Opportunity Culture® Videos

Follow clear, positive behavior management protocols to hold students and educators accountable and keep parents informed, Multi-Classroom Leader Candace Butler says.

At North Edgecombe High School, students participate in the hiring process to give more insight into teacher candidates, Principal Donnell Cannon says.

Behavioral event interviews help districts identify an educator’s patterns of behavior, strengthening the hiring process, Principal Donnell Cannon says.

Multi-Classroom Leader Candace Butler encourages her team teachers to give her feedback to build their own skills as leaders.

Work with students to set classroom expectations with clear definitions to build relationships, provide accountability, and set norms, Multi-Classroom Leader Candace Butler says.

Principal Donnell Cannon shares the importance of hiring teachers of colors to improve the academic experiences of students of color.

Maria Hernandez, a math instructor at the North Carolina School of Science and Math, is piloting the Remotely Located Multi-Classroom Leadership model through a partnership of her school, the College Board, and Public Impact’s Opportunity Culture initiative.

By personalizing lessons and developing strong relationships with families, teachers gain students’ trust that can lead to academic growth, Multi-Classroom Leader Sydney Mboob says.

Multi-Classroom Leader Candace Butler uses affirmations for herself and her students to create a safe and encouraging environment.

Multi-Classroom Leader Lara Harris remembers how lucky she felt at the start of her own career to have a mentor who provided deep support—something Harris is thrilled to provide as an MCL at a high-poverty, high-needs school.

Alyssa Cool served as a teacher resident for a year in a pilot program for residents at Lew Wallace Elementary in Indianapolis.