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Teaching Practices
Student Ownership: How do I support students in building agency and owning their data?
In order to support student agency and ownership of learning, educators need to develop practices that enable students to understand and use their own data in meaningful ways. This guide will explore various structures and strategies to accomplish...
Spotlights & Case Studies
Today’s One Thing for Leaders: Engaging and Supporting Families and Teachers Over the Summer
This installment of Today's One Thing for Leaders explores how leaders can support and engage families and teachers over the summer.
Strategies
Activity: District Self-Assessment
When designing change, teams start with an in-depth analysis of the history of their school(s), what is currently working well in the district, and where the district’s primary pain points are.
Strategies
Activity: Conduct Empathy Interviews with Stakeholders
When designing change, teams ensure that stakeholders – students, families, teachers, and classified staff – are the primary sources of input for what change is necessary and what change might look like through direct interviewing.
Artifacts
Grade Interviews Pilot Planning Notes
To support teachers through the process of their grade interview pilot, Austin ISD’s Strategy Lab team created a centralized space for documenting the process. The document includes links to important surveys and resources, clarification of roles,...
Strategies
Vision 2031: Adoption of District-Wide, 10-Year Vision for Innovation
Using feedback from multiple stakeholders, Hopkins Public Schools crafted a vision for what an innovative education would look like within the district by 2031, including the ideal portrait of a graduate.
Strategies
Hybrid Learning With a Focus on In-Person Time for Labs, Hands-On Activities, and Collaboration
For students who are involved in remote learning, Hopkins Public Schools provided authentic, in-person learning experiences for hands-on activities and collaboration.
Artifacts
Austin ISD End of Year Goal Setting Student Survey
As part of their pilot of grade interviews with students, Austin ISD teachers utilized surveys to solicit input and feedback from students and to better understand their process. Their team followed the Real-Time Redesign process as part of TLA's...
Strategies
How to Develop Research Questions
Learn how to to develop research questions that can guide your investigation and data analysis.
Strategies
Family Facebook Groups
Families of students in virtual schools can connect with each other through Facebook groups and build an online community.
Strategies
How to Organize Your Data
Organization is critical for ensuring that you can successfully analyze your data and conduct your analysis. Using Google Drive and Google Sheets allows you to organize data, store information, and ultimately analyze your data.
