Giving Compass' Take:

• Getting Smart profiles a superintendent in Virginia named Dr. Pam Moran, who has shown wisdom and innovation in her stewardship. These are just a few ways she's achieved success.

• The lessons here — asking good questions, prioritizing ideas over a rigid plan, developing talent — go beyond the education world. How many of these practices can be applied to your organization?

• Here's the one thing innovative school leaders should do before school ends.

Albemarle County surrounds historic Charlottesville, Virginia home of Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe and UVA. The sprawling county is diverse and growing.

Pam Moran has been a staff member of Albemarle County Public Schools for 32 years. After a dozen years as superintendent, Dr. Moran is retiring. She’s quietly become one of America’s leading educators not because she’s outspoken but because the work she leads is so compelling.

On a recent visit, my colleague Emily Liebtag and I observed nine lessons from Moran’s leadership.

1.Ask good questions.
2. Find a way to yes.
3. Learner choice.
4. Spaces that support learning options.
5. Active and authentic learning.
6. Connected learning.
7. Don’t let a plan get in the way of a good idea.
8. Make innovation systemic.
9. Develop talent.

Read the full article about the leadership lessons from Dr. Pam Moran by Tom Vander Ark at Getting Smart.