How Baruti Kafele Turned the Worst School Into a District Leader

Award-winning educator Principal Baruti Kafele shares how understanding your students — not just teaching them — transforms entire schools. When he took over one of the lowest-performing schools in the district, he didn’t just demand better test scores. He trained his teachers to understand their students’ real lives, culture, and challenges.

Four years later, that same school became the flagship of the district — outperforming everyone.

This is what leadership, empathy, and cultural connection look like in action.

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