May 23, 2019 | Accountability, Educators, School Leadership, Terry's Blog
School safety is a topic that is on the forefront of everyone’s minds, especially after the recent threat in the Denver metro area and the tragic incident at the STEM school in Highlands Ranch. It is an unfortunate reality that the threats within schools are dangerous...
Apr 10, 2019 | School Leadership, Terry's Blog
As James MacGregor Burns writes, “One of the most universal cravings of our time is a hunger for compelling and creative leadership.” This is true in all aspects of our lives, from the expectations we hold for the legislators who represent us to those who lead our...
Mar 26, 2019 | Curriculum & Instruction, Educators, School Leadership, Terry's Blog
Does curriculum matter? Maybe not as much as previously thought, according to a recent study released by the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University. The study, which looked at student achievement data in six states across three school years and...
Jan 24, 2019 | Governance, School Choice, School Leadership, Terry's Blog
National School Choice Week is a weeklong event which exists to highlight the importance of school options, including magnet schools, private schools, online schools, and charter schools. As a charter school authorizer, it’s no surprise that I believe in the charter...
Jan 18, 2019 | Curriculum & Instruction, Educators, School Leadership, Terry's Blog
By the time my fourth child reached elementary school and after many years as a principal, I was much more prepared to identify the diverse learning needs of my own children and how to navigate the world of special education. Most parents are confused and overwhelmed...
