FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AUG. 28, 2023
BUCKEYE DISTRICT ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO BECOME LEADERS WITH NEW PROGRAM
BUCKEYE, AZ - The Buckeye Elementary School District is implementing a new program at two of their campuses this year. Leader In Me will be an ongoing program designed to capitalize leadership among students.
Kindergarten through 8th grade students will be participating in this new initiative that will incorporate the teaching of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. In addition, all students involved will be provided with leadership roles in the classroom to further strengthen the curriculum and provide students with real-world experiences.
The district's mission is to strive for continuous improvement to ensure all students are prepared to excel in a global society. As part of the program’s paradigms, students will learn:
- Everyone can be a leader.
- Everyone has genius.
- Change starts with me.
- Empower students to lead their own learning.
- Educators and families partner to develop the whole person.
"In looking for ways to strive for excellence we saw Leader In Me as an opportunity to develop leadership capabilities within our students," says Dr. Anna Carino, principal at WestPark Elementary.
The program began this school year at WestPark and Inca Elementary Schools.