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Leading with Equity: Practical Steps for Inclusive Leadership

Equity in education isn’t just about diversifying the workforce—it’s about creating environments where all educators can thrive. Sharif El-Mekki and Lisa Lachlan dive into actionable strategies for school leaders to address systemic barriers and support educators of color. Here’s how you can start making a meaningful impact in your district.

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Collaborative Instructional Rounds with Matt Griesinger

It’s inarguable that teachers are experts on what their students need. So how can school administrators leverage that expertise to make professional learning collaborative rather than top-down?

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Academic Recovery Plans and Online Learning: 7 Tips for High-Quality Virtual Classrooms

Virtual walkthroughs can provide clear, actionable feedback about how professional learning efforts are translating into practice. Check out our top 7 tips for creating a walkthrough program in your district’s online classrooms — or download the free guide of practical look-fors adapted from the National Standards for Quality Online Teaching.

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Designing Data Structures to Build a Culture of Improvement at Youngstown City Schools

How one Ohio district is closing the achievement gap with a thriving professional learning culture, holistic teacher supports, and a data strategy for real-time intervention.

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Blast walkthroughs: how to build protocols that make the most of observation data

There is no better data source than directly observing the learning process in action. Practical evidence is critical for supporting teachers' growth and understanding what's happening across your school or district.