Offering Grace vs. Unintentionally Enabling
What is the difference between unintended enablers and someone who offers grace? We are living in unprecedented times and no matter what, this pandemic is going to leave a deep imprint on our children. There are many factors we can’t control, like the necessary social distancing required to avoid the spread of COVID-19 or whether […]
Leading with Data Across Learning Modalities
This year more than ever, school leaders are filtering an unprecedented amount of information to support prioritization for student impact. They are balancing the social and emotional needs of students with the needs of their staff; additionally, they are balancing the priorities of relationship-building and routine with the imperative of rigorous instruction. And while No-Nonsense […]
Meet Our Team: Andréa Martinez, Chief of Staff
In this blog series, we are highlighting a member of the CT3 team about their background in education as well as the expertise that each brings to their work with educators across the country. CT3 is proud to have recently announced the promotion of Andréa Martinez to chief of staff. She was previously executive assistant […]
CT3, Prominent Teacher Training and Leadership Coaching Organization, Names New Senior-Level Executive
Nataki Gregory Appointed Chief Executive Officer SAN FRANCISCO, CA – July 30, 2020 – CT3 (www.ct3education.com), a leading teacher training and education leadership organization, announced today the immediate promotion of Nataki Gregory, Ed.D., as chief executive officer. The company, which serves schools and districts around the country, focuses on improving the quality and culture of education for youth, […]
Meet Our Team: Chris Cantu
In this blog series, we are interviewing a member of the CT3 team about their background in education as well as the expertise that they each bring to their work with educators across the country. Tell us about your background in education. I was a raised by a single mother who preached to me the […]
A Challenge to White Folks…
The events in NYC and Minnesota over the weekend are additional examples of how our communities of Color are under constant attack in the United States. As White woman who continues to struggle with my own privilege and role in a society that attacks people of Color, I want to use this space to acknowledge […]
Coaching in the Classroom
During our most recent webinar entitled “Coaching in the Classroom: How Real-Time Feedback Leads to Lasting Improvement”, we were delighted to be joined by participants from all over the US including Michigan, Tennessee, NY, Florida, California, North Carolina, Louisiana, and many countries from around the globe such as Puerto Rico, Portugal, Bermuda, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, […]
How No-Nonsense Nurturers Leverage Breakout Rooms for Scholar Learning
As No-Nonsense Nurturers, we know the power of scholar discussion and discourse. In the current virtual world, we also understand that many of the platforms we are using offer an opportunity to provide space for structured scholars conversation. In many respects, the way a No-Nonsense Nurturer uses the Think Pair Share strategy can be adapted […]
The Power of the Check for Understanding (CFU)
The No-Nonsense Nurturer pedagogical model was developed over several years by observing highly successful teachers in action, then creating a coaching system to support teachers in adopting these effective strategies in their classrooms. No-Nonsense Nurturer educators change lives because they believe all students deserve a classroom in which students’ voices are heard and their full potential […]
Setting Purpose for Your Students in a Virtual Learning Environment
This blog series is aimed at helping educators in a time of challenge and opportunity. As No-Nonsense Nurturers, we inherently believe that all scholars deserve to know why our learning expectations matter. In our current context, the “why” has never been more important. Scholars are adapting to a new virtual medium and new expectations for […]