In recent years, researchers have paid more attention to teachers who take on leadership roles within schools. These individuals are often called "teacher leaders" or "middle-level leaders." Studies have shown that teacher leaders play a crucial role in implementing school improvement plans, regardless of the
A goal for any school or district that is undertaking a change process is to ensure that the change through professional learning is both impactful and sustainable. Often, professional learning sessions result in immediate positive outcomes, but these outcomes may not be sustained over time.
It is impossible not to be biased. From birth, as a survival instinct, the brain is hardwired to instantly assess others. Within the first few months of life, an infant will generally become attached to his parents and associate them with safety. This early attachment will
My virtual appointment with a coach colleague was visible on my smartphone’s calendar widget. A reminder was set. When I saw it as I started my day, I also made a mental note to get my computer up and running five minutes prior to our
The focus on algorithms as answer finding tools in K-12 classrooms has resulted in generations of largely mathematically illiterate students. It is less that this approach works for a rare few, and more that a rare few manage to learn mathematics in spite of how
In today's complex educational landscape, one element consistently emerges as essential for accelerating student learning: clarity. When our learners, whether in music or mathematics, kindergarten or Calculus, Language Arts or World Language, understand what they're learning, why they are learning it, and how they'll will