Academic Development… Do You Know Your School’s USP? 31 Aug 20192 Sep 2019 One means of ensuring that improvements in curriculum, instruction, and assessment (CIA) are driven by the school’s mission, vision, and values, is for school leaders to answer questions such as:…
Academic Development… HOMEWORK: Its Value and Significance 24 Aug 2019 Few educational topics have generated as much school “parking lot debate” over the past century than the subject of homework. A brief history of the use and emphasis on homework…
Academic Development… 3 Major Distractions to Learning 24 Jul 201913 Sep 2020 In this article three major potential distractions to learning are identified, which trusted school leaders avoid: (1) School Plant Distractions (2) Technology Distractions and (3) Safety Distractions. 1. School Plant…
Academic Development… 7 Disciplines of Classroom Design: Supporting a Vibrant Learning Environment 18 Jul 201913 Sep 2020 Chad P. Wick, president and CEO of the KnowledgeWorks Foundation states, “You can’t expect children to learn 21st-century skills in schools built for the 1950s. We need schools designed for…
Academic Development… School Pride is Really School Trust 10 Jul 20195 Aug 2019 The Edleman Trust Barrometer reports that 80% of people stop buying products or services from companies when their trustworthiness comes into question. The significance of this research quickly jumps out at…
Academic Development… What is your school’s most valuable asset? 10 Jun 201915 Sep 2020 The most valuable asset of our schools is TRUST - and like any asset it must be protected. If our schools are not currently assessing our level of trust, investing…
Academic Development… 4 Essential Areas of Leader Involvement in the “Nuts & Bolts” of School 16 Sep 201812 Jan 2019 School leaders gain trust when they are “directly involved in the design and implementation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices.”[1] These are the nuts and bolts of operating a school. Trusted…
Academic Development… Interview on Master Leadership Podcast 20 May 201812 Jan 2019 Listen to Lily Sanabria interview of Dr. Travis on the Master Leadership Podcast. This became her #1 episode for 2018! Listen in here:
Academic Development… Inspiring Innovation through Blended Learning 15 Jan 201812 Jan 2019 Many currently serving in school senior leadership roles grew up in an age of little technology, and have, by comparison with their teachers, minimal technological competence.[1] For example, the new…
Academic Development… Grading for Communication NOT Compensation 12 Nov 201712 Jan 2019 For school leaders to demonstrate trust in the areas of instruction and assessment, it requires being up-to-date on the latest research-based best practices, and guiding schools through the current reformation,…
Academic Development… 4 Key Characteristics of an Effective Curricular Program 29 Oct 201713 Sep 2020 As noted in a another blog, trusted school leaders ensure that the pursuit of Authentic Literacy and student learning is supported by meaningful and immediate Feedback for Learning. In this…
Academic Development… 4 Questions to Ensure School-Wide Authentic Literacy 22 Oct 201730 Nov 2018 A school leader gains trust when he or she is “knowledgeable about current curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices.”[1] A school’s curriculum is much more than information dispensed to students by…
Academic Development… Core Values of Christian Pedagogy 24 Jun 201721 Feb 2020 There is a very, very, old story of a man who had two lovers; one younger than himself and one older. When they are cuddling the younger pulls the white…
Academic Development… Keeping the Learning Real 28 Apr 201727 Feb 2019 Trusted educators understand that students learn and mature best when a subject is meaningful to them. In addition, only the student can determine what is meaningful. A teacher cannot induce this…
Academic Development… The ROI of Teacher Compensation and Professional Development 17 Nov 201613 Sep 2020 Teachers are the very essence of a school. If school leaders want high quality programs with substance and measurable results, they need look no further than investing in the development…
Academic Development… Clear Communication Results in TrustED Curriculum 3 Nov 20161 Dec 2018 Clear communication is essential when developing and improving the school’s curriculum. This is especially true at a global level - ensuring that all disciplines are integrated. This is where meaningful, clear,…
Academic Development… Increase Student Achievement by Affirming Teachers 24 Aug 20161 Dec 2018 School leaders gain trust when he or she “recognizes and celebrates accomplishments and acknowledges failures.”[1] They build trust through the daily practice of intentional affirmation. Maintaining a practice of affirmation does not…
Academic Development… The Link Between Trust and Achievement Levels 31 Mar 201627 Feb 2019 People trust leaders who are skilled in their area of work, and they trust organizations, schools, companies, and products that really deliver results. What is fascinating about the research in…
Academic Development… The Link Between Character Development & Achievement Levels 24 Mar 201613 Sep 2020 People trust those who do the right thing. However, the problem of failing to “do the right thing” goes all the way back to the Garden of Eden. Still, we…
Academic Development… Which is More Important? Trust? Or Content Excellence? 26 Jan 20166 Jul 2019 “The level of trust in business relationships… is a greater determinant of success than anything else, including content excellence.” - Charles H. Green "85% of your financial success is due to…
Academic Development… Fewer Student Hours May Result in Higher Educational Value 26 Jan 201614 Sep 2020 One of the foundational pursuits of many schools is that of providing high-quality education. Whether it is in business, life, or relationships – high quality comes with a cost; and…
