Original post was updated on August 31, 2021. “Those teachers who are the students of their own impact are the teachers who are the most influential in raising students’ achievement.” –John Hattie Everything we do...
As a Kindergarten teacher I struggle with the concept of reading a book out loud more than once. I worry that students will be bored out of their minds, lying on the carpet, disengaged as they hear a...
We know how valuable a good book recommendation can be especially from people in the know. So here are a few beloved resources that our Coaching Inquiry Network participants recently shared along with...
There are many ways to partner with Lead by Learning: pursue certification, enroll in leadership courses, or become a partner site. Our 2019-20 courses are now open. Have questions? Contact Jennifer Ahn, Executive Director,...
Educational programs and best practice strategies have flooded schools and districts over the past two decades, yet, too often, the promised success is illusory. The effectiveness of programs and strategies to support learning hinges on the strength of both the...
I am an instructional coach in an urban East Bay district where nearly one in three of our students are English Learners (EL). At the outset of this year, the teachers at the three school sites whom I coach...
Original post was updated June 28, 2021. People always ask me why I love teaching and my answer is simple: the young people. They are dynamic, fun, ever changing, and brutally honest. Each day is an adventure and...
At Mills Teacher Scholars we support teachers and leaders to build their inquiry stance, allowing understanding student learning to drive instructional improvement. Kindergarten teacher scholar Kate Carlin’s inquiry journey is an example of this core value in action.
