Internal or External Evaluation? When to Say, “Both, Please!”
Education leaders must use data and evidence to make good decisions. No one disputes this. But where does this data and evidence come from, and [...]
Expanding your school improvement consultant toolbox
This post is the fourth in a series of blog posts with Ceri Dean, Danette Parsley, and Mike Siebersma to introduce the School Improvement Consultant Framework. One day [...]
K–12 and higher education partnerships: The time is now
K–12 and higher education are noticeably different structurally, operationally, fiscally, and in their governance. However, to achieve arguably their most fundamental, complementary purposes—development of an informed citizenry and [...]
Teaching career and technical education remotely: It starts with choice
COVID-19 changed America’s perception of the importance of skilled workers. Rapid construction of medical centers, manufacturing of complex machinery, food preparation and provision, and healthcare support are seen [...]
Three qualifications for Middle School Algebra I teachers associated with student success
Hiring teachers with the right qualifications can mean all the difference when working to ensure every student has an opportunity to succeed, especially in classes like Algebra I. [...]
Supporting school attendance and engagement of Native American students
The toolkit provides activities and strategies to help schools consider ways to build an understanding of their students’ communities, foster a cultural connection and foster trusting relationships. REL [...]
Implementing a rural work-based learning program in three steps
Educators in small rural communities face significant challenges in preparing their students for the future, especially when it comes to developing work-based learning programs. Speaking during a recent [...]