High Expectations: What to Look For
Written by Richard Frank
As I work with schools across the country, I often hear educators talking about high expectations and rigor. These are buzzwords...
The School Leader As Designer
Written by Tony Borash
“The school day starts when the first child arrives, and it ends when the last child leaves. Everything that happens in...
On Being an Instructional Coach
Written by Peg Grafwallner
When people ask what I “do,” I often have to explain what an Instructional Coach is. It seems every school district has...
Let’s Make Teacher Evaluation About Learning
Written by John Troutman McCrann
It’s March 2006 and I’m teaching Algebra 2 in Durham, North Carolina. A few minutes into the class, an assistant principal...
Summer PD for Leaders
Written by Amber Teamann
The summer is a time for rest, reflection, and relaxation...but for most of us, it can also be a time when...
We vs. Me: The Power of Teams
Written by Lemuel Kwon
One of the latest buzzwords in education is the "power of teams" or “collective efficacy.” My district (BCSD) outlines that very notion...
Five Things I Am Doing This Summer to Grow and Foster Growth
I can’t count the number of times I have heard this phrase since leaving the classroom, “Oh, I am so sorry you have to...
Five Ways To Go From Rest To Restoration This Summer
Are you often asked how you will spend your summer? You might respond, Oh, I’m definitely going to rest. I will challenge you to...
Steps To Maximize The Efficiency And Effectiveness Of Teacher Selection
Summer for a number of school administrators is consumed with filling teaching vacancies. Although good administrators are aware of the importance of hiring quality...
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The task ahead to get our students on track academically and socially is great. Our students need us. It’s time to look...
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You planned an incredible learning activity. It’s active and interactive. It’s packed with intrinsic motivators such as purpose, autonomy, and fun. You’re...
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All students can learn. It’s a clear enough statement, and one that few would debate. Yet we abandon...
