…code they call home. Then we journeyed north, east, south, and west to hear stories from teachers, principals, and superintendents who adapted quickly and adopted new innovative learning opportunities to…
…of district or zip code, has access to a learning environment that effectively integrates technology to prepare them for the future. Since launching the FRS state program, nearly thirty states…
…to promote mastery and competency-based learning. Increase opportunities for anytime, anywhere learning by adopting new and innovative strategies for library and media support services Helpful Resources: [EduCase Review] Educational Equity…
…perceptions about leaders are difficult to modify, regardless of how effective the new leader may be. Accordingly, teachers moving to a new school may not immediately trust the school’s leadership,…
…into the system. Ensure that the plan is based on the time, technological, and capacity needs of the school and district. Complexities and Pitfalls Bringing in a new and comprehensive…
…of the new vision. What will the new vision expect of, for example, the teacher, the parent, the local business leader? How will the world change for that person because…
…to hire and retain new employees, and train (or retrain) new hires and current employees. First Steps to Consider Encourage peer evaluation, constructive feedback, and coaching as ongoing practices to…
…limited time and resources for job-embedded learning. Perpetuating existing and ineffective practices. Promoting passive learning mindsets over active learning mindsets. Promoting an isolationist culture over a collaborative culture. Encountering varying…
…a newsletter in some form. Continue to use this structure as a familiar outreach tool to parents and also explore new information to include and integrate new communication elements such…
…build programs, eliminate programs or introduce new ones; It ultimately leads to a more strategic simplification of effort while increasing student and program success; and It forces those involved in…
…and programs. Consider the extent to which current practices are implemented with fidelity, and assess the cost of implementation. * Take a baseline measure of a problem before implementing new…