It’s Not the ‘What’, It’s the ‘How’
There has recently been a focus on the amount of money spent improving public education in America. As taxpayers, educators and parents, we expect to see that this funding is making a dramatic difference in teacher training and student engagement. In 2015, a groundbreaking report called “The Mirage” was released that challenged many of the […]
3 Questions That Enable Leaders to Call for Commitments
One of the major causes of frustration as an educator is when your school leader, parents, or colleagues don’t appear to be committed to a particular issue. As we coach educators across the country, we support the three questions in the article below as a tool for change. The following was written by Dan Rockwell […]
School Culture Celebrations Across the Country
We can’t believe it’s already October! Many schools have only been in session for a little over a month so far this year, however as educators we know that school staff members work tirelessly for weeks and months before students enter the building to set the year up for success. Here we’re sharing moves and […]
10 Outside-the-Box Relationship-Building Strategies Beyond A Student Survey
Most educators are already working on ways to build relationships with their students. There are hundreds of articles about this subject on websites and popular blogs and teachers have tons of strategies up their sleeves. However, many of these lists just aren’t focused on knocking walls down and truly going beyond the surface to build […]
Q&A with Co-Founder Kristyn Klei Borrero – Real Time Teacher Coaching®
Introduction: CEO and Co-Founder of Real Time Teacher Coaching and No-Nonsense Nurturer, Kristyn Klei Borrero, answers commonly asked questions about Real Time Teacher Coaching.
Asking the Right Questions
“No significant learning takes place without a significant relationship.” (James Comer, 1995) As an educator, it’s critical to devote time during the first days of school to get to know your students and a questionnaire is a great start. Fortunately, there’s a seemingly endless cache of well-crafted “First Day of School” surveys and questionnaires to […]
5 Ways To Develop a Culture of Coaching Through Language
In my work as a consultant in schools around the country, I’ve seen first-hand the power that effective coaches can have on teachers and ultimately, students. Establishing a culture of coaching is more than simply training coaches to support new hires or conduct grade-level observations. Receiving feedback, as much as people will say they welcome […]
CT3 in the Media: Tulsa Public Schools’ First Teacher Institute
Here at CT3, we’ve trained thousands of educators to improve outcomes for traditionally underserved youth across the country. This week, however, marks one of our most exciting yet: along with training in Charlotte, Maple Heights, Newark, and Washington D.C., we were able to take part in the inaugural teacher institute with Tulsa Public Schools, serving […]
3 Tips for Transforming Relationships with Parents from Day One
It’s July, and for some teachers, school has already started; for others, it is just weeks away. A new school year with new students and yes, new parents and families to get to know. For some, the scholars and parents are returning, but newness and healing in the relationships are very needed. Transformation in schools […]
Leaders…Create a Revolution
Leading a school is hard. No one can argue that. Leading a school after a year of dissatisfaction, low test scores, and a staff that feels misaligned can feel impossible. Here are a few ways to re-launch your school and create a revolution of success: Use an asset-based approach with your staff As educators we […]
