Ann Austin recently sat down for an interview with us and spoke about TRANSFORMING COLLEGE TEACHING EVALUATION, which provides an impactful approach to teaching assessment that boosts teaching practice while ensuring student success. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3IADRru

In this College Guidance Spotlight blog, College Adviser and Upper School Librarian Jordan West tackles the often-overwhelming college essay — students' opportunity to introduce themselves to schools in 650 words or less. ✍️ She shares practical tips for students and parents as they navigate this important step in the college admissions process. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gyenj8jV

What if academic pacing respected students’ capacity? Relevant Academy replaced semesters with 9-week terms—and student performance soared. Lauren Blakely explains how. Listen to the Full Episode Now: https://lnkd.in/g2fWA84G #LeadershipInLearning #CompetencyBasedEducation

Appreciate Jeff Selingo's analysis of Berry. He writes that "Berry College has redefined the term ‘student worker’ through its LifeWorks program, which places applicants in one of 180 departments to learn practical job skills while earning a paycheck.”

Berry College was recently highlighted as a “Dream School” for its distinctive approach to learning that integrates head, heart, and hands. At the Berry Center for Integrity in Leadership (BCIL), we see that mission come to life every day as faculty and staff intentionally shape the character and intellect of students. Recognition like this reflects more than outcomes—it reflects a campus culture where character, purpose, and belonging are intentionally cultivated through the daily investments of our faculty and staff in the intellectual, moral, and practical formation of every student. During Fall Break, 18 faculty and staff joined BCIL’s Building Character Workshop—a one-day initiative that helps educators connect their teaching, coaching, mentoring, and supervision to the cultivation of virtue as excellence in thought, character, and action. Participants identified the virtues most relevant to their work, practiced writing virtue-informed learning goals, and explored practical ways to form student character through daily habits of teaching, coaching, and leadership. Grateful to all who invested the day in this shared work—and especially to David Barr, Coleman Fannin, Eric R. Kushins, and Calli O'Neal for developing and leading sessions. A warm thank you as well to The Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University for their inspiring example and resources through the Educating Character Initiative. #BuildingCharacter #LeadershipDevelopment #HigherEducation #CharacterFormation #BerryCollege

Q1 progress reports are in, and they’re one of the most important early indicators of student adjustment. Parents, this is an early snapshot of how your teen is adjusting to new teachers, schedules, and expectations, and how you respond now can shape the rest of the year. In our latest article, we share a research-based framework to help parents interpret Q1 results, identify root causes, and implement targeted support strategies that build student independence and confidence. Learn how to turn Q1 insights into sustainable academic success: https://lnkd.in/eYPZzqUz

Some good push back by Phil Hill about The New York Times piece below. Online education is the present and future. But this doesn't mean that traditional teaching methods have to suffer. https://lnkd.in/gsFh2uD9

Continuing our Insights & Answers series with ICL Head of School, Avery McGlenn! 📚 In this episode, Avery dives into the impact of our Academic Advising Program. This personalized support system is designed to help students to stay focused, set purposeful goals, and thrive both in and out of the classroom throughout their academic journey ✨

We successfully hosted an insightful Masterclass with Peter Tilles, Founder of Princeton College Consulting on Holistic Admissions! 💡 Key Takeaways: • How admissions officers assess students beyond grades and test scores • The importance of character, values, and authentic storytelling in your application • How to connect extracurriculars and essays into a cohesive personal narrative • Common mistakes students make when presenting their profiles Couldn’t join us live? Watch the full recording here: https://lnkd.in/dYqMue2f

Megan Battle, Coronado Unified’s senior director of learning, explained trends and progress in a report to the governing board of the annual California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) assessments in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics and the California Science Test (CAST). During the report on Oct. 16, Battle said state testing results show the district ranked No. 2 in English and math across unified school districts in San Diego County. In science, CUSD scores improved with 60% of students meeting or exceeding standards – up from 51% in 2024.