How are you engaging students and families in summer reading? Families have an important role in helping children become strong readers. Tips to share with families Share this list of age appropriate books, found here and sign up for weekly reading text messages to share with families, in…
Celebrate National Charter School Week with Charter School Facts!
Have you ever wondered what makes a charter school different than other schools? The theme for this year’s National Charter School Week is “Charter Schools Are…” because each charter school is unique in how we serve students and families, and we all…
Join Our Online Book Club
You are invited to participate in Choice’s new book club initiative. The book club is open to all staff and teachers. If you participate in the online learning conversations, you will have the opportunity to earn free SCECHs. Below are…
Literacy Talk
Are you looking to improve literacy at your school? During small group instruction, coach students as they engage in reading and writing with reading prompts. Check out this guide of prompts for when a student is having difficulty reading a…
Improve literacy at your school
LITERACY ESSENTIALS Improve literacy at your school. Together, we are on a mission to improve literacy within our state. Throughout the year, we plan to share research-supported instructional practices that could make a measurable positive difference in your school. The…
School Culture: Getting to the Heart of the Matter
Originally published on the Innovators in Education blog As a school leader, you know you need to be thinking about school culture. But what is it? It’s easier described than defined. What everyone can describe is how critical school culture…
Three Easy Ways to Beat the Winter Blues
The past two weeks have been unlike any other. The events that I’ve heard about or even experienced firsthand are weighing heavy on me today. Not only have I had numerous employee relations concerns come across my desk, but I’ve…
Top 10 Tips for School Leaders for a Successful 2017
A new year brings 365 new opportunities; opportunities to learn, to grow, and to change. Being in the world of education, we know that learning never stops. I have always encouraged my students to keep learning — no matter where…
Is Your Classroom Cultivating Kindness?
This is the seventh article in the “Creating the Classroom of Your Dreams” series. This series will uncover a multitude of concepts for teachers to implement that will create a well-functioning, parent-inclusive classroom. Check out all articles in this blog series HERE.…
Growth Mindset Activities Can Help Your Students Meet Their True Potential
This is the sixth article in the “Creating the Classroom of Your Dreams” series. This series will uncover a multitude of concepts for teachers to implement that will create a well-functioning, parent-inclusive classroom. Check out all articles in this blog series HERE.…