Case studies

Impact stories of schools and districts that have rallied for change

Driving powerful and sustainable progress toward equity in education requires engaged communities of educators, caregivers, and dedicated practitioners of continuous improvement. We’re proud to have partnered with the leaders in education and equity-focused change agents featured here on transformative school and district initiatives.

To respect privacy and maintain the trust of the school communities we partner with, we anonymize the identities in these success stories. This approach ensures that our focus remains on supporting educational transformation while upholding the integrity of the relationships we've established.

Liz Garcia 8/26/24 Liz Garcia 8/26/24

How Middle School Educators Improved Relationships with Students Using the 2x10 Method

Explore how educators in Philadelphia significantly improved their relationships with their students within just five months using new relationship-building strategies.

Liz Garcia 8/5/24 Liz Garcia 8/5/24

How a San Jose School Transformed Their Support for Multilingual Learners

Read about a San Jose school's journey in boosting support for Multilingual Learners through strategic professional development and innovative teaching strategies, resulting in remarkable improvements in student outcomes.

Liz Garcia 7/25/24 Liz Garcia 7/25/24

How a Network of San Jose Schools Leveraged Student Voices for Transformative Change

Uncover how Partners in School Innovation’s collaboration with a network of schools in San Jose reshaped teaching and administration through understanding student perspectives.

Liz Garcia 7/8/24 Liz Garcia 7/8/24

What Anti-Bias and Anti-Racist Work Looks Like in Education: An Elementary School's Story

Learn how a San Jose elementary school is revolutionizing its teaching and school culture by embedding anti-bias and anti-racist practices through comprehensive professional development and strategic implementations.

Liz Garcia 5/30/24 Liz Garcia 5/30/24

A Principal's Path to School Transformation via Shared Leadership and Equity

See how a dedicated principal drove transformative changes in school culture and academic achievement by building a school culture of shared leadership and equity.

Liz Garcia 7/18/23 Liz Garcia 7/18/23

A K-8 School’s Path to Student-Centered Learning

A K-8 school in Philadelphia partnered with Partners in School Innovation to transform into a hub for student-centered learning, achieving significant advancements in their educational goals.

Liz Garcia 7/20/21 Liz Garcia 7/20/21

Empowering a Network of Math Educators in The School District of Philadelphia

Explore how a network of math educators across 12 schools enhanced their teaching strategies through a supportive collaboration with Partners in School Innovation.

Liz Garcia 6/7/21 Liz Garcia 6/7/21

Empowering Elementary Educators to Excel in Reading Instruction

Discover how an elementary school in West Contra Costa Unified District dramatically improved reading instruction through professional development, personalized coaching, and a systematic approach to navigating educational challenges.

Liz Garcia 3/11/19 Liz Garcia 3/11/19

Driving Sustainable District-Wide Improvement Via a Professional Learning Network

Discover how our collaboration with San Jose schools through a professional learning network improved the capacity of educational leadership and strengthened their professional learning communities, leading to district-wide improvements.

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How we help transform schools and districts

Educator development

Our Partners in School Innovation improvement partners coach educators one-on-one (both virtually and in-person) and help develop change agent practices such as forming equity mindsets, strengthening leadership skills, and navigating change management.
Team facilitation

Dedicated Partners in School Innovation improvement partners support the creation, implementation, and scaling of effective change ideas and the development of sustainable systems. This adaptive group facilitation accelerates learning and drives transformation.
Learning networks

Partners in School Innovation alliance teams connect multiple schools and districts facing similar issues or seeking growth and facilitate initiatives to accelerate learning, iterate on potential solutions rapidly, and spread effective practices across the network.