In Suffolk,Virginia,school improvement is not framed as a single initiative or a short-term campaign. It is a systemwide commitment anchored in one central principle: put students first in every decision. For Superintendent Dr. John B. Gordon III, that lens is not optional—it is the foundation of effective leadership, sustainable staff retention, and student outcomes that prepare graduates to compete in a rapidly changing economy. “Too many times in education, decisions have been made 438 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 07, ISSUE 01
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