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1647327600000 | 15/03/2022
The Next 30 Days of PL Learning Center Thumbnail
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Framework The Next 30 Days of PL

A planner to help you incorporate the Core Four focus areas within your classroom.

1610006400000 | 7/01/2021
A graphic which reads Guide. K-Shaped. Education. Recovery with a line icon of a road and GPS marker.
equity, personalized learning, strategic planning,
Guide, White Paper K-Shaped Education Recovery

In the aftermath of COVID-19, the global economy is experiencing the textbook...

1618297200000 | 13/04/2021
Addressing Learning Loss Learning Center Thumbnail
personalized learning, social and emotional learning, innovative leadership,
Guide, White Paper A Systems-Level Approach to Addressing Schooling Loss

A phenomenon of the pandemic, schooling loss is a complex, new, and unknown reality...

1610006400000 | 7/01/2021
A graphic which reads: Guide. Include: Equitable Inclusion Guide
equity, communication, strategic planning,
Guide, White Paper Include: Equitable Inclusion Guide

This guide focuses on the second component of our methodology: Include. We present...

1600896600000 | 23/09/2020
Connect Equitable Engagement Guide Resource LP Cover
equity, communication, strategic planning,
Guide, White Paper Connect: Equitable Engagement Guide

Understanding how to connect with the challenges your community and stakeholders are...

1601017200000 | 25/09/2020
12 Things Equity Focused Teachers Should Say Resource LP Cover
equity, classrooms, social and emotional learning,
Guide, Infographic 12 Things Equity Focused Teachers Should Say to Students as They Return to School

Teachers invested in centering equity in their classrooms should update or replace...

1600066800000 | 14/09/2020
Distance Learning Classroom Walkthrough Guide Resource LP Cover
virtual learning, classrooms, professional development,
Guide Distance Learning Classroom Walkthrough Guide

Use this list of key identifiers for areas of both success and improvement in your...

1600758000000 | 22/09/2020
Resource Page Cover Photos (3)
virtual learning, classrooms, classrooms,
Guide Distance Learning Guide for School Principals: A Checklist Series

In this resource, principals and school leaders will find focus area-specific...

1597215600000 | 12/08/2020
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION + PERSONALIZED LEARNING
equity, classrooms, personalized learning,
Guide Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion + Personalized Learning

Learn how to create a successful personalized learning environment, guided by...

1596006000000 | 29/07/2020
Capture the Opportunity
equity, strategic planning, return planning,
White Paper, Guide Capture the Opportunity: Steps to Redesign School-Level Systems for Equity

As districts design and implement plans for the next school year, we must redesign...

1595228400000 | 20/07/2020
Boldly Reimagining What is Possible Planning Your Return to School Resource LP Cover
strategic planning, return planning, innovative leadership,
White Paper, Guide Boldly Reimagining What is Possible: Planning Your Return to School

Download the second part in a series focused on planning your return to...

1590735600000 | 29/05/2020
Building Your Responsive Return Plans for 2020-21 Resource LP Cover
strategic planning, return planning, innovative leadership,
Webinar Building Your Responsive Return Plans for 2020-21

Learn about how we approach planning for a return through a responsive lens that...

1589958000000 | 20/05/2020
Forging a Path Forward: How to Design a Responsive Return Plan
strategic planning, return planning, innovative leadership,
White Paper, Guide Forging a Path Forward: How to Design a Responsive Return Plan

Learn how to use responsive practices to plan your district's return, with a...

1584514800000 | 18/03/2020
The First 20 Days of Virtual Learning Resource LP Cover
virtual learning, personalized learning, classrooms,
Guide The First 20 Days of Virtual Learning

A tool for all teachers PreK-12, from those who are new to implementing virtual...

1586934000000 | 15/04/2020
Best Practices for Digital Learning for Students Resource LP Cover
virtual learning, classrooms, personalized learning,
Infographic Best Practices for Digital Learning for Students

Share tips with students on navigating virtual learning environments.

1589958000000 | 20/05/2020
Forging a Path Forward: How to Design a Responsive Return Plan
strategic planning, innovative leadership, return planning,
Guide, White paper Forging a Path Forward: How to Design a Responsive Return Plan

Get an introduction to responsive practices to plan your district's return,...

1591858800000 | 11/06/2020
The Impact of Equity From Cradle to Careers Resource LP Cover
equity, return planning,
Webinar The Impact of Equity: From Cradle to Careers

What will equity look like for the next generation of students and citizens? The one...

1588748400000 | 6/05/2020
Building and Sustaining a Remote Work Culture Resource LP Cover
organizational leadership change management, remote work, innovative leadership,
Guide, Infographic Building and Sustaining a Remote Work Culture

Apply our team's expertise in remote work culture to your team's new WFH reality.

1589871600000 | 19/05/2020
Rethinking Teacher Support in Response to COVID-19
teacher retention, teachers, teams culture remote work,
Webinar Rethinking Teacher Support in Response to COVID-19

While our school buildings are closed, learning is still happening and teachers are...

1566802800000 | 26/08/2019
Creating Strategic Planning Teams Resource LP Cover
strategic planning, teams culture remote work, innovative leadership,
Infographic Creating Strategic Planning Teams

It is crucial to evaluate the people you need to engage in order to have a richly...

1589439600000 | 14/05/2020
Best Practices for Virtual Facilitation and Learning
virtual learning, classrooms,
Webinar Best Practices for Virtual Facilitation and Learning

There are several best practices that lead to efficient, effective, and yes, even...

1566370800000 | 21/08/2019
Strategic Planning Stakeholder Engagement Guide Resource LP Cover
strategic planning, innovative leadership, equity,
Guide Strategic Planning Stakeholder Engagement Guide

As you begin a new initiative or initiate your strategic planning process it is...

1592290800000 | 16/06/2020
Boldly Reimagining What is Possible Designing for More Equitable Schools Resource LP Cover
strategic planning, return planning, innovative leadership,
Webinar Boldly Reimagining What Is Possible: Designing for More Equitable Schools

As we consider how school might look in the coming months and years, we must pause...

1591340400000 | 5/06/2020
A Panel on Building Your Responsive Return Plans for 2020-2021 Resource LP Cover
strategic planning, return planning, innovative leadership,
Webinar A Panel on Building Your Responsive Return Plans for 2020-2021

Leaders from three districts share their process of return to school planning,...

1588834800000 | 7/05/2020
Rituals for Remote School: A Conversation with David Hardy & Jaime Casap
virtual learning, classrooms, teachers,
Webinar Rituals for Remote School: A Conversation with David Hardy & Jaime Casap

We explore how schools and districts are now thinking about rituals, as well as...

1538118000000 | 28/09/2018
The Responsive Org Playbook
organizational leadership change management, innovative leadership, teams culture remote work,
eBook, Guide The Responsive Org Playbook

Leaders struggle to improve how their teams collaborate, make decisions, and achieve...

1550736000000 | 21/02/2019
Personalized Learning + Social-Emotional Learning Resource LP Cover
personalized learning, social and emotional learning, classrooms,
Brief, Guide Personalized Learning + Social-Emotional Learning

A brief that illustrates how to use the Core Four Elements of Personalized Learning...

1591426800000 | 6/06/2020
How Can We Help Our Students Breathe? A Virtual Panel Discussion
equity, teams culture remote work,
Webinar How Can We Help Our Students Breathe? Virtual Panel Discussion

Join a panel discussion led by TABSE (the Texas Alliance of Black School Educators)...

1483257600000 | 1/01/2017
Personalized Learning Classroom Walkthrough Resource LP Cover
personalized learning, classrooms, teachers,
Guide Personalized Learning Classroom Walkthrough

Intended to support, not evaluate, this tool helps you to set goals for teachers...

1533020400000 | 31/07/2018
The First 20 Days of Personalized Learning Resource LP Cover
personalized learning, classrooms, teachers,
Framework, Guide The First 20 Days of Personalized Learning

A tool for all teachers PreK-12, from those who are new to implementing personalized...

1548403200000 | 25/01/2019
Personalized Learning + Project-Based Learning Resource LP Cover
personalized learning, teachers, classrooms,
Brief, Guide Personalized Learning + Project-Based Learning

A brief that illustrates how to use the Core Four Elements of Personalized Learning...

1532415600000 | 24/07/2018
The 8 Design Elements of Teacher Retention Resource LP Cover
teacher retention, teams culture remote work, organizational leadership change management,
Infographic, Framework The 8 Design Elements of Teacher Retention

This is an introduction to the eight key design elements to consider at a...

1587020400000 | 16/04/2020
How COVID-19 has Exposed Education in-Equities Resource LP Cover
equity, innovative leadership, return planning,
Webinar How COVID-19 has Exposed Education in-Equities

Bold thinkers, action-oriented leaders addressing the inequities in the here and...

1530428400000 | 1/07/2018
Setting Design Parameters for Personalized Learning Resource LP Cover
personalized learning, professional development, classrooms,
Infographic Setting Design Parameters for Personalized Learning

As schools and districts shift to personalized learning, creating alignment across...

1528095600000 | 4/06/2018
Core Four Continuum of Personalized Learning Resource LP Cover
personalized learning, classrooms,
Guide, Infographic, Framework Core Four Continuum of Personalized Learning

The continuum presents the various activities which educators can undertake in the...

1522825200000 | 4/04/2018
Communicating Personalized Learning to Families and Stakeholders
personalized learning, communication,
White Paper, Guide Communicating Personalized Learning to Families and Stakeholders

This white paper will help create an inclusive and effective dialogue to get...

1521010800000 | 14/03/2018
5 Ingredients to Create a Culture of Innovation in Your District
organizational leadership change management, innovative leadership, teams culture remote work,
Infographic, Guide 5 Ingredients to Create a Culture of Innovation in Your District

While innovation is important, it can be intimidating to embark on a journey of...

1516176000000 | 17/01/2018
Playlist Building 101
personalized learning, classrooms, teachers,
Guide Playlist Building 101

Playlists are an effective personalized learning tool for classrooms. This guide...

1515571200000 | 10/01/2018
Understanding & Developing New School Models Part 1
new school design, personalized learning, organizational leadership change management,
White Paper, Guide Understanding & Developing New School Models Part 1

The paper focuses on four areas of change which have the biggest impact on...

1509519600000 | 1/11/2017
Core Four of Personalized Learning for Parents An Overview
personalized learning, communication,
Brief, Guide Core Four of Personalized Learning for Parents: An Overview

Parents will learn about techniques employed by instructors at the classroom level...

1503212400000 | 20/08/2017
resource1
Framework Personalized Learning Models for Secondary Schools

The following infographic will show you three base personalized learning models for...

1471244400000 | 15/08/2016
District Case Study Yuma District One AZ Resource LP Cover
personalized learning, organizational leadership change management, teams culture remote work,
Case Study Yuma District One, Arizona

For 10 consecutive years, Yuma faced declining enrollment. The district wanted...

1590735600000 | 29/05/2020
Best Practices for Communicating with Families During Crisis
communication, crisis management, organizational leadership change management,
Guide Best Practices for Communicating With Families During Crisis

In our role of serving as a support to students, it’s important that we are mindful...

1590735600000 | 29/05/2020
Teacher Guide: Best Practices For Closing The School Year Virtually
virtual learning, classrooms, teachers,
Guide Teacher Guide: Best Practices For Closing The School Year Virtually

Whether practicing social distancing amidst a crisis or reimagining celebrations in...

1590044400000 | 21/05/2020
Trauma Informed Leadership: Building Resilient School Communities
innovative leadership, crisis management, social and emotional learning,
Webinar Trauma Informed Leadership: Building Resilient School Communities

The current circumstances are demanding more from us, and from our organizations...

1528095600000 | 4/06/2018
Using Technology to Support Learning
personalized learning, blended learning,
Brief Using Technology to Support Learning

Introducing modern technology into classrooms and schools can seem like a daunting...

1589526000000 | 15/05/2020
Classroom Communication for Now and for What's Next
communication, classrooms,
Webinar Classroom Communication for Now and for What's Next

Communication has always been an essential skill for teachers. This webinar is...

1589266800000 | 12/05/2020
Leadership at All Levels: Strategies for Increasing Your Impact as a Teacher Leader
innovative leadership, teachers,
Webinar Leadership at All Levels: Strategies for Increasing Your Impact as a Teacher Leader

With the future of our education system remaining uncertain, teachers are positioned...

1589266800000 | 12/05/2020
COVID-19 Retrospective - Looking in the Mirror
teams culture remote work, organizational leadership change management, return planning,
Webinar COVID-19 Retrospective - Looking in the Mirror

Join our webinar to learn more about what we tried and what we learned over the last...

1588748400000 | 6/05/2020
6 Ways to Increase Collaboration During (Virtual) PD
professional development, virtual learning, teachers,
Webinar 6 Ways to Increase Collaboration During (Virtual) PD

Are you looking for some fun ways to add collaboration to your virtual PD? We share...

1588662000000 | 5/05/2020
Supporting Schools To Enhance Remote Learning
remote work, virtual learning, classrooms,
Webinar Supporting Schools To Enhance Remote Learning

This webinar will share a process to enhance remote learning to be as meaningful as...

1576224000000 | 13/12/2019
Strategic Planning Prioritization Exercise Sheet
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Workout, Guide Strategic Planning Prioritization Exercise Sheet

Use this workout alongside our Strategic Planning Prioritization Guide to help your...

1588575600000 | 4/05/2020
Take a Chance: A Discussion About Bringing Equity To The Remote Work Environment
remote work, equity, teams culture remote work,
Webinar Take a Chance: A Discussion About Bringing Equity To The Remote Work Environment

As workplaces and spaces have moved to the web, so have our work habits. This new...

1588316400000 | 1/05/2020
Responsive Coaching: Listening and Engaging Through Crisis
crisis management, coaches, teams culture remote work,
Webinar Responsive Coaching: Listening and Engaging Through Crisis

In this webinar, coaches will learn how to utilize a responsive communication cycle...

1588230000000 | 30/04/2020
Creating Culture, Connections, and Community for District Leaders Resource LP Cover
teams culture remote work, remote work, innovative leadership,
Webinar Creating Culture, Connections and Community for District Leaders

District leaders were asked to transition everything they would normally do within...

1588143600000 | 29/04/2020
Building & Sustaining Responsive Virtual Cultures as a Coach
teams culture remote work, remote work,
Webinar Building & Sustaining Responsive Virtual Cultures as a Coach

Join us as we share practices and ideas from around the country on how to leverage...

1586156400000 | 6/04/2020
Strategies for supporting SEL in Virtual Learning Settings
social and emotional learning, virtual learning, classrooms,
Guide Strategies for supporting SEL in Virtual Learning Settings

Educators can use these strategies to work toward meeting students’ social-emotional...

1586242800000 | 7/04/2020
SEL and the Shift to Virtual Learning
social and emotional learning, virtual learning, classrooms,
Webinar SEL and the Shift to Virtual Learning

How leaders and educators might need to rethink ways to support students virtually,...

1559199600000 | 30/05/2019
Networks of Learning That Power Change in Georgia
organizational leadership change management, innovative leadership,
Case Study Networks of Learning that Power Change in Georgia

Here’s how GOSA developed a network to allow schools from across the state to...

1569222000000 | 23/09/2019
Education Elements Annual Report 2018-2019 Resource LP Cover
personalized learning, organizational leadership change management, teams culture remote work,
Report Education Elements Annual Report 2018-2019

Read about responsive practices that we equipped districts with, to take on their...

1429081200000 | 15/04/2015
Personalized Learning Playbook
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eBook, Guide Personalized Learning Playbook

Anthony introduces the concept of personalized learning and breaks down three...

1587538800000 | 22/04/2020
Equity in School Closures
equity, organizational leadership change management, innovative leadership,
Webinar Equity in School Closures

Educators from across the country come together virtually to initiate a conversation...

1585033200000 | 24/03/2020
Planning for Long-term Virtual Learning
virtual learning, professional development, strategic planning,
Webinar Planning for Long-Term Virtual Learning

We share strategies to leverage existing resources and people to create a wider...

1585206000000 | 26/03/2020
The First 20 Days of Virtual Learning
virtual learning, classrooms,
Webinar First 20 Days Of Virtual Learning

Whether you’re trying to maintain learning, move learning forward, or transform the...

1585724400000 | 1/04/2020
Virtual Learning Walks to Support Virtual Instruction
virtual learning, classrooms, teachers,
Webinar Virtual Learning Walks to Support Virtual Instruction

it is important to set clear expectations around virtual learning experiences for...

1556694000000 | 1/05/2019
Sustaining Innovation Through Transformative Leadership in Middletown NY
organizational leadership change management, innovative leadership,
Case Study Sustaining Innovation Through Transformative Leadership in Middletown, NY

After having worked with Education Elements for 5 years torefine its approach to...

1527145200000 | 24/05/2018
District Case Study Wake County Public School System NC Resource LP Cover
personalized learning, new school design, organizational leadership change management,
Case Study District Case Study: Wake County Public School System, NC

Learn how Wake County expanded its network of schools to meet the growing...

1453881600000 | 27/01/2016
6 Personalized Learning Risks Districts Should Avoid
personalized learning, innovative leadership,
Infographic, Guide 6 Personalized Learning Risks Districts Should Avoid

Getting started with personalized learning? Here are some common mistakes to avoid.

1576224000000 | 13/12/2019
Strategic Planning Prioritization Guide
strategic planning, organizational leadership change management, innovative leadership,
Guide Strategic Planning Prioritization Guide

It's important to “right-size” the number of initiatives - you don’t want to take on...

1545206400000 | 19/12/2018
New School Rules Tactical Meeting Guide Resource LP Cover
organizational leadership change management, innovative leadership,
Guide, Infographic Tactical Meeting Guide - NSR

Tactical meetings are a convenient forum where all circle members are together to...

1574236800000 | 20/11/2019
Elements of Teacher Retention Career Pathways Resource LP Cover
teacher retention, organizational leadership change management, teams culture remote work,
Infographic Elements of Teacher Retention: Career Pathways

Learn strategies to provide teachers with clear pathways for learning, leadership,...

1579852800000 | 24/01/2020
Innovative Leadership Development Methodology
organizational leadership change management, innovative leadership,
Infographic Innovative Leadership Development Methodology

Each framework is comprised of competencies for the respective leadership role —...

1592377200000 | 17/06/2020
Can Personalized Learning Support Educational Equity Resource LP Cover
personalized learning, equity,
Video, Guide Can Personalized Learning Support Educational Equity?

Learn how personalized learning can support equity in schools and classrooms. 

1602658800000 | 14/10/2020
Innovative Teacher Leader Competencies
innovative leadership, teachers, coaches,
Infographic Innovative Teachers Competencies

What are the core competencies of teacher leaders? Use this guide to develop yours.

1574755200000 | 26/11/2019
Elements of Teacher Retention Dynamic Recruitment Resource LP Cover
teacher retention, teachers, innovative leadership,
Infographic Elements of Teacher Retention: Dynamic Recruitment

Learn strategies to attract and select teachers based on an inspiring challenge and...

1532502000000 | 25/07/2018
Innovative School Leader Competencies
innovative leadership,
Infographic Innovative School Leader Competencies

Use the core competencies of innovative school leaders to flex your leadership...

1552633200000 | 15/03/2019
What is Personalized Learning Resource LP Cover
personalized learning,
Video, Guide What is Personalized Learning?

What is personalized learning, actually? It's not about tech or tools - but about...

1527145200000 | 24/05/2018
District Case Study Fairbanks North Star Borough School District AK Resource LP Cover
personalized learning,
Case Study District Case Study: Fairbanks North Star BoroughSchool District, AK

The rurality and remoteness of Fairbanks could potentially create a gap in preparing...

1503212400000 | 20/08/2017
Personalized Learning Instructional Models for Elementary Schools
personalized learning, new school design,
Infographic Personalized Learning Instructional Models for Elementary Schools

The following infographic will show you three base personalized learning models for...

1600066800000 | 14/09/2020
Innovative District Leader Competencies
innovative leadership,
Infographic Innovative District Leader Competencies

Explore the core competencies of an innovative district leader to develop your...

1471244400000 | 15/08/2016
District Case Study Metropolitan School District of Warren Township IN Resource LP Cover
personalized learning, blended learning, district leadership,
Case Study District Case Study: Metropolitan School District of Warren Township, IN

Warren went 1:1 with Chromebooks and implemented new technology in their...

1537167600000 | 17/09/2018
Innovative Coaching Competencies Resource LP Cover
innovative leadership,
Infographic Innovative Coaching Competencies

Coaches have unique roles and responsibilities in a school - learn the core...

1551340800000 | 28/02/2019
Personalized Learning and MTSS Resource LP Cover
personalized learning,
Brief How Personalized Learning Aligns with Multi-Tiered System of Support

Explore the role of PL to support, guide, and drive Multi-Tiered System of Support...

1560150000000 | 10/06/2019
How to Start With Personalized Learning Resource LP Cover
personalized learning,
Video How to Start with Personalized Learning

A quick intro to how to kickstart personalized learning in your school or district. 

1548403200000 | 25/01/2019
Personalized Learning and Project-Based Learning
personalized learning,
Brief Personalized Learning and Project-Based Learning

Learn how to use the Core Four to align PL and PBL in a way that is tangible for...

1575187200000 | 1/12/2019
Elements of Teacher Retention Teacher Agency Resource LP Cover
teacher retention,
Infographic Elements of Teacher Retention: Teacher Agency

Learn why it's important to build systems that empower teachers to be...

1493881200000 | 4/05/2017
District Case Study Uinta County School District #1 WY Resource LP Cover
personalized learning, blended learning,
Case Study District Case Study: Uinta County School District #1, WY

Uinta wanted to better prepare students for college and careers by helping...

1536044400000 | 4/09/2018
Education Elements Annual Report 2017-2018 Resource LP Cover
personalized learning, organizational leadership change management, innovative leadership,
Report Education Elements Annual Report 2017-2018

These stories represent our work with organizations large and small, in places...

1489474800000 | 14/03/2017
Communications Planning for Innovation in Education White Paper Resource LP Cover
personalized learning, communication,
White Paper Communications Planning for Innovation in Education

Personalized learning is complicated, and requires clear objectives and effective...

1559718000000 | 5/06/2019
What to Consider When Hiring a Consultant
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Video What to Consider When Hiring a Consultant

One of our partners shares what to look for when hiring a consultant to work with...

1552633200000 | 15/03/2019
Hacks to Improve Your Team
teams culture remote work,
Video Hacks to Improve Your Team

Some quick tips to improve how your team functions and works together.

1552633200000 | 15/03/2019
How to Begin to Shift Your District Culture
teams culture remote work, organizational leadership change management,
Video How to Begin to Shift Your District Culture

The culture of your district will impact the culture of your school leadership as...

1575187200000 | 1/12/2019
Elements of Teacher Retention Consistent Celebrations Resource LP Cover
teacher retention,
Infographic Elements of Teacher Retention: Consistent Celebrations

Learn why it's important to celebrate learnings and successes regularly across our...

1527145200000 | 24/05/2018
District Case Study Hartford Public Schools CT Resource LP Cover
personalized learning, blended learning,
Case Study District Case Study: Hartford Public Schools, CT

Hartford is home of high poverty students, dealing with much more issues in...

1552633200000 | 15/03/2019
Why Being a Responsive Org Matters
organizational leadership change management,
Video Why Being a Responsive Org Matters

Responsiveness is key to adapting quickly, innovating, and supporting the needs of...

1493881200000 | 4/05/2017
District Case Study Horry County Schools SC Resource LP Cover
personalized learning, blended learning,
Case Study District Case Study: Horry County Schools, SC

Despite outperforming most districts in the state, HCS realized they could do more...

1559718000000 | 5/06/2019
Risks to Avoid When Implementing Personalized Learning
personalized learning,
Video Risks to Avoid When Implementing Personalized Learning

Here are some of the common pitfalls you might encounter when you first embark on...

1552633200000 | 15/03/2019
Why Innovative Leadership Matters
innovative leadership, organizational leadership change management,
Video Why Innovative Leadership Matters

What's the importance of innovating – and leading your team to do the same? Learn...

1552633200000 | 15/03/2019
How Does Personalized Learning Create a Sense of Belonging
personalized learning,
Video How Does Personalized Learning Create a Sense of Belonging?

Personalizing learning can revolutionize the school and classroom experiences in ore...

1464764400000 | 1/06/2016
resource1
personalized learning,
White Paper The Core Four of Personalized Learning

By focusing on the Core Four elements, teachers, principals, parents, and students...

1527145200000 | 24/05/2018
District Case Study Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES NY Resource LP Cover
personalized learning, organizational leadership change management,
Case Study District Case Study: Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES, NY

The Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES wanted to support the districts in rethinking...

1527836400000 | 1/06/2018
New School Rules Self Strengths Audit
organizational leadership change management,
Guide Self Strengths Audit - The New School Rules

We’ve created this strengths audit to help you gauge your current practice for The...

1588748400000 | 6/05/2020
Planning For Change, Not Perfection Sharing Community Updates During A Crisis Resource LP Cover
strategic planning,
Webinar Planning For Change, Not Perfection: Sharing Community Updates During A Crisis

Learn about keeping your strategic plan nimble during times of change. Our team...

1470898800000 | 11/08/2016
District Case Study Syracuse City School DIstrict NY Resource LP Cover
personalized learning, blended learning, strategic planning,
Case Study District Case Study: Syracuse City School District, NY

To help focus on individual students’ needs, SCSD worked at the district...

1494399600000 | 10/05/2017
District Case Study Racine Unified School District WI Resource LP Cover
personalized learning, blended learning,
Case Study District Case Study: Racine Unified School District, WI

Learn how RUSD dealt with declining enrollment as students left for other...

1586934000000 | 15/04/2020
Teacher Guide Best Practices for Virtual Classroom Facilitation Resource LP Cover
virtual learning, classrooms,
Guide Teacher Guide Best Practices for Virtual Classroom Facilitation

From preventing Zoom fatigue with bio breaks or DJ’ing our way through...

1493881200000 | 4/05/2017
District Case Study Loudoun County Public Schools VA Resource LP Cover
personalized learning, blended learning,
Case Study District Case Study: Loudoun County Public Schools

LCPS serves a rapidly growing community, as the county’s population has...

1610784000000 | 16/01/2021
Personalized Learning Classroom Walkthrough Guide Resource LP Cover
personalized learning, blended learning, classrooms,
Guide Personalized Learning Classroom Look-Fors Guide

Our personalized learning classroom walkthrough guide: The Core Four Look Fors helps...

1471244400000 | 15/08/2016
District Case Study Fulton County Schools GA Resource LP Cover
personalized learning, professional development, communication,
Case Study District Case Study: Fulton County Schools, GA

FCS spent two years developing a strategic plan and vision for personalized...

1552633200000 | 15/03/2019
How Do You Know Personalized Learning Works Resource LP Cover
personalized learning,
Video How Do You Know Personalized Learning Works?

What are some clear indicators that signify the success of your personalized...

1593414000000 | 29/06/2020
Planning for the New Normal of Teacher Competencies
teacher retention,
Webinar Planning for the New Normal of Teacher Competencies

Join us for a conversation about how we might adjust our recruitment, onboarding,...

1593068400000 | 25/06/2020
Leaders How Do You Make Learning a Part of Your Organizations DNA Webinar Resource LP Cover
organizational leadership change management,
Webinar Leaders: How Do You Make Learning a Part of Your Organization's DNA?

During this webinar, participants will learn concrete and actionable strategies to...

1592895600000 | 23/06/2020
Rethinking Teams for Return To School Webinar Resource LP Cover
strategic planning, return planning,
Webinar Part 3: Rethinking Teams for Return To School

Join us for a conversation about the strategies that teams - whether central office...

1592204400000 | 15/06/2020
Take a Chance Equity in Remote Work Webinar Resource LP Cover
remote work, teams culture remote work,
Webinar Take a Chance: Equity in Remote Work Episode 4

Our current normal may not be all that new – or normal for that matter. As...

1590994800000 | 1/06/2020
Take a Chance Equity in Remote Work Episode 3 Webinar Resource LP Cover
teams culture remote work, remote work,
Webinar Take a Chance: Equity in Remote Work Episode 3

This new perspective could become normal and a good “new normal” if we take the time...

1589785200000 | 18/05/2020
Take a Chance Equity in Remote Work Episode 2 Webinar Resource LP Cover
remote work, teams culture remote work,
Webinar Take a Chance: Equity in Remote Work Episode 2

This new perspective could become normal and a good “new normal” if we take the time...

1589353200000 | 13/05/2020
Joy on the Job Part 2 Webinar Resource LP Cover
remote work,
Webinar Joy on the Job Part 2

Join members of the Education Elements team and unwind after a day of work with some...

1588834800000 | 7/05/2020
The Innovative Leader Workout Plan Healthy Habits From the New School Rules Webinar Resource LP Cover
organizational leadership change management,
Webinar The Innovative Leader Workout Plan:Healthy Habits from theNew School Rules

Keep your innovative leadership habits healthy and strong with some quick New School...

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Responsive Leadership Webinar
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surveys, data, equity,
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teacher retention, teachers, district leadership,
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teacher retention, district leadership, school leadership,
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teacher retention, teachers, school leadership,
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curriculum strategy adoption, equity, district leadership,
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surveys, innovative leadership, data,
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Webinar Harnessing Your Data for a Strong End of Year

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district leadership, school leadership, professional development,
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social and emotional learning, teachers, professional development,
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District Leadership, Personalized Learning, School Districts, School Leadership, Strategic Planning
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District Leadership, Equity, Innovative Leadership, School Districts, School Leadership
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Innovative Leadership, School Districts, Strategic Planning
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District Leadership, School Leadership, Teachers
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Marisa Garverick Herrera
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Equity, Innovative Leadership, Strategic Planning
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District Leadership, School Leadership, Strategic Planning
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District Leadership, School Districts, Strategic Planning
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Classrooms, District Leadership, EdTech, School Districts, Teachers
5 Reasons Why Education Leaders Need to Consider AI

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Classrooms, Teachers
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Classrooms, District Leadership, School Leadership
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Wes Noyes
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Classrooms, Teachers
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Carie Spannagel
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District Leadership, School Leadership
If You Build It, They Will Create: Designing Maker Mindsets in Our Classrooms

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Wes Noyes
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District Leadership, School Leadership
The Importance of Science of Reading for Our Students and Their Futures

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Anthony Kim
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District Leadership, School Leadership
The Three Principles of Effective Implementation

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District Leadership, School Leadership, Teachers
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I recently returned to work from parental leave after adding a healthy and happy...

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Penny Ciaburri
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District Leadership, School Leadership, Surveys
How to Get Results with Your School Improvement Plan

Too often, schools are trapped inside cycles of belief that they are working on...

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Penny Ciaburri
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District Leadership, School Leadership, Surveys
5 Things School Improvement Leaders Do: What to Do When Your District or School is Placed on the School Improvement List

Your organization has just been officially placed on the school improvement or...

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Jon Scanlon- Guest Author
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featured image: The Art of Implementing Well
District Leadership, School Leadership, Strategic Planning
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One of the most important roles of a leader is the development and implementation of...

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Phoebe Coughlin
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7Cs Practices, 7Cs Teaching Resources, Data, District Leadership, School Leadership
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In their 2nd year as a campus, South Texas ISD Virtual Academy saw very strong...

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Dr. Karla Neathery – Guest Author
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District Leadership, School Leadership
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Jason Broussard & Amy Creeden
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District Leadership, Strategic Planning
Implementing A Strategic Plan Well To Define Your District’s Legacy

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, implementing initiatives can make all...

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Collin Thompson
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School Leadership, Teachers
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As schools and school districts strive to foster academic excellence and student...

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Salimah Jasani-Nelson
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District Leadership, School Leadership
Advancing Educational Equity in Times of Political Crisis

The Polarization of Education:

As consultants at Education Elements, my teammates...

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Jenna Bartkiewicz & Lynn Cary
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blog feature image:Transforming How One School District Approaches Strategic Planning
District Leadership, Strategic Planning
Transforming How One School District Approaches Strategic Planning: A Collaborative Journey between the School District of Newberry County and Education Elements

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Jill Thompson & Gayle Morris- Guest Author
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District Leadership, School Leadership
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Picture this...You are a Principal conducting a classroom observation, witnessing a...

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Jill Thompson
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District Leadership
Instructional Frameworks Are Vital to School District Success

Imagine a school district as a ship navigating the vast and ever-changing ocean of...

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Jerusaliem Gebreziabher & Collin Thompson
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District Leadership, Teacher Retention
Prioritizing Teachers' Growth and Passions: Creating a Sustainable and Engaged Teaching Team

The constantly evolving education landscape makes nurturing educators' development a...

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Sarah Baver
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District Leadership, Teacher Retention
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As students across the county prepare for the start of a new school year,...

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Briana Cash & Nick Esposito
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Education Elements, Personalized Learning, Strategic Planning
Cross-walking the Danielson Framework with the Personalized Learning Core Four

As school districts actively pursue the goals of their strategic vision, they tend...

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Questen Reynolds
Blog
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District Leadership, Education Elements, School Leadership, Strategic Planning
3 Key Strategies to Improve School Performance

Schools across the country work tirelessly to provide positive educational...

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Lauren Schulten
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Education Elements, Strategic Planning
Strategic Planning With Students, For Students

I support school teams nationwide through the process of unpacking survey and focus...

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Questen Reynolds
Blog
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Education Elements, Enrollment Marketing, Strategic Planning
3 Essential Tips for Increasing Student Enrollment in Your District

The COVID-19 pandemic drastically shifted the culture of learning in America and the...

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Britteny Jacobs
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Education Elements, New School Design, School Leadership
Building a Dream School: Reflections of a Principal's Journey and the Impact of Collaboration

I have always aspired to open a new school that cultivates a school atmosphere...

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Collin Thompson
Blog
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District Leadership, Education Elements, School Leadership, Strategic Planning
Addressing Teacher Burnout, Post-Pandemic Learning Environments, and Public Mistrust through Strategic Planning

Last year, I relocated to my home state of Tennessee from New York City, and I had...

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Questen Reynolds
Blog
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District Leadership, Education Elements, School Leadership, Social and Emotional Learning
Social Emotional Learning: 5 strategies for success

As we reflect on the past school year and prepare for next year, it is helpful to...

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Salimah Jasani-Nelson
Blog
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District Leadership, Education Elements, School Leadership, Strategic Planning
The “Victory Points” of Strategic Planning: Three Quick Tips

One of my family’s favorite pastimes is playing the board game The Settlers of Catan...

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Phoebe Coughlin
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Blended Learning, Education Elements, Personalized Learning
Cultivating Student Ownership: 3 Small Ways to Start

When students take ownership of their learning, it can transform the school...

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Briana Cash & Corey Ryan
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Blended Learning, Education Elements, Personalized Learning, School Leadership
Implementing Blended Learning: A Success Story at Hall Success Academy

As school leaders, we know how difficult it can be to change the culture and...

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Miriam Cohen
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District Leadership, Education Elements, Organizational Leadership & Change Management, Strategic Planning
5 things that surprised me about strategic planning

The concept of Strategic Planning can be intimidating at first glance. If you...

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Jeff Jenifer & Chris Edmonds
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District Leadership, Education Elements, Organizational Leadership & Change Management, Strategic Planning
Constants Amidst Change: Ensuring COVID Recovery Plans Turn to Actions

Over the past few years, State Education Agencies (SEA) and Local Education Agencies...

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Michelle Minnihan
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Blended Learning, Education Elements, Personalized Learning, Teachers
3 Things I Wish I Knew About Personalized Learning As a Teacher

Prior to becoming a consultant for Education Elements, I served as a Middle School...

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Collin Thompson
Blog
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Blended Learning, Education Elements, Personalized Learning, School Leadership, Teachers
How Student Centered Learning Supports Learning Loss Recovery Efforts

More than three years after the onset of the global COVID-19 health pandemic,...

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Questen Reynolds
Blog
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Education Elements, School Leadership, Teacher Retention, Teachers, Teams & Culture
A Day in the Life of a Teacher: All The Things Teachers Do

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! This time of year is truly special to me. For 7...

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Megan Huneck D'Ambrosio
Blog
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Education Elements, School Leadership, Teacher Retention
15 Ways to Recognize Teachers: Teacher Appreciation Week 2023 & Beyond

Teachers have a tremendous impact on the learning and lives of their students and...

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Dana Britt
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Education Elements, School Leadership, Strategic Planning
Three Keys to Successful K-12 Strategic Plan Implementation

I’ve gotten into strength training recently. I never thought this would be the path...

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Corey Ryan
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Corey Ryan
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Blog Post, Enrollment Marketing
Six steps to increase student enrollment
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Rani Banjarian & Jerusaliem Gebreziabher
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Blended Learning, Classrooms, Education Elements, New School Design, Personalized Learning, School Leadership, Strategic Planning
How Blended Learning Implementation Supports School Improvement Goals

The bright morning sun floods in through the yawning glass windows and casts long...

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Corey Ryan
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7Cs Practices, 7Cs Teaching Resources
Seven reasons to include Tripod 7Cs in your Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment

School districts face an increasingly competitive market as districts grapple over...

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Micaela McDade & Chris Edmonds
Blog
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Education Elements, School Leadership, Teacher Retention, Teams & Culture
How it Was vs How it Could Be: Reimagining Hiring Season Best Practices

It’s the time of year when hiring managers and principals are gearing up to recruit...

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Dana Britt
Blog
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Education Elements, Organizational Leadership & Change Management, School Leadership, Strategic Planning
More than a new logo: the deeper layers of change management in a mascot change

It’s hard to believe, but we’re approaching the three-year anniversary of the...

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Claire Cunliffe
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Education Elements, Organizational Leadership & Change Management, Teacher Retention, Teachers
Six Ways Instructional Leaders Can Support Curriculum Implementation

As we start the calendar year, many of us have the desire to set ambitious goals to...

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Questen Reynolds & Barb White
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Education Elements, Organizational Leadership & Change Management, Teacher Retention, Teachers
The Next Gen of Retaining Teacher Talent

Raise your hand if you are still trying to fill teacher vacancies, even though it’s...

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Anthony Kim and Michelle Minnihan
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Curriculum Strategy & Adoption, Education Elements
Implementing the “Best” in Imperfect Conditions: Tips for Making Changes to Instructional Practices at Scale

Recently I attended an event called, “Synergy in the Sciences to Support Literacy...

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Anthony Kim
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Education Elements, Organizational Leadership & Change Management
5 Major K-12 Education Predictions for 2023

I don’t know about you, but I definitely feel a shift in how we live in this world....

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Lauren Schulten
Blog
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Communication, Decision-Making, District Leadership, School Leadership, Strategic Planning
The Room Where it Happens: 5 Reasons Leaders Make Decisions Behind Closed Doors

“I want to be in the room where it happens...” 

There are so many powerful scenes...

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Barb White & Jason Broussard
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District Leadership, Organizational Leadership & Change Management, School Leadership, Teachers
Maximizing Time During a PLC Meeting, To Keep Students at the Center

More than ever, teachers need connections and opportunities to talk about student...

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Sarah Baver & Ericka Godwin
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District Leadership, Personalized Learning, School Leadership, Teachers
The Research Behind Personalized Learning

At Education Elements, we define personalized learning as an instructional approach...

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Katherine Boone - Guest Author
Blog
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District Leadership, School Leadership, Teacher Retention
Honoring Teachers: an Underused Tool in Retaining Talent During the Teacher Shortage

The stories, run in newspapers across the country each week, paint a desperate...

1668550531000 | 15/11/2022
Britteny Jacobs
Blog
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Curriculum Strategy & Adoption, District Leadership, School Leadership, Strategic Planning
Creating an Instructional Vision Can Connect a Community

The creation of a shared instructional vision brings many benefits to a school or...

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Kelsey Reynolds & Salimah Jasani-Nelson
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Five Ways to Center Equity when Celebrating the Holidays in Your School or District

And just like that, summer has ended, and pumpkin spice lattes are back. It’s that...

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Meg Strandell & Kelsey Reynolds
Blog
Curriculum Strategy & Adoption, District Leadership, School Leadership
What Principals Need to Know About High Quality Instructional Materials

The most successful school leaders we work with understand that high-quality...

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Corey Ryan
Blog
Data, Surveys
Comparing the 7 Best Survey Tools

Surveys should be a part of every school’s planning. As a former school district...

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Micaela McDade
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Personalized Learning
Personalized Learning - From start-up to fully scaled

Gaps. Learning loss. Interventions. All of those words represent important...

1665493124000 | 11/10/2022
Brian Seay
Blog
School Leadership, Teacher Retention
The Key Three of Teacher Retention

The teacher attrition crisis in US education has been in the headlines a lot in...

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Corey Ryan
Blog
Communication, Surveys
7 Mistakes to Avoid When Implementing a School Survey

Feedback has the ability to strengthen your new initiative or culture. But give a...

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Meg Strandell & Samantha Ricci
Blog
Curriculum Strategy & Adoption, District Leadership
A Simple Guide to Adopting a New Curriculum

As more and more high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) become available, we...

1661798659000 | 29/08/2022
Questen Benjamin & Courtney Flanders
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Instructional Coaching, School Leadership
Supercharge Your Teachers: 3 actions instructional leaders should take now

Educators are often described as superheros; this includes instructional leaders....

1661179506000 | 22/08/2022
Nick Esposito & Jethro Jones
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School Leadership, Teacher Retention
5 Reasons Why Investing in School Leaders will Retain Teachers

Teacher turnover is an issue that has impacted school districts all across the...

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Gabrielle Hewitt
Blog
Communication, Crisis Management
Tough Stuff: How to talk to your students and children about difficult topics

School leaders, teachers and parents have had to navigate difficult conversations in...

1660067171000 | 9/08/2022
Corey Ryan
Blog
Data, District Leadership, Surveys, Teams & Culture
8 Questions to Consider when Designing a School Survey

When working on surveys for a large school district, I heard it all. 

  • We don’t...
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Aqueenah Gude
Blog
District Leadership, Strategic Planning
4 Tips to Design a Visually Compelling Strategic Plan

You have just spent months engaging your community, identifying your priorities and...

1658800119000 | 26/07/2022
Chris Edmonds
Blog
Teacher Retention, Teams & Culture
Strong Teacher Retention Starts with Onboarding

During the next few weeks, districts and schools will begin the process of welcoming...

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Sam Brooks - Guest Author
Blog
District Leadership, Organizational Leadership & Change Management, School Leadership
Creating & Maintaining Community with Teams During Tough Times

March 2nd is a day that will never be forgotten in Putnam County, TN. Our small...

1657649537000 | 12/07/2022
Megan Campion
Blog
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District Leadership, Organizational Leadership & Change Management, School Leadership
Preparing Leaders for the Upcoming School Year

Across the country, educators and educational leaders have celebrated their...

1656873330000 | 3/07/2022
Corey Ryan
Blog
Organizational Leadership & Change Management, Surveys, Teacher Retention
6 Strategies to Create a Staff Culture of Listening - Starting with Surveys

Addressing the staffing shortage in public schools may seem like running a marathon...

1656823353000 | 3/07/2022
Reneé Burgess and Nick Esposito
Blog
Personalized Learning, Professional Development
How We Grow When Times Are Challenging

To meet the needs of an ever-changing tomorrow, school districts must continue to...

1655851136000 | 21/06/2022
Tim Morris
Blog
Personalized Learning, Teachers
Guided Practice: Building the muscle of civil discourse in the classroom

If you lead a district, school, or department, or if you are a teacher yourself,...

1655159574000 | 13/06/2022
Amy Jenkins - Guest Author
Blog
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Innovative Leadership, School Districts
Four Actions to Make Your First Year As a Superintendent Count

Let’s just be clear: there is a very short honeymoon period for a new superintendent.

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Meg Strandell & Samantha Ricci
Blog
Narrowing the Focus when Selecting HQIM

When teachers don’t have access to strong materials, they search for them often...

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Marisa Lopez Rivera
Blog
Data, Surveys
What are teachers telling us? Are we listening?
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Andrea Goetchius
Blog
Strategic Planning
From School Strategic Plan to Action: Reflections from a Superintendent

It's been a year since the school district surrounding Columbus, Indiana started...

1652721085000 | 16/05/2022
Chris Edmonds
Blog
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District Leadership, School Leadership, Teachers
3 Ways to Deliver Feedback that Drives Change

"Feedback is a gift." Most of us have heard this common phrase as educators,...

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Tim Morris
Blog
District Leadership, School Districts, Teacher Retention, Teachers
4 Ways to Weave Teacher Appreciation Throughout the Year

We all know that teachers should feel appreciated every day. As a former high school...

1651513226000 | 2/05/2022
Cristina Strunk
Blog
Curriculum Strategy & Adoption, Organizational Leadership & Change Management, Strategic Planning
Solving Curricular Challenges: Driving Change through a Clear Vision

In our work with districts across the country, we frequently hear questions about...

1650930034000 | 25/04/2022
Salimah Jasani-Nelson & Questen Benjamin
Blog
School Leadership, Teacher Retention, Teachers, Teams & Culture
Top 10 Teacher Superpowers that Put the Marvel Superheroes to Shame

If you’ve ever watched a superhero movie, you’ve probably wondered which superpower...

1650929840000 | 25/04/2022
Megan Huneck D'Ambrosio
Blog
School Leadership, Teacher Retention, Teachers
9 Ways to Recognize and Appreciate Teachers

Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Although we at Education Elements believe...

1650303345000 | 18/04/2022
Noah Dougherty - Guest Author
Blog
Instructional Coaching, Personalized Learning, Teachers
How Student Choice Helped Me Grow Out of My Perfectionism

I am a recovering perfectionist. As a kid, I always colored within the lines of my...

1650303085000 | 18/04/2022
Janice Vargo
Blog
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Classrooms, Personalized Learning, School Districts
Six Examples of What Personalized Learning Looks Like

Each year we receive hundreds of questions along the lines of, “Okay…so what does...

1649975819000 | 14/04/2022
Rani Banjarian & Phoebe Coughlin
Blog
Blended Learning, Organizational Leadership & Change Management, Teachers
Go Slow to Go Fast: Blended Learning at John F Kennedy High School

When you drive up to John F Kennedy High School in Cleveland, OH, you are...

1649697203000 | 11/04/2022
Meg Strandell & Sarah Baver
Blog
Equity, New School Design, Strategic Planning
Grading for Equity: One School’s Approach to Increasing Student Ownership and Success

This school year, Portland Public Schools (PPS) launched a multi-year strategic plan...

1649100702000 | 4/04/2022
Katie Camp
Blog
Blended Learning, Instructional Coaching, Personalized Learning
Personalizing Learning: Getting it Right

I can’t remember how many times I have been asked “Am I doing it right?” I’ve heard...

1648491756000 | 28/03/2022
Nick Esposito
Blog
District Leadership, Organizational Leadership & Change Management, School Leadership
Cultivating Leadership Effectiveness & Wellness

Every teacher has a purpose. Every teacher has a reason that they entered the...

1647986715000 | 22/03/2022
Hope Boynton & Kate Sanders
Blog
District Partners in the News, Organizational Leadership & Change Management
Leveraging Students’ Strengths to Develop Student Leaders

Kate Sanders, Teacher: How do I empower more student leaders? This question had been...

1647881626000 | 21/03/2022
Andrea Goetchius
Blog
Strategic Planning
Thank You Nintendo: Lessons learned that can help your strategic planning initiatives stick

As a product of the 90s I spent my late elementary school years like many of my...

1647227914000 | 14/03/2022
Jason Broussard & Chris Edmonds
Blog
Surveys, Teacher Retention
Prioritizing Teacher Voice to Recruit and Retain High-Quality Teachers

The staffing crisis in K-12 education continues to zap time, energy, and resources...

1646596973000 | 6/03/2022
Megan Campion & Briana Cash
Blog
District Leadership, Innovative Leadership, Organizational Leadership & Change Management, School Leadership
It’s Elementary: Targeted K12 Leadership Development for Tackling Big Problems

As we write this, we are thinking back to the last “normal” month in 2020 before...

1646079525000 | 28/02/2022
Cait Deneen & Jake Rowley
Blog
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Equity, Surveys
The Importance of the DEI Survey

In late May of 2020, as our country battled the coronavirus, the murder of George...

1645390323000 | 20/02/2022
Denise Recinos
Blog
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Decision-Making, Organizational Leadership & Change Management, School Districts, Strategic Planning
5 Tips for School and District Leaders Starting Strategic Plans

These past three years have been very difficult for students, teachers, and school...

1644862118000 | 14/02/2022
Courtney Flanders
Blog
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Coaches, Instructional Coaching, Teacher Retention
Facing the Great Resignation? Support Instructional Coaches

A recent Forbes article said, “If the big challenge of 2021 was to get children back...

1644355757000 | 8/02/2022
Cristina Strunk and Meg Strandell
Blog
Curriculum Strategy & Adoption, Personalized Learning
Personalizing within the Curriculum: High Quality Instructional Materials as a Lever for Student-Centered Learning

Over the last 10 years, we have seen a significant shift in how educators access and...

1644355712000 | 8/02/2022
Chris Edmonds
Blog
District Leadership, Strategic Planning
Halftime for your Strategic Plan

This upcoming Sunday, many Americans will extend the yearly tradition of watching...

1643053815000 | 24/01/2022
Jill Thompson
Blog
Instructional Coaching, Virtual Learning
Shifts in Professional Learning: more microlearning and virtual courses

School district leaders face the enormous challenge of understanding and responding...

1642547651000 | 18/01/2022
Chris Posa - Guest Author
Blog
Curriculum Strategy & Adoption, Personalized Learning
Using Local History to Increase Student Engagement

Erin Conklin’s eyes light up when she talks about the primary and secondary source...

1642450715000 | 17/01/2022
Noah Dougherty - Guest Author
Blog
Curriculum Strategy & Adoption, Personalized Learning
Relevant content makes personalizing learning easier

When I was a teacher in Washington, D.C. I taught a class on local history. Students...

1641935486000 | 11/01/2022
Daniel Johnson - Guest Author
Blog
District Leadership, Teacher Retention, Teachers
Three Strategies to Support Our Teacher Workforce in 2022

This past December, I found myself at home watching Dick Clark’s New Years Rockin’...

1641232596000 | 3/01/2022
Barb White
Blog
Organizational Leadership & Change Management
A New Word for the New Year

I live in the Midwest, and if you could see my garden now, well…let’s just say,...

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Christian Long
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Teams & Culture
Team Habits with a Big Impact

We’ve all been there. The room, half empty. Little to no conversation happening...

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Anthony Kim
Blog
Education Elements, Organizational Leadership & Change Management
5 Major Predictions for 2022

In 2021 we navigated a lot of change and ambiguity. Life felt at times, hectic and...

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Dana Britt
Blog
Organizational Leadership & Change Management, Strategic Planning, Teachers
Are you a goal-setter or a goal-getter?

While I was teaching 9th grade English Language Arts, one of my mentor teachers...

1639376101000 | 13/12/2021
Jake Rowley
Blog
Surveys
Student & Teacher Perception Surveys: Elevating Stakeholder Voice for 20 Years

In the fall of 2005, I sat down at my desk in Mr. Powers’ 11th-grade history class...

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Kelly Freiheit
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Strategic Planning
The Importance of Involving Stakeholders Throughout the Strategic Planning Process

To see students and community members in action - that is the stuff we, as...

1637607329000 | 22/11/2021
Nick Esposito
Blog
District Leadership, Innovative Leadership, Organizational Leadership & Change Management, School Leadership
Why We Need Elements of Leadership

This past September, Education Elements conducted a Leadership Pulse Check Survey of...

1636999152000 | 15/11/2021
Justin de Leon
Blog
Instructional Coaching, Personalized Learning, Professional Development
What Bonsai Trees and Wildflowers Teach us about Personalized Learning

To many in the gardening and plant world, bonsais are among the most impressive...

1636393851000 | 8/11/2021
Britteny Jacobs
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Instructional Coaching, School Leadership, Teachers, Teams & Culture
Developing Yourself as an Instructional Coach

I became an instructional coach because I wanted to share my expertise with my...

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Josue Falaise
Blog
hands in the middle
How to Prioritize Relationships to Retain Educators For Equity

Hiring is often perceived as a heavy lift; and retaining and engaging great...

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Gabrielle Hewitt
Blog
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School Districts, Strategic Planning
The Gold Medalist’s Guide for Incorporating Reflection in your Strategic Plan

“The twisties”. Growing up in the competitive cheerleading circuit, I was familiar...

1633992097000 | 11/10/2021
Noah Dougherty - Guest Author
Blog
Personalized Learning, School Leadership, Teachers
Core Four of Personalizing Learning

In 2014 Education Elements first introduced the Core Four, later publishing the...

1633366778000 | 4/10/2021
Katie Rediger
Blog
From Strategic Planning to Strategic Practice: Three Key Actions to Keep in Mind

Strategic planning is the process of setting short and long-term goals, deciding on...

1633365257000 | 4/10/2021
Noah Dougherty - Guest Author
Blog
Drawing of home
Personalized Learning
Personalizing Learning: The Goal is Student Ownership

Think back to when you had a deep sense of ownership in your learning; a time when...

1632763875000 | 27/09/2021
Britteny Jacobs
Blog
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District Leadership, Equity, School Leadership
Leading with Equity: How to Take the First Steps

I believe that ALL students, especially Black and Brown students, deserve an...

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Noah Dougherty and Courtney Flanders
Blog
students working in a group together with their teachers
Personalized Learning, School Districts, School Leadership
Personalizing Learning: Targeted Instruction

In our earlier versions of our Core Four of Personalized Learning, targeted...

1632161341000 | 20/09/2021
Josue Falaise
Blog
How Leaders Can Prioritize Hiring For Equity In This Moment

As a 25 year veteran in education leadership, I can't remember when hiring has never...

1632159887000 | 20/09/2021
Noah Dougherty and Jason Broussard
Blog
Personalized Learning
Personalizing Learning: Collaboration & Creativity

Two common misconceptions about personalized learning are that it requires...

1631558404000 | 13/09/2021
Jason Broussard & Kelly Freiheit
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District Leadership, Social and Emotional Learning
Success Starts with Heart: How Chicago Public Schools Centered Identity, Relationships, and Community to Welcome Back Students This School Year

Every first day of school is a new opportunity for a fresh start. As the first day...

1631555455000 | 13/09/2021
Noah Dougherty and Drew Schantz
Blog
Personalized Learning
Personalizing Learning: Flexible Pace & Path

In 2014, Education Elements promoted the notion of "Integrated Digital Content" as a...

1630862960000 | 5/09/2021
Noah Dougherty and Katie Camp
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Classrooms, Personalized Learning, Teachers
Personalizing Learning: Reflection and Goal-Setting

Reflection and goal-setting is the simplest way to begin personalizing learning...

1630346766000 | 30/08/2021
Courtney Flanders
Blog
Instructional Coaching, Professional Development
Secret Lessons and Common Pitfalls from a Former Instructional Coach

With an influx of ESSER funds, many districts are choosing to invest in...

1629736969000 | 23/08/2021
Justin de Leon
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District Leadership, Teacher Retention
How to Onboard Teachers Better

Across the country teachers are welcoming students into their classrooms, as schools...

1629134391000 | 16/08/2021
Kimberley Stewart - Guest Author
Blog
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District Leadership, Strategic Planning
5 User-Centered Strategies: Connect with your community and build a better strategic plan

Your favorite apps that seem to make managing life easier, social media sites that...

1628530360000 | 9/08/2021
Shelby McIntosh and Jake Rowley
Blog
Data, Decision-Making, District Leadership, School Districts, School Leadership
How Bias Affects Our Perceptions of Data: 3 ways to guard against unconscious bias

It’s that time of year again - we’re shopping for school supplies, teachers are...

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Kelly Freiheit
Blog
Organizational Leadership & Change Management, Teams & Culture
Habits that Drive Great Teams

Early in my career, when I was a middle school science teacher in Charlotte, North...

1627320093000 | 26/07/2021
Courtney Flanders
Blog
Education Elements, Professional Development
What Type of Facilitator Are You? Understanding Your Strengths to Improve Professional Development

There’s a line from You’ve Got Mail (yes, I’ve seen it hundreds of times) where Tom...

1626714037000 | 19/07/2021
Daniel Johnson - Guest Author
Blog
attracting the right candidates
District Leadership, Teacher Retention, Teams & Culture
Leveraging Candidate Profiles to Improve Teacher Retention in 4 Steps

A recent survey of more than 1,000 districts found that nearly two-thirds of...

1626712302000 | 19/07/2021
Josue Falaise
Blog
Education Elements, Equity, Teams & Culture
Why I Joined the Ed Elements Team

In my 22 years in the K-12 education profession, I have worked for, and led...

1626270082000 | 14/07/2021
Jill Thompson & Crystal Xu
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Coaches, School Leadership, Teams & Culture
Four Types of Learning Walks for Every School Leader

Everyone's first year at a new school comes with growing pains -- no matter if it’s...

1625664905000 | 7/07/2021
Jason Broussard
Blog
On Self-Care and Leadership

With summer break already in progress for most school districts, leaders can finally...

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Elizabeth Lambert & Cristina Strunk
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Coaches, Personalized Learning, School Leadership
Learning Journeys, Learning Stories: Re-envisioning Instructional Learning Walks

There isn’t a lot of convincing you need to do to get these two former English...

1623807516000 | 16/06/2021
Ben Politzer
Blog
Education Elements, Equity, Organizational Leadership & Change Management
Where Change Begins

I was recently struck by a piece by Elena Aguilar, the “coach’s coach,” about acting...

1623218523000 | 9/06/2021
Nicole Krueger - Guest Author
Blog
District Leadership, School Districts
5 Ways To Get on Top of the Education Recovery

Across school systems and around the globe, the pandemic has had a disproportionate...

1622567511000 | 1/06/2021
Gabby Hewitt, Drew Schantz & Cristina Strunk
Blog
Decision-Making, District Leadership, Strategic Planning
Built with Good Intentions: What a bridge in Honduras can teach us about coming back from the pandemic

There’s a bridge in Choluteca, Honduras. It spans nearly 500 meters long, but it...

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Megan Campion
Blog
3 dandelion flowers
District Leadership, Innovative Leadership, Teams & Culture
Three Types of Leaders Every Learning Organization Should Have

One of the best things about living your professional life in education is the...

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Andrea Goetchius
Blog
Moving boxes
Innovative Leadership, Return Planning, Strategic Planning
Take it or leave it: lessons learned about strategic planning during a global pandemic

More than a year ago, I - like many others - was hunkering down for what I thought...

1619469961000 | 26/04/2021
Gabby Hewitt & Drew Schantz
Blog
Baking bread
Post-Pandemic Possibilities for School

About a year ago, we dealt with one of the largest supply shortages we've faced as a...

1618884462000 | 20/04/2021
Megan Campion & Jill Thompson
Blog
Crisis Management, District Leadership, Organizational Leadership & Change Management, School Leadership, Teams & Culture
Re-energizing Yourself and Your Team for the Work Ahead

We have been reading, discussing, and reflecting quite a bit on the topic of...

1618326000000 | 13/04/2021
Noah Dougherty - Guest Author
Blog
Personalized Learning, School Districts, Schooling Loss, Virtual Learning
3 Ways to Incorporate Flexibility into Planning for School Next Year

This school year made clear the need to redesign our existing systems to ensure that...

1617721200000 | 6/04/2021
Noah Dougherty and Justin de Leon
Blog
District Leadership, School Leadership, Virtual Learning
What is Schooling Loss – and How Will You Approach it?

Our team has spent months discussing the best term to use to describe the challenge...

1617195600000 | 31/03/2021
Arnoldo A. Gutierrez & Daniel Johnson
Blog
Remote Work, School Leadership, Teacher Retention
4 Practices to Immediately Improve the Teacher Experience in Your School

There are 88 million opportunities in the human genome for trait variations to make...

1616590800000 | 24/03/2021
Elizabeth Lambert
Blog
Shine Bright Like a Diamond: Supporting Students with a Justice Lens

Like many this past year, I suffered the effects of deprivation from proximity –...

1615928400000 | 16/03/2021
Shelby McIntosh
Blog
Person's hands on steering wheel of car, driving down a highway with mountains and trees in the background
Data, District Leadership, School Leadership, Strategic Planning
Planning for Change with Data: Lessons Learned from Spring Break

I’m writing this blog during a 17-hour road trip that was supposed to be a 2-hour...

1615926600000 | 16/03/2021
Katie Rediger and Greg Carlson
Blog
District Leadership, School Leadership, Teams & Culture
Practice Makes Purposeful Habits: Three Essential Practices for Lasting Change

Leading change, whether systemic or individual, requires strong habits. Last month I...

1615320000000 | 9/03/2021
Noah Dougherty - Guest Author
Blog
School Leadership, Teachers, Virtual Learning
Making the Case for Transforming Summer School

For most of us, summer school was a punishment for not passing a class. Sure, plenty...

1614639600000 | 1/03/2021
Drew Schantz
Blog
Competency-Based Education, School Leadership
Redesign Learning Experiences by Rethinking Time with Competency-Based Education

Time is weird right now. Hours can feel like months, weeks can feel like days, and a...

1614110400000 | 23/02/2021
Dana Britt and Andrea Goetchius
Blog
District Leadership, School Leadership, Strategic Planning
Rethinking Your District Strategic Plan in the Era of COVID-19

What’s the first word that pops into your head when you hear “strategic planning”?...

1613505600000 | 16/02/2021
Megan Campion
Blog
Data, School Leadership
Starting and Sustaining a Data Habit in Your School

Knowledge is Power! Measure what Matters! 

If our cliches are an indicator, we all...

1613503800000 | 16/02/2021
Jill Thompson and Allison Zmuda
Blog
New School Design, School Leadership, Virtual Learning
Leadership Questions to Help Guide Design of a Virtual School

To support the planning of opening a virtual school, leaders can be overwhelmed with...

1612911600000 | 9/02/2021
Justin de Leon
Blog
District Leadership, School Leadership, Teacher Retention
How to Create a Positive Teacher Experience in Your School

A few Fridays ago I got a message from my colleague Kelly. She asked what I wanted...

1612911600000 | 9/02/2021
Purvi Patel
Blog
District Leadership, Equity, School Leadership
Meet Educators Addressing Inequities & Breaking Barriers in Their Schools & Districts

In September of 2020, Education Elements announced the first cohort of the “Systems...

1612296000000 | 2/02/2021
Shelby McIntosh
Blog
Data, District Leadership, School Leadership
A Four Step Process for Developing Data Culture in School Districts

For more than a century, standardized testing data have been used to measure the...

1611691200000 | 26/01/2021
Jill Thompson and Allison Zmuda
Blog
District Leadership, School Leadership, Virtual Learning
Slow Pivots — What’s Driving the Change to Reimagine School Schedules?

School schedules and use of time are one of the few remaining relics of the...

1611676800000 | 26/01/2021
Lindsey Oh – Guest Author
Blog
Personalized Learning
3 Questions That Drive Virtual School Excellence

Virtual schools in the K-12 environment have been a popular topic for discussion for...

1611154800000 | 20/01/2021
Noah Dougherty - Guest Author
Blog
Crisis Management, School Leadership, Virtual Learning
Addressing Schooling Loss in Schools With These Four Strategies

Learning loss is the baby elephant in the room. It’s an issue that is currently...

1611093600000 | 19/01/2021
Jill Thompson and Allison Zmuda
Blog
Crisis Management, District Leadership, School Leadership, Virtual Learning
Virtual Schooling Is Here to Stay: Reimagining Post-Pandemic Virtual Learning in Public Schools

From North Carolina to California to Alaska, public schools around the United States...

1610499600000 | 13/01/2021
Crystal Xu
Blog
District Leadership, Equity, School Leadership
Opening the Door For Inclusion: A Guide

At the beginning of last week, my colleagues Purvi Patel, Dave Hardy, and I were...

1610497800000 | 13/01/2021
Japneet Kaur
Blog
Crisis Management, Innovative Leadership, Teachers
Inspiration from the Resilience of Educators

As we watched the events at the Capitol unfold on January 6th, like many, our team...

1609776000000 | 4/01/2021
Maggie Hodge
Blog
Innovative Leadership
Reflecting on Your Leadership Through a Year of Unexpected Firsts

2020 was, among many things, a year of firsts. The first time a non-English language...

1609286400000 | 30/12/2020
Anthony Kim
Blog
District Leadership, Innovative Leadership, Personalized Learning, School Leadership, Teams & Culture, Virtual Learning
Education Predictions for an Unpredictable 2021

I got started with this tradition of predictions in 2010 after reading Disrupting...

1608678000000 | 22/12/2020
Jenni Tonti
Blog
Education Elements
How Responsiveness Led Us Through 2020 - and the Past Decade

Whoa. 2020.

I became a mom this year. My daughter Emily Ruth was born on April 1,...

1608085800000 | 16/12/2020
Megan Campion
Blog
Remote Work, School Leadership, Teachers
Teachers and Burnout: What to Do When You Can’t Change the World

It’s December. We made it to the end of 2020 – a spectacularly stressful year, no...

1608084000000 | 16/12/2020
Daniel Johnson - Guest Author
Blog
Multiple people wearing shorts and sneakers or running shoes running in a road race.
District Leadership, Remote Work, School Leadership, Teachers, Virtual Learning
Building Community Through A Virtual Road Race

This Fall, Education Elements hosted our first ever virtual Distance Learning Road...

1607522400000 | 9/12/2020
Katie Camp
Blog
Equity, School Leadership
Redesigning for an Anti-Racist Classroom Series: #2 Discipline Policy

The systems that teachers and leaders design and implement in schools are all...

1606919400000 | 2/12/2020
Noah Dougherty and Justin de Leon
Blog
School Leadership, Teachers, Virtual Learning
Returning to Distance Learning: What's Different This Time?

A known unknown is a question we are certain exists, but whose answer we are...

1606917600000 | 2/12/2020
Lauren Acree
Blog
Data, District Leadership, School Leadership, Teachers
Using Data in Schools to Learn Fast

As a new mom, I cared deeply about two things: my baby’s well-being and my sleep. I...

1606312800000 | 25/11/2020
David Hardy
Blog
Education Elements, Organizational Leadership & Change Management, Teams & Culture
The Tale of Two Suns

The pitter-patter of toes on our wooden floors, reminiscent of a spring rain pinging...

1605619800000 | 17/11/2020
Andreea Mitran, Drew Schantz, Jill Thompson, Kelly Freiheit, and Megan Campion
Blog
District Leadership, Organizational Leadership & Change Management, School Leadership
Working on Working: How to Make Deliberate Decisions that Respond to the Needs of Your Team

The Education Elements team, like the rest of the world, has been adapting to...

1605015000000 | 10/11/2020
Andrea Goetchius
Blog
Communication, School Leadership
What Families Need Now From the Perspective of a School Parent Liaison

This is a special blog post because not only am I interviewing an expert in family...

1605013200000 | 10/11/2020
Lauren Acree and Maria Morrisson Copolillo
Blog
District Leadership, Innovative Leadership, School Leadership
Our Theory of Action for Developing Innovative Leadership in Schools

At Education Elements, we know that a leader is critical in navigating a school...

1604496600000 | 4/11/2020
Justin de Leon
Blog
District Leadership, Virtual Learning
Adaptations for Flexible Learning

Fenestration, in architecture, is the way windows, doors, and openings are placed...

1604494800000 | 4/11/2020
Shelby McIntosh
Blog
Data, District Leadership
6 Common Mistakes to Avoid for a Stronger Data Culture in Schools

On January 28, 1986, the space program experienced one of its most catastrophic...

1603890000000 | 28/10/2020
Jessica Anderson
Blog
Equity, School Leadership, Teacher Retention
9 Things That Matter When Hiring Black Teachers

This year has exacerbated the national crisis of staffing in schools. Attrition was...

1603287000000 | 21/10/2020
Justin de Leon, Daniel Johnson, and Lauren Acree
Blog
Equity, School Leadership, Teacher Retention
How to Create Equitable School Environments for Teachers of Color

We’ve talked a lot about the need to improve teacher retention. During the pandemic,...

1603285200000 | 21/10/2020
Shelby McIntosh
Blog
District Leadership, Organizational Leadership & Change Management, Strategic Planning, Teachers
What Responsive Planning Looks Like in a Strong Data Culture

When I was studying research methods as part of my doctoral degree, the running joke...

1602682200000 | 14/10/2020
Andrea Goetchius
Blog
Communication, Teachers, Virtual Learning
Framework A Teacher's Guide to Collaborative Family-Teacher Relationships

I moved a lot with my multi-cultural family as a kid. If you know me, you know this...

1602075600000 | 7/10/2020
Kimberley Stewart and Drew Schantz
Blog
School Leadership, Strategic Planning
Framework Leveraging R&D to Spark Innovation in Your School District

At the core of innovation in companies leading the way in developing solutions for...

1601470800000 | 30/09/2020
Courtney Flanders
Blog
District Leadership, School Leadership, Strategic Planning
Framework Three Retrospectives We Love for Reflecting on Return Planning

Across the country, students have returned to school, whether it’s in-person,...

1600867800000 | 23/09/2020
Justin de Leon
Blog
Classrooms, Teachers
Framework Reliable Learning Models for Hectic Times in Schools

School boards across the country are experiencing marathon meetings as they listen...

1600866000000 | 23/09/2020
Kelly Freiheit
Blog
District Leadership, Innovative Leadership, School Leadership
Framework Making Your Next Pivot? Decide Deliberately and Communicate Effectively

Typically in times of uncertainty, organizations tend to shift their focus to...

1600261200000 | 16/09/2020
Megan Campion
Blog
Virtual Learning
Framework Creative Solutions for Continuity of Learning: Navigating the Needs of Students, Parents/Guardians, and Teachers

“It’s all happening!”

–Penny Lane, Almost Famous 

This month, those of us who love...

1600259400000 | 16/09/2020
Noah Dougherty - Guest Author
Blog
Classrooms, Virtual Learning
Framework Student Engagement is Critical to Distance Learning

Student engagement is one of the most overused terms in education. We talk about...

1599656400000 | 9/09/2020
Dana Britt
Blog
School Leadership, Teachers, Virtual Learning
Framework Changing Tack to Sail Into the Wind: Starting a School Year That is Like No Other

In February, my husband and I bought our first home in Pasadena, Maryland, right on...

1599053400000 | 2/09/2020
Jason Broussard and Cristina Strunk
Blog
District Leadership, Innovative Leadership, School Leadership
Framework What We Know For Sure: Three Practices Every Innovative Leader Can Try

"We all get caught up in the business of doing, and sometimes lose our place in the...

1599051600000 | 2/09/2020
Jessica Anderson & Justin Toomer
Blog
Communication, Equity, Teachers, Virtual Learning
Framework 12 Things Equity Focused Teachers Can Say To Students In The New School Year

As school returns, we know this year presents unique challenges and changes to both...

1598446800000 | 26/08/2020
Andrea Goetchius and Lauren Acree
Blog
An older black male and a young black child smile together at an electronic tablet. Families and Distance Learning: A Guardian’s Guide To Kicking Off Distance Learning
Classrooms, School Leadership, Virtual Learning
Framework Families and Distance Learning: A Guardian’s Guide To Kicking Off Distance Learning

There is no question that our lives have been flipped around over the last few...

1598037300000 | 21/08/2020
Dr. Courtney Bennett - Guest Author
Blog
Students on a video call sharing their environments with their instructor
District Leadership, Virtual Learning
Framework Making the Leap: A Strategy for Continuous Online Distance Learning in Rural Schools

Planning Amidst Change

“Aim small, shoot small,” is an old saying that many of us...

1597784400000 | 18/08/2020
Elizabeth Lambert, Justin Toomer, and Alain Balan
Blog
Classrooms, Social and Emotional Learning, Teachers, Virtual Learning
Framework What Do Students Need Right Now?

In an effort to reconnect with students to truly understand their experience with...

1597784400000 | 18/08/2020
Lauren Acree, Megan Campion, and Maria Morrisson Copolillo
Blog
Framework How Leaders Can Create a Sense of Belonging for Teachers Returning to School

Welcome back, educators and leaders, to a school year like none we’ve encountered...

1597696200000 | 17/08/2020
Kaela Farrise - Guest Author
Blog
Classrooms, Return Planning, Social and Emotional Learning
Framework How Can Teachers Support Student Mental Health During COVID-19?

As teachers everywhere gear up to go back to school in various settings this Fall,...

1597694400000 | 17/08/2020
Khristy Nicholas - Guest Author
Blog
Classrooms, Equity
Framework "It keeps us all safe" and Other Lies Used to Spirit Murder Black and Brown Children

What a time to be alive. Many of us, particularly educators, are wearing hats we...

1597691700000 | 17/08/2020
David Stegall and Angie Mullennix - Guest Authors
Blog
Return Planning
Framework What To Do When There's Not One Right Answer?

Educators across the country, and around the world, have found themselves in a whole...

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