Leading Educators

Are you passionate about expanding access to dynamic science opportunities for all students? 🧪 Apply to join our new Next Generation Science Educators Network launching this November! Science is the key to unlocking new futures. But today, too few students have access to advanced science experiences that spark their curiosity, build their confidence, and cultivate the skills and knowledge needed for burgeoning science careers. Together, we'll work to bridge this gap in a FREE community of practice for science educators to provide students with the tools to explore, understand, and shape the world around them. 🌎 Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02RGCRL0 #STEMeducation #scienceteaching

Feeling inspired after a day in NYC Department of Education visiting P.S. 197 John B. Russwurm with the Leading Educators team and witnessing the brilliant work of Natasha Spann, Esther Diaz and their team to enable a culture of continuous improvement and supportive teacher coaching.

Too few students have science experiences that cultivate the skills and knowledge needed for in-demand and high-earning science careers. To expand who gets to be at the table when solving emerging global challenges or designing new technologies, we need to expand access to relevant science instruction. 🔬That’s why Leading Educators is excited to launch the Next Generation Science Educators Network, a FREE professional learning community for up to 30 science leads, school leaders, and system leaders nationwide. Apply today: https://hubs.la/Q02S2zwT0. #STEMeducation #scienceteaching

🏫 Realizing a coherent instructional strategy takes buy-in from people with different responsibilities, preferences, and lived experiences. An effective plan must account for that. Brooke Davis, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Mental Health Services at Kenowa Hills Public Schools, reflects on the impact of the embedded support from Leading Educators for central staff and classroom teachers over the years: “Leading Educators doesn’t stop at teacher education; they aim to ensure that everyone in your district, from teachers to administrators, understands and executes your policies and procedures effectively. What I appreciate most is that they’ve been in the trenches themselves.” 💡 Learn how we are helping KENOWA HILLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS cultivate strong instructional practices: https://hubs.la/Q02RQCc60

As of September 5, 2024, 40 states and the District of Columbia have passed laws or implemented new policies related to evidence-based reading instruction. What's changing for students? 📊In The 74 Media, Chad Aldeman unpacks new data on which school districts are doing the best job of teaching kids to read: https://hubs.la/Q02RTVV70

"Access to advanced coursework and rigorous STEM experiences in middle school can set students up for future success, including earning college credits in high school to reduce student debt," EdTrust shared in a 2023 brief. However, students from historically marginalized backgrounds are still least likely to access these opportunities. A recent survey by the White House marking the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education highlighted ongoing gaps in access to advanced coursework, underscoring the need for continued focus on closing this disparity in education policy. Read more in the fact sheet: https://hubs.la/Q02Rr8840

Students depend on teachers to see their potential and know what they need to prepare for the future. All of this takes intentional practice, a deep understanding of content, and a foundation of strong materials. Does your instructional strategy name how you will consistently and joyfully provide rigorous math, literacy, and science? Do all stakeholders—from classrooms to central offices—understand the shifts needed to make excellence the standard? With tight budgets, staffing challenges, and post-pandemic hurdles, it’s harder than ever to meet these goals. We want to help. 💡 Let’s nurture the instructional system you’ve always dreamed about: https://hubs.la/Q02Rh6rc0

When educators learn, students learn!

“It’s really important to reimagine the teaching role by tapping into the expertise and the possibility that multiple roles at multiple stages of the teaching career could provide,” said National Council on Teacher Quality President Heather Peske. “The focus is on really trying to use all the available resources and all the available personnel to support students, to strengthen student outcomes, and also to improve the efficacy of teachers themselves.” Read more from Heather and Brent Maddin of Arizona State University Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College in this Education Week piece: https://lnkd.in/eizxZM5j

🌐 The future is rapidly evolving, bringing new opportunities for today’s students in fields like AI, climate science, and healthcare. But are students ready?  A recent NAEP report revealed a historic drop in math proficiency, and many schools still lack high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) that meet state standards, let alone curriculum-based professional learning. This leaves both educators and students at a disadvantage. With new major investments in K-12 math, change is on the horizon. Leaders in districts like Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) are answering the charge to nurture excellence in math. Learn how we’re supporting LAUSD educators to demystify math through professional learning aligned to the Illustrative Mathematics curriculum. 📘✨ https://hubs.la/Q02QqxBx0