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Peter Dewitt discusses the concept of de-implementation and why it’s a term that should be on every leader’s mind.

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How do we think about the most vexing problems in education? In this webinar, you will hear how applying new mindshifts can re-energize your belief that you can solve long-standing problems in education. New ways of thinking about old problems like equity, teacher retention, grading, and reading ability will unlock the solutions you’ve been looking for.

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"Leaders can evaluate the quality of teaching by asking the four sets of questions implied by this definition. The questions focus on (1) intended learning outcomes, (2) alignment, (3) student engagement, and (4) student success."

The logic model is designed to place into a hierarchal order the principles by which true family engagement and the ultimate development and nurturing of family efficacy can be implemented, measured, and, most importantly, sustained.

"How can educators use lessons learned during the pandemic to create a more equitable learning environment for all students, keep the positive aspects of distance learning while mitigating the negative effects, and support students who are marginalized because of lack of internet access and families who are struggling economically and cannot support learning from home?"

Authors of Leading the Rebound Doug Fisher, Nancy Frey, Dominique Smith, and John Hattie discuss how we should draw on the many lessons learned so we can take advantage of this unprecedent moment in time to create better systems for schooling.

"This book points the way toward a coherent set of policies, tools, and practices designed that educational systems can use to ensure quality teaching in all communities." - Linda Darling-Hammond on Transforming Teaching Through Curriculum-Based Professional Learning

In this presentation, Peter DeWitt focuses on de-implementation, which is the abandoning of low value practices (van Bodegom-Vos L.). Tackling the challenge of overwork, he shares the different forms de-implementation can take and when it makes sense to use a formalized process to lessen waste, increase results, and support major school improvement efforts.