Author name: Kennedy Kilpatrick

District and school improvement planning may seem like a daunting task. The process can be  overwhelming, and deadlines can sneak up. Especially when everyone is already buried under 100 other priorities. So – plans get rushed, data analysis feels reactive, and meaningful strategies sometimes fall through the cracks. A clear, organized, yearly, continuous improvement planning […]

Have you ever seen the famous black and white photograph of Albert Einstein with his tongue sticking out? If not, a quick internet search of this photo would provide a meaningful visual as you read this blog. The described picture of Albert Einstein was on display in my science classroom for my entire teaching career.

“Monitoring progress is critical in the continuous improvement process.”– Lesli Laughter, Continuous Improvement Without Continuous Stress Monitoring the progress of the actions and goals in your district or school improvement plan isn’t just a checklist item or an administrative task—it’s a powerful tool for reflection, action, and growth. Progress monitoring is a systematic and ongoing

A few weeks ago, at a national grants management conference, a panel of representatives from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) spoke on the topic of federal grant accountability. Among other things, they emphasized the critical nature of maintaining complete and accurate evidence of adherence to federal statute. Essentially, the message was, “Now is NOT

I grew up watching my mom budget our family finances. I learned a lot from her example. She taught me to prioritize greatest needs first, eliminate purchases that are no longer relevant or necessary, and make your money do what you need it to do. In other words, we are the boss of money. Money

Like many districts and schools, you’ve started the Comprehensive Needs Assessments process for next school year. You and your team have analyzed your current data, and now you have a list of problems to solve. How do you decide which problems to tackle first in next year’s improvement plan? Prioritization is key. Here’s a strategic