by Chandra Williams | Nov 15, 2022 | Literacy Instruction, School Leaders, The Science of Reading
The science of reading is the study of how children learn to read and understand written language. It looks at the different factors that can affect a student’s reading ability, such as their cognitive skills, language skills, and brain functions. By...
by Chandra Williams | Sep 23, 2020 | Equity and Excellence, Instructional Strategies, School Improvement, School Leaders, Special Education, Students At Risk
At the Center for Student Achievement Solutions, we frequently emphasize the need for principals, other school leaders, and teachers to make data-driven instructional decisions if they hope to close the achievement gap (also known as the equity gap). However, making...
by Chandra Williams | Mar 10, 2019 | Equity and Excellence, Instructional Strategies, School Improvement, Students At Risk, Teacher Professional Development
Your school is an individual entity. All schools have challenges that they need to overcome, even if they all ultimately have the same goals. What this means is that cookie-cutter strategies are not helpful. As the principal, you need to know what your strengths and...
by Chandra Williams | Feb 24, 2019 | Equity and Excellence, Instructional Strategies, School Improvement, Students At Risk, Teacher Professional Development
When you are responsible for improving your school, there are two major approaches you can take to achieve your goals. Many school leaders think that the best way to approach a problem is by focusing on the deficits (or whatever isn’t working), while others argue that...
by Chandra Williams | May 11, 2018 | Instructional Strategies, School Improvement, Students At Risk
To achieve the best possible outcomes for all students, a range of steps can be taken to improve their chances. These steps often begin with the appointment of an effective school principal. Few schools are able to show significant improvement without first...
