Javier Abaitua

Javier Abaitua

Workforce Development Consultant
Javier Abaitua specializes in government leadership and organizational management within the public sector. He covers topics such as leadership development, strategic planning, staffing, and company culture. Javier’s audience consists of public sector leaders building capacity and driving positive change within their organizations and communities. He focuses on effective and responsive governance for the public good.
DeSantis Proposes New College Takeover of USF Campus
Education Management DeSantis Proposes New College Takeover of USF Campus

In a move that sends shockwaves through Florida's higher education landscape, Governor Ron DeSantis has unveiled a budget proposal that would see the rapidly transforming New College of Florida assume complete control of the University of South Florida's Sarasota-Manatee campus. The proposal, part

UCalgary Grants Foster Indigenous Ways of Knowing
Education Management UCalgary Grants Foster Indigenous Ways of Knowing

In an effort to bridge diverse worlds of knowledge, the University of Calgary has launched a pivotal initiative designed to weave Indigenous perspectives directly into the fabric of its academic offerings. The Indigenous Curriculum Grants program stands as a cornerstone of the university's broader

CFP's Automatic Bids Undermine Its Integrity
Education Management CFP's Automatic Bids Undermine Its Integrity

The arrival of the College Football Playoff bracket is an annual tradition that sparks intense debate, but the current 12-team format has introduced a structural flaw that challenges the very premise of crowning a true national champion. While expansion was intended to create more access and

New Rule Mandates Social Media Checks for H-1B Applicants
Education Management New Rule Mandates Social Media Checks for H-1B Applicants

In a move that redefines the intersection of personal online activity and professional immigration, the U.S. State Department has implemented a groundbreaking policy that subjects H-1B visa applicants to comprehensive social media scrutiny. Effective December 15, 2025, this new mandate requires all

MSU Denver Realigns Leadership to Boost Student Success
Education Management MSU Denver Realigns Leadership to Boost Student Success

Metropolitan State University of Denver is initiating a substantial strategic realignment within its Academic Affairs division, a decisive move orchestrated by Provost Matt Makley, Ph.D., to address the evolving demands of modern higher education. After nearly a year at the helm, Makley has

Why Prioritize Foot Traffic Over Education?
Online Learning Why Prioritize Foot Traffic Over Education?

In a decisive move that highlights the shifting priorities of local governance, the Ashburton District Council has formally reallocated a significant $50,000 fund, redirecting it from a long-planned educational facility to a new initiative aimed at the immediate economic revitalization of its

What Is a Viable College Major in Wisconsin Now?
Education Management What Is a Viable College Major in Wisconsin Now?

The very definition of a successful college major is undergoing a fundamental reevaluation within the Universities of Wisconsin system, driven by a strategic imperative to address persistent financial and enrollment challenges. A specially convened committee of administrators and faculty has

How We Teach Our Teachers Is How We Value Them
Education Management How We Teach Our Teachers Is How We Value Them

The way a school system approaches the professional growth of its educators serves as a direct and undeniable reflection of the value it places on them, yet a profound disconnect persists between the engaging, student-centered learning demanded for children and the passive, one-size-fits-all

North Platte Tackles Finances, Staffing Amid Student Gains
Education Management North Platte Tackles Finances, Staffing Amid Student Gains

The North Platte Public School Board recently navigated a complex agenda that underscored the district's simultaneous struggle with pressing financial shortfalls and a systemic teacher shortage, all while celebrating notable gains in student academic performance. The comprehensive meeting revealed

How to Fix Australia's Flawed School Rankings
EdTech How to Fix Australia's Flawed School Rankings

The annual release of Australia's National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) results consistently sparks a contentious and predictable cycle of debate, with media organizations frequently shouldering the blame for publishing simplistic and often misleading school "league tables."

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