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Transition Readiness not College and Career Readiness

“The future is always all around us, waiting, in moments of transitions, to be born in moments of revelation. No one knows the shape of that future or where it will take us. We know only that it is always born in pain.” J. Michael Straczynski The introduction of the No Child Left Behind Act […]

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Worry, Stress, Anxiety, and Fear in Generation Z

Teenage stress and anxiety are higher than any prior generation but there is a way for this generation to change that.

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Continuous Improvement During a Pandemic

During a stay-at-home pandemic, time is a gift, so how are you taking advantage of this time? Are you doing things to self improve?

Mastery learning in the classroom.

“Mistakes and failures are precisely your means of education. They tell you about your own inadequacies.” – Robert Greene The creation and adoption of the new Common Core Standards has phases such as, “All children can learn,” and “Students should be able to demonstrate competent levels of achievement.” Discussing the new Common Core Standards with […]

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Commitment to Continuous Improvement.

Improvement efforts are sustained and the school demonstrates progress in improving student performance and school effectiveness.

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Stakeholder Communication and Relationships.

System and school personnel seek opportunities for collaboration and shared leadership among stakeholders to help students learn and advance improvement efforts

Schools, A Time for Change

I’ve seen a lot of posts since the shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School. Some posts offer prayer, some call for tougher gun laws, and some call for better parenting skills. I will always give prayer to those in need and suffering (and prayer to those who are not in need and suffering), I […]