Ranson IB Middle School Case Study

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Ranson IB Middle School in Charlotte, a high-poverty school struggling to improve academic achievement and teacher retention, turned to an Opportunity Culture® to address its need for excellent teachers. This case study looks at the early days of Ranson’s implementation of two Opportunity Culture® job models—Multi-Classroom Leadership and Time-Technology Swaps—and how an Opportunity Culture® improved its recruitment and retention of great teachers. Watch the accompanying video, Ranson and Ashley Park Choose an Opportunity Culture®.

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