Is This PLC Appropriate? A Simple Protocol to Promote Re-Alignment
Many have been in PLC meetings that go nowhere. How do we recalibrate our PLC time to keep it running at peak efficiency?... Read more.
The Top Two Influences on Student Achievement
What works in education? According to research, here's the 2 biggest influences on student achievement.... Read more.
Change Your Questions, Not Your Plan
Often when I work with schools, one of the key questions all are attempting to answer is: “What do I do if they don’t get it?” Dufour is perhaps the most famous... Read more.
The Problem with Acronyms for Writing in Response to Reading
With the absolute best of intentions, we have accidentally turned to a surface-building strategy to encourage our students to write something—anything!—in... Read more.
Writing in Response to Reading: Top Three Strategies for Improvement
One of the most commonly asked questions I get from districts, leaders, and especially teachers is as simple as it is complex: How do we get our students to improve... Read more.
Purposeful Redundancy: The Key to Sustainable Clarity in Districts
If there’s one overarching request from teachers, it’s the plea for more clarity. Specifically, they are desperate for building and district leaders to communicate... Read more.
Stop the Guessing Game: Implementing Visible Learning
Stop for a moment and ask yourself this question: When was the last time I took a risk? How you choose to define risk is entirely up to you, but I would venture... Read more.
A Challenge for School Leaders: Have the Audacity to Love Your Teachers
What is audacity and why this, why now? Audacity is the courage to be bold. I have always associated courage with bravery and noble acts. I never really thought... Read more.