Politicians and Elected Officials Who Get Things Done
In a climate marked by endless talk and far too little action, these 12 politicians give us reason for hope.
O, The Oprah Magazine | From the November 2012 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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The Challenge: Many of the state's lowest-performing schools are located on Indian reservations. How She Tackled It: Three years ago, Juneau, who grew up on the Blackfeet reservation, launched Schools of Promise, a plan to boost students' test scores and encourage community involvement in education. Now teaching coaches help out in classrooms, and staff are on-site to identify students who could benefit from mental health or social services. The Happy Result: Students in primarily American Indian schools have increased their math scores and tested nearly 50 percent better in reading proficiency. Words to Lead By: "When you're educated," says Juneau, a Harvard grad, "you must offer others a road to success." —Hollace Schmidt |
