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superintendent
message
from Dr. McFarland
As a superintendent, I have experienced one of the most persistent challenges
facing school districts across the nation – the improvement of educational outcomes
for all students. The stability of democracy and our country’s position in the world is
predicated, in part, on our ability to ensure that the students in our system experience
excellence and receive a high-quality education.
Our schools today are more diverse and more complex than ever before. In order
to meet the educational challenge of today, we must engage in design thinking and
focus on building a new model of education focused on providing excellence for all.
Many people today view diversity, ethnicity and economics as limiting factors to
improving student achievement. Historical data can be found to support this position.
However, over the last 20 years, my experiences and research provide me with credible
evidence that demographics do not equal destiny.
I reject the notion that students from diverse backgrounds cannot perform at high
levels. I am excited to lead a team of passionate Crowley ISD educators that share my
vision. We are explicit in our expectations and goals. When adults ensure that systems,
programs and people are aligned and committed, then all students will experience
higher levels of learning.
I know excellence can be obtained for all students. It is possible. Together, we can
make Crowley ISD the top in Tarrant County.
Sincerely,
Dr. Michael D. McFarland
Superintendent, Crowley ISD
#IgniteTheFuture
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