Beverley Tyndall

New Study Finds Huge Student Learning Gains in Schools Where Teachers Mentor Colleagues as Multi-Classroom Leaders

From The 74, February 12, 2018, by Emily Ayscue Hassel and Bryan C. Hassel

In survey after survey, teachers report dissatisfaction with the professional development they receive. Many aren’t satisfied with their professional learning communities or coaching opportunities. Teachers say they want more on-the-job development, career advancement while teaching, and collaboration time.

Beyoncé and Teacher Pay: TEDx Talk Tells All!

What does Beyoncé have to do with great teachers? Ranson IB Middle School Principal Erica Jordan-Thomas wants you to know: “There are Beyoncé educators in every single school building dropping number 1 albums year after year in the form of mind-blowing results with...

Winter 2017 Newsletter

The Winter 2017 edition of our newsletter for Opportunity Culture educators includes action planners for MCLs and principals, new resources for instructional leadership & excellence, a column by MCL Stacie Bunn (along with an inspiring video), a spotlight on Edgecombe County Public Schools, a report on our recent covening for Opportunity Culture Fellows, and links to many more free resources! Read the Winter 2017 newsletter here.

Days in the Life: The Work of a Successful Multi-Classroom Leader®

How do Opportunity Culture multi-classroom leaders fit into a typical week all their duties? This video and vignette follow Okema Owens Simpson, a middle school multi-classroom leader, through several typical days in which she provides what her teaching team needs most.