U.S. Students Show no improvements in Math, Reading, Science. When did that headline message appear? The news may not read the same, but it clearly states the facts. Our students have not and are continuing to not perform at a high level compared to other countries. You can find these headlines from 2013 to the … Continue reading The Message
Category: School Improvement
Roll out the red carpet!
It is time for some new headlines! What is the message you want to send? Roll out the red carpet and make your own stars! Put up pictures of your staff, students, or whatever you want to highlight. Just ask me, and I can help you put some joy, laughter, motivation, feeling safe, and so … Continue reading Roll out the red carpet!
Helping others focus on solutions
Be the solution daily isn't something I decided one day sounded good; it is a daily practice I have used professionally and personally for decades. It is my hope to help and guide others into this practice for success. Where we place, our focus is crucial for our success. It seems we are quick to … Continue reading Helping others focus on solutions
Collective student efficacy
In my previous post, I spoke about efficacy. I believe this is an essential part of the development of beliefs. Understanding collaboration with others supports learning from each other and building on strengths. Supporting the growth of efficacy in these manners helps to stimulate learning growth by all. The new book: Collective Student Efficacy Developing Independent … Continue reading Collective student efficacy
Efficacy
Efficacy is a word we hear a great deal. Do we understand what it means in its various uses? Efficacy is the ability to perform a task to an expected degree or satisfaction; being successful in producing an intended result or effectiveness. Providing ourselves with a basic understanding of the definition helps guide us when … Continue reading Efficacy
Root Causes
We can only achieve the outcomes we desire if the priorities we identify address the root of the problems preventing growth. This can only happen if the right priorities are addressed. Gather information, analyze and move past just identification. In education, I know we often stop at just symptoms. In other organizations and companies, I … Continue reading Root Causes
Focus on Improvement-Friday
When we think about the improvement process a vision of binders appears with bullet points, goals, documents, graphs, data, charts and the list goes on. Stop ⛔ Think about focusing on improving one day at a time. At the end of the day, reflect. Now, what can you do tomorrow to be better than today? … Continue reading Focus on Improvement-Friday
Wednesday Wonders…
The final school bell for 2021 has rung for most of our students. Students have their final report cards but do we wonder how all of our schools did? What about education? How did all of the students across our nation do in 2021?How did the schools and districts do for our students? The importance … Continue reading Wednesday Wonders…
Time matters..Wednesday Wisdom
Below is a great article to read as you think about solutions for your schools moving forward. Often in school improvement efforts, the time has been a talking point and added to programs with promises of improvements. Time is a very fragile element we have limited control over. Additional time is not the solution alone. … Continue reading Time matters..Wednesday Wisdom
Why? This is a question I ask daily
I keep myself sheltered as much as possible from daily negativity. It is never good for anyone's health to keep negative influences in your life daily. However, it would help if you kept yourself informed of current events to support others and yourself. Statistics of the number of violent incidents, shootings, and crimes are on … Continue reading Why? This is a question I ask daily