If professional learning worked as well as we hoped, wouldn't our schools be changing faster? It's a question I've found myself thinking about often. After nearly three decades in education—as a teacher, leader, consultant, coach, and facilitator—I've come to believe that the challenge isn't a lack of professional learning. The challenge is implementation. Please don't misunderstand me. I am a passionate advocate for professional learning. Throughout my career, I have seen ed

Read on- An interview with Professor, Dr. Daniela Foerch from Florida International University. Last Thursday, I was beyond excited to meet Dr. Daniela Foerch, a clinical professor in the Department of Early Childhood Education for the Graduate School of Education at Florida International University. Our Zoom call was focused on learning about her and her participants’ weeklong rich experiences at the Federazione Provinciale Scuole Materne in Trento, Italy. This year will be

According to Jenni Donohoo, educational thought leader on collective teacher efficacy and best-selling author, teachers are powerful change agents in the on-going process of school improvement.

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As the academic year draws to a close, school leaders find themselves at a crucial juncture: reflecting on the successes and challenges of the past 10 months while laying the groundwork for future improvement. In this post, we'll explore effective strategies for school leaders to engage in reflective practices that inform decision-making and drive positive change in their schools. By taking the time to critically assess what worked well and what didn't, school leaders can mak

The pandemic unquestionably challenged the education world during 2020 and 2021. In spite of the difficulties, however, there are reasons to be optimistic. Watch Erin, Jackie, and Christina talk about how to be effective without compromising learning in the post pandemia era.

In the previous post, we discussed what teachers can do to take control of the co-teaching partnership by adopting an open-minded stance, communicating openly and often with their co-teacher, and seeking direction over destination as they aspire to a more ideal partnership. The following best practices are for administrators to consider in supporting their staff on the co-teaching journey: Keep co-teachers together to set them up for success. Nothing is more frustrating t