Planning for 2020 and Beyond

Planning for 2020 and Beyond

Happy New Year! The beginning of a new year has always been a good time to connect, reflect, and look forward to what lies ahead. Not one to buck tradition, I thought I’d take this opportunity to connect and share a few thoughts. Our goals as a community partnership...
Who IS the right person?

Who IS the right person?

In our work we often talk about having the right person at the table. But who IS the right person? First and foremost, this question is subjective. In our work we use this phrase in two different ways: Result Based Facilitation Adapative Leadership   The Annie E....
The Wonder of Why

The Wonder of Why

Anyone who has had joy and privilege of being around precocious children or adolescent youth can attest to the dread associated with the three-letters – Why? While this may not conjure up the best memories, we can generally agree that a full reasoned response to why...
Collective Mentorship

Collective Mentorship

There is a movement to look beyond academic outcomes to include “whole child” measure to bridge the achievement gap, particularly with our students of color. Over the last few years Bellevue School District (BSD) has been leading by developing one-day experiences like...
2019 PEG Summit: Reflections

2019 PEG Summit: Reflections

Why Examine and Address Race? Race matters—in society and in our schools. It is critical for educators to address racial issues in order to uncover personal and institutional biases that prevent all students, and especially students of color, from reaching their...