Send us a text In this episode of TransformED with StepUp, hosts Valorie Montgomery and Rebecca Kessler sit down with David Williams, principal of Hancock Place High School, to talk about what it really means to reimagine education. David shares how his team is creating a student-centered learning environment through competency-based education, flexible scheduling, and a strong school culture. His work shows what’s possible when educators move beyond theory and take bold action to transform t...
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Send us a text In this episode of TransformED with StepUp, hosts Valorie Montgomery and Rebecca Kessler sit down with David Williams, principal of Hancock Place High School, to talk about what it really means to reimagine education. David shares how his team is creating a student-centered learning environment through competency-based education, flexible scheduling, and a strong school culture. His work shows what’s possible when educators move beyond theory and take bold action to transform t...
Rethinking Writing Instruction: April Smith’s Simplified Approach
TransformED with STEP Up
29 minutes
8 months ago
Rethinking Writing Instruction: April Smith’s Simplified Approach
In this episode of TransformED with StepUp, we sit down with April Smith, accomplished author and creator of the popular Simplify Writing curriculum. April shares her transformative approach to teaching writing, designed to make instruction accessible and effective for students. Her curriculum focuses on bite-sized, differentiated lessons that empower teachers to deliver meaningful feedback and support to every student—no matter their skill level. April discusses her goal to move beyond tradi...
TransformED with STEP Up
Send us a text In this episode of TransformED with StepUp, hosts Valorie Montgomery and Rebecca Kessler sit down with David Williams, principal of Hancock Place High School, to talk about what it really means to reimagine education. David shares how his team is creating a student-centered learning environment through competency-based education, flexible scheduling, and a strong school culture. His work shows what’s possible when educators move beyond theory and take bold action to transform t...
