Three is a magic number. I know that because Schoolhouse Rock! said so. There is a holy trinity, time is split into three parts (past, present, and future). There are three branches... read more →
These three words all have something to do with making something happen. Yet in the PLC at Work® culture, there are very important distinctions among those words that can have a profound... read more →
There are many paths that lead an educator, a school, a district, or even a state to the PLC journey. Some are led to the path through a state or district... read more →
Are you maximizing your Circle of Influence? Bestselling author Stephen Covey (1989) wrote, “Proactive people focus their efforts in the Circle of Influence. They work on the things they can do... read more →
Becky DuFour used the analogy of her brother Russ, the builder, in emphasizing the importance of laying a solid foundation. Becky shared that her brother has built beautiful homes for many... read more →
One question I am often asked by classroom teachers is, “Why should we care about PLCs, Bill?” And as the self-proclaimed “why guy” on my faculty—the curmudgeon constantly asking, “Why... read more →
The generation of innovative ideas and practices are often propelled through attendance at professional learning sessions where engaging practitioners and experts share their knowledge. Participants leave energized and excited; ready... read more →
In August of 2017, Eastside Elementary in Greenbrier, Arkansas, was given what we would soon realize was the “chance of a lifetime.” Eastside is one of four elementary schools in... read more →
One of the more frequent questions that we receive from teacher and administrative teams as they begin the PLC journey is this: “How can we possibly plan, implement, assess, and... read more →
This past month I have been working with collaborative teams to answer the second question of a professional learning community, “How will we know when they have learned the content?”... read more →