by Andrew Curtis | Feb 28, 2025 | Case Studies
Client Overview Mishawaka Catholic School, located in Mishawaka, Indiana, is a private institution serving students from preschool through 8th grade. The school is dedicated to building disciples of Jesus Christ through faith formation, academic excellence, and...
by Andrew Curtis | Feb 4, 2025 | Educational Leadership (Principals & Administrators), Educator Professional Development, K-12 Teaching Strategies
As educators, we know that real-world problems rarely fit neatly into a single subject area. Cross-curricular teaching bridges the gap between disciplines, allowing students to make meaningful connections and apply their learning to complex, authentic situations. When...
by Andrew Curtis | Feb 4, 2025 | Effective Classroom Management, K-12 Teaching Strategies, School Improvement Initiatives
As educators, we all know that setting clear goals is essential to success. Yet, in the hustle of teaching, the connection between student progress and the daily learning targets we set can sometimes be overlooked. The truth is simple: what doesn’t get measured,...
by Andrew Curtis | Jan 9, 2025 | Curriculum Development Strategies for K-12 Teachers, School Improvement Initiatives
In today’s ever-evolving educational landscape, rigor has become a cornerstone for equipping students with the skills they need to thrive academically and beyond. Rigor in education challenges students to engage deeply with material, think critically, and develop...
by Andrew Curtis | Jan 9, 2025 | K-12 Teaching Strategies
What does it mean to be a leader? When someone says, “She’s a leader” or “He’s a leader,” what qualities come to mind? In K-12 education, leadership often feels tied to administrative roles or extracurricular activities. But at Tools for Success, we believe leadership...
