We don’t often aim for easy. Easy workouts won’t make you stronger, and easy books won’t make you smarter. Then why aim to make reflection easy? While it’s true that work must get harder if …
Four instructional coaches explain why reflection is essential for teacher growth
Reflection is the essential act for teacher growth, and instructional coaches are essential partners in helping teachers reflect. With this in mind, we asked four instructional coaches from …
During critical first years, reflection is the engine for maximizing new teacher growth
“It seems like you are getting a lot out of your weekly reflections.” My professor left this note on the reflections he required during my semester of student teaching. He was right - I did get …
How Dodge City Schools Transformed Their Coaching Program to Support ELL Achievement
When administrators in Dodge City, KS, reviewed their student data in 2019, it was clear that literacy, specifically for their English Language Learners (ELLs), needed to be a top priority. With …
Why SEL resources are not enough for a successful school initiative
It’s no secret schools are all-in on social-emotional learning. With SEL resources, trainings, and even new roles popping up everywhere. As of 2022, 27 states have adopted SEL competencies for …
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How Guilford County Supports Math Curriculum Implementation at 27 Middle Schools with Classroom Video
Guilford County needed a flexible, efficient way to support and assess a math curriculum implementation. Kat Stevens is the PreK-12 Director of Math in Guilford County Schools, a district of over …