In 2007, Karin Chenoweth (@karinchenoweth) wrote a book titled It’s Being Done. Her work highlights numerous schools that are successful with diverse student populations. These schools prove that all students can learn when principals and teachers maintain high expectations and a commitment to the needs of each and every child.



Through a compelling narrative, Chenoweth identified 24 things that successful schools do to meet the needs of all students. How does your school measure… Continue

The spring holiday break is over for most of us now. June will be here before you know it. As you prepare for the remaining days of the school year, here are five things to consider when planning for instruction.



1. Revisit Your Expectations



The final weeks of the school year can be the most challenging. Treat the next week like the first week of school. Have an honest discussion with students about classroom routines, behaviors, and procedures. Make it fun and… Continue

This is a condensed version of an article I wrote for the spring 2014 edition of Living Education eMagazine.



The National Staff Development Council’s Standards for Staff Development provide guidance to school leaders focused on fostering high-quality professional learning communities. Principals who are willing to utilize the standards will find that they enable them to address the varied needs of teachers, which, in turn, enhances the learning of an increasingly diverse student… Continue