70 ACTIVE SCHOOLS · 25 DISTRICTS · 8 STATES
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Breakthrough results — within one school year.
Educentric pairs your principal with a former principal who's been in the seat. Together with the school's Breakthrough Team, they define the school's most important measure of success — its North Star Metric — and use Educentric's framework to achieve it.
NORTH STAR METRIC
EDUCENTRIC
Helping leaders
maximize school
district success.
We partner directly with principals and their school Breakthrough Performance Teams, build resilient leadership systems, and create a culture of excellence in every school. Our data-driven leadership strategies deliver results and build systems that withstand change.
Our research-backed frameworks, practical tools, and K–12 coaching empower you to implement strategies that deliver results — within a single school year.
70 Active Schools · 25 School Disctrics
Galveston ISD
Royal ISD
Newport News Public Schools
Denver Public Schools
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PARTNER SCHOOL RESULTS
The numbers that
actually move.
Breakthrough performance is measurable. It shows up in stronger school ratings, fewer low-performing campuses, and more schools moving on track. These are the kinds of outcomes Educentric partners are achieving.
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Over 70 schools · Eight states
DISTRICT OUTCOME
Galveston Independent School District
Galveston, Texas
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D/F- Rated Campuses
First time in 17 years
First time in 17 years, Galveston Independent District did not have any D- or F-rated campuses
STATE RATING
Chilton Independent
School District
Chilton, Texas
A Rating
First time in district history
Chilton Independent Schools District earned an A rating from the State of Texas for the first time.
DISTRICT GAIN
Newport News City Schools
Newport News, Virginia
11 Schools
Moved to on Track
In 2025-26, 11 Newport News City Schools moved from the Needs Intensive Support or Off track to On Track designations from the Virginia Department of Education.
SNAPSHOT RESULTS
The Network, In Numbers
70
ACTIVE SCHOOLS
Currently receiving coaching and support.
20
COMPLETED PARTNERSHIPS
Coaching complete and partnership concluded.
8
STATES
Making an impact across eight states.
OUR REACH
Our Partner Network
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The Playbook
4 Phases. One School Year. Maximum Focus.
We don't just hand you a strategy and walk away. Educentric works alongside principals and school leadership teams throughout the school year to establish clear priorities, monitor progress, and make timely adjustments that improve student outcomes.
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PHASE 01 · WEEKS 1-4
Onboarding
Setup meeting with your district liaison. Parent + student surveys. Current State Analysis Report delivered to the principal and Breakthrough Team.
Surveys
State Data
Liaison Setup
03
PHASE 03 · ONGOING
Navigation
Up to 25 navigation meetings with the principal and Breakthrough Team. Executive coaching for the principal. Access to the digital Breakthrough Tracking System.
25 Meetings
Exec Coaching
Tracking
02
PHASE 02 · WEEKS 5-8
Launch Training
Identify your North Star Metric and Constellation Key Results. Write the School Breakthrough Action Plan — short, specific, and aligned to your Value Proposition.
North Star Metric
Focus Mapping
Action Plan
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PHASE 04 · YEAR-END
Landing
End-of-year teacher and parent surveys. Compare against state and district results. Celebrate breakthrough — and plan year two.
Surveys
State Results
Year 2 Plan
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE WORK
Two Leaders.
Decades in the seat.
Dr. Terry Grier
Co-Founder, Educentric
Houston ISD
Former Superintendent of Houston Independent School District, San Diego Unified School District, and Guilford County Schools.
Texas and North Carolina Superintendent of the Year.
More than three decades of public-school leadership.
Dr. Reid Whitaker
President of the Board
STEMscopes
Founder and Chief Impact Officer / SVP of Research at Accelerate Learning.
H-E-B Excellence in Education Hall of Fame.
Former elementary school principal in Houston ISD.
Creator and Director of STEMscopes, an online STEM curriculum used by 800,000+ students.
EdTech Digest finalist, recognized education leader, and grant recipient.
IN THEIR WORDS
What partners say after year one.
Tiffany Artis
Principal
Lillington-Shawtown Elementary School
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We achieved the highest proficiency gains in Harnett County Schools this year, and Educentric played a significant role in that success. The framework helped our team focus on what mattered most, align our efforts, and stay accountable to our goals. Our Navigator, Dr. Mike Bracy, was exceptional. His coaching, encouragement, and ability to keep us focused helped transform our work and, ultimately, our student outcomes.
Chilton ISD
B → A in one year
First A rating in district history
Barber Middle School
D → B in one year
+2 state rating jump
San Leon Elementary School
D → B in one year
+2 state rating jump
Ready to explore what Educentric could accomplish in your district?
Share your email address, and one of our founders will contact you to schedule a conversation.
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