Leveraging Qualitative Data in School Improvement
The term “school improvement” is used quite a bit in the education community. It’s a term that’s as broad as it is common and encompasses a variety of [...]
Project Spotlight: Kamehameha Schools
In addition to its distinct geographic location and beauty, Hawai’i has a unique and rich moʻomeheu (cultural) heritage. The arrival of the first Hawaiian people dates back to [...]
Combatting Learning Loss During a Pandemic
As the research librarian for Marzano Research, I monitor the latest news and research on topics that are important to our stakeholders and staff. As you might imagine, [...]
Evaluation Plans – Key to the School Improvement Process
As my colleague Mckenzie Haines stated in her recent blog post, logic models are a great starting point for planning your school improvement strategy. Once you’ve taken this [...]
Western Educational Equity Assistance Center
Given the current cultural climate in our country, the work of the Region IV Western Educational Equity Assistance Center (WEEAC) is now more important than ever. Marzano Research [...]
Personalizing Education in Your Classroom or School
You already know that individual students in your classroom or school respond differently to different types of learning and subject matter. Whether students prefer remote learning, individual learning, [...]
Blazing Trails: Overcoming Roadblocks in Rural Education Research
Anyone who’s ever led a classroom will tell you that no two students learn the same way. Everyone processes information in a unique manner and at their own [...]
The Value of Logic Models in School Improvement
A logic model is a great way to get started in organizing and focusing school improvement efforts. Developing a logic model can help you think about and visualize [...]
K–12 And Higher Education Partnerships: The Time Is Now
K–12 and higher education are noticeably different structurally, operationally, fiscally, and in their governance. However, to achieve arguably their most fundamental, complementary purposes—development of an informed citizenry and [...]
Weathering the Storm—Social-Emotional Learning Tips for Fall 2020
Everyone in education is navigating new territory these days as we continue to work through the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. While educators are doing their best to [...]