Key Achievements and Milestones:

  • 2023 Arc of Justice Award - The Arc of Justice award is given annually by the North Dakota Human Rights Coalition. The Arc of Justice award, so named after the quote attributed to Dr. Martin Luther King, "the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice", seeks to recognize those individuals or organizations who "pull the arc toward justice". The award recognizes people doing significant work improving human rights, and particularly people who will have influence over time.

  • 2022-2023 North Dakota Superintendent of the Year

  • 2023 TEDx Fargo Speaker- On the edge of conviction: Defining your standard amidst controversy [Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HMl2WNcqMk]

Publications and Upcoming Work

  • Gandhi, R. (2023). Educational Justice: A Vision for Ethical Leadership in Schools. Northern Plains Ethics Journal, 11(1), 107-109.

  • Gandhi, R. (2024, January 26). Embracing inclusivity. SchoolCEO. https://www.schoolceo.com/a/embracing-inclusivity/

  • Eastup, L., Gandhi, R., & Spencer, A. (2017). Teach Forward: the way to a pay for performance plan. District Administration.

  • Gandhi, R. M. (2019). Becoming a new superintendent of schools: Examining the Tyro transition (Doctoral dissertation, Northwest Nazarene University).

Professional Highlights and Projects

  • Gandhi, R. (2024, July 11). Panelist on "State of AI Policy: Federal, State, and Local." AASA & ASBO Legislative Advocacy Conference, Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.

  • Gandhi, R. (May 2024). Healthy Living and Youth Development using Artificial Intelligence. Led training on advancing the work of YMCA senior executives using Artificial Intelligence at the YMCA Midwest Heartland Conference.

  • Gandhi, R., Grube, W., McNeff, M. (April 2024). Artificial Intelligence and K-12 Education. Led training on advancing education using Artificial Intelligence to all staff at the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.

  • Eidsness, M., Gandhi, R., Grosz, R., Hanson, L., Love, T., McCanna, J. (October 2023). Results Based Strategic Planning. Presentation to the Midwest Cohort of the American Association of School Superintendents National Certification Program.

  • Gandhi, R. (2023, October 22). Ethical Issues In Education. Presentation to the Northern Plains Ethics Institute – North Dakota State University.

  • Eidsness, M., Gandhi, R., Grosz, R., Hanson, L., Love, T. (October 2023). Results Based Strategic Planning. Presentation to the Minnesota Cohort of the American Association of School Superintendents National Certification Program.

  • Gandhi, R. (January 2023). Whose lane is it anyway? Presentation at the North Dakota Council for Educational Leaders Midwinter Conference.

  • Gandhi, B., Gandhi., R. (October 2022). Don’t Stop Believin’. Presented at the North Dakota Council for Educational Leaders Fall Conference.

  • Beasley, M., Bryant, R., Gandhi, R., King, N., Studebaker, J., Wan, Y. (February 2019). Join, Connect, and Grow with the AASA Urban Superintendents Academy. Presented at the AASA National Conference for Education.

  • Brenner, T., Gandhi, R., Lance, T., Lunak B., Ramirez, C. (February 2019). Becoming A New Superintendent: Examining The Tyro Transition. Presented at the AASA National Conference for Education.