by Andrew Curtis | Jun 1, 2025 | Curriculum Development Strategies for K-12 Teachers, Educational Leadership (Principals & Administrators)
As the 2024–2025 school year winds down, we know school leaders and educators are already thinking ahead. While summer is a well-deserved time to recharge, it’s also a strategic window to reflect, realign, and prepare for the next academic cycle. One of the most...
by Andrew Curtis | May 20, 2025 | Educational Leadership (Principals & Administrators)
As a school leader, you’re managing final evaluations, student celebrations, family engagement, and staff fatigue—all at once. These final weeks are more than a wrap-up; they’re a runway for next year. Here are three powerful (and often overlooked) practices to help...
by Andrew Curtis | May 2, 2025 | Curriculum Development Strategies for K-12 Teachers, Educational Leadership (Principals & Administrators)
Dear Teachers, As the school year draws to a close, I wanted to pause—not just to celebrate you, but to see you. To recognize the long hours, the emotional energy, the quiet sacrifices, and the unwavering belief in your students that carried you through another year....
by Andrew Curtis | May 1, 2025 | Curriculum Development Strategies for K-12 Teachers, Educational Leadership (Principals & Administrators)
Let’s be real—May can feel like a marathon for teachers and students alike. With testing behind us and summer on the horizon, focus starts to fade fast. But the final weeks of school are still a prime opportunity to solidify learning, build community, and finish...
by Andrew Curtis | Apr 9, 2025 | Educational Leadership (Principals & Administrators)
When we think about instructional leadership, the image that often comes to mind is the principal doing walkthroughs, leading PD, and driving initiatives. But the truth is—no one person can carry the weight of school improvement alone. The most impactful schools we’ve...
by Andrew Curtis | Mar 13, 2025 | Educational Leadership (Principals & Administrators)
As Spring Break approaches, it’s easy for students to get distracted and lose focus in the classroom. But this time of year offers a unique opportunity to engage students in fun, hands-on activities that strengthen their problem-solving and critical thinking skills....
