Academic Discussions — Part 2
In the first part of our series on Academic Discussion, we unpacked the critical balance between teacher inputs and student outputs to measure the effectiveness of student discussion. Specifically, the PAR formula below provides meaningful guidance to ensure student impact is measured. Participation: Did all scholars have an opportunity to engage in discussion? Achievement: Did […]
Academic Discussions — Part I
Sharing our thoughts and discussing concepts and content help us integrate new information into personal knowledge. When we explain and develop our thinking, learning becomes more meaningful, memorable, and established in our minds. Unfortunately, however, academic discussion amongst students doesn’t happen as frequently as it could and should across classrooms, and in working with instructional […]
Living History Makers: Roberta Freeman, Ed.D., Chief Academic Officer
Every day, educators are making history through their selfless service to our communities. CT3 Education is recognizing some of these educators through Living History profiles to share their great work and powerful impact. This month, Women’s History Month, we highlight female Black educators who are making living history. We spoke with Roberta Freeman, Ed.D., Chief […]
Living History Makers: Chineka Jones, Teacher & Middle School Grade Level Lead
Every day, educators are making history through their selfless service to our communities. CT3 and ASCD are recognizing some of these educators through Living History profiles to share their great work and powerful impact. This February, Black History Month, we highlight Black educators who are making history. We spoke with Chineka Jones, Middle School English Teacher […]
Living History Makers: Arryn Chenault, Intervention Specialist
Every day, educators are making history through their selfless service to our communities. CT3 and ASCD are recognizing some of these educators through Living History profiles to share their great work and powerful impact. This February, Black History Month, we highlight Black educators who are making history. We spoke with Arryn E. Chenault, Intervention Specialist, Butler […]
Living History Makers: Ethel Lett, Teacher
Every day, educators are making history through their selfless service to our communities. CT3 Education and ASCD are recognizing some of these educators through Living History profiles to share their great work and powerful impact. This February, Black History Month, we highlight Black educators who are making history. We spoke with Ethel Lett, Principal, Tri-Cities High […]
Living History Makers: Teshira Newton, Teacher
Every day, educators are making history through their selfless service to our communities. CT3 and ASCD are recognizing some of these educators through Living History profiles to share their great work and powerful impact. This February, Black History Month, we highlight Black educators who are making history. We will continue to spotlight educators each month […]
Unprecedented Leadership for Unprecedented Times
A conversation about school leadership during difficult times with Dr. Errick L. Greene, Superintendent, Jackson Public Schools, by Dr. Kristyn Klei Borrero, Founder, CT3 Education Dr. Errick Greene is a lifetime educator, change maker, and leader at the helm of Jackson Public Schools, the largest urban district in the state of Mississippi. Dr. Greene grew […]
Resource: Classroom Walkthrough Tracker
Classrooms, whether physical or virtual, are where the action is for a school, but all too often school leaders and their teams do not get to see them. There are many distractions every hour but should this really keep us from observing the teaching and learning taking place for our kids? For the vast majority of […]
A Story of Caring School Leadership
Stories emotionalize information. A well crafted story can take data, figures, and theory and turn it into something memorable. Transformational leaders understand this and effectively use stories to illuminate, inform, and inspire. What is not as often recognized, however, is the power that comes from the actual crafting of the story. By taking time to […]
