Ivan Duran, Ed. D.

Ivan Duran, Ed.D. is the current Superintendent of Highline Public Schools, a position he has held since 2024.12 Dr. Duran brings over 30 years of experience in public education to this role.13

Background and Experience

Prior to his current position, Dr. Duran served as the Chief of Acceleration and Recovery for the Renton School District.1 His extensive career in education has equipped him with valuable insights and expertise in leading educational institutions.

Leadership at Highline Public Schools

As Superintendent, Dr. Duran is committed to fulfilling the Highline Promise, which aims to ensure that every student is known by name, strength, and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose.2 He has outlined four key focus areas for the 2024-25 school year to support the district's strategic plan:

1. Inclusionary Practices: Promoting learning environments where students of all abilities participate together.
2. Literacy and Language Development: Strengthening reading and writing skills across all grade levels.
3. Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS): Implementing a system to provide tailored academic, behavioral, and emotional support to students.
4. Secondary Redesign: Reimagining middle and high school experiences to better prepare students for the future.

Personal Connection

Dr. Duran's commitment to education extends beyond his professional role. As of the 2024-25 school year, his oldest child is starting kindergarten in one of the district's elementary schools, giving him a unique perspective as both an administrator and a parent within the Highline Public Schools system.2

Social Media Presence

On Twitter, Dr. Duran's username is @ijduran, where he describes himself as "Superintendent serving @HighlineSchools and continuing the PROMISE: Every student is known by name, strength and need."4

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