Collective Teacher Efficacy is the #1 Influencer of Student Achievement — But How Do We Achieve It? Tips for School Leaders
Collective Teacher Efficacy (CTE) is defined as a staff’s shared belief that through their collective action, they can positively influence student outcomes, including those who are disengaged or disadvantaged (Hattie, 2016). Collective Teacher Efficacy is ranked as the number one factor influencing student achievement with an effect size of 1.57 (Hattie, 2016). According to Visible Learning research, […]
Living History Makers: Jillian Turner, Math Teacher, Baltimore City Schools
Every day, educators are making history through their selfless service to our communities. CT3 is recognizing some of these educators through Living History profiles to share their great work and powerful impact. This month we spoke with Jillian Turner, 2nd Grade Math Teacher in Baltimore City Schools. What is your “Why” for working in education? […]
Builds Trusting Relationships
The No-Nonsense Nurturer® Leader: Models humility Sets high expectations Creates a culture of coaching Builds collective efficacy Recognizes and develops growth mindsets, always striving to be asset based Solicits voice and perspective Innovates Generates culture (and systems) of accountability Builds trusting relationships Commits to being an anti-racist In this series, CT3 associates share personal stories […]
Generate a Culture of Accountability
The following blog is the ninth of 11 dedicated to providing an overview of the No-Nonsense Nurturer leader behaviors in anticipation of CT3’s summer leadership workshops. We hope to support all leaders with behaviors essential for every organization. The No-Nonsense Nurturer® Leader: Models humility Sets high expectations Creates a culture of coaching Builds collective efficacy […]
Innovation — Both Opportunity and Responsibility
The following blog is the eighth of 11 dedicated to providing an overview of the No-Nonsense Nurturer leader behaviors in anticipation of CT3’s summer leadership workshops. We hope to support all leaders with behaviors essential for every organization. The No-Nonsense Nurturer® Leader: Models humility Sets high expectations Creates a culture of coaching Builds collective efficacy […]
The No-Nonsense Nurturer Leader Recognizes and Develops Growth Mindsets, Always Striving to be Asset Based
The following blog is the sixth of 11 dedicated to providing an overview of the No-Nonsense Nurturer leader behaviors in anticipation of CT3’s summer leadership workshops. We hope to support all leaders with behaviors essential for every organization. The No-Nonsense Nurturer® Leader: Models humility Sets high expectations Creates a culture of coaching Builds collective efficacy […]
Builds Collective Efficacy
The following blog is the fifth of 11 dedicated to providing an overview of the No-Nonsense Nurturer leader behaviors in anticipation of CT3’s summer leadership workshops. We hope to support all leaders with behaviors essential for every organization. The No-Nonsense Nurturer® Leader: Models humility Sets high expectations Creates a culture of coaching Builds collective efficacy […]
Living History Makers: Kimberly Moody, Ed.D., Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Every day, educators are making history through their selfless service to our communities. CT3 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 Kimberly Moody, Ed.D., Director of […]
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 […]
