This blog series is aimed at helping educators in a time of uncertainty and challenge.A Dean of Students is often one of the most integral reasons behind a successful school day. Deans are incredibly visible – they circulate the hallways, they mentor young minds, and...
This blog series is aimed at helping educators in a time of uncertainty and challenge. Staying Connected in the Midst of COVID-19 Closures 2020 Ohio Teacher of the Year Leila Kubesch recently shared some of the ways she is staying connected with her students during the current...
This blog series is aimed at helping educators in a time of uncertainty and challenge.Does anyone else feel like Alice when she falls through the rabbit hole into a strange new world? All of the chaos that’s part of the COVID-19 pandemic leaves me feeling...
This blog series is aimed at helping educators in a time of uncertainty and challenge.In just a few short weeks, the nature of school leadership has shifted dramatically in its scope, responsibility, and urgency. At CT3, we know the inherent value of being a No-Nonsense...
This blog series is aimed at helping educators in a time of uncertainty and challenge.The cornerstone of being a No-Nonsense Nurturer is building meaningful relationships – with students, their families, and our colleagues. During this time of COVID-19, most schools are closed and quickly trying...
This blog series is aimed at helping educators in a time of uncertainty and challenge.I got a text today from a good friend and colleague in Chicago who NEVER works from home. The text read, “Tell me how you do it!!! How do you work...
Our blog series exposes teachers and administrators to examples of high-leverage strategies that support strong pedagogy in every classroom. Think Pair Share is a strategy that many teachers have heard of, but may not be implemented as rigorously as possible. When executed effectively, we frequently...
The thought of visiting a student’s home may at first seem intimidating, but the impact can be powerful. Taking the time and making the effort to sit down with the family in their home sends powerful messages:I care enough about your child that I will...
It’s commonplace to hear the word “relationship” in any school you walk into across the country. At CT3, we take it one step further as we ask teachers and school leaders to think about building life-altering relationships. Think back for a moment to the teacher...
Given the amount of time teachers and students spend together over the course of a year, relationships between the educators and students will form. It is inevitable. How productive those relationships are for both teachers and students, is left to question.Understanding the tendencies of teachers...