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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 lots of value from the routine. During this first real teaching experience, I received a barrage of information from […]
The new Sessions for Reflection starts with putting the camera away
Educators often hear, “The best PD is just down the hall.” While there’s much to learn from collaborating with colleagues, you can take this saying a step further: “The best PD is in your own classroom.” This saying points to the value of making reflection part of your routine. Reflection is a habit that “allows […]
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 80% of the district’s 7,000 students identifying as Hispanic/Latino, this was already an area of focus. After receiving funding from a state grant, though, […]
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 K-12, and all 50 states have adopted them for Pre-K. When you consider the research, the increased focus on SEL is well-supported: When students learn […]
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 70,000 students and 120 schools in North Carolina. The district’s 27 middle schools recently adopted a new math curriculum with a goal of providing […]
From Florida to Arizona, Districts Have Reimagined Teacher Support
By June 2021, half of American schools were using a hybrid learning model. Since then, schools have invested in hardware and software. Teachers have expanded their tech skills. It’s been a crash course in using tools and talents to stay connected and solve problems, even when apart. Now, administrators are applying the same tools and […]
