Creative Leadership Solutions

Sometimes the instinct to help can unintentionally make students less likely to persist on their own.

This week’s Research Wednesday looks at what the research says about when to step in, when to step back, and how to give just enough help to build capable, independent learners.

Read this week's research insight - https://www.creativeleadership.net/the-unintended-negative-consequences-of-help-in-childhood/

58% of students surveyed say homework has become meaningless because nearly everyone is using AI.

But the bigger story isn’t just about AI.

New research from the Thomas B. Fordham Institute raises some important questions about screen time, grading, academic expectations—and whether our practices are actually helping students do the thinking.

https://www.creativeleadership.net/high-tech-low-standards-high-school-in-the-age-of-distraction/

AI can predict what's likely, but it can't recognize what's possible.

That distinction is at the heart of a new piece from Dr. Michelle Cleveland on why AI literacy isn't a tech skill, it's a human skill.

AI Literacy Begins with Human Leadership: Why Every Educator Needs Both

https://www.creativeleadership.net/ai-literacy-begins-with-human-leadership-why-every-educator-needs-both/

Is your district investing in systems to support every student? Join us for a powerful conversation on how to get started, how to level up your MTSS districtwide, and to share your own ideas and strategies.

Leading MTSS Districtwide: Building Coherent Systems for Every Student
Audience: District Office Leaders
📅 September 3 | 1:00–1:45 PM ET | with Allyson Apsey

Register here --> https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-m5QpiJuTSO3x8eFp1NaFg #/registration

One of the biggest misconceptions is that grading’s primary purpose is the final result when really, grading is about feedback. Well written rubrics are one of the best ways to provide it.

This week’s Research Wednesday shares two simple rubric formats that can help students see where they are, what they need to improve, and what comes next.

https://www.creativeleadership.net/rubrics-done-right/

It’s on my calendar. See you soon. Lisa Almeida

Creating safer schools takes more than a single solution. It takes strong systems, intentional leadership, and a culture where students and staff can thrive.

Join CLS for a FREE webinar on August 26 as we explore practical ways to strengthen physical safety while building a positive, supportive school culture.

Register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/HVkjrx13TXKXNN74NhJzQw

Creating safer schools takes more than a single solution. It takes strong systems, intentional leadership, and a culture where students and staff can thrive.

Join CLS for a FREE webinar on August 26 as we explore practical ways to strengthen physical safety while building a positive, supportive school culture.

Register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/HVkjrx13TXKXNN74NhJzQw

The biggest problem with grading isn't your grading policy.

It's what grades communicate to students about learning. This week's Research Wednesday explores one question that can reshape grading conversations and improve both motivation and achievement.

https://www.creativeleadership.net/the-grading-conversation-is-changing-what-about-our-thinking/

We're excited to announce that Fearless Leadership: Strategies & Tools for School Leaders is now available!

Written by Dr. Douglas Reeves, Dr. Christina Melton, and Dr. Nikki Woodson, this practical new resource is filled with strategies to help school leaders build thriving cultures, empower others, and lead meaningful, lasting change.

Get your copy today: https://a.co/d/07FwdHoa

Most teachers say they understand the Science of Reading. The research tells a different story.

Only 2% of teachers learned evidence-aligned reading instruction during their preparation programs, and many still equate the Science of Reading with phonics alone. Our latest Research Wednesday explores what the data means and why leadership, not another mandate, may be the missing piece.

Read this 5-minute research recap - https://www.creativeleadership.net/teachers-respond-to-the-science-of-reading/