The ICSEI 2026 Congress was rich, challenging, and deeply energizing. As President of ICSEI and CEO of Marzano Research, I spend much of my time moving between research,… Continue Reading Reflecting on ICSEI 2026: Recentering Our Humanity and Purpose in a Time of Accelerated Change
After three years working alongside Jim Spillane as President-Elect, I'm honored to step into the role of ICSEI President. If you're not familiar with ICSEI, here's what you… Continue Reading Stepping Into Global Leadership: Why ICSEI Matters to Me
Beyond Abilene On a sweltering summer afternoon in Coleman, Texas, a family of four reluctantly agreed to embark on a journey to Abilene—a trip that, as it turned… Continue Reading Beyond Abilene: Fueling School Improvement with Intentional Decision-Making
There are many different paths that lead education professionals into the world of school improvement consulting. Often, stellar classroom teachers or administrators who have had success leading their… Continue Reading What School Improvement Consultants Need to Know and Be Able to Do
I feel grounded and most productive when my house is well-organized and tidy. But using an annual “spring cleaning” approach doesn’t work for me—I start with great gusto… Continue Reading Outcomes matter: Helping school teams maintain focus and achieve their goals
This post is the third in a series of blog posts with Ceri Dean, Danette Parsley, and Mike Siebersma to introduce the School Improvement Consultant Framework. I… Continue Reading Bringing your whole self to school improvement consulting
Since the arrival of COVID-19, we’ve had to reenvision the way we do just about everything, including schooling. Over the past several weeks, the education community has worked… Continue Reading Teaching & learning in turbulent times