The Importance of Language

The Importance of Language

EN ESPAÑOL Language matters.   “My students came to me already a year behind in reading. There is no way that I will be able to catch them up.” “At the end of the day, it is not the student’s fault. So many of them come from troubled homes. Their parents need to be...
There is No I in Team

There is No I in Team

EN ESPAÑOL (But, There Should be a We.) “All kids are capable of amazing things!”   “We grow student achievement!” What would the impact be in a school if the above two sentiments rang true for teachers and administrators? What if teachers and administrators actually...
Why Teacher Efficacy

Why Teacher Efficacy

EN ESPAÑOL Above and beyond the research in our intro post, paying attention to developing collective efficacy is worth your time. Why? Efficacy transcends learning environments! Efficacy is necessary whether students are served in traditional brick-and-mortar...