Set yourself up for success this new school year.
As another school year kicks off, we know you’re juggling a million things—from crafting engaging lesson plans to building strong relationships with students, families, and the community. It’s a lot to balance, and we see you.
Let’s approach the new school year with a renewed sense of purpose and possibility. With the right tools and strategies, you can create a thriving learning environment for every student.
In that spirit, we're sharing a few of our favorite resources for looking at big goals and key instructional initiatives from other perspectives. Have other questions or ideas on your mind? Let us know, and they might become something we write about in the future.?
Whether you’re a seasoned educator or just starting your career, remember that you're not alone.
We're in this together. Let's make this the best school year yet!
Leading Educators
New materials??New opportunities.
Are you working to implement a new curriculum this year or increase the use of existing materials? While high-quality instructional materials are crucial to students' success, implementing a new curriculum is often bumpy because it’s deeply human, adaptive work.?
We're here to help with four common mistakes districts make when launching a new curriculum and solutions for overcoming them.
Report: Are you fully leveraging coaching??
A great curriculum is just the beginning. To truly transform student outcomes, teachers need ongoing support to build upon their unique strengths and channel their students' interests in dynamic, knowledge-rich learning experiences.
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Discover how curriculum-based coaching can be the game-changer your school needs. Learn why it's not just about one-on-one support but a strategic approach to unlocking teacher potential and driving lasting impact.
3 Free Reflection Tools: How does your coaching strategy measure up?
Once your school or system has set intentions around coaching, another important component to consider is how you will coach your coaches.
We share examples of how to build this capacity from a recent partnership with DC Public Schools. As a bonus, we've included three reflection tools you can use right now to set intentions for improvement.
"One of my proudest moments this year was seeing our instructional coach stretching our math teachers’ thinking about how to improve instruction from teaching more procedural math to conceptual understanding.? The growth is evident."
Shelly Gray, Principal at Lasalle-Backus Elementary School at DC Public Schools
Want even more perspectives on bringing world-class teaching and learning systems to life??
Check out partner stories, deep dives into math and literacy practices, and profession learning examples on our blog. Start exploring!