| Three school improvement mistakes (and how to avoid them): Ceri Dean and Bryan Goodwin describe common pitfalls to school improvement: 1) treating the symptoms instead of the problem, 2) ignoring intangibles, and 3) biting off more than you can chew. Creating a culture of high expectations: Zoe Barley and Helen Apthorp describe key findings from McREL's study of "beat the odds" schools. One of the key differences between high- and low-performing schools is that high-performing schools address intangible, often elusive, aspects of schooling. RTI model uses data to improve instruction "here & now": Apthorp describes how the Response to Intervention (RTI) process, developed for special needs students, can be applied to all students, helping teachers become more data-driven in how they plan and deliver instruction. "Fractal" experiences, quick wins, and school success: Mike Galvin explains how schools can use a "fractal experience" to generate quick wins, develop staff members' "collective efficacy," and promote larger systemic improvement efforts. Montview Elementary: A lesson in sustainability: Heather Hein reports that this high-poverty school has managed to sustain high levels of student performance by focusing on intangibles and maintaining a culture of high expectations. | 
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