American Education Week (Nov. 16-20) brought 137 members of Gwinnett’s business community into local schools to serve as “Principal for a Day” and, in one case, “Superintendent for a Day.” The annual event, co-sponsored by the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and GCPS, puts community leaders into the principal’s shoes for a school day. They find that school has changed more than a little bit since they were last in the classroom—from the use of digital content and project-based learning to teaching gardens and the PBIS approach to a positive school climate. Participants had opportunities to meet with students and staff, observe lessons, and participate in classroom activities. A number of local businesses are sponsors of a breakfast and lunch to bring together school and community leaders before and after the school visits, including Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Peach State Federal Credit Union, Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center, and Interactive Business Technologies.
GCPS schools host community leaders for 2015 Principal for a Day event
