Retaining teachers is becoming an increasing problem in many parts of the country. According to one source, by March of last year, 42% of teachers considered leaving or retiring from their current position (Brookings Institute, 2022). And … [Continue reading]
Four Steps to “Bounce Back”
Posted on March 1, 2022 Written by
School leaders have faced unimaginable challenges over the past two years. In addition to dealing with health concerns due to the pandemic, many districts have seen an unprecedented fragmentation of their communities over the political ramifications … [Continue reading]
More on the Four-Day School Week
Posted on February 16, 2022 Written by
As we've discussed before (see here and here), shifting to a four-day school week is an increasingly popular trend that's quickly sweeping the country. It's important to note, however, that this change appears to primarily reflect local … [Continue reading]
The Importance of “Small Wins”
Posted on February 15, 2022 Written by
"Building our students’ sense of self-efficacy in schools matters more than ever as we dig out of a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic that has widened existing equity gaps." (Gaskill, 2021). This article explores the concept of "small wins," and the … [Continue reading]