Controlling the Variables – This is the fourth blog of a 10 part series It was more than five decades…
School Planning
A Vision for Excellence
While we are enjoying the holiday break with family and friends, we are bringing you this piece from our blog…
Michigan Schools To Watch
The Institute for Excellence in Education is excited to announce a special partnership with Michigan Schools To Watch — the…
Dear Courageous Leader (December 2012)
What skills and knowledge do students need so they are prepared for college, work, and life? It seems that we…
Motivation for Change: Work Together FOR the Students (Albion Schools)
Jerri-Lynn Williams-Harper, superintendent for Albion Schools considers herself a change agent and she hopes to do just that in her…
A Vision of Excellence
More than merely a printed statement that is posted on the district website or in the hallways of a building,…
At Mumford, Leadership Means Accountability and Opportunity
When Dr. Donnie Davis learned what the Educational Achievement Authority (EAA) planned for the 15 Detroit schools that are now…
Leadership Coaches Build Capacity
You might be asking yourself what a leadership coach does. Many of the schools partnering with the Institute receive leadership…
The Focused Instructional Model
“The sun’s rays do not burn until brought to a focus.” – Alexander Graham Bell Taking an informal walk past…
Focusing Strategies For Students
Keeping students focused is sometimes a challenge for teachers . . . and everyone benefits from a couple new strategies…
How Will You Measure Growth?
Planning for Success-Take the First Step The success you read about at Grant High School in the article, “The Finger…
