While discussing the inevitable fallout for public schools from the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. John Craft, Killeen ISD superintendent, said to me: “Here is our #1 concern right now: how do we mitigate the learning loss of this last nine weeks?…
Under normal circumstances being a teacher is hard, but in the face of a global pandemic that causes rolling school closures, it feels downright impossible. Educators across the country are scrambling to do their very best to make sure our…
Written by Chris Everett and Kammi Green. To say that these are unprecedented times seems like a significant understatement. The reality is that everything we know and are accustomed to has changed, and we’re all adjusting to a “new normal.”…
Here’s a quick infographic you can share with your team to help establish new norms for virtual meetings in your organizations.
Here’s a quick infographic you can share with your team to help make your virtual meetings super focused and productive.
We all remember that teacher who made us feel special, helped us set goals and developed the grit and courage to meet them, made us believe in ourselves–even when we didn’t, inspired us to think in new ways, or lent…
Two years ago, I switched from working in a school district to working for engage2learn (e2L). Two major differences hit me at the same time. First, the pace of work at e2L was unlike anything I had ever experienced. Second,…
In December 2019, engage2learn (e2L) began 11 new partnerships with districts across Texas who were working through the Blended Learning Grant Program (BLGP). Throughout January and February, each of these districts engaged with their staff and community stakeholders to solicit…
As we began to collaborate with our district partners and what coaching would look like as school buildings remained closed, one thing was clear: they all still wanted a way to support their educators. For so long, educators have agonized…
Starting March 13th, our 47 district partners–along with all the other school districts in the nation–made plans to transition from face-to-face instruction to distance learning. This was undoubtedly a heavy lift that most accomplished by working around the clock for…
We know our public school educators have both a huge challenge and unprecedented opportunity this fall to provide learners and families with the best learning experience ever, and we are making intentional updates to help you make this a reality…
This difficult moment of quarantine and social distancing can result in a lot of stress, particularly for educators that had to switch gears to a virtual classroom overnight. Now, more than ever, it is important to prioritize best practices that…
The work of educators is hard. You need summer to refresh and recharge. Even those who work year-round typically spend the summer reorganizing, finalizing plans for the upcoming year, and looking forward to the fresh start we count on Fall…
It is true that educators have been asked to make monumental changes over this past year in response to the pandemic. I think it’s safe to say that there are teachers that feel burdened, overwhelmed, and underqualified. They might even…
Over the last three weeks, I have met with 14 Instructional Coaches and 73 teachers on 12 different campuses in two different school districts, and the question that is on everyone’s mind seems to be, “How do I get my…
During this unprecedented time, many parents with full-time jobs are suddenly finding themselves working from home while at the same time homeschooling their children. While you are trying to work–and probably educate your kids at the same time– you may…
The results are in for remote learning…It didn’t work This spring, educators worked around the clock, day and night, to transition from onsite to remote learning. Despite their Herculean efforts and to no one’s surprise given the circumstances, reports abound…
Differentiation is a practice many educators have been trying to master for years. Every educator understands it in theory: the use of a “wide variety of teaching techniques and lesson adaptations that educators use to instruct a diverse group of…
During this unique time, many companies and organizations are being forced to pivot their workload to a virtual environment, and for those organizations that do not have experience with virtual work environments, this may seem like a very overwhelming feat….
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, our community schools were forced to make the difficult but necessary decision to send everyone home. Even though schools have had to face many challenges, opportunities abound! Benjamin Franklin once said: “Out of…
Every ed leader I talk to is beyond weary with the never-ending challenges of a shifting landscape in this highly-irregular, pandemic-driven ‘20-’21 school year. The Herculean and persistent efforts of educators everywhere are so impressive, yet, despite these efforts, the…
Organizations spend a fortune purchasing performance management tools that often fail to meet their unique needs. At engage2learn (e2L), we set out to develop a fully customized performance management system that leveraged existing technology adoptions. The result was an agile…
As educators, we already know that the world is an ever-changing, unpredictable place. How many times have you heard someone talk about how we’re preparing learners for jobs that may not yet exist? We’re doing our best to grow…
Our educational system is experiencing an unprecedented time. Most districts in the U.S. have been advised to prepare for temporary school closures and, in some cases, for the remainder of the school year. Teachers are being asked to create lesson…
The e2L team has put together this handy one-pager full of tips and resources that will help your organization get up and running in a virtual work environment. Just click the image below and feel free to share!
Has your inbox been inundated with companies trying to tell you how to run a virtual organization? I am receiving several of these emails each day. Some of them have been beneficial, some have been laughable, and some have made…
During my recent engage2learn coaching sessions, my coachees told me that since Covid-19, there had been an exponential increase in the communication flow between students, parents, teachers, and administrators. As part of our eGrowe coaching conversation, we collaborated to identify…
Our traditional education system is no longer normal. Nothing is, really. We are in the midst of (likely) the most historic event of our lifetime, and I–for one–was not prepared for the emotional toll of a pandemic. While teachers and…
Focus on These 3 Goals Public schools have done a miraculous job of reinventing school in the last few weeks. Now, the focus is turning to next year and how to plan for an uncertain 2020-21. As public school leaders…
The unprecedented events caused by COVID-19 have launched many parents throughout the country into truly uncharted territory. Nearly overnight, you all have become educators! We understand the thought of managing a homeschool…
Los cambios significativos que han ocurrido como resultado del COVID-19 han hecho que los padres se hayan visto forzados a manejar situaciones que nunca antes habían experimentado. De la noche a la mañana los padres también…
For the past 6 years, I’ve had the privilege to work for a virtual company: engage2learn. When I was hired by the company, there were several norms that had already been established to ensure employees were productive and engaged in…
And it happened…our worst fears became a reality with the announcement that schools will remain closed for the duration of the school year 19-20! As a result, teachers, staff, school leaders, students, and parents are making long-term plans to continue…
This is the second blog of a two-part series on virtual meetings. If you do not already have an effective video-conferencing, project management, and shared calendaring system for your organization, I recommend you go back and read part one first:…
Now more than ever, everyone needs a coach! With schools no longer looking the same and instruction taking place in a brick and mortar building for every child, educators are having to figure out how to navigate instructing students both…
I have been in education for almost 21 years now, and I continue to be amazed by the resilience that educators show day in and day out and year after year. They have always continued to do more with less…
“Overwhelming” seems to be the adjective that educators are using most often to describe the 20-21 school year. The shift in education has been a drastic one, and educators are working long, grueling hours just to keep afloat. At it’s…