CT3 in the Media: Tulsa Public Schools’ First Teacher Institute
Here at CT3, we’ve trained thousands of educators to improve outcomes for traditionally underserved youth across the country. This week, however, marks one of our most exciting yet: along with training in Charlotte, Maple Heights, Newark, and Washington D.C., we were able to take part in the inaugural teacher institute with Tulsa Public Schools, serving […]
3 Tips for Transforming Relationships with Parents from Day One
It’s July, and for some teachers, school has already started; for others, it is just weeks away. A new school year with new students and yes, new parents and families to get to know. For some, the scholars and parents are returning, but newness and healing in the relationships are very needed. Transformation in schools […]
Leaders…Create a Revolution
Leading a school is hard. No one can argue that. Leading a school after a year of dissatisfaction, low test scores, and a staff that feels misaligned can feel impossible. Here are a few ways to re-launch your school and create a revolution of success: Use an asset-based approach with your staff As educators we […]
Guest Blog: Change for Greatness
As Major League Baseball kicks off All Star Week, where the greatest players of our American pastime come together for a game, as a Cincinnati Reds fan, I can’t help but reflect on how powerful change can be in finding greatness. This time last year, Cincinnati changed. It was the home of the All Star game. The city cleaned up, put up more flying pigs and […]
10 Things Great Teachers Do Over the Summer
CT3 works with thousands of teachers across the country. In this follow up to “10 Things Great Coaches Do Over the Summer“, we reached out to Mary Snellgrove, a Real Time Teacher Coach in the New Miami Local School District in the greater Cincinnati area. An experienced teacher and coach, Mary gave us 10 things […]
10 Things Great Coaches Do Over the Summer
Great athletes make their careers in the off-season. The same is true for coaches that focus on the development of teachers. So much of what makes them amazing coaches is practice and preparation. At CT3, we are fortunate to meet and train hundreds of coaches in schools across the country. We are often asked what […]
Don’t Settle for Doing ‘Good’
“Dad, I got all A’s!” “Good, but you can do better.” These were the words remembered by Lennox Thompson, a West-Indian American whose parents migrated to the U.S. from Jamaica, bringing with them strict cultural values about education and life. Growing up, Mr. Thompson always knew how important school was and would consistently maintain A […]
Meet Ben Carman: Ewing Marion Kauffman School
While working in Kansas City, I met Ben Carman, the Director of Special Education Fellow at the Ewing Marion Kauffman School. After a couple of hours of working with him, I could tell that he was indeed someone who shared my passion and commitment to educating our children. His determination, focus, humility, drive, and insightfulness […]
The Triumph of Small Victories
At CT3, we believe that building life-altering relationships is a journey, not a destination. Therefore, taking time to reflect and celebrate the small wins is a critical practice. This is not only refreshing, it also builds momentum and creates motivation. Check out this great article, originally posted on Edutopia that embodies the essence of finding Triumph […]
5 Ways to Help Students Affected by Generational Poverty
By M. McClain. Originally posted in edutopia.org. I work with students who are affected by generational poverty on a daily basis. I see many things. I see students whose shoes are held together by electrical tape. I see students who have perfect attendance because the only meals they receive are through the public school’s […]