In rural Rowan County, a unique school district has been getting national attention.
The Renewal School System was established in Rowan-Salisbury Schools in 2018 by House Bill 986. Under this model, the entire school district has charter-like flexibility, with the local board of education making decisions usually left up to the state.
The former superintendent, Dr. Lynn Moody, visited four schools with us in October 2020. She shared her thoughts and reflections about the renewal experience — and lessons learned over the whole of her career.
Take a look at our exit interview with Moody and hear why mindset matters most.
Behind the Story
Mebane Rash and Robert Kinlaw visited the Renewal School System on October 8, 2020. This video was filmed, edited, and narrated by Robert Kinlaw. It includes photos by Alex Granados, Rupen Fofaria, and Rowan-Salisbury Schools; a graphic by Kaidyn Radford; and audio recordings by Mebane Rash and Alex Granados. Dr. Moody retired Dec. 31, 2020.
