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Below we will share recent learnings and insights we have gained from our work in the field. We hope that you find this resource helpful in your work.
What Happens When Strategy Meets Execution: The Ryon Elementary Story
In the 2023–2024 school year, Charles County focused its efforts on one of its two schools with significant needs as its pilot Innovative Schools. Prior to starting, one of its schools earned a received a two-star rating on the Maryland School Report Card, earning...
Black Early Learners Cannot Wait for Political Correctness
Black Early Learners Cannot Wait for Political Correctness Black History Month is a time to celebrate Black excellence and achievement. Celebration must show up in the everyday classroom, through the lessons we teach, the books we choose, and the expectations we hold...
Leveraging ESSER Funds Post The Financial Cliff
ESSER funds may have seemed like an outpour from the government, certainly, an unprecedented amount of money to use essentially at the districts’ discretion. However, for many, it may now feel like a downpour as the deadline approaches and there are funds left to...
Moving Beyond a Plan to a High-Impact Strategy for Real Change
The terms “plan” and “strategy” are often used interchangeably, but they have distinct meanings, and understanding is critical to growth. A plan refers to a detailed outline of specific actions and steps to achieve a particular goal or objective. It focuses on the...
Co-designing organizational goals with stakeholders to increase equitable outcomes
We recently started work with a non-profit on strategic planning with a hyper focus on ensuring that we were co-designing an equitable plan that authentically engaged stakeholders and lifted up community voice in developing organization goals. Through our work across...
From life rafts to sea worthy vessels: Transitioning from ESSER recovery funding to transformative education impact
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the US government allocated funds to schools through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) fund. These funds were life rafts, designed to help schools weather the rough waters of the pandemic and its impacts...
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