I commend districts for their strategic focus on early literacy and use of research. The increased focus by districts will be null and void if campus leaders aren’t supporting the implementation and serving as the lead learner of literacy best practices. tntp.org/blog/post/is-y…

“This is the exact time to move adolescent literacy from the margins to the center of the conversation.” —Ralph Smith, Campaign for Grade Level Reading #EIE23

Thank you Dr. Rogers Robert Rogers for reminding us of the importance of highlighting bright spots in this work. Your findings also underscore the importance of school leadership in improving literacy outcomes and the impact of their investment in HQIM. news.yahoo.com/fort-worth-isd…

A swim class has 20 non-swimmers. All kids are given goggles and help with breathing techniques before being pushed into the pool. The Center is praised for its generous, virtuous, innovative strategy that emphasizes the love of swimming. Meanwhile, at the bottom of the pool...

How many people get to moderate a panel on one of their favorite topics on their birthday? 🥳 What a gift! It was a privilege to facilitate a panel on HQIM for Commit Partnership. Such an honor to share a stage with great leaders! I learned so much. Dr. Stephanie S. Elizalde Brad Buckley

Read Across America HARLLEE ECC! Always a privilege to be back at my old stomping grounds. Thank you Michelle Touchet (she/her/ella) for the invite! Once a Hawk, Always a Hawk! HARLLEE ECC @APDavisDISD

Excited to be in Houston ISD attending The Future is Focus Conference! Kicking off the morning with campus visits at Thompson Elementary. Kudos to Principal Manuel and her team!

1. Hoping teachers consistently go 'above and beyond' can not be a system-level strategy. 2. Saying “There’s no perfect curriculum,” doesn’t excuse using/adopting one that’s unusable and doesn’t work for most children. 3. Popular talking points don’t obfuscate poor diligence.

I had a great visit to Dallas ISD Resource Center South as we learned about all of their amazing offerings. The cherry on top was seeing Principal Macklin and getting to walk through Joseph J Rhoads Learning Center with her.

Join me tonight at the Summer Series: Teacher Talk, as I join Taji, The Teacher’s Teacher. We will be discussing some of my favorite topics! Hope that you join us or share the event details with someone who might be interested!

Principal Burnout is Real! Join me tomorrow at 5PM CST for our “Auto Pilot Your School” webinar to learn how strong systems can help prevent it. Don’t miss out— register now! us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Which one of these trust-building strategies is at the top of your back-to-school list? (Inspiration via Learning Forward)

As many leaders prepare for the start of the new school year, it's crucial to spend time visioning for the year ahead. The principles in "What Great Principals Do Differently" by Todd Whitaker is a great place to start as you vision. Wishing everyone an amazing school year!

Watched the Olympics opening ceremony and felt inspired! 🥇 Join my FREE webinar on July 30th to discuss culture strategies for school leaders. Plus, check out my site for my Olympics-themed team builder for back-to-school! Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

The start of the year means those critical beginning-of-year screeners! Don’t neglect your K-2 data—strong instructional systems in foundational grades are key to boosting achievement. #untileverychildcanread

Kicking off Commit Partnership’ Best in Southwest Literacy Learning Network Year 2 in Duncanville ISD! So much energy in the room as we collaborate around improving 3rd grade reading outcomes! #biswyear2

“Expanding the early education allotment will ensure more students have access to critical early learning that sets them up for later academic success” said Commit managing director Amber Shields when testifying on Early Literacy. Hear more here:

Launched Best in Southwest Literacy Learning Network site visits with the Commit Partnership and Instruction Partners teams this week! Big thanks to DeSoto ISD for hosting. Seeing K-2 classrooms in action reaffirms our focus on strengthening PreK-2 to improve 3rd-grade reading outcomes.