers in districts nationwide.
"We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Starr to ICLE," said
Amy Dunkin, Executive Vice President
and General Manager, Professional Services, HMH. "Dr. Starr's
visionary approach to school improvement and deep experience
transforming educational systems make him particularly well-suited
to lead ICLE, building upon its strong history, as we serve more
school districts."
Most recently, Dr. Starr served as CEO of PDK International, one
of the oldest professional membership organizations for educators,
helping members deepen their expertise, advance their careers, and
experience better results in education research, classrooms and
schools. During his time there, he led the expansion and
implementation of Educators Rising, a national program that
inspires high school students to become educators. Dr. Starr began
his career as a teacher in Brooklyn,
NY and has held a variety of administrative and executive
positions in urban and suburban districts, among them Director of
School Performance and Accountability for New York City Public Schools. As
Superintendent in both Montgomery County,
Md. and Stamford, Conn., he
led system-wide transformation efforts grounded in equity,
excellence and engagement.
"I'm excited to join the ICLE team and accelerate our work to
help educators improve their practice and ensure more students in
our nation's schools are learning at high levels in safe,
supportive and equitable schools," said Dr. Starr. "Educators
throughout the country have experienced significant hardship these
last few years and I want ICLE to continue to be a source of
strength and learning for teachers and school and system leaders as
they advance equity and excellence agendas in their schools and
districts."
ICLE also recently concluded its 30th annual Model
Schools Conference in Orlando,
Fla. (June 26-29). Model
Schools is the nation's largest gathering for rapidly improving
K-12 schools and districts, and this year's hybrid event brought
over 5,500 educators together for a powerful slate of nearly 100
future-focused workshops and sessions focused on making a
difference within learning communities. The conference featured key
insights from educators within ICLE's 2022 cohort of Model Schools,
Innovative Districts and Epic Educators (learn more here), in turn
fostering an environment of collaboration, relationships and team
building amongst attendees.
From networking to sharing best practices to inspiring keynotes
and panel discussions, the conference experience reflected an
energized education community focused on fostering positive,
innovative learning environments, harnessing the power of
technology, nurturing school culture, preparing for school this
fall and much more.
Dr. Starr, who officially began his post last week, holds a
bachelor's degree in English and history from the University of Wisconsin, a master's degree in
special education from Brooklyn
College, and a doctorate in education from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. He
is a prolific writer and speaker, and his most recent publication
is Equity-Based Leadership: Leveraging Complexity to Transform
School Systems. He can be found on Twitter @JoshuaPStarr.
About the International Center for Leadership in
Education
The International Center for Leadership in
Education (ICLE), a division of HMH, challenges, inspires, and
equips leaders and teachers to prepare their students for lifelong
success. At the heart of ICLEs work is the proven philosophy that
the entire system must be aligned around instructional excellence-
rooted in rigor, relevance, and relationships- to ensure every
student is prepared for a successful future. Founded in 1991 by Dr.
Bill Daggett, ICLE, through its team
of thought leaders and consultants, partners with schools and
districts to implement innovative practices to scale through
professional learning opportunities. Additionally, ICLE shares
successful practices that have a positive impact on student
learning through keynote presentations, the Model Schools
Conference, and a rich collection of publications. Learn more
at LeaderEd.com.
About HMH
Houghton Mifflin
Harcourt (Nasdaq: HMHC) is a learning technology company
committed to delivering connected solutions that engage learners,
empower educators and improve student outcomes. As a leading
provider of K–12 core curriculum, supplemental and intervention
solutions, and professional learning services, HMH partners with
educators and school districts to uncover solutions that unlock
students' potential and extend teachers' capabilities. HMH serves
more than 50 million students and 4 million educators in 150
countries. For more information, visit www.hmhco.com
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HMH
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