When designing change in a district, it is essential that leaders hear directly from students, families, teachers, and classified staff (i.e., those most impacted by teaching and learning). This guide includes a starting set of questions you can ask to evoke stories and emotions to better understand the experiences of people in your district, and in doing so, understand where to focus redesign work. The template is meant to be used as part of Activity: Conduct Empathy Interviews with Stakeholders.

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Leveraging Local Media to Communicate with Multilingual Families

Ector County Independent School District held a weekly press conference with every local media outlet to update the public on the status of...

High-Frequency Communications with Staff

Establish a proactive approach to communication by establishing a variety of regular touch points for engagement with all stakeholders.

Building Consistency in Family Engagement Through Common Process and Tools

In response to the pandemic, Cedar Rapids Community School district implemented a district-wide family engagement plan based around...