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.
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Creating a Positive Classroom Environment with Affirmations
Multi-Classroom Leader Candace Butler uses affirmations for herself and her students to create a safe and encouraging environment.
First Look: Remotely Located Teacher Leadership
From EdNC, May 8, 2019, by Sharon Kebschull Barrett
This semester, the College Board and the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) joined with Public Impact’s Opportunity Culture initiative to test the remotely located Multi-Classroom Leadership model: An excellent NCSSM teacher would lead a small team of teachers spread across rural North Carolina districts, which often lack enough teachers who are prepared to ensure student success in advanced classes.
Doing Teacher Residencies Right: Yearlong, Well-Paid, and Led by Excellent Teachers
By Sharon Kebschull Barret, May 2, 2019
We know that in traditional student teaching today, incoming teachers are eager to learn and help students, and some “cooperating teachers” help their student teachers tremendously. But we also know that most student teachers are in the classroom for a short while, unpaid, and not necessarily learning under the school’s strongest teachers. Alternative residency programs, while a great idea, reach only a very few student teachers, at high cost—often funded through temporary grants.
Paying It Forward By Supporting New Teachers
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.
Opportunity Culture® News: New Opportunity Culture® Site, Multi-Classroom Leaders Share Impact
By Sharon Kebschull Barrett, April 8, 2019
Opportunity Culture schools and educators continue to attract attention…check out these posts from new sites, multi-classroom leader columns, and an exciting award for a multi-classroom leader. Read more…
The Best Tool—Sometimes: Using Tech in Elementary School
By Amber Hines; first published by EducationNC, March 5, 2019
“Our students are digital natives, so they’re confident with technology; it can give them the freedom to share their thoughts and think critically about both their own and their peers’ work.” For Multi-Classroom Leader Amber Hines, who uses two-way video recording and QR codes with her students, technology enhances instruction by drawing out and engaging her teaching team’s students. Read More…
Learning to Lead as a Multi-Classroom Leader
By Hadley Moore, March 4, 2019; published by EducationNC, April 3, 2019
“The MCL role allowed me to grow and feel confident as an instructional leader. Without this experience, I would not have pursued administration.” Hadley Moore gained skills as a multi-classroom leader that helped her succeed as an assistant principal. Read More…
Hertford County Public Schools
Schools began using Opportunity Culture® roles in: 2020-21 Learn more about the Opportunity Culture® initiative in Hertford County Public Schools by visiting the district website. Details: Hertford County Public Schools in eastern North Carolina won funding through...
School Excellence Portal
School Excellence PortalSupporting your school design, professional learning, and leadership excellenceHow can the Opportunity Culture® School Excellence Portal help you meet your goals?Quick Link Portal PreviewDesign for high-growth student learning and uplifting...