by Chandra Williams | Aug 23, 2022 | Back to School and Classroom Management, MTSS, School Leaders
Classroom management does not magically take place by itself. Regardless of the size of the school, the economic background of its students, or your district’s resources, student behavior depends on the personality and preparation of the teacher. Children need...
by Chandra Williams | Aug 9, 2022 | Back to School and Classroom Management, Student Engagement, Teacher Professional Development
As a teacher, I see the beginning of a new school year like it is New Year’s Day. It is a chance to start fresh, set goals, and resolve to be the best teacher I can be. Unlike New Year resolutions that are often abandoned after three weeks, resolving to be the best...
by Chandra Williams | Jul 12, 2022 | School Improvement, School Leaders, Students At Risk
It’s no secret that changing the school climate to embrace a successful model of the continuous improvement process takes time, effort, and skill. However, when we take on the task of improving our nation’s lowest-performing schools, we can uncover a rewarding...
by Chandra Williams | Jun 28, 2022 | Equity and Excellence, School Leaders, Student-Centered
School leadership is the key to the success of a student’s education, and often the success or failure of a school falls on the shoulders of the principal. School leaders are responsible for establishing high expectations for teaching and learning. They must also...
by Chandra Williams | May 31, 2022 | School Leaders, Social Emotional Learning, Student-Centered, Students At Risk, Teacher Professional Development
We have struggled with principal and teacher retention, violence and mental health challenges, grief and loss, and other ongoing life events this school year. One thing we cannot argue is that there is a great need for support in all of these areas. The question is...
