CHARLES BUTT FOUNDATION SELECTS JACKSBORO ISD PRINCIPAL FOR HARVARD INSTITUTE
– Cohort includes 30 school leaders from across Texas –
AUSTIN, TX (May 30, 2024) – The Charles Butt Foundation, a non-profit pursuing a more
equitable and prosperous future for all Texans through education and community partnerships,
has selected Jackie Hamilton as one of 30 principals from traditional and charter school districts
across Texas to attend a weeklong summer institute at the Principals’ Center at the Harvard
Graduate School of Education.
With this new cohort, the Charles Butt Foundation will have supported more than 1,600
educators to attend training at Harvard through the Raising School Leaders program, an initiative
designed to develop stronger school leaders who will enhance the quality of education across
Texas. The Charles Butt Foundation covers expenses for the attendees including tuition, travel,
hotel, and other discretionary costs for a total investment of more than $10 million since the
program’s inception.
The Raising School Leaders program is designed to inspire, challenge, and empower school
leaders to bring lasting impact to their campuses and communities, the entire state of Texas, and
beyond. Attendees will participate in a weeklong leadership development institute led by
Harvard faculty and other national and international experts. Following the Harvard Institute,
attendees remain a part of the program’s statewide network of school leaders, work together to
create change at the campus and district levels, and receive continuous support and professional
development.
Jacksboro ISD is extremely proud of Mrs. Hamilton and her dedication to ongoing professional
development. We are confident that Mrs. Hamilton's participation in the Harvard Institute will
further enrich our school community, bringing new insights and strategies that will benefit all of
our students and staff. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Hamilton and look
forward to the positive influence this experience will have on our school.
Congratulations, Jackie Hamilton, on this well-deserved honor!
“Great teachers, along with strong school and district leaders, represent the most significant
influencers of academic achievement and supportive culture,” said Tim Miller, Director of
Leadership Development at the Charles Butt Foundation. “Our alumni report that their Harvard
experience is the best professional development they have ever experienced and that they return
to their campuses energized, inspired, and empowered to make meaningful change that benefits
all students.”
For this year’s Raising School Leaders cohort, preference was given to school leaders from
districts that are considered rural or had a student enrollment of less than 5,500. “As
demographics shift in Texas, we recognize that the needs of schools in rural and smaller districts
are unique. Creating a space for school leaders in rural and smaller districts to find
commonalities, problem solve, and build a network of support is an important component of this
year’s Raising School Leaders program,” added Miller.
A list of all cohort members from across Texas can be found at
https://charlesbuttfdn.org/leadership/30-school-leaders-selected-for-harvard-institutes-2024.
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