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More Than a Score: Leading Schools with Heart, Not Hype - Dr. Dana Bashara

More Than a Score: Leading Schools with Heart, Not Hype - Dr. Dana Bashara

Brighter Together
28 min
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In this episode, Dr. Dana Bashara, Superintendent of Alamo Heights ISD, opens up about what it really takes to lead during times of loss, scrutiny, and systemic failure. She shares how her district faced $5 million in cuts without losing sight of its culture—and how redefining accountability around community, character, and care has transformed more than test scores. This conversation is a call to every educational leader who’s tired of being reduced to a rating. If you’ve ever felt like your worth was being measured by numbers instead of impact, this one’s for you.