Valerie von Frank
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Ambassadors of learning
When Leslee Fritz moved with her son, Dustin, to a suburb of Lansing, Mich., she found Wednesdays were more than just the middle of the week. In Holt Public Schools, every Wednesday is time for teachers’ professional development, and that means the students’ day is shorter by two hours to […] -
District pulls together in pursuit of excellence: Creating collaboration systemwide requires commitment
District pulls together in pursuit of excellence: Creating collaboration systemwide requires commitment By Valerie von Frank -
Values and clarity build classroom language
Values and clarity build classroom language By Valerie von Frank What can teachers do to create a climate of safety in their classroom that leads to higher levels of learning? These tips from Paula Denton of the Northeast Foundation for Children will help teachers find new ways to communicate to […] -
Talking the walk renews schools: The transformational leader links values to actions
Talking the walk renews schools: The transformational leader links values to actions By Valerie von Frank -
School leadership: Q&A Teacher learning turns school from F to A in one year
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Competing values form obstacles to change: Deep conversations uncover invisible goals
Competing values form obstacles to change: Deep conversations uncover invisible goals By Valerie von Frank