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district leadership | innovative leadership | teams & culture
one of the best things about living your professional life in education is the assumption implicit in the field that everyone has something valuable to contribute, and there is always an opportunity to level up. over the past few years, we have seen this belief confirmed in classrooms, schools, and districts all over the country as teachers, counselors, campus administrators, and district leaders have taken on numerous challenges and endlessly changing demands and limitations in the wake of the pandemic.
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district leadership | school leadership | science of reading | teachers
anyone who follows education news and trends across the country will agree that there continues to be no bigger buzzword than “science of reading”. as we noted earlier in the year, over 35 states have committed formally to implementing the science of reading. let’s look in more detail at what this actually means and some of the systems that will help with successful implementation.
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district leadership | school districts | school leadership | teachers | teams & culture
in one of our recent blogs, we noted that some teachers list “weak or uninspiring leadership” as a reason they are leaving their positions. those who feel strongly that they are not supported by their school administration are at high risk of calling it quits. if we are relying on school leaders and building administrators to reverse this trend, we need to make sure we are equipping them with the skills they need to recognize, develop, motivate, and support teacher growth and development. for many district leaders, summer offers a perfect window to focus on aspects of their own growth and development.
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district leadership | personalized learning | school districts | school leadership | teachers | teams & culture
implementing personalized learning across an entire school district is an ambitious undertaking. it requires a dedicated investment of time and resources, but the potential benefits for student learning are undeniable. one of the biggest challenges is prioritizing thoughtful professional development for educators amid many competing priorities in districts. our team faced this challenge while partnering with the manchester shortsville central school district in new york. manchester is a rural district located near rochester, serving approximately 700 students across pk-12th grade. we had been working with a dedicated group of teachers for over a year, and their team was eager to expand the program to a wider range of educators. in closing feedback, one teacher wrote, “i found the time we had to bounce ideas off each other to be beneficial. learning about what my colleagues are doing in the classrooms was eye opening. i am always looking to learn from them.” as a result, the red jacket team engaged our 瑞士vs喀麦隆亚盘赔率 (ee) team to work with the whole middle and high school teams. unfortunately, finding dates that worked for everyone proved difficult.
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district leadership | school districts | school leadership
in a time where there is a heightened focus on education, it is essential that leadership development not be forgotten. educational leaders serve as the guiding force behind school communities, shaping the vision, culture, and direction of the schools they serve. providing educational leaders with resources and support empowers them to inspire positive change, implement effective teaching practices, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement. effective leadership drives collaboration among educators, fosters a supportive learning environment for students, and promotes equity and inclusivity, strengthening the educational system and quality of learning. ultimately, by prioritizing the development of educational leaders, we ensure that schools are equipped with the visionary leadership needed to navigate complex challenges, adapt to evolving needs, and empower all learners to reach their full potential.
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