This week marked Austin Beutner's last as superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District. Despite the district asking him to stay on for this pivotal next chapter in education, Beutner decided not to renew his contract. So why is he leaving, and what's next? Plus, he shares his advice for his successor.

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