A moment of pause
What gave you pause?” A question we have often asked our partners involved with the Children’s Institute’s Early School Success work…
Early School Success
The End of School Year Forecast: Inside the ESS Spring Convening
At the ESS Spring Cross-Network convening, educators reflected on the year behind them and looked ahead to the next season of the work.
Stories of SuccESS: On Oregon’s South Coast, Educators Are Building New Possibilities for Literacy
A recent literacy workshop on Oregon’s South Coast brought educators together to share ideas, reflect on classroom practice, and strengthen reading instruction for students.
The final stretch
The distance between spring break and the end of the school year seems to grow shorter and shorter over time…
Inside Échale Ganas: How educators across Oregon are rethinking multilingual learning
Our bilingual professional learning session in Salem brought educators together to look closely at classroom practice, explore translanguaging, and rethink how learning environments support multilingual students and families.
Stories of SuccESS: Building Community Connections Before Kindergarten
As part of our Stories of SuccESS series, we’re highlighting moments from the field that reflect how communities across Oregon are strengthening early learning systems.
More than scores…
Spring has arrived! It also means it’s officially testing season in schools across Oregon—a time that can bring a mix of excitement and pressure for educators and students alike.
Spring check-in: What’s blooming?
As the season shifts, I’ve been thinking about what’s blooming in classrooms. I imagine communities that center a love for learning, rooted in connection, play, and storytelling.
New energy, same heart
In this season of reflection and gratitude, I offer this perspective: educators are the superheroes we long for during times of great transition and change.
Your invitation to pause
As we approach winter break, I invite us to gently shift our focus from celebrations themselves to intentional rest and reflection.
