This story of a Tsunami of difficult circumstances: "How did we make it through? In the end, we managed to come together around a vision rooted in a commitment to social justice and to being a caring and supportive community for all our students, teachers, and families."
This excerpt provides suggestions for what educational leaders can do to address inequities.
In this excerpt from Breakthrough Leadership by Alan M. Blankstein and Marcus J. Newsome, these case studies highlight important realizations from leaders about students.
Read about Ka'imiloa Elementary School's success with the Visible Learning program.
Read about Monmia Primary School's success with the Visible Learning program.
Read about Oxley College's success with the Visible Learning program.
Read about Konocti Unified School District's success with the Visible Learning program.
Read about Valley View's School District's success with the Visible Learning program.
Read about A. Vito Martinez Middle School's success with the Visible Learning program.
Read about Picnic Point Public School's success with the Visible Learning program.
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Read about Bakersfield City School District's success partnering with Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and the rest of the Close and Critical Reading team.