Posts by Throughline Learning
#14 Heather Smith
#14 Heather Smith Conversation #14 was an awesome exploration of the intersection between district process and stakeholder voice. Too often, as leaders, we are left trading one for the other. When we worry about moving quickly, then less stakeholder voice seems prudent, and if we want to make sure everyone is heard, then we fear…
Read More#13 Jeff Kitching
#13 Jeff Kitching #100DistrictConversations rolls on! I’m closing out the week with conversation #13 featuring Jeffrey Kitching. Jeff is a former Superintendent in Connecticut and he recently retired as Executive Director of EdAdvance, a non-profit in western CT that helps schools and communities by providing educational and community services including professional development for teachers. During…
Read More#11 Maureen Brummett
#11 Maureen Brummett Today through Friday I’m posting individual reflections from a group call with three current and former Connecticut Superintendents. Grateful to Throughline Learning’s newest board member Paula Talty for making these fantastic connections. Conversation #11 was with Maureen Brummett who is the proud Superintendent of Newington Public Schools. Not only is Maureen the…
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Across different grade levels, subject areas and special populations, when teachers participate in our Strategy-Based PLCs, their students show statistically significant growth on reading and math scores.
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Read MoreReview Our 2023 Annual Report
In our inaugural year as Throughline Learning, we doubled down on strengthening the student learning experience as a catalyst for positive, sustainable change in schools.
Read MoreGo Local: Efforts Underway to Elevate the Paraprofessional Role
Go Local: Efforts Underway to Elevate the Paraprofessional Role “Why are we searching so far outside of school neighborhoods and not investing our time, money, and capacity into the people within our own communities?” This critical question was center stage last week as members of Throughline Learning (formerly Highlander Institute) and Baychester Middle School met…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Impact of Community Educators on Students’ Social Networks
Understanding the Impact of Community Educators on Students’ Social Networks One aim of Throughline Learning’s liberatory approach to data is to expand the set of metrics we use to define and measure success in education. Through our community educator work, we’re beginning to map student and adult networks to understand and grow their social capital.…
Read MoreWelcome to Throughline Learning!
Welcome to Throughline Learning! When the Highlander Institute team embarked on a yearlong rebranding process in summer 2022, we wanted a new name that embodied the complex and comprehensive nature of our work. As we reflected on our mission, vision, and values, the concept of a “throughline” emerged and resonated deeply with the way we…
Read MoreHelayne Jones Named Chair of the Throughline Learning Board
Helayne Jones Named Chair of the Throughline Learning Board January evokes thoughts of fresh starts, new chapters, and resolutions. At Throughline Learning, this month marks the transition of Helayne Jones into the role of Board Chair as we launch our very first independent governing board. We are thrilled to make this announcement. Helayne has been…
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