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Children and their teacher gather together smiling outside a classroom

Posted by: Stephanie Bignault

Categories: Leadership Supports, Improvement Planning

February 13, 2025

Top 3 Common Mistakes Made During School Improvement Planning

School improvement planning is an essential part of fostering growth and creating a positive, effective learning environment. However, even with the best intentions, many schools struggle to execute plans... ...read more

Authorizer engaging in PD

Posted by: Kim Perron

Categories: Accountability Systems, Charter School Authorizers

January 24, 2025

Why is Professional Development Important for Charter School Authorizers?

Charter school authorizers play a crucial role in ensuring that the schools in their portfolios provide a high-quality education to students. Yet, many who take on the role, ...read more

Pre-school teacher practices the number 4 with student

Posted by: Jay Adams

Categories: Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Leadership Supports, School Quality Review

December 17, 2024

A Roadmap to High-Quality Preschool

A high-quality pre-school program isn’t just a place for young children to learn—it's a learning environment that ensures every child has access to the support and opportunities needed for success. ...read more

Evaluating an Educator

Posted by: Paige Gonzalez

Categories: Accountability Systems, Classroom Observation, Instructional Supports, Learning Walks

November 19, 2024

The Importance of Norming in Classroom Observations

Classroom observations are an integral part of educator evaluations, often influencing important decisions like promotions, merit pay, or continued employment. For these evaluations to be fair ...read more

authorizers walking through a school

Posted by: Kim Perron

Categories: Accountability Systems, Charter School Authorizers, School Design

September 18, 2024

The Art of Charter School Renewal

In the intricate cycle of charter school authorizing, the renewal process is a crucial juncture. This is where authorizers evaluate a charter school’s performance against its contractual expectations and decide whether to renew the charter for another term. ...read more

School teacher in a classroom

Posted by: Jay Adams

Categories: Leadership Supports, Learning Walks, Reflections on Our Work, Research and Readings, School Quality Review

May 22, 2024

Strategies from a Former School Leader

Now that I work with school leaders across the country, I know how common it is for principals to question their course. ...read more

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