The Heart of Teaching: Quick Activities to Reconnect Educators with their Whys
February is a notoriously difficult month for educators. Winter break is a distant memory. Spring break is many weeks away. The weather...
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Sue Chapman
- Jan 2
- 5 min
Turning Toward Learning: Helping Educators Pivot from Resistance to Engagement
“How can we deal with resistance to professional learning and instructional improvement initiatives?” I’m hearing this question again and...
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Sue Chapman
- Nov 29, 2022
- 3 min
Turning Crisis into Learning: Moving from Post-Traumatic Stress to Post-Traumatic Growth
We’ve all seen a lot of trauma in the last several years. Even if we have not personally experienced trauma, we know people who have. The...
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Sue Chapman
- Oct 28, 2022
- 4 min
Joy Works: A Message for Educators in Challenging Times
I felt overworked and undervalued. My focus had slowly begun to shift more toward resenting certain structures, norms, and philosophies...
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Sue Chapman
- Sep 29, 2022
- 5 min
The Name of the Game is Learning
Using Game-like Protocols to Tackle Problems and Build Professional Expertise How can we create a safe space for collaborative thinking...
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- Aug 25, 2022
- 4 min
You’re Invited! Transformational Professional Learning that Feels Like a Party
What if professional development could be more like a party? In their new book, The PD Book: 7 Habits that Transform Professional...
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Sue Chapman
- Aug 1, 2022
- 2 min
Top 5 Blog Posts
Dr. Sue Chapman began writing a blog for Learning Forward Texas in the September 2021 StraightForward newsletter. We have seen increased...
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Sue Chapman
- Jul 11, 2022
- 5 min
The Power of Moments in Schools:Design Defining Moments to Inspire and Sustain Your School All Year
What are defining moments and why are they important? I vividly remember the first time a parent thanked me for teaching her child. I can...
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Sue Chapman
- Jun 10, 2022
- 6 min
Standards Matter: Taking Action Toward Equity Through Professional Learning
Did you notice the date of the quote above? We have been talking about equity and attempting to achieve equity in our schools for many...
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Sue Chapman
- Jun 5, 2022
- 3 min
Ending a Challenging School Year with a Positive Vibe
How can we finish off 2021-22 in a way that leaves teachers and staff feeling proud of the work they have done across this challenging...
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Sue Chapman
- Jun 5, 2022
- 4 min
Choosing to be a Courageous Educator
What does it feel like to be brave in a meeting, parent conference, or even a board meeting? What does a school culture look like when we...
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Sue Chapman
- Apr 28, 2022
- 2 min
Growing as a Leader: Five Key Actions for Great School Leadership
While it is difficult to predict who will ultimately become a “great” leader (and I have made plenty of mistakes in this area), it is my...
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Sue Chapman
- Apr 6, 2022
- 4 min
Strategies to Optimize Your Impact
Summer is a time for self-reflection and goal setting. During the summer, teachers and education leaders have the opportunity to step...
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Sue Chapman
- Mar 5, 2022
- 2 min
Why You Need an Instructional Playbook
What could you and your team accomplish if you had an instructional playbook, a personalized guide to maximizing student learning by...
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Sue Chapman
- Feb 16, 2022
- 3 min
Power Up Your Meetings with Purpose-Driven Protocols
Imagine a meeting that educators are eager to attend because they understand the meeting’s purpose and know the meeting will be...
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Sue Chapman
- Jan 13, 2022
- 4 min
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Learning Forward Texas 30th Annual Conference
If I have seen farther than others, it is because I have stood on the shoulders of giants. ~ Sir Issac Newton, physicist Across your...
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Sue Chapman
- Dec 5, 2021
- 4 min
Holiday To-Do List: Take Care of Self
Jot down 10 things you want to accomplish over the holiday break. Now pause for a moment of honest reflection…. How many of these...
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Sue Chapman
- Nov 12, 2021
- 6 min
Capturing Confetti
4 Ways to Growing a Culture of Gratitude in Your School or Organization https://pixabay.com/photos/woman-confetti-sparkles-blonde-fun-631...
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Sue Chapman
- Oct 11, 2021
- 3 min
Appreciative Inquiry: A Leadership Tool for Challenging Times
Unfunded mandates, additional duties, the lack of substitute teachers, ongoing concerns about COVID and the best ways to keep students...
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learningforwardtx
- Oct 11, 2021
- 1 min
What Should SEL look like this fall?
EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS WEIGH IN ON HOW TO FOSTER RESILIENCE Download and read this article published in the August 2021 edition of The...
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