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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

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

How Do You Turn School Review Insights Into Action image

Posted by: Tony Sutton

Categories: Coaching, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Leadership Supports, Reflections on Our Work, School Quality Review, Improvement Planning

October 3, 2025

How To Turn School Review Insights Into Action

School reviews offer schools and districts a unique opportunity: a mirror to reflect on what’s working, what’s not, and where the greatest opportunities for growth lie. But once the review ends, the real question emerges: Now what? ... ...read more

School Team Conducting Facilitated Planning

Posted by: SchoolWorks

Categories: Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Leadership Supports, Reflections on Our Work, Improvement Planning

July 21, 2025

Before Your Team Begins District Strategic Planning

Effective district planning begins with thoughtful input. Whether you're crafting a multi-year strategic plan or refining annual improvement goals, a successful planning process typically unfolds in three key phases... ...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

teachers in a meeting

Posted by: Stephanie Bignault

Categories: Classroom Observation, Instructional Supports, Learning Walks, Reflections on Our Work

February 21, 2024

Key Components of Learning Walks

School Leadership teams have a lot on their plate throughout the school year, and it’s important that high-quality instruction ...read more

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