4 Essential Components of a Thriving School Culture
A positive school culture enables teams to produce higher quality results. Read on to learn about four essential components of a thriving culture.
4 Reasons Why Personalized Teacher Coaching Matters
Personalized coaching provides you with the tools you need to support your teaching staff, administrators, district, AND students. Here’s why that matters.
5 Components of Effective Virtual 1:1 Meetings
e2L has been a virtual organization since its inception. In those 11 years, we’ve developed a virtual meeting system that includes weekly 1:1 meetings for our entire staff. Read on for the key components of effective virtual meetings from CEO Shannon Buerk.
Achieving Educational Equity for English Language Learners
Across the Providence Public School District, English language learners (ELLs) make up 31% of the student population. In collaboration with e2L, district leaders created and implemented a comprehensive teacher coaching plan to ensure equity for ELLs.
Cultivating Equitable Support for Teachers & Students
This month on the Getting Smart Podcast, e2L Founder & CEO Shannon Buerk and podcast host Shawnee Caruthers discuss building equitable support for public school teachers and students; leading with humility, intention, and empathy; and more! Tune in now.
How Campus Culture Influences Classroom Culture
School leaders are the heart of the campus. A leader’s decisions can determine student outcomes, teacher success, and even the campus culture as a whole. A campus culture is a unique outlook or set of behaviors that defines a school….
How Norms Influence School Culture
Norms aren’t something we always think about, but they’re everywhere. Norms are the reason we wait in lines at the grocery store, make eye contact while chatting with a friend, and brush our teeth before work. A norm is simply…
How School Culture & Community Support Improve Student Learning
We live in an ever-changing world. As our futures evolve, our approach to learning and teaching must also evolve to keep up with the economy of tomorrow. It’s our mission at engage2learn to make sure learners are prepared for this…
How to Support Your Exhausted Teachers with Intention & Strategy
Teachers across the country are exhausted, and it’s no mystery why. Based on his extensive experience working with districts of all sizes, e2L Chief of Staff Chris Everett shares four ways that district leaders can help their teachers feel more supported, motivated, and engaged.
How We Work Ourselves Out of a Job
We Don’t Want to be Your Partner Forever Most companies don’t start off New Business Development meetings with “Our goal is to work ourselves out of a job.” However, at engage2learn (e2L), our greatest desire is to see our partners…
Is Toxic Positivity Killing Your School Culture?
Some people are quick to address difficult problems with culturally driven and popular positive sayings, like, “It could be worse,” or “Look on the bright side!” While well-intended, these comments often have the reverse effect and actually decrease morale. It’s called toxic positivity, and it may be seeping into your school or district.
Lesson Planning Today for Accelerated Learning Tomorrow
Pandemic-related disruptions in learning likely mean that the students coming to you next year might be at very different stages of mastery and engagement. But don’t worry! By lesson planning with differentiation, autonomy, and the learner at the center, you’ll be equipped to meet each student where they are and set them on a path toward mastery.
Librarian Support in Dallas ISD
In 2017, Dallas ISD leadership began to consider how to reimagine the role of the librarian. To do this, they posed a simple question: What if we coached and supported librarians in creating and implementing innovative programs that align to, extend, and enhance what’s happening in the classroom?
Successful Strategic Planning in the Age of COVID
In the wake of COVID-19, thoughtful district leaders understand that there’s never been a more important time to engage in strategic planning to refocus efforts and find critical opportunities for growth. Read on for education leader Dr. Art Cavazos’ expertise and insight into why and how to go about strategic planning.
Your Road Map for High-Impact Teacher Support
Sometimes teaching can feel like running a marathon on unknown terrain after pulling an all-nighter. To keep teachers from running on fumes, read on to learn about the kind of high-impact, actionable support that district and campus leaders can provide for their teachers right now.