This document is an abstract for an article titled "Strategic Excellence through the Empowerment of Postmodernism and the Realms of Meaning". The abstract was written by Demetria Diggs, a PhD student at Prairie View A&M University. It discusses how schools can thrive through strategic planning that emphasizes postmodern thinking. When educators create unique plans for their organizations and think innovatively, students benefit. Educators should accept multiple truths and differences to find the best practices for their diverse students.

1. NATIONAL FORUM OF APPLIED EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNAL
VOLUME 23, NUMBERS 1 & 2, 2009-2010
STRATEGIC EXCELLENCE THROUGH THE EMPOWERMENT
OF POSTMODERNISM AND THE REALMS OF MEANING
Demetria Diggs
PhD Student in Educational Leadership
Whitlowe R. Green College of Education
Prairie View A&M University
Principal Intern
Houston A+ Challenge
Houston Independent School District
William Allan Kritsonis, PhD
Professor & Faculty Mentor
PhD Program in Educational Leadership
Prairie View A&M University
Member of the Texas A&M University System
Visiting Lecturer (2005)
Oxford Round Table
University of Oxford, Oxford England
Distinguished Alumnus (2004)
Central Washington University
College of Education and Professional Studies
ABSTRACT
Schools have the liberty to thrive as a result of strategic planning
emphasizing postmodern thinking. When educators put a plan in motion that is
beneficial for their unique organization and acquire a state of mind which allows
them to see education differently and work innovatively within an educational
setting, students are the primary beneficiaries. Educators and students do not
benefit from a one size fits all approach. Astute educators understand the
importance of multiple truths which instantaneously open educators to a myriad
of success avenues. Educators accept differences within the organization,
instructional strategies, and diverse student needs. Educators must view
educational truths from several perspectives in search of the best practices for
students.
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