by Chandra Williams | Jan 4, 2022 | Literacy Instruction, Parent Engagement, Student Engagement
I am sure you have heard some version of this question from school leaders, teachers, and parents, “What is going to be done to address the loss of instruction to mitigate learning loss?” The pandemic has added a new layer of complexities, making this question... 
by Chandra Williams | Oct 22, 2019 | Equity and Excellence, Instructional Strategies, School Improvement, Teacher Professional Development
Of all the factors contributing to our schools’ equity gap, it may not surprise you to learn, the teacher shortage is one of the most important and alarming. A 2016 Learning Policy Institute report estimated the teacher shortage would quadruple between the five years... 
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 | Jan 12, 2018 | School Improvement, Students At Risk
Those familiar with schools and staff know that Principals have a limited amount of time each day, so it’s imperative that they are laser-focused on reading instruction and breaking down the barriers that may impact student achievement. The number one priority, and...
