How Do You Know Your Charter School is Successful?
Mar 16, 2020
Today I have two questions for you to ask yourself:
- Do you find that the charter school you lead or work for is successful?
- If yes, what is the main reason for that success?
When I was a teacher, I was never sure if the schools I taught were successful. If they were indeed successful, we were certainly not provided any specific formula that led to our success.
My immediate reaction would be that any success we achieved would be due to the amazing teachers who were part of the team - especially the ones who were most effective in reaching out and building relationships with students.
It could have been my giant ego that got in the way, but I do not believe the teachers in the schools I taught in had much direction; the leadership was not very in tune with improving student achievement and closing the achievement gap. At least, I can stand to say that they were not very concerned by my classroom because I was never formally observed until the last week of school.
My teaching...
