What Does a Growth Goal Look Like?

Each day, people set goals for themselves at work and at home. In school, students set goals for achieving academically and performing well in their extracurricular activities. We see the value of teachers and administrators setting goals for themselves, and how this has the potential to benefit them, their workplace, and, most important, the students.

Creating Your Goal Game Plan

The first part of setting a goal is knowing your “why.” Ask “Why are you working toward this goal? What is pushing you to make this effort?”

Why the Processes of Faculty Growth and Evaluation Should Be Separated

Evaluation does not improve teacher performance. Teachers improve by growing. This concept might sound simple, but it is the key principle of Comprehensive Faculty Development, ISM’s framework for how school’s should evaluate and support their teachers.

When the Teacher Is Absent: Redefining the Successful Substitute Teacher

Every school occasionally needs someone to substitute for an absent teacher. The factors that matter most to schools considering substitute teacher staffing models are cost and ease of administration. While important factors, they are not learner-centered. 

Four Questions Every Academic Leader Must Answer

School leaders must strike a delicate balance when it comes to working with your direct reports. You want the faculty and staff that report to you to know that you care for their well-being, while also maintaining a sense of professionalism in your relationship. To that end, there may be some unspoken questions between you and your employees.

Inboarding Versus Onboarding: Know the Difference to Help Your Leaders Succeed

You may have heard the terms inboarding and onboarding—and assumed they were the same. But these two terms refer to how to bring a person into the fold of your school, depending on their experience. Whether you’re starting a new role yourself or are supporting someone as they take on a leadership position, know the difference between these terms to help your leaders succeed.

Projections of Education Statistics to 2028

Projections of Education Statistics to 2028 is the 47th report in a series begun in 1964. It includes statistics on elementary and secondary schools and degree-granting postsecondary institutions. This report provides revisions of projections shown in Projections of Education Statistics to 2026 and projections of enrollment, graduates, teachers, and expenditures to the year 2027. (The report provides an emphasis on public education.

Teacher Turnover: Why It Matters and What We Can Do About It

Teacher attrition and turnover takes a toll on schools and students. Schools often respond by hiring inexperienced or unqualified teachers, increasing class sizes, or cutting class offerings, all of which impact student learning. Although this report focuses on public schools, many of the elements discussed also impact private schools. Key factors associated with teacher turnover include compensation, teacher preparation and support, and school leadership.
 

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