4th Qtr Push…
Our last benchmark scores were encouraging, rumor has it our school is leading the district in proficiency! Our remediation plans are in place and we start today. 5 weeks left before testing, the race...
View ArticleTest results are in…My first war room experience
We received our initial end of grade test results yesterday, and it sure was an eye opener! We had set an ambitious goal of 80% proficiency with 10% growth. Well let’s say we were a little below that,...
View ArticlePreliminary Results….
We received our preliminary results last week , and we are right at 77.8 % proficiency. Our goal was 80 % , and we are hopeful for a few more percentage points. Out of 28 elementary schools we rank 3rd...
View ArticleHalfway Pt. Yr. 2 Sch Admin-”What I’ve Learned so Far”
Halfway point of my 2nd yr. as a school admin, what have I learned so far? 1.Say what you mean, mean what you say and follow through with what you expect. This is for managing & coaching teachers...
View ArticleGoal Achieved 80+ % Proficiency!
Our 4th qtr end of grading testing results indicate 80+ % of our 3rd, 4th and 5th graders are proficient. That may not be a big deal to some school leaders, but it is to us. We are a urban magnet...
View ArticleAnalyzing Data and Driving Instruction & Student Engagement
2nd Qtr assessments are in and there’s some data to go through. What I’m looking for here are trends in student performance and item analysis. Conversations with teachers are centered on What...
View ArticleThe Dos and Don’ts of Educational Leadership
Leadership: What qualities distinguish successful leaders within the school system, and what qualities hold poor leaders back?The post The Dos and Don’ts of Educational Leadership appeared first on New...
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