Maximizing Commitment in a Season of Change

By Anna H. Bryan Over the summer, we have been reposting articles from Anna Bryan on her experiences with Adaptive Change in schools. This blog, “Maximizing Commitment in a Season of Change,” is particularly timely as we prepare for the return of teachers to our buildings for the start of the 2024-25 school year. The article is especially helpful in thinking about how to create genuine engagement for change rather than simply convincing skeptics to […]

Baylor Campus in the Fall

Maximizing Commitment in a Season of Change

By Anna H. Surratt A Season for Change There is a season for every activity under the heavens (Ecclesiastes 3:1) and we are in the throes of one of the most crucial seasons of our school year –  the beginning of the year. As school leaders, we are setting the course for the year with purpose-driven goals, high expectations for faculty and staff, and deep hopes for positive student outcomes. If there is a time […]