How should school systems resource learning acceleration?

The new school year isn't exactly new anymore. Thanksgiving will be here before we know it, and schools will soon be planning for a new semester. How is it going?

We hear many teachers and leaders talk about the tension of addressing pandemic-era learning loss and aftershocks while still planning ahead for the future. Many are craving focus. They know what they want to do. The question is where to start.

Two key areas to consider are the quality and usage of instructional materials and instructional coaching. To support you, we’re highlighting two new resources that identify common challenges or detours in these areas and practical solutions that are backed by research and our work with districts across the country. Learn more about them below.

4 Mistakes to Avoid When Launching A New Curriculum

The benefits of a high-quality curriculum are clear: it offers a common foundation for lessons, saves teachers the time of looking for materials, and fosters a coherent experience for students across classrooms and grades. But with all of these benefits, implementing a new curriculum is often bumpy.

We’ve identified four common mistakes districts make when launching a new curriculum and how to avoid them. Get your copy.

Get More Value from Teaching Coaching

Coaches are crucial in helping teachers shift their perspectives, deepen their subject area knowledge and skills, and reach their goals. Numerous studies highlight the benefits of curriculum-based coaching, but it’s equally important to understand what works best in implementation.

In a new tool, we identify three common coaching detours and ways to mitigate them so students and teachers go further faster. Get your copy.

Bright Spots from the Field: Leveraging The Science of Reading in Baltimore City Public Schools

A 28-year veteran teacher, Darice Cates has seen education fads come and go, but she believes the Baltimore City Public Schools system has the right formula now for teaching children to read with The Science of Reading.

Last year, Ms. Cates was part of a joint Science of Reading Fellowship offered by Leading Educators and Baltimore City Public Schools. This year, she will be focused on transferring her knowledge to other Baltimore educators by facilitating systemic professional development. Read Now.

Innovative Curriculum Adoption in Chicago Public Schools

Quality curriculum and effective professional learning are critical components for a thriving instructional strategy. Learn how we’re helping Chicago Public Schools nurture excellence in every classroom by implementing the district’s Skyline curriculum, which sets a new standard for relevant and rigorous instructional materials. Read the blog.