Connecticut schools have implemented a program offering free weekly testing at public schools. NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero reports.

Olympia Della Flora wants to seek solutions versus focusing on problems.  Perhaps this is the reason why she became a principal at one of the lowest performing schools in Ohio.

 Olympia believes that it truly takes a village to improve schools and has found ways to engage multiple stakeholders in this work including students, staff, parents, and community members. Through focusing on this philosophy, Olympia was able to successfully lead efforts to eventually move that elementary school in Ohio out of failing status with the state.