“A Reset is a narrowly focused initiative, planned and executed to have a meaningful impact in a short period of time.” As a school leader, what about the following challenges strikes a chord? Dr. Brandi Chin’s charter school had won loud praise for its results. But the founding school director…

Featured Leader: Tihesha Henderson, Head of School and Executive Director, Sankofa School of Success, Indianapolis, IN This story is part of the Follow the Leaders project, an ongoing series from Relay Graduate School of Education to share insights and inspiration on leading for equity, wellness, and achievement. The Challenge: How can school leaders help teachers feel more supported in their jobs?

Featured Leader: Tihesha Henderson, Head of School and Executive Director, Sankofa School of Success, Indianapolis, IN This story is part of the Follow the Leaders project, an ongoing series from Relay Graduate School of Education to share insights and inspiration on leading for equity, wellness, and achievement. The Challenge: Addressing Student Needs with SEL and Trauma-Informed Support The motto at…

Featured Leader: Tihesha Henderson, Head of School and Executive Director, Sankofa School of Success, Indianapolis, IN This story is part of the Follow the Leaders project, an ongoing series from Relay Graduate School of Education to share insights and inspiration on leading for equity, wellness, and achievement. The Challenge: Addressing Teacher Turnover and Burnout Principal Tihesha Henderson…

Featured Leader: Katie Harshman, Principal, Minnequa Elementary School, Pueblo, CO This story is part of the Follow the Leaders project, an ongoing series from Relay Graduate School of Education to share insights and inspiration on leading for student achievement, equity, and wellness. The Challenge: Expanding Schoolwide Capacity for Coaching and Feedback To accelerate learning at Minnequa Elementary School, Principal…

Featured Leader: Christine Diaz, VP of Schools for Tarrant County, TX, IDEA Public Schools This story is part of the Follow the Leaders project, an ongoing series from Relay Graduate School of Education to share insights and inspiration on leading for student achievement, equity, and wellness. The Challenge: How can principal supervisors help school teams target their coaching to what drives instructional improvement?

Featured Leader: Kimberly Grayson, Principal, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College (Grades 6–12), Denver, CO This story is part of the Follow the Leaders project, an ongoing series from Relay Graduate School of Education to share insights and inspiration on leading for student achievement, equity, and wellness. The Challenge: How can leaders adopt positive approaches to student behavior and social emotional needs?

Featured Leader: Katie Harshman, Principal, Minnequa Elementary School, Pueblo, CO This story is part of the Follow the Leaders project, an ongoing series from Relay Graduate School of Education to share insights and inspiration on leading for student achievement, equity, and wellness. The Challenge: Accelerating Student Progress to Meet Urgent Needs For Minnequa Elementary School, the clock was ticking…

Featured Leader: Christine Diaz, VP of Schools for Tarrant County, TX, IDEA Public Schools This story is part of the Follow the Leaders project, an ongoing series from Relay Graduate School of Education to share insights and inspiration on leading for student achievement, equity, and wellness. The Challenge: “How can leaders use planning to foster coordination, clarity, and collaboration throughout the year, so all students succeed?”