More on the Four-Day School Week

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”

"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]

More on SEL …

As we've discussed before (see here and here), students need to develop strong social-emotional skills to thrive in school, career, and life. Test scores matter, of course ... but SEL training can not only enhance students' learning, but also help … [Continue reading]

Why Mattering Matters

"People are the backbone of education, yet the challenges in recent years, coupled with frequent external criticism, has defined the teaching profession more as a problem to be managed rather than a calling to be celebrated." (Donlan, Wilfong, 2021). … [Continue reading]