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January often brings a familiar tension for campus leaders across Texas: “STAAR is coming… how do we make sure students are prepared without abandoning everything we know is right about teaching and learning and without disrupting the instructional systems we’ve worked so hard to build?” The answer is not “test prep”.  The answer is stronger alignment. The good news is this: STAAR readiness does not require a pivot away from strong instruction. In fact, the most effective STA

Innovation and adaptability are typically at the forefront of education as they are essential factors for success. However, as educators, we know and feel how critical school culture is and how it cannot be overlooked. A school's culture, the beliefs, values, and behaviors that shape it, are vital in influencing student success, teacher satisfaction, and overall school performance. In part 1 , we described Culture hacking as a powerful approach with a BIG impact through small