I often talk about how we are doing so much so quickly that it feels overwhelming.  I reflect here – but as a big group, we don’t often slow down and look at or celebrate the work we’ve done in a super short time. It was just about 2 years ago that our school board… Read More Looking Back And Moving Forward

While we’re really excited about all the work we’re doing and all the learning our students are doing, it’s important to tell the whole story.  Talking about the challenges helps reassure your staff, community, students that you are taking a realistic view of this whole process.  It also REALLY benefits other schools taking on these types… Read More Real Challenges

Last week we had a school planning day.  These are days built into our calendar (typically 3 or 4 in a year) where students do not attend and school staff engage in professional learning opportunities. We gathered in our auditorium with movie snacks to watch Most Likely To Succeed as a full staff.  Everyone was included:… Read More Most Likely To Succeed

Last spring, in preparation for this huge undertaking – transforming teaching and learning for our school and pyramid – we visited other districts to learn from the work they’d done.  We had conversation after conversation with people in all roles in these districts and schools. One of the bits of advice we heard over and… Read More Transparency

I think that when we are moving forward with a new initiative and change, we push for more and more and more, without taking the time to celebrate successes.  I thought for my reflection this week I’d point out a few of the successes we’ve seen recently in our school. This morning on our student… Read More Celebrating Successes