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Posted by: Nicole Sherrin Kessler

Categories: Coaching, Leadership Supports, Reflections on Our Work, Improvement Planning

October 30, 2026

From Data to Decisions: Making the Time in Meetings Count

Imagine for a moment that a school leadership meeting is underway. The most poignant information is on the table. The conversation stays focused on the priorities most likely to make a meaningful difference for students. Decisions are made with collaborative input, and action items are delegated. The meeting ends, ...read more

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Posted by: Judy Rush

Categories: Classroom Observation, Coaching, Instructional Supports, Leadership Supports, Personalized Learning, Research and Readings

September 16, 2026

Every Educator Is a Reading Teacher:  Strategies for Meeting Students Exactly Where They Are

September inevitably drops an ever-familiar puzzle in the laps of educators: that old summer slide. Most students, regardless of where they left off in June, have not done nearly as much reading ...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

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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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Posted by: Aubrey Goodman

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

November 13, 2025

Creating a Community Engagement Plan

Building a thriving school community requires more than strong instruction. It depends on authentic engagement with the people who care most about your students’ success. When families, students, and community members are invited to contribute meaningfully... ...read more

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