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He reminds educators that the essence of school is to prepare students for life—to be part of something bigger and impactful. This focus on life skills and positive influence forms the foundation of their renewed mission.
Overcoming Challenges in a Troubled School
Fred Lynn High School, located in Virginia, once struggled with reputation—the school was considered one of the toughest in the state. Its students faced poverty, crime, and violence, and academically, it was labeled underachieving and failing. The prevailing expectation was that the school couldn't rise from failure.