By: Erik Ellefsen and Sahira Kodra In education, we often hear about the “crab bucket culture” – where success is met with pulling others down. But at the BCSL, we’ve embraced a different mascot: the stronger sea turtles who at hatching help others to hatch and get into the ocean safely. Throughout 2024, we’ve witnessed how this simple metaphor has helped us be an encouragement to the educational communities worldwide that are creating ripples of […]
Month: December 2024
Retaining Our Unicorns
Leaning in to supporting new teachers through mentorship Since November, we have shared stories of school teams who confronted Adaptive Challenges through the Baylor Center for School Leadership’s (BCSL) Catalytic Improvement Community process. Our previous features highlighted the transformative work at Robinson Elementary, Grace Prep and NorthStar Academy,. Today, we present the work of Dr. Kimberly Miller and Trinity Christian School in Fairfax, VA. If you’re facing an adaptive challenge and seeking meaningful change, we […]
Wait… You Mean I’m Included Too?
Since November, we have shared stories of school teams who confronted Adaptive Challenges through the Baylor Center for School Leadership’s (BCSL) Catalytic Improvement Community process. Our previous features highlighted the transformative work at Grace Prep and NorthStar Academy. Today, we present the work of Patti Goforth and Robinson ISD. If you’re facing an adaptive challenge and seeking meaningful change, we invite you to join Catalyze in July of 2025. By Patti Goforth “Therefore encourage one […]