We invite you to read what administrators in leading districts have to say about North Star's plan using Process & Performance Management (PPM) Learning Collaborative:

"I have been in education for 42 years but have never seen a project like APQC's North Star that has the potential to completely transform the educational system in this country."

Dr. Michael Perich, Director of Continuous Improvement,

Montgomery County Public Schools, Maryland

"The APQC focus on training in process management and improvement has given us hope for the future of public education...and, therefore, hope for our country."

Dr. Kirby Lehman, Superintendent

Jenks Public School, Oklahoma

"I believe this is our time and "defining" moment to make the North Star project the true systemic reform effort that is needed to change the landscape and future of school systems throughout the United States.  I do not know of any other idea that could so radically change not just the lives of the people in our district, but also the children we are helping to learn."

Patrick J. Russo, Ed. D., former Superintendent,  Hampton City Schools, VA

Present Superintendent of Henrico County Public Schools, VA

"As an educator for over 37 years, I have seen reforms come and go.  Until now, there has been no reform that has been able to significantly improve educational outcomes.  It is my hope that the North Star project will grow and become the educational reform that is so desperately needed in our nation.  It can deliver where many other initiatives have failed."

Terry K. Holliday, Ph. D.,  former Superintendent of Iredell-Statesville Schools, North Carolina

"The North Star project has helped us identify the most critical processes that drive student success.  The collaboration and sense of unity we have developed through this effort are a valuable end in themselves, but the ability to effectively manage processes that will drive student learning will bring us breakthrough results."

Martha T. Greenway, Deputy Superintendent, Organizational Advancement

Fulton County Schools, Georgia

"We learned so much from the presentations and it was great to have the opportunity to network with people from outstanding districts around the county.  In many cases, we got to see just how effective process management is and in so many varied education genres. I know the instruction we received has helped us understand how we can improve our department and the significance of effective processes."

Richard Delgado, Executive Director of Transportation

Aldine Independent School District

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