As educators across the country respond to this spring’s circumstances, the weight of the challenges facing our communities can sometimes feel unbearable. Moreover, trying to operate as a school district […]
Finding Bright Spots
Category: Our Stories
3 Ways to Ensure We Don’t Miss the Opportunity for Education
Editor’s note: This post was originally published on Julie’s blog. At ALP, we have been truly inspired by our partner districts and how folks have come together in service of people […]
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ALP Response to COVID-19 Virus
Dear colleague(s), We are all working to understand the accurate and evolving impact of the COVID-19 virus in our communities. At the same time, we are passionately committed to availing […]
David Cooperrider and Appreciative Inquiry
Editor’s note: This post is one in a series authored by ALP’s Katy Fodchuk entitled Change Leadership: Helping, Mastery, and Appreciative Inquiry, in which she revisits the work of her “guru […]
Senge and Learning Organizations: Personal Mastery and Learning
Editor’s note: This post is one in a series authored by ALP’s Katy Fodchuk entitled Change Leadership: Helping, Mastery, and Appreciative Inquiry, in which she revisits the work of her “guru […]
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Edgar Schein and Humble Inquiry
Editor’s note: This post is one in a series authored by ALP’s Katy Fodchuk entitled Change Leadership: Helping, Mastery, and Appreciative Inquiry, in which she revisits the work of her […]
Change Leadership: Helping, Mastery, and Appreciative Inquiry
Browsing the headlines of my professional learning newsfeed, at once overwhelms and intrigues me. Today, more than ever, educational leaders face multifaceted responsibilities, issues, obstacles, and opportunities. Ensuring safety and […]
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Virginia is for Learners Innovation Network: A Snapshot of Progress Earned
Seven short months ago, an intrepid band of twenty-six teams representing thirty-one Virginia school divisions embarked on a journey. Their individual quests, while disparate, were nonetheless unified by an aligned […]
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The Wonder in the Question
Co-authored with Amy Feaver, Innovation Coach for Hopewell City Public Schools, VA Who knew there was so much to know and wonder about insects? Students in a Hopewell City Kindergarten […]
So We Have A Learner Profile. Now What?
As referenced on the Virginia Department of Education website, “The Profile of a Virginia Graduate describes the knowledge, skills, experiences, and attributes that students must attain to be successful in […]
