School Leaders: Educators Need Intellectual Engagement, Too.
An Interview with Framework Specialist, Cheryl Swift
Engaging Your Students: Mind, Heart, Hands-On Learning
In our experience supporting schools around the country in their pursuit of excellent and equitable teaching, school leaders and educators often cite lack of student engagement as the biggest problem […]
Interviews With The Experts: Creating Welcoming & Inclusive Classrooms (Part II)
Part II: Maria Akinyele (Assistant Director of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships) interviews Brian Johnson (Assistant Director of Learning Design and Development) Earlier this month, we explored the foundation of creating […]
Interviews with the Experts: Creating Welcoming & Inclusive Classrooms (Part I)
Part I: Brian Johnson (Assistant Director of Learning Design and Development) interviews Maria Akinyele (Assistant Director of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships) As a new school year begins, students across the […]
Reflecting On Feedback: Updates To The FFT And How They Apply To Your School
Over the last decade, new research has taught us more about how effective teaching can transform student learning and well-being, especially in a rapidly changing world. Throughout the process of […]
Advancing Equity With The FFT
Charlotte Danielson, in her first publication of the Framework for Teaching (FFT) in 1996, wrote: “a commitment to excellence is not complete without a commitment to equity.” Her words continue […]
Developing An Effective Professional Learning Plan Focused On The Coming Year
School may be out in the summer, but most schools and educators engage in learning to prepare for the upcoming school year – either on their own or through structured […]
Building Community Through Professional Learning
Few would argue the necessity of professional learning in the education space. From classroom teachers to school leaders to district administrators, we all have identified areas of growth in […]
Lien On Me: Teaching Stamina – Working Smarter Not Harder
By Teresa Lien Schools across the country are in session and teachers have already accumulated hundreds of hours designing lessons. It’s not uncommon that many of those lessons may […]