What Is a Theory of Action? An Educator’s Guide to Using This Tool for School Improvement
Learn how a Theory of Action (ToA) can support educators with connecting goals to outcomes and read about real examples from Partners in School Innovation Director of Program Design and Development Amanda Bachelor on how schools and districts we’ve worked with have used ToAs.
Change Agent Spotlight: Principal Anthony Alvarado, Ed.D., of Mount Pleasant Elementary School District
Learn more about Principal Anthony Alvarado, Ed.D., who uses his experience as a teacher, assistant principal, and now principal to drive equity in education and build strong relationships with students. He shares a resource for educators to freely use to help them in their school transformation journey.
Change Agent Spotlight: Principal Marie Mabanag of Oak Grove School District
Results-Oriented Change Agents are leaders who handle the complexities of under-resourced schools and commit to the success of every student. Read about how Principal Marie Mabanag embodies the mindset and actions of a Change Agent at her school and district.
Stories from the Field: Determination
See how a new teacher tackled the complexities of virtual teaching in 2020 by leveraging continuous learning practices and receiving strategic instructional coaching.
Stories from the Field: “We’re All Math People”
Discover how a teacher's personal math anxiety led to a breakthrough in classroom engagement. See the teaching strategies they used to increase student engagement.
Stories from the Field: Finding Focus
Explore how a principal at a California elementary school significantly improved student outcomes by focusing on reading proficiency and targeted teacher development.
Stories from the Field: Building Systems
Learn how a school community coordinator at a San Francisco middle school leverages collaboration to create strategies for improving student achievement and wellness.
Stories from the Field: What Does Equity Look Like in the Classroom?
See a practical example of how equity work can be applied in the classroom, and learn how targeted coaching can transform teaching practices in a way that improves student experiences.