by Andrew Curtis | Apr 27, 2026 | Educator Professional Development
In education, we often talk about student growth, teacher development, and instructional excellence. Yet far too often, the decisions we make are driven not by what is best, but by what is easiest. We take the path of least resistance — the route that avoids...
by Andrew Curtis | Mar 20, 2026 | Educational Leadership (Principals & Administrators)
As we head into the busy months of testing season — from state assessments to quarterly benchmarks — the atmosphere in schools can feel heavier than usual. Classrooms are bustling, hallways hum with anticipation, and meetings suddenly become more urgent. For many...
by Andrew Curtis | Mar 20, 2026 | Educator Professional Development
As schools move from state testing into quarterly assessments, one truth becomes clear: data conversations are unavoidable. The question is not whether we will look at data — it’s how we look at it. Too often, vulnerability and victimhood get tangled together. They...
by Andrew Curtis | Mar 20, 2026 | Educator Professional Development
As we head into testing season — from state assessments to quarterly benchmarks — emotions run high. Classrooms feel heavier. Meetings feel more urgent. And data conversations can feel personal, even when no one intends them to be. For many teachers, testing season...
by Andrew Curtis | Feb 24, 2026 | Educational Leadership (Principals & Administrators)
There’s a phrase I hear often in schools — sometimes spoken out loud, sometimes implied in conversations about staffing and morale: “We just don’t have the team this year.” It’s usually said with frustration, and often with good intentions. Yet over time, I’ve come to...
