by Chandra Williams | Feb 20, 2023 | Culture and Climate, Hiring and Retention, School Leaders
The culture of your school is one of the most important factors in determining the success of your students. However, what you may not realize is that the culture of your school also plays a huge role in keeping your teachers motivated and engaged. Building a... 
by Chandra Williams | Jan 6, 2023 | Instructional Strategies, Learning Loss, Literacy Instruction
As students enter middle school and high school, their reading abilities can vary greatly. Some students may be able to read proficiently, while others may struggle to keep up with their peers. This can lead to an achievement gap, where students who struggle... 
by Chandra Williams | Feb 22, 2022 | Culturally Responsive Teaching, ELL and ESL, Equity and Inclusion, Student Engagement
Students whose native language is something other than English are sometimes called English as a Second Language (ESL) students or English Language Learners (ELLs). If this is your first year working with one or more ESL students, you may feel overwhelmed trying to... 
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 | Oct 26, 2018 | Equity and Excellence
Every day, teachers arrive to school ready to put their best foot forward in providing comprehensive, high-quality supports to ensure their students achieve success across all academic disciplines. Teachers show unremitting dedication, support and appreciation for...
