by Chandra Williams | Oct 17, 2021 | Equity and Excellence, School Improvement, Teacher Professional Development
There’s no doubt that the last 18 months have been historically difficult and uncomfortable for educators and students. Now that schools are back in session and we’re returning to a sense of normalcy, teachers are in desperate need of additional job-embedded...
by Chandra Williams | Oct 8, 2021 | Literacy Instruction
Studies have shown that schools that do not implement a school-wide strategy across all grade levels for improving literacy do not demonstrate reading or writing proficiency or growth. With over 66 percent of all 8th graders in the U.S. lacking basic literacy skills,...
by Chandra Williams | Aug 16, 2021 | Classroom Management, Instructional Strategies
Most principals can identify with the struggles in retaining new teachers who are in the early stages of their careers. In fact, the Consortium for Policy Research in Education (CPRE) finds that over 44% of new teachers leave the profession within the first five years...
by Chandra Williams | Jun 14, 2021 | Back to School and Classroom Management, Equity and Excellence, Students At Risk
As the body of evidence supporting restorative justice practices in schools continues to grow, you may wonder how to implement a restorative approach in your school’s discipline policies. In this article, we will summarize the evidence about effective restorative...
by Chandra Williams | Jun 7, 2021 | Hiring and Retention, School Leaders, Teacher Professional Development
As a principal, one of your key responsibilities is to provide feedback that will help improve your teachers’ performance. But how can you provide high-quality advice without overwhelming your teachers? In this article, we discuss four components of effective feedback...
