Set a vision and prepare for challenges that will arise before school begins, Principal Christian Sawyer says.
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Address Challenges Directly
Even when it feels uncomfortable or takes time to come to a resolution, address challenges on a leadership team directly and collaboratively, Principal Phillip Steffes says.
Take Time to Clarify and Adjust Expectations
Principal Beth Thompson advocates spending time ensuring that everyone understands their leadership role and commits to it, and re-discuss if needs for the role change.
Help Students Track Progress on Ambitious Growth Goals
Encourage students to take ownership of their learning by tracking their progress and discussing it one-on-one, Multi-Classroom Leader® Amber Hines says.
To Engage Students, Use Broad Range of Resources Technology Offers
Target a student’s interests to make learning relevant and engaging, Multi-Classroom Leader® Amber Hines says.
Hold Students Accountable for Group Work
Blended-Learning Teacher Lori Treiber explains her detailed system for students to hold one another accountable on group projects to set students up for success.
What Principals Can Do to Keep Good Teachers in Their Schools
From Education Week, October 16, 2018, by Madeline Will
Principal Mary Beck knew that in order to transform her Chicago high school’s staff culture, she had to go the distance—13.1 miles, to be exact.
Improving Student Teaching Methods Can Benefit Educators and School Districts
From Education Dive, October 3, 2018, by Amelia Harper
Indianapolis Public Schools is working to change the student teaching experience so students are working with teacher leaders, have sufficient district support and emerge better prepared to lead a classroom.
What Schools Can Learn from Google (Spoiler: It’s Not What You’d Expect)
From eSchoolNews, October 3, 2018 by Talia Milgrom-Elcott and Mo-Yun Lei Fong
It’s Management 101 that employees need to be inspired to create services and products that are relevant and effective.
Introduction: Opportunity Culture® Models
This short slide deck with brief speaker notes provides a useful overview for educators, policymakers, and anyone else interested in dramatic improvements in education of why students and educators need an Opportunity Culture, how it works, the research supporting it, what states and districts can do to support it, and a list of more resources.