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Sito Narcisse has landed a job in Denver Public Schools after vying for Chicago Public Schools CEO. He brings about 15 years of education administration experience, including in East Baton Rouge Parish School System, District of Columbia Public Schools, and Metro Nashville Public Schools. He’s also faced some controversies over his career.
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What We’re Reading
Jeffco Public Schools pushes back as feds renew threat to pull funding over transgender student policies, The Denver Post (Paywall)
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Leading through change: Superintendent Celine Wicks reflects on her tenure, Steamboat Pilot & Today
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