The News & Observer | T. Keung Hui The U.S. Department of Education announced it had terminated more than $600 million in federal grants that it said were being used to train teachers in “divisive ideologies.” The impact is being especially felt in North Carolina, where educators said it would hurt efforts to recruit teachers […]
Author Archives: Renee Saddler
Perspective | With pioneering collaboration, districts share excellent educators
EdNC | Bryan Hassel and Sharon Contreras Are school districts that face a shortage of qualified teacher-leaders simply stuck? For districts using Opportunity Culture strategic staffing models, not anymore. Leaders in Edgecombe and Rockingham county districts, supported by our organizations, are collaborating and expanding the reach of excellent teachers. Opportunity Culture roles, created by Public […]
Perspective | For collaborating districts, cohorts have power to address teacher shortages, student outcomes
EducationNC | Sharon Contreras and Bryan Hassel No school wants to gamble with their students’ futures. But when teacher shortages loom — with educators leaving the profession and fewer graduates opting to make the classroom their career — schools confront tough odds. Too often, schools are trying to find great teachers to serve every student […]
Rural Districts Hit Hard By Grant Cuts
AP News | Annia Ma Recent cuts to federal teacher training grants are straining rural school systems that depend on this funding to address teacher shortages. The U.S. Department of Education slashed $600 million in grants last month, citing concerns over “divisive ideologies.” With federal funding playing a crucial role in many rural districts, Dr. […]
TIP Member Tyrrell County Hailed as One of the Best Districts for Teaching Reading
The74 | Chad Aldeman In the recent article “Which School Districts Do the Best Job of Teaching Kids to Read?” by The 74, Tyrrell County Schools—one of The Innovation Project’s member districts—was highlighted as a bright spot in North Carolina. Despite a poverty rate of 27%, Tyrrell achieved a third-grade reading proficiency rate of 60%, […]
Building Momentum, Trust & Achievement in Elizabeth City/Pasquotank County Public Schools
EdNC | Katie Dukes TIP member district Elizabeth City/Pasquotank Public Schools (ECPPS) is led by TIP Board Member, Dr. Keith Parker, who serves as the ECPPS superintendent. Under Dr. Parker’s leadership, students have shown impressive academic gains. As ECPPS Board of Education ChairAngela Cobb says, “When you have all the right ingredients together and all […]