Recognition in Africa

Recognition in Africa

EN ESPAÑOL Where a child is born has an enormous influence over their educational future.  Our work is to empower educators in rural and underserved communities around the world to inspire and improve student outcomes for all students. We know it’s important to come...
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...
Collective Efficacy: “Know Thy Impact”

Collective Efficacy: “Know Thy Impact”

EN ESPAÑOL What does impact mean in your school? In your classrooms? How do you understand where your students are in their learning and then determine what progress looks like? When John Hattie says, “know thy impact,” he essentially means connecting what you and...