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California’s National Distinguished Principal Marcia Reed of LAUSD talks about her school’s successes

Marcia Reed, principal of 186th Street Elementary School in Los Angeles Unified, was honored this month as a 2016 National Distinguished Principal by the National Association of Elementary School Principals. The association recognizes one outstanding principal in each of the 50 states each year. Now in her 13th year as principal, Reed was selected by her fellow principals statewide, in part for the academic improvements at her K-5 school. She answers a few questions about her school, known as the “Home of the Wise Owls.” By Michael Janofsky, EdSouce

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