White Papers & Research

Insights, frameworks, and deep-dive analysis from education researchers and leadership experts.

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How to Create a Flexible

A Plan without Flexibility is Doomed for Failure

Founder & CEO, Christopher Balow, PhD

Dec 2023

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Beyond Big Data in K-12 Strategic Planning

Balancing Analytical and Intuitive Thinking

Founder & CEO, Christopher Balow, PhD

Nov 2024

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A Basic Framework for a School District Strategic Planning Process

Founder & CEO, Christopher Balow, PhD

July 2025

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Abductive Reasoning: A Superintendent's Secret Weapon

Founder & CEO, Christopher Balow, PhD

Feb 2025

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Biggest Challenges in K-12 Strategic Planning

Founder & CEO, Christopher Balow, PhD

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Charting the Course: A Guide to 21 Types of Strategic Actions for K-12 Leaders

Founder & CEO, Christopher Balow, PhD

June 2025

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Integrating Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and K-12 Strategic Planning

Aligning Tiered Interventions with Long-Term Vision

Founder & CEO, Christopher Balow, PhD

Dec 2025

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“Shelfware” vs Software in Strategic Planning

From Forgotten Plans to Dynamic Strategies: Unleashing Interactive Tools

Founder & CEO, Christopher Balow, PhD

Nov 2025

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Strategic Planning and School Boards: The Roadmap to Success

Founder & CEO, Christopher Balow, PhD

Nov 2024

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Strategic Flexibility: The Critical Aspect of School Planning

Being Locked Into a Single Path = Likely Failure

Founder & CEO, Christopher Balow, PhD

Dec 2023

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Strategic Planning and its Impact on Perception of School Superintendents

Six Domains of Superintendent Impact In Strategic Planning

Founder & CEO, Christopher Balow, PhD

Nov 2024

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Strategic Planning vs. Systems-Level Thinking

Founder & CEO, Christopher Balow, PhD

April 2025

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The “Ambiguity Aversion Cognitive Bias” and the Impact on Strategic Planning

What is the Ambiguity Aversion Bias?

Founder & CEO, Christopher Balow, PhD

July 2025

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The Importance of Stakeholder Surveys in K-12 Strategic Planning

How Surveys Define Success in K-12 Strategic Planning?

Founder & CEO, Christopher Balow, PhD

Nov 2025

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Intersection of Strategic Planning, Project Management and Implementation Science

Founder & CEO, Christopher Balow, PhD

Nov 2025

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Why Executing and Tracking Your Strategic Plan Must Take Time and Effort

Founder & CEO, Christopher Balow, PhD

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What is the Best Framework for K-12 Strategic Planning?

Rethinking the Quest

Founder & CEO, Christopher Balow, PhD

Dec 2025

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What Makes a School District Strategic Plan "Strategic?"

Founder & CEO, Christopher Balow, PhD

More Research Coming Soon

Our team is actively working on new white papers, frameworks, and research on educational leadership and strategic planning.