by Empowerschools | Apr 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
The Center for American Progress recently released a report naming five key principles present in successful school turnarounds: high expectations, resources in addition to accountability, skilled leaders, decisions informed by data, and strong school culture that...
by Empowerschools | Dec 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
As we wrote earlier, Empower worked with the Mayor and School Committee to chart a new path for the Bentley Elementary in Salem. For the past four years, the Bentley has been a Level 4 school, meaning it is among the lowest-performing schools in the state. The Level 4...
by Empowerschools | Sep 19, 2014 | Uncategorized
On the day that the most recent MCAS data is to be released by DESE and a day after Secretary Arne Duncan visited, this article looks at the progress being made in one of the most innovative district turnarounds in the country, Lawrence, MA. The upward trajectory of...
by Empowerschools | May 23, 2014 | Uncategorized
Boston Globe North reports on Empower and Blueprint’s school turnaround efforts in Salem with Bentley Elementary. “It is definitely an aggressive approach to being able to bring about improvement, but we are committed to having that happen and we’re doing...
by Empowerschools | Apr 23, 2014 | Uncategorized
In late March, the Indiana legislature passed public law 1321 allowing the Board of Indianapolis Public Schools to contract with school management teams and leaders to turnaround failing schools or establish new schools in IPS. This kind of legislation marks a...
