As a parent, I want my sons to see that integrity isn’t about convenience — it’s about conviction. We teach what we tolerate. Let’s choose courage.

#Leadership #Integrity #Courage

The Politico article (Oct 14) exposed vile racist, antisemitic, and homophobic messages among young GOP members.

When leaders normalize hate, silence becomes permission.

Integrity means speaking when it’s easier to stay silent.

#Leadership #Courage #Integrity

All the PLCs I partner with want their students to have more agency - and their PLC doesn't have any concrete specific goals 🎯 for mastery... Agency has to start with the PLC!

Impact Team Peer Coaching in Action - The Core Collaborative Job-embedded, learner-centered, professional learning for schools and systems

When we wrote #ImpactTeams we wanted to create a collaborative model that advanced learner agency for teachers and students!

Check out our Peer Coaching protocol!

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Mastering the Groove: Portfolios That Showcase Lifelong Learning - The Core Collaborative Job-embedded, learner-centered, professional learning for schools and systems

Are your students mastering the groove??

Check out my latest blog on advancing metacogntive clarity in your school!!

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From Equity Traps to Treasure Maps - The Core Collaborative Job-embedded, learner-centered, professional learning for schools and systems

Now—more than ever—we have to amplify our learners’ and families’ assets and resist the urge to reduce them to data points or perceived deficits.

When we start from strengths, we don’t just close gaps—we build bridges.

Please share!

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From Data to Action - The Core Collaborative Job-embedded, learner-centered, professional learning for schools and systems

How can we love our students from data to action with goal setting?

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They can't erase us.

Great day with WASA today in Tacoma --- heading home with a ful heart ❤️

Rising Above the Waves - The Core Collaborative Job-embedded, learner-centered, professional learning for schools and systems

Lovin' this blog by my friend, Loan! Check it out 👇🏼
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Jazzed to facilitate a pre-session at the CISC Symposium with our TCC team!!

Super excited to collaborate with Kern County Leaders at the 3rd day of our Impact Team Leadership Summit at Cal State Bakersfield!

Special thanks to 21CSLA for sponsoring this event! 🌈

Democratically Run Schools - The Core Collaborative Democratically run schools place students in the driver's seat and foster a culture of shared responsibility, equity, and learner agency.

"Imagine a school where students aren’t just passive recipients of knowledge but active participants in shaping their education and school community. Democratically run schools embody this vision... "

Read more from our TCC team here 👇🏼

#ImpactTeams
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Scary stuff.

Advancing Critical Literacy - The Core Collaborative Critical literacy prepares students not only to succeed academically but also to contribute to a more just and equitable world.

"Critical literacy invites students to question whose voices are represented and left out, and how they can contribute to shaping a more equitable and inclusive society....

#ImpactTeams #Belonging #LoveNotHate

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Core Collaborative is still buzzing from an incredible week at Learning Forward in Denver! ⛰️

The Mile High City didn’t just elevate our altitude—it elevated our mindset and our passion for learning and leading collectively to advance learner agency!

#TRUTH 👇🏼

#RevolutionaryLOVE

December is a time for reflection, connection, & hope.

As the year winds down, we reflect on the challenges we’ve faced, the growth we’ve witnessed, and the possibilities ahead.

Our Core Collaborative Coaches and partner schools -TOGETHER - sparked change, built belonging, and amplified voices!

Gratitude in Action - The Core Collaborative Gratitude is the invisible thread that weaves together educators, students, families, and the larger learning community.

Check out the Core Collaborative's latest article about making gratitude a daily action!

Plus... there are a lot of cool gratitude exercises and prompts for circles!

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Just a gentle reminder!!

temperature gage

How are your students determining the level of risk as they work through challenges and obstacles?

Love this "riskometer" that we created at PS 9!

I can't believe the month is almost over! Our national coaches are out and about advancing learner ownership and agency -- grateful to partner with so many passionate and inspired educators!

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Loved collaborating with PS 9 today. We lifted the level of rigor by working through our "transfer" projects!

So grateful for our 10 year partnership! 💜

#ImpactTeams

🎉 My friend's book is here! A Step-by-Step Guide for Re-Envisioning Rigor by Michael McDowell & Aaron Eisberg is ready! Packed clear visuals, this guide eliminates guesswork and empowers educators at every level. Build lasting habits for impactful teaching!

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Navigating Equity Traps During Data Meetings - The Core Collaborative Addressing equity traps requires awareness—and a commitment to continuous reflection, courageous conversations, and intentional action.

How are your teams navigating "equity traps" when analyzing data??

#ImpactTeams

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Okay. I am ready for a new social experience! ❤️🌈🎶