John Mertz, the superintendent of community schools in Michigan, joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast! During his conversation with George Couros, Mertz emphasizes the importance of community connections, noting that the school district he serves acts as a central hub for local activities and employment. Mertz and Couros also discuss the need for innovation within education. Mertz also shares his excitement about upcoming events that will bring new opportunities to his community. Be sure to check out this episode to hear all of Mertz’s great ideas and thoughts!

Quotes:

“We have three goals in our strategic plan: instructional improvement and innovation,

social-emotional learning, and college and career readiness…” - John Mertz

Links:

John Mertz X - https://twitter.com/JohnWMertz

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