Saginaw Public Schools is proud to celebrate a remarkable milestone — Dr. Mit L. Foley, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Curriculum, Instruction & Athletics, has officially published his first book, Transforming Urban Schools for Educational Excellence: A Guide to Moving from Vision to Victory, through Routledge/Taylor & Francis, one of the world's most prestigious academic publishers.
This is more than a personal achievement. This is a Saginaw story.
Dr. Foley's book draws from nearly 30 years of leading in education — from classroom teacher to building principal to district administrator — right here in our community. The strategies, frameworks, and vision woven throughout every chapter were shaped by the students, families, staff, and community partners who make Saginaw Public Schools what it is every single day.
Transforming Urban Schools for Educational Excellence offers a powerful, practitioner-focused roadmap for school and district leaders committed to equity, excellence, and lasting change. Readers will discover how to:
Build a vision that inspires action, not just compliance
Raise expectations while dismantling gatekeeping practices
Create restorative systems that heal rather than punish
Use data to drive change without losing humanity
Scale small wins into sustainable cultural transformation
The book is published as part of Routledge's prestigious Eye On Education series and is available now at routledge.com/9781041205302 and on Amazon.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Foley on this extraordinary achievement. Saginaw Public Schools is proud to be the community that inspired this work and proud to have a leader who is sharing our story with the world.
Congratulations, Dr. Foley. From Vision to Victory
Purchase your copy today at routledge.com/9781041205302 or on Amazon.