By initially looking inward to reveal its organizational strengths and needs, Louisiana DOE gained perspective and agility in co-designing a multi-year plan. Throughout some of the most beautiful, diverse lands […]
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Category: Our Stories
More Than a Virtual Course
I don’t have any hard data but it’s not likely a stretch to say that the vast majority of educators in 2021 have not only experienced some form of virtual […]
Lessening the Loneliness of Leadership
As Honig and colleagues found, “districts generally do not see districtwide improvements in teaching and learning without substantial engagement by their central offices in helping all schools build their capacity […]
Empowering Our Future through Student Help Desks
“The solution to your workforce problem is in your classrooms!” Or so says Caroline Sullivan. And why should you believe Caroline? As the Executive Director for the North Carolina Business […]
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Can these things really be taught?
I’ve been working with a number of districts around the country to develop learner profiles. Recently I had a conversation with my cousin who works in a non-education related field […]
“Are you the Google lady?”
When I arrived to facilitate a workshop on Amplifying Learner Voice & Choice with Google Suite, I had a feeling this might happen. When you have the honor of delivering […]
We All Need a Coach
Tom Brady had a quarterback coach. Read that again. How does that strike you? I initially found it comical and futile, like having lifeguards at Olympic swimming events. Why would […]
Defining the Coaching Model by Developing a Toolkit
On the outskirts of Chicago, Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 is beginning an exciting journey. Until now, there has been no instructional technology support in the schools but that […]
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Forming Villages: Networked Communities and Why Everyone Needs One
When my oldest daughter was a baby I found a swollen lymph node at the base of her neck. As a new mom I worried about everything. Naturally, I did […]
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Virtual Learning Can Support Coaching Growth
It’s no secret that Covid changed so many things for education—including educators’ own professional learning experiences. And ongoing professional growth is key to staying relevant and engaged in teaching and […]
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