When most people are asked to talk about their magnet schools/programs more often than not they began with what they do or what they offer. Simon Sinek, author of Start With Why, tells us that people don't buy what you do...they buy "why" you do it. At DFES we co-created 10 school beliefs that serve as the guide for the work within our magnet school. Helping prospective families and teachers understand our beliefs provides better context for "what we do" and "how we do it." This session offers practical insights on moving beyond what is typical in magnet schools and do that which is possible in magnet schools.

Julius Scott