Planning PD for your staff can be stressful. You want to make sure that the time and resources are well spent, your teachers are getting actionable value from it, and that you’re getting what you asked for from your PD provider. Working with schools and districts across the country has allowed our team to create and develop high-quality professional development … Read More
Strategies for Neurodivergent Teachers
ADHD might explain why I would plan a 16-state, 2-week road trip! 2024 brought several milestone to my life. I embarked on an epic road trip through 16 states with my family, I turned 43 years young, and I was diagnosed with ADHD combined type. Come to think of it, the ADHD might explain why I would plan a 16-state, … Read More
Rethinking Teacher Evaluations: Consistency Over Performance
The topic of teacher evaluations often stirs a mix of anxiety and debate among educators. I feel the stress and anxiety in classrooms all around the country. While these assessments aim to measure teaching effectiveness, they tend to (more often than we’d all like to admit) promote a culture of “performance” lessons—special classes designed to impress school leaders. This raises … Read More
Why Black History Belongs in Every Classroom All Year
Why Black History Belongs in Every Classroom Year-Round Despite Black individuals’ profound contributions and enduring legacies throughout history, the full breadth of Black experiences remains underrepresented in many school curricula. This gap denies students a comprehensive education and hinders the opportunity to foster a more inclusive and informed society. To address this disparity, educators must champion the integration of Black … Read More
Effective student progress monitoring with Kami and The Grid Method.
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