Valerie von Frank
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State policy is key to building strong leaders
We’re moving to a higher level of education in this country, and we need innovation. If we don’t make dramatic shifts, we’re not going to be able to reach our goal that every child graduate with the skills and knowledge to be successful, to be able to go on to […] -
Clarify the coach’s role: Solid partnership with principal is key to effectiveness
Clarify the coach's role: Solid partnership with principal is key to effectiveness By Valerie von Frank -
Q&A: We had a miraculous blossoming of kids
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Peer learning labs put teacher practice under the microscope
Peer learning labs put teacher practice under the microscope By Valerie von Frank With the help of instructional coaches, teachers in Thompson School District (Colo.) examine a focused question around their own practices and invite peers to their classrooms to observe and collect data. This inquiry into specific instructional practices […]