ABOUT THIS EPISODE
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What does it take to create opportunities for students that once seemed out of reach for a small district? George Couros talks with Don Beck, superintendent of Marion ISD, about building the trust and community support that make innovation possible.
Don shares how listening to more than 200 community members helped shape the district’s direction, and how a once skeptical school board became an advocate for learning and new opportunities.
They also discuss Green Space, a student-run business park where students apply skills in business, construction, and culinary arts to real work, and why Don believes in “competitive collaboration” with neighboring districts. It’s a conversation about starting with relationships, learning from others, and giving students authentic experiences close to home.
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Forward, Together:
The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
What Makes a Great Principal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334739?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20
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Because of a Teacher 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
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