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We partner with K–12 schools and districts to deliver tailored, job-embedded professional development led by certified Associates. With monthly check-ins, consistent delivery, and post-engagement reports, we ensure sustainable, impactful change.

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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Sometimes the instinct to help can unintentionally make students less likely to persist on their own. We look 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. www.creativeleadership.net/the-unintend...
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
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. www.creativeleadership.net/high-tech-lo...
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
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. www.creativeleadership.net/ai-literacy-...
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
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. www.creativeleadership.net/rubrics-done...
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
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. www.creativeleadership.net/the-grading-...
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Most teachers say they understand the Science of Reading. The research tells a different story. Our latest Research Wednesday explores what the data means and why leadership, not another mandate, may be the missing piece. Read the 5-minute research recap - www.creativeleadership.net/teachers-res...
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
AI is changing how organizations operate, innovate, & make decisions. Join Creative Leadership Solutions for a practical conversation on what leaders need to know now. creativeleadership.net/events/free-...
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Free Webinar - Leading Through the AI Shift: What Leaders Need to Know Now June 24, 2026 - 1:00 PM EST REGISTER HERE - us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
This week's Research Wednesday explores a meta-analysis of workplace coaching and its impact on performance, goal attainment, resilience, and self-efficacy. www.creativeleadership.net/the-power-of... Research Wednesday will take a “summer break” and shift to twice-monthly updates.
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
This Research Wednesday shows how assumptions about student ability shape the level of work students experience—and what shifts in classrooms when expectations rise. www.creativeleadership.net/in-pursuit-o... Research Wednesday will take a “summer break” and shift to twice-monthly updates.
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Close This Year with Clarity Our June newsletter shares practical strategies you can use immediately to capture student voice, recognize success, and turn reflection into stronger results next year. Read the Newsletter - www.creativeleadership.net/newsletter/
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
PLCs do not fail because the research is flawed — they fail when implementation lacks trust, clarity, and adaptive leadership. Read the Research - www.creativeleadership.net/plcs-that-wo... In June, we will take a “summer break” and shift to twice-monthly updates.
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
When AI Feels More Welcoming Than School - Listen more. Judge less. If students feel more welcomed by AI than by school, that is where our work begins. Belonging is built one interaction at a time. bit.ly/RW052026 In June, we will take a “summer break” and shift to twice-monthly updates.
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Devices became symbols of equity. But access was never the same as impact. The real question isn’t how much tech students use—it’s how much thinking they do. This research challenges what schools have assumed for years. Read the Research - www.creativeleadership.net/flatpack-lea...
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
What happens when AI meets high-impact teaching practices? Real-time feedback, sharper decisions, and stronger collaboration. This is how schools turn insight into action.   Read the latest Research Wednesday and see what works - www.creativeleadership.net/putting-ai-t...
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Family & Community Engagement experts Dr. Alex Marrero, Superintendent of Denver Public Schools, and Dr. Washington B. Collado reveal how to move families from simple involvement to true empowerment — the real key to student success. www.creativeleadership.net/newsletter/
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Students are often asked to write about texts they have not yet fully processed. Without structured interaction with the text, writing remains shallow and inconsistent. Text annotation provides a practical bridge between reading and meaningful writing. www.creativeleadership.net/using-text-a...
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
What if the biggest barrier to women in leadership… is the belief there’s only room for a few? It’s time to replace competition with intentional support and sponsorship. Here’s how women in education can rise—together. Read Research Wednesday - www.creativeleadership.net/research-wed...
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
The problem with PLCs and MTSS isn’t effort, belief, or expertise. It is design. When the operating model is unclear, collaboration does not consistently lead to better Tier 1 instruction or results.   Read this week's Research Wednesday to learn more - www.creativeleadership.net/research-wed...
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
The Key to Secondary School Success: Getting 9th Grade Right Contributing Author: Dr. Douglas Reeves Kaaron Andrews studied the relationship between 9th-grade student performance, graduation, and subsequent post-secondary success. Read the latest Research Wednesday here - tinyurl.com/RW031126
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Do Audiobooks Count as Reading? Dr. Douglas Reeves While surveys show over 40% of U.S. adults think listening to a book isn’t real reading, Brian Bannon, Chief Librarian of New York PL disagrees in this Nov. 23, 2025 article. Read the latest Research Wednesday post here: tinyurl.com/RW030426
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
CLS March Newsletter PLCs Done Right Explore how Collaborative Learning Teams can move from routine meetings to measurable impact. From strengthening structure to anchoring conversations in student evidence, learn practical ways to align adult practice and drive results. tinyurl.com/CLSNewsMarch...
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Hope for Cynics In this inspiring book (Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness, 2025) by Jamil Zaki, there is a treasure trove of research that will help all of us who support educators and school leaders. Read the latest Research Wednesday post here: conta.cc/4cMYlK4
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Research Wednesday - February 25, 2026
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
A Balanced and Skeptical View of AI in Schools In this thoughtful and evidence-rich article (February 12, 2026), the authors cite several randomized control trials (RCT) that provide mixed evidence on the use of AI in schools. Read the latest Research Wednesday post here: conta.cc/4aCrYv4
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Research Wednesday - February 18, 2026
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
The Power of Effective Relationships Effective relationships are a key to leadership performance and organizational success. This synthesis of evidence analyzes why leaders must focus on relationships to accomplish organizational goals. Read the latest Research Wednesday post: conta.cc/4cpew01
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Research Wednesday - February 11, 2026
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Four Practical Guidelines for Effective Implementation of the Science of Reading Read the latest Research Wednesday post here: conta.cc/4rrGuMT Sign up for the weekly email blast: conta.cc/3wE1oBQ
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Research Wednesday - February 4, 2026
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
When Grading Becomes Politicized My research and writing on grading have generally been aimed at challenging toxic grading practices. Read the latest Research Wednesday post here: conta.cc/4kbydum Sign up for the weekly email blast: conta.cc/3wE1oBQ
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Research Wednesday - January 28, 2026
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Authentic Leadership Can Re-energize You to Positively Impact Tier 1 Instruction Across Your School Contributing author: Pamela M VanHorn, Ph.D. Read the latest Research Wednesday post here: conta.cc/4r4SPXi Sign up for the weekly email blast: conta.cc/3wE1oBQ
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Research Wednesday - January 21, 2026
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Changing the Trajectory – Importance of Using Formative Assessment Contributing Author: Dr. Jennifer Bourgeois Read the latest Research Wednesday post here: conta.cc/4b1bGOb Sign up for the weekly email blast: conta.cc/3wE1oBQ
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Research Wednesday - January 14, 2026
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
New Year, New Strategies January offers a chance to reset priorities and sharpen our focus. In this edition, we share practical strategies and successful ideas we are seeing in the field—approaches to implement immediately and strengthen work. View the Newsletter - bit.ly/CLSNewsJan2026
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Renowned educator and author Rick Wormeli reflects on his journey into education and challenges long-held assumptions about accountability, grading, and compliance in schools. Now streaming on all platforms. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
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Creativity: Why Compliance is Failing Schools
Podcast Episode · Fearless Schools Podcast · 01/05/2026 · 31m
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Evidence on the Impact of Coaching In Strong Ground (2025), Dr. Brene Brown features data from over 16,000 participants in coaching. Read the latest Research Wednesday post here: conta.cc/453cwGt Sign up for the weekly email blast: conta.cc/3wE1oBQ
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Research Wednesday - January 7, 2026
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
The Evidence Already Inside Your School Contributing Author: Allyson Apsey One of the most overlooked sources of educational research isn’t in journals or at conferences; it’s happening inside our own schools. Read Research Wednesday here: conta.cc/490uOJF Sign up for emails: conta.cc/3wE1oBQ
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Research Wednesday - December 17, 2025
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Reclaiming Hope in Time of Despair In this November 24, 2025, article in the New York Times, Senator Cory Booker provides a glimmer of hope for those who are sinking into despair. Read the latest Research Wednesday post here: conta.cc/4aaDuzd Sign up for the weekly email blast: conta.cc/3wE1oBQ
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Research Wednesday - December 10, 2025
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
While there are decades of research on the potential success of students in high-poverty schools, those gains are too seldom sustained past high school graduation. Read the latest Research Wednesday post here: conta.cc/3KweOGP Sign up for the weekly email blast: conta.cc/3wE1oBQ
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Research Wednesday - December 3, 2025
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
In this episode of the Fearless Schools podcast, Principal Salome Thomas-El (aka Principal El) shares his insights on authentic leadership, the importance of nurturing relationships in education, and the role of joy and resilience in school culture. Now streaming on all platforms.
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
With winter settling in for many of us, we’re excited to dedicate this edition of the CLS Newsletter to the "cool" and innovative ideas our Associates have been exploring in schools this year. Read the latest CLS Newsletter here: conta.cc/4pINZhH
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CLS December Newsletter + A Conversation with Principal EL
Email from Creative Leadership Solutions Celebrating Winter with What's Cool in School With winter settling in for many of us, we’re excited to dedicate this edition of the CLS Newsletter to the "cool
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
In this episode of the Fearless Schools Podcast, we engage with bestselling author Brad Meltzer, exploring the profound impact of educators on students' lives. Listen wherever you follow our favorite podcasts!
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
It is no news that assessment can be a powerful tool to improve student learning, help teachers refine lessons, and provide targeted feedback to students. Read the latest Research Wednesday post here: conta.cc/3XBLSA6 Sign up for the weekly email blast: conta.cc/3wE1oBQ
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Research Wednesday - November 19, 2025
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
November brings the theme of gratitude. We pause to reflect on the people, partnerships, and moments that have shaped our work. Gratitude is more than a feeling; it is a practice that strengthens our schools, our teams, and our leadership. Read the latest CLS Newsletter here: conta.cc/4hzT0WV
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CLS November Newsletter + A Conversation with Katie Powell
Email from Creative Leadership Solutions Embrace November With An Attitude of Gratitude In this November edition of the CLS Newsletter, we highlight the theme of gratitude. As the year draws to a clos
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
The Enduring Value of Changing One’s Mind In Research Wednesdays, I have always quoted others rather than myself. I hope that readers will allow me an exception in this case. Read the latest Research Wednesday post here: conta.cc/49Q0pQ0 Sign up for the weekly email blast: conta.cc/3wE1oBQ
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Research Wednesday - November 12, 2025
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Differentiation, Depth of Knowledge, and Artificial Intelligence: Integrating Frameworks for Rigorous and Responsive Instruction Guest Contributor - Peter Noonan Read the latest Research Wednesday post here: conta.cc/4nyVPsF Sign up for the weekly email blast: conta.cc/3wE1oBQ
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Research Wednesday - November 5, 2025
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Another episode, another fantastic guest! Check out our latest episode with Katie Powell - Creativity, Care, and Differentiation: Supporting Teachers, Seeing Students. Now streaming on all platforms. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
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Creativity, Care, and Differentiation: Supporting Teachers, Seeing Students.
Podcast Episode · Fearless Schools Podcast · 11/01/2025 · 41m
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
This interesting article in New Approaches in Educational Research, published in August 2025, describes new ways to predict student academic performance using AI. Read the latest Research Wednesday post here: conta.cc/3X1Ea21 Sign up for the weekly email blast: conta.cc/3wE1oBQ
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Research Wednesday - October 29, 2025
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Agency: The New Literacy Guest Research Wednesday by Jessyca Lucero-Flores Agency is the ability to act with purpose, reflection, and confidence in a changing world. Read the latest Research Wednesday post here: conta.cc/4hxUgdd Sign up for the weekly email blast: conta.cc/3wE1oBQ
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Research Wednesday - October 22, 2025
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
This article prompts us to reconsider the vilification of electronic devices as a primary cause of the decline in attention and focus among students. Read the latest Research Wednesday post here: conta.cc/4q3awXs Sign up for the weekly email blast: conta.cc/3wE1oBQ
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Research Wednesday - October 15, 2025
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
NAEP scores have fallen in two consecutive administrations of “The Nation’s Report Card,” as NAEP is sometimes called. Read the latest Research Wednesday post here: conta.cc/3KH4ETF Sign up for the weekly email blast: conta.cc/3wE1oBQ
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Research Wednesday - October 8, 2025
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
October offers us the opportunity to share powerful strategies to support attendance, classroom management, and family empowerment, and to introduce our new company logo. Read the latest CLS Digest here: conta.cc/487zQ8f
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Another episode, another amazing guest! Check out our latest episode with Allyson Apsey - From Reluctant Student to Fearless Educator. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
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Fearless Schools Podcast
Podcast Episode · Fearless Schools Podcast · 10/01/2025 · 37m
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Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
I have written about my concern that “everybody is traumatized” is a generalization that risks trivializing the genuine need for trauma care. Read the latest Research Wednesday post here: conta.cc/420Kry2 Sign up for the weekly email blast: conta.cc/3wE1oBQ
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Research Wednesday - September 17, 2025
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