Four Steps to “Bounce Back”

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

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]