Miss(Ed) Opportunities of Teaching with the Department of Education

Dr. Jamey M. Long is a professor at George Mason University and a business teacher at Prince William County Schools. He possesses two doctorates in business administration and educational leadership and administration. Dr. Long has been nominated as faculty member of the year. Dr. Long holds two doctorate degrees in Educational Leadership & Administration and Business Administration and owns three small businesses and serves in his community.

• Tables; Figures; Foreword; Introduction; 1 The Terribly Terrific Teacher: The Dual Nature of Teachers in American Education; 2 The Adeptly Atrocious Administrator: The Paradox of Educational Administration; 3 The Superiorly Suspect Superintendent and the Splendidly Sinister School Board: Understanding the Role of Superintendents; 4 The Exemplary Egregious Educational Outcomes: Definition of Exemplary Egregious Outcomes; 5 The Stellar Stupendousness of Shared Leadership: Understanding Shared Leadership in Education; 6 The Compelling Conscientiousness of Cultural Intelligence: Definition of Cultural Intelligence (CQ) in Education; 7 The Objective Open-Mindedness of Organizational Justice: Definition of Organizational Justice in Education; 8 The Distinguishably Deficient Department of Education: Defining the Deficiencies in the U.S. Education System; 9 The Fabulously Frustrating Federal Department: Role of Federal Department of Education; 10 The Superbly Substandard State Department: Exploring the Role of State Departments in Education; 11 The Laudably Loathsome Local School District: Understanding Local School Districts; 12 The Incredibly Invaluable Integration of Shared Leadership, Cultural Intelligence, and Organizational Justice: Defining the Integrated Approach; 13 The Top-Notch Triumphant Technology in Modern Education: Role of Technology in Modern Education; 14 The Beneficially Benevolent Business Model in Education: Understanding the Business Model in Education; 15 The Pristinely Praiseworthy Policy Recommendations and Strategic Initiatives: Framing Education as a Business; 16 Education Is a Pleasure and It’s a Pleasure Doing Business with You: Intersection of Pleasure and Business in Education; 17 Business Model and Business Plan for DOE and Public Schools: The Flow of DOE and Public Schools; Index

"The Miss(Ed) Opportunities of Teaching with the Department of Education is a compelling and timely analysis of the systemic inefficiencies that continue to hinder progress in U.S. public education. As someone who has worked across both business and educational sectors, I found Jamey M. Long’s call for a strategic, data-driven business model to be both visionary and practical. His integration of shared leadership, cultural intelligence, and organizational justice offers a transformative framework that aligns education with the principles of effective enterprise management. This book challenges educators, policymakers, and organizations to rethink outdated structures and embrace innovation, accountability, and stakeholder engagement. Dr. Long’s insights are grounded in real-world experience and backed by historical context, making this a must-read for anyone serious about educational reform. It’s not just a critique but instead a blueprint for building a sustainable, equitable, and globally competitive education system."— Dr. Jamison J. Matthews Professor and Professional Business Owner.The Miss(Ed) Opportunities of Teaching with the Department of Education is a bold and necessary critique of the systemic inefficiencies plaguing American public education. Dr. Long masterfully blends historical insight, policy analysis, and personal narrative to expose how the absence of a strategic business model undermines equity, innovation, and student success. As a college professor, I find this work both intellectually rigorous and refreshingly solution-oriented—an essential read for educators, policymakers, and reform advocates alike. Dr. Long’s call for shared leadership, cultural intelligence, and organizational justice offers a transformative blueprint for the future of education."— Jeff Fiore, Professor, Liberty University."The Miss(Ed) Opportunities of Teaching with the Department of Education is a powerful and eye-opening examination of the systemic challenges educators face, especially those serving our most vulnerable populations. As a special education department chair, I found Jamey M. Long’s insights into equity, leadership, and resource allocation both validating and deeply necessary. This book doesn’t just highlight the problems. Instead, it offers a bold, business-minded framework for sustainable change in public education. It’s a must-read for anyone committed to ensuring that every student, regardless of ability, receives the education they deserve." —Stephanie Fiore, Department Chair of Special Education, Prince William County School District.