Why Leading Educators is Expanding Into Science Science is the key to unlocking new futures. Emerging global challenges like climate change, crumbling infrastructure, disease prevention, and public health will require generations of scientists from all backgrounds who can prioritize the needs of people at the margins and find equitable solutions. Science education lays the groundwork … Continued
A Conversation with Brooke Davis, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Mental Health Preparing our students for a rapidly changing world demands we take a holistic view of student success when making choices. Defining and bringing that vision to life is sustained and collaborative work that Brooke Davis knows firsthand. As the director of diversity, equity, … Continued
Leenet Campbell-Williams on Detroit’s Education Transformation In recent years, the Detroit Public Schools Community District has witnessed a remarkable rebirth. Leenet Campbell-Williams, the Chief Academic Officer for DPSCD, says the district’s plan for transformation has breathed new life into a city often overshadowed by challenges: The work that we’re doing right now, to be a … Continued
Demands on teachers are changing in real time as schools work to accelerate learning, close stubborn opportunity gaps, and meet the needs of an evolving world. To better leverage educators’ strengths and prepare all learners for the future, districts need to invest in their educators in ways that go beyond traditional one-size-fits-all professional development. That’s … Continued
Take Five is a quick-hit series highlighting the people behind Leading Educators’ mission, shining a light on the experiences they bring to our partnerships with school systems. Learn how Leading Educators can help you go further faster. Meet Michael Little Meet Michael Little, a new Instructional Leadership Coach for the New York City partnership who … Continued
Every day, students count on their teachers to nurture the knowledge and skills they’ll need for future success. One critical support in this endeavor is a high-quality curriculum. The benefits are clear: It offers a common foundation for lessons, so there’s no mystery about what students should be learning and what teachers should be teaching. … Continued
In my fourth year of teaching, I joined a school that aimed to revolutionize education, one where we didn’t use traditional textbooks. Instead, teachers were expected to create their entire curriculum—or the sequence of lessons that build essential knowledge and skills—themselves. While we received training on standards—the broad learning goals for what students should know, … Continued
Leading Educators reacts to Supreme Court Overturning Affirmative Action Every young person deserves a fair chance to build the life they want. No matter who they are, where they come from, or how much money their family has, their education should prepare them for their next step and beyond. The Supreme Court’s recent 6-3 and … Continued
Bridging Instructional Practice and Technology to Elevate Teaching and Learning Dr. Huebner is the Director of Advancement Teaching and Learning at WestEd. Dr. Burstein is an independent education researcher and writer. Huebner and Burstein collaborated on the thought piece that forms the basis for this post. WestEd originally published this blog. By any measure, schools across … Continued
Introducing Field Notes The past few years have been filled with some discouraging news about education. However, we have seen much of the opposite first-hand. Our partners across the country—visionary K-12 educators, instructional leaders, and district decision-makers —are proving what’s possible for students by making smart instructional moves at a time of high stakes. We’re … Continued
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