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Posted by: SchoolWorks

Categories: Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Reflections on Our Work, School Quality Review

September 1, 2026

Considering a Special Education Program Review?

SchoolWorks has been providing objective, evidence-based third-party reviews of educational programs since 1998. Our process utilizes a team of experienced educators ...read more

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Posted by: Jay Adams

Categories: Classroom Observation, Instructional Supports, Leadership Supports, Reflections on Our Work, Improvement Planning

August 18, 2026

Five Ways School Leaders Can Start the Year with the Big Picture in Mind

The moment before a new school year kicks off holds promising opportunities. The challenge, according to research summarized by Instruction Partners, is that most principals spend only 15–20 percent of their day on instruction, with the rest pulled toward the school’s operational work. That gap isn't a failure of leadership. It’s simply what happens... ...read more

multilingual students gather in front of a chalkboard with their teacher for a photo

Posted by: SchoolWorks

Categories: Accountability Systems, Classroom Observation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Instructional Supports, Leadership Supports, News, Reflections on Our Work, School Quality Review

May 19, 2026

Strategies Schools and Districts are Using to Support Multilingual Learners in 2026

Across the United States, more than 5.3 million students (nearly 11% of all K-12 public school enrollment) are English learners (ELs). According to the National Center for Education Statistics, that number has grown 15% over the past decade. We have students that speak over 280 languages... ...read more

Charter school board members participating in a training session

Posted by: SchoolWorks

Categories: Accountability Systems, Charter School Authorizers, Charter School Boards

February 18, 2026

Charter School Board Training Demystified

Over the past decade, a growing number of states and charter authorizers have begun requiring formal training for charter school board members, particularly new trustees. While requirements vary, the overall trend has moved toward mandatory onboarding and ongoing governance training connected to accountability and renewal expectations. ...read more

Students outside of school

Posted by: SchoolWorks

Categories: Kudos, Reflections on Our Work, School Design

January 22, 2026

Lessons From a Successful Charter Network

As our long-term partner, Memphis School of Excellence (MSE), celebrates its 15th anniversary as a growing and successful charter school network, we are honored to reflect on the journey and accomplishments that have defined its impact over the years. ...read more

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Posted by: SchoolWorks

Categories: Accountability Systems, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Leadership Supports, News

December 22, 2025

How Compass Community Schools Cut Chronic Absenteeism and What Other Schools Can Learn

Chronic absenteeism continues to challenge schools nationwide, especially in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent SchoolWorks webinar, Kathryn Koerner, SchoolWorks’ Director of School Design and Renewal, engaged with Kristi Baird, Founder and Executive Director of Compass Community Schools in Memphis, TN. Kristi shared... ...read more

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