Alice High School earns a “B” after focusing on improving instructional practices Alice High School partnered with the E3 Alliance Center for School Transformation to strengthen instructional practices. School leaders say they saw "a wealth of change." When Lety Maynard and Teri Clement visited Alice High School for the first time in 2023, their primary goal was to learn. The two former educators are part of E3 Alliance’s Center for School Transformation (CST). That team partners with Texas school districts to strengthen instructional practices and leadership systems to empower local educators to improve student outcomes. Alice ISD is a South Texas school district with 4,500 students. Alice High School was identified for Comprehensive Support and Improvement after getting low ratings under state and federal accountability systems. The district applied for and received the Texas Education Agency’s Effective Schools Framework Focused Support Grant for 2023-2025. They partnered with E3 Alliance. Lety and Teri’s focus with Alice High School was to improve Tier 1 instruction — high-quality, evidence-based instruction that aims to support all students. Read the full story here: https://ow.ly/zYUG50Xbq2V You can find more information about LASO Cycle 4 here and schedule a free consultation with Senior Director for School Transformation Lori Davis here: https://lnkd.in/gAsBYhTk #E3Alliance

I've thought a lot about hubs over the years (niche, I know) and increasingly find myself talking about the success of this initiative to interested observers from elsewhere. But I found this piece with its insider/outsider perspective shed lots of new light on what they do and why they work. Well worth a read. Robin Lake Dia B. Emma Chatterton Theresa Billington

Strong schools start with stronger relationships. A new piece from School Principals 411 opens a series on how principals and teachers build trust that shapes culture and lifts learning.  If you are planning a fall reset, this read points to simple shifts you can try this week, from how you show up in classrooms to how you follow through after tough conversations. Full story via School Principals 411: https://lnkd.in/gF7BzUsc #K12 #SchoolLeadership #Principals #TeacherSupport #SchoolCulture #EdLeadership

In case you missed it… At last week’s NCSM: Leadership in Mathematics Education Conference, Matthew Guerrero joined partners from Michigan Mathematics and Science Leadership Network, ConnectED: The National Center for College and Career, TNTP, and Rivet Education to share strategies for maximizing curriculum-based professional learning (CBPL) when time is tight. Three key takeaways: 1️⃣ Coherence matters: Aligning PL systems to HQIM implementation priorities ensures teachers get consistent, focused feedback. 2️⃣ Teachers are core partners: Growth sticks when teachers help shape what they learn. 3️⃣ Every minute counts: Prioritize time for teachers to rehearse, reflect, and refine instruction. At Blue Engine, we’re helping partners design coherent, teacher-centered PL that makes every moment matter. #ncsm2025 #MathEducation #ProfessionalLearning #HQIM #EducationLeadership #BlueEngine

How can colleges and universities prepare graduates not just with knowledge, but with integrity, wisdom, and a commitment to the common good? At the Educating Character Initiative (ECI), part of Wake Forest University's Program for Leadership and Character, we believe character formation is vital to higher education—and we are committed to supporting those who share this vision. With support from Lilly Endowment Inc., ECI is offering grants from $50,000 to $1 million, totaling up to $16 million in 2026. These grants help institutions build projects that develop moral, civic, and intellectual character, tailored to each institution’s context. Beyond funding, grantees gain: - Training and coaching from character scholars - A collaborative community of 1,600+ educators and leaders - Resources to make character a defining feature of higher education If you are a faculty or staff member at a U.S. college or university, we encourage you to form a team and apply. Together, we can advance the movement for character education in higher education. 🔗 Explore info sessions, eligibility, deadlines, and application steps: https://lnkd.in/edaAmEaY #CharacterEducation #HigherEd #Leadership #Grants #Educators

📖 School System Leaders on Using Evidence and Innovation to Drive Change In a new Forbes column, Sara Schapiro, Executive Director of the Alliance for Learning Innovation (ALI), explores how research can power school system transformation. She speaks with: - Dr. Suzanne Lacey, Superintendent of Talladega County Schools - Cady Ching, CEO of Summit Public Schools Together, they share how evidence-based strategies and innovative practices are helping their systems tackle pressing challenges and reimagine learning for the year ahead. Read the full piece → https://lnkd.in/eeD6Y966 #EdLeadership #EducationInnovation #EvidenceBased #EdPolicy

In "The Best Cambridge Schools to Study at in 2025", we spotlight institutions that are redefining the contours of modern education. These premier schools go far beyond academic benchmarks, cultivating environments where intellectual curiosity, creative expression, and global perspectives thrive. With a strong emphasis on holistic development and future-forward learning, they are shaping tomorrow’s thinkers, leaders, and changemakers, equipping students not just to succeed but to transform the world around them. Read More :- https://lnkd.in/eDDibUv6 #BestCambridgeSchools2025 #ModernEducation #HolisticLearning #FutureReadyEducation #GlobalPerspective #InnovativeLearning #EducationExcellence #StudentSuccess #AcademicInnovation #EducationViewMagazine #TransformingEducation #LeadersOfTomorrow

Education systems must evolve to meet the challenges of a changing world 🌍 At the NIE Professorships Summit 2025, Prof Chris Chapman (17th C J Koh Professor in Education) from the University of Glasgow spoke on the importance of investing in a capable and agile workforce, nurturing leaders who can drive educational and social change, and redesigning systems that connect classrooms, schools, and communities. Together, these shifts will strengthen our education ecosystem to shape — not just respond to — the future. 📺 Watch the NIE Professorships Summit to hear more insights from Prof Chapman: https://lnkd.in/gPDYR6k8 #NIEProfessorshipsSummit #EducationLeadership #FutureOfEducation #ProfessionalLearning #EducationInnovation #NIE75 #EduShapers75

What a timely and thought-provoking message: “A system can’t outperform the quality of its workforce.” Hence, expectations need to be realistic, achievable, and driven by a strong support system grounded upon values of scholarship, a sense of purpose, and a clear vision that does not blindly follow the system, but shapes it instead.

Stop guessing on your district and school's standardized test prep strategy. Start seeing results. 📈 How can your district dramatically improve PSAT scores and boost college readiness in just 3 months? Our latest blog post reveals how Peterson's PSAT Prep is the data-driven, EdTech solution administrators and teachers need. With seamless implementation for leadership, teachers gain valuable technology tools for the classroom, instruction insights, and the reward of seeing real student success. Read the full story on how we solve the high school test prep challenge, transform outcomes, and help students secure those crucial National Merit Scholarship PSAT score opportunities! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gdfvj97C #PSATPrep #DistrictLeadership #EdTech #CollegeReadiness #TeacherTools