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PODCAST
Learning Can’t Wait Podcast |
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Bryan Hassel and Kendall King of Public Impact® were recent guests on the Learning Can’t Wait podcast—check it out! They discussed how innovative staffing models like the Opportunity Culture® initiative are transforming schools across the country.
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“With compelling research results and a bold vision for scale, Bryan and Kendall share how Public Impact is working to ensure every student has access to high-quality teaching—every year, in every classroom. Whether you're a teacher, policymaker, funder, or advocate, this episode will leave you inspired by what’s possible when we reimagine how schools are staffed and supported.” |
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NORTH CAROLINA DISTRICTS
Advanced Teaching Roles Grants Webinar
Are you in a North Carolina district that hasn’t yet received state funding to plan your advanced teaching roles—or know someone who is? Get help submitting your application for the next funding round, open now!
Since 2016, over 65% of districts receiving Advanced Teaching Roles funds have used Opportunity Culture® staffing designs, founded by Public Impact®, in their applications. Partnering with us lowers the lift of applying and bases your application on a model with a record of success. |
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BLOG
3 Moves to Reverse Student Learning Slide
Public Impact® Co-President Bryan Hassel recently made the case for three moves the nation should make. Schools using Opportunity Culture® teaching teams point the way!
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Embed small-group tutoring in regular classrooms by boosting the time all adults spend on it for all students.
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Spread accountable teacher-leader roles reserved for teachers with prior high growth or similar results. These leaders can organize schedules and lead adults to ensure that small-group tutoring lessons are determined by data about what students need.
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Invest in completing high-quality instructional materials with differentiated lessons ready for small groups, in core subjects, for all grades. Rate instructional materials according to their student learning results, first and foremost.
Teams led by great teachers can incorporate a variety of tutors and tutoring modes—including other teachers, paraprofessionals, aspiring teachers, community volunteers, and even AI tutors.
Some schools have already caught on. One school in North Carolina’s Wilson County got off-the-charts student growth using teacher-led teams to propel tutoring. And in Virginia, Winchester Public Schools offers another example, with state-leading growth in several grades and subjects. |
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OPPORTUNITY CULTURE® VIDEO
Why Educators Like the Partial-Release Team Leader Role |
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Districts and schools love the Multi-Classroom Leader® role, in which a teacher with a record of student growth leads a small teaching team. But which version of the role should they choose, full-release or partial-release? Data from schools using Opportunity Culture® teaching teams suggests better student results with the partial-release role: Schools using only partial-release were 80% more likely to make schoolwide high growth than schools using both versions or full-release only.
Hear a sampling of what educators have said about partial-release in interviews over the past decade. |
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SHOUT-OUT
Welcome to Newly Certified Schools
Congratulations to the newest schools to attain Certified Opportunity Culture School™ status for 2024–25! Since the last newsletter, 10 have received Level 2 certification—in Ector County, Madison Parish, and Nash County districts—and many more have received Level 1 and provisional certification. Is your school on the list? Check it out on the Opportunity Culture® Dashboard. |
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PORTAL
Coming to the Opportunity Culture® Portal |
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The Opportunity Culture® portal is full of resources to assist district leaders, principals, and teaching teams. (Don’t have access to the portal? Learn more about how districts and schools can get access.)
In 2025–26, look to the portal for guidance on general school staffing design; using high-quality instructional materials; and using AI in teacher leadership. |
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Get the latest right when it’s added by watching LinkedIn for announcements. |
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PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT
Executive and Leadership Coaching
Did you know Public Impact® offers executive and leadership coaching? Exceptional schools begin with exceptional leadership at every level.
Our services develop district leaders, principals, and leadership teams of principals, APs, and teacher-leaders with customized, in-person and virtual support. We combine targeted, data-based professional development, individualized coaching, and strategic planning to build leadership capacity, strengthen instructional practice, and drive lasting gains in student learning.
If you’re looking for results: In one district partnership, 57% of supported schools exited low-performing status, and 71% exceeded growth targets within the first year, showing how focused leadership development and system-wide coaching can create rapid, measurable improvement for students.
We’re passionate about helping districts unlock leadership potential, accelerate instructional excellence, and create lasting success for students! Contact us to learn more and get started. |
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PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
Step Up to the Plate!
Teaching teams, prepare to take the field next year with our summer professional learning! Last summer’s training hit some homers with educators, as participants told us in exit surveys: |
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“The strategies, practice, and support were so good. I feel better equipped.”
“Having the time to collaborate with our school and district team was great.”
“I am leaving understanding so much more about the role I am taking on.” |
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You’ll learn how to knock one out of the park with leadership and instructional excellence training for the Multi-Classroom Leader®, Master Team Reach™, and Reach Associate™ roles. Not on an Opportunity Culture® team? Catch the skills you need for other advanced teaching roles as well. |
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Whether you’re the coach or a key team player, there’s lots of learning here for you—so register today! |
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RESOURCES
Tools You Need Now
Do you want to learn more over the summer about the science of reading? Check out our “Teaching Reading” resources, including: |
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