We have a decent graduation rate, but it could be better – that’s where we put our safety nets. Two major parts of that initiative was what safety nets we had for high schoolers. We looked at how we could make the secondary experience better for students. Smith: We had a huge committee when I came on board, studying our secondary schools – we called it our Secondary Redesign. Recorder: Are there any new initiatives happening in Lawrence Township? In our final installment of “Sit in,” the Recorder talks with Smith about the challenge of educating such a diverse group of students and his efforts to boost graduation rates. Though Smith has over 25 years of experience in the field of education, he is still a passionate educator whose first love is teaching Social Studies. ![]() After serving as a principal and assistant principal there, he transitioned to Pike Township. He gained teaching experience in IPS and the Metropolitan School District of Washington Township’s school system, where he later began his administrative career. ![]() Smith says he is a proud product of Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) and received his education credentials from Indiana University and Indiana State University. Although he spearheads one of the largest school districts in Indiana, he brings more to the table than just his authority – Smith is an educator and most importantly a parent. Shawn Smith serves as superintendent of Lawrence Township schools.
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