by rodaniel | Dec 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
CTL Embraces the Entanglement of Literacy and the Arts to Support Student Learning As educators, we often talk about helping children “make meaning.” But meaning is not made through text alone—meaning is constructed through multiple modalities: movement, image, sound,...
by rodaniel | Oct 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
The blog series, “Micro-routines for Durable-skills,” is a multi-part exploration of how to intentionally teach and validate “durable skills” (soft skills) in the classroom. The posts will be released weekly through October, and we encourage readers to consider their...
by rodaniel | Oct 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
The blog series, “Micro-routines for Durable-skills,” is a multi-part exploration of how to intentionally teach and validate “durable skills” (soft skills) in the classroom. The posts will be released weekly through October, and we encourage readers to consider their...
by rodaniel | Oct 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
The blog series, “Micro-routines for Durable-skills,” is a multi-part exploration of how to intentionally teach and validate “durable skills” (soft skills) in the classroom. The posts will be released weekly through October, and we encourage readers to consider their...
by rodaniel | Oct 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
The blog series, “Micro-routines for Macro-skills,” is a multi-part exploration of how to intentionally teach and validate “durable skills” (soft skills) in the classroom. The posts will be released weekly through October, and we encourage...
by rodaniel | Aug 12, 2025 | Blog
Across the country, school districts are rethinking what it means to prepare students for success. The call is clear: students need more than academic knowledge—they need the Durable Skills that allow them to navigate life, learning, and work in an increasingly...
by rodaniel | Jul 29, 2025 | Blog
Durable Skills. These lifelong competencies—like critical thinking, collaboration, adaptability, and communication—fuel success in school, career, and life. For the Collaborative for Teaching and Learning (CTL), the move to adopt the language of Durable Skills isn’t...
by dwalker | May 10, 2025 | Blog
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33224129@N00/ / CC BY-NC 2.0 We are excited to collaborate with principals on various initiatives that encourage them to embrace an active instructional leadership role in their schools! In our conversations, we frequently explore two key...
by dwalker | May 6, 2025 | Blog
Being a school principal often feels like walking a tightrope, balancing various stakeholders’ diverse and sometimes conflicting expectations. District leaders envision well-run schools hitting academic targets, fostering positive learning environments, and...
by dwalker | May 3, 2025 | Blog
Over the years, the call for school reform, closing achievement gaps, and raising overall achievement has grown increasingly urgent. Despite our best efforts, too many students still fail to meet academic standards. For persistently low-performing schools, the focus...
