Stories

Spokane Public Schools: Proving the ROI of Connection
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See how Spokane Public Schools used Discover to connect student engagement data to gains in attendance, math, and reading outcomes.
Central Valley School District: Navigating the AI Frontier
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See how Central Valley CSD used community engagement and AI-powered insights to co-author a transparent, district-aligned AI policy.
Pasco County Schools: From Data Vacuums to Instructional Rigor
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See how Pasco County Schools used connected walkthroughs to align leaders, strengthen collaboration, and drive district-wide growth.
How Pasco County Ignited Growth and Built District Cohesion Through Connected Walkthroughs
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Ignite district growth and cohesion with connected walkthroughs. See how Pasco County aligned leadership, improved collaboration, and drove impact.
How Calistoga JUSD Turned LCAP Compliance into a Culture of Listening
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Calistoga Joint Unified School District (JUSD) faced the classic lean-team dilemma...
How Northeast Metro 916 Operationalized Strategic Feedback to Reclaim 50% of Analysis Time
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Northeast Metro 916 used strategic feedback to cut analysis time by 50%, helping leaders act faster with clearer, data-driven insights.
How Predictable Feedback Cycles Rebuilt Washington Local’s Strategic Trust
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Prior to Superintendent Martin’s leadership, the district’s feedback mechanisms functioned...
How Central Valley CSD is Co-Authoring the Future of AI Policy with Discover.
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Like many districts across New York, Central Valley CSD (CVCSD) recognized that the "AI Genie"...
Leadership, trust, and community voice in district decision-making
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Superintendent Dr. Trent Bowers approaches district leadership with a clear belief...
Building Trust as Infrastructure to Improve Student Outcomes and Deliver Measurable ROI
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Carrizo Springs CISD used ThoughtExchange to transform stakeholder voice...
Mount Vernon’s Community-First Approach is a Blueprint for Cell Phone Policy Success
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Superintendent Seder Jr. knew that using ThoughtExchange, he would be able to get a large quantity of data...
3 Months, 80% Approval: How Broken Arrow Passed a $52M Bond Fast
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When newly-appointed Chief Communications Officer Tara Thompson was tasked with passing a critical...
From Absenteeism to Action: How Pflugerville ISD Boosted Attendance and Recovered $8M in Revenue with a Simple Question
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Pflugerville Independent School District (ISD), Texas, is a premier district serving over 25,000 students...
Newton Public Schools’ New Superintendent Charts a Course Forward With Trust
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To understand her new community’s needs and perspectives, create an entry plan, and chart a collaborative path...
Irvine USD: Elevating Climate Surveys, Engagement, and K-12 Education
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For the district’s climate survey, Dr. Blakely wanted a better understanding of the IUSD community and its...
Newfoundland and Labrador’s Citizens Speak Out on Phones in Schools
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Department of Education officials collect province-wide input to shape new school cell phone policy.
How Technology is Shaping K-12 Strategic Planning
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Heather Daniel of Edison Township Public Schools talks AI tools.
Eastpointe Creates Safer Schools with Community Insights
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For Eastpointe’s Superintendent Christina Gibson and Communications Coordinator Caitlyn Kienitz, collecting and...
Crosby ISD Solves its Teacher Shortage With a Community Effort
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Crosby ISD uses ThoughtExchange to implement a solution to its teacher shortage...
Osceola School District Captures 360-Degree Feedback Using ThoughtExchange
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Osceola School District uses ThoughtExchange to develop their new strategic plan...
Broome-Tioga BOCES Increases Employee Engagement Using ThoughtExchange
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Broome-Tioga BOCES uses ThoughtExchange to create a culture of transparency...
Burlington Public Schools Gets Better, Faster Climate Survey Data With ThoughtExchange
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Burlington Public Schools uses ThoughtExchange for their second annual district-wide school climate survey...
DeKalb Implements Equitable Learning Framework with ThoughtExchange
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Like many large districts, DeKalb was focused on department alignment and a cohesive...
Simcoe County District School Board Fosters Collaborative Strategic Planning with ThoughtExchange
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Simcoe County District School Board uses ThoughtExchange to foster collaborative strategic planning...
Calistoga JUSD Leverages Community Input to Guide New Principal Hire
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The district uses the ThoughtExchange platform to involve the community in finding the best candidate for a new Junior/Senior High School Principal...
St. Charles CUSD 303 Broadens Engagement and Builds Alignment using ThoughtExchange
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New district administrators wanted to get acquainted with the people in their community and get their perspectives...
Douglas SD’s New Superintendent Builds Trust With Transparent Decision-Making
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Entering a community divided on COVID-19 policies in schools, a new Superintendent needed to plan for a new school year...
How Ramapo Indian Hills’ New Superintendent Engaged Students for Successful Strategic Planning
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To create a successful district strategic plan, Dr. Dionisio needed to engage and consult a large, disparate community...
Springfield Public Schools Builds Community Trust in New District Leadership
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As a new superintendent, building a community’s trust can be challenging...
How Guilderland CSD Passed $110M Budget With Community Input
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Early in 2022, Guilderland Central School District, NY, was dealing with a crisis of uncertainty...