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Public School Enrollment Is Declining. Here’s Why—and What Districts Can Do

This infographic explains the reasons behind enrollment loss and how to win back more families.

Reversing the Downward Spiral of Declining Public School Enrollment

This infographic explains a powerful new strategy to keep families in public schools.

American School Board Journal: A New Era of Competition

National publication highlights how public schools can reclaim market share through four key systems.

Validated Impact: Linking Deeper Learning Professional Development to Student Achievement

A study examined the impact of Model of Instruction for Deeper Learning PD on achievement.

Public Microschools in Florida: Recorded Webinar with Michael Toth & Dr. Michael Grego

Bring the personalized experience of microschools to the public system and increase student enrollment.

How Public Schools Can Build Better Microschools and Win Back Families

Deliver what parents want while remaining accountable, scalable, and fiscally viable.

What Is Tier 1 Instruction, and How Can We Redesign It to Support Deeper Learning?

Learn how strong Tier 1 can close gaps and reduce the need for costly interventions.

Webinar Recording: Redesigning Schools with the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations

A webinar for Florida leaders on increasing student enrollment in the era of school choice.

District-Operated Microschools: Recorded Webinar with Michael D. Toth & Dr. Michael Grego

National webinar on how district-operated microschools work and why they win back families.

Webinar Recording: Redesigning Schools with Michael Toth & Dr. Michael Grego

A webinar for leaders who want to redesign public schools and increase student enrollment.

Applied Research Center Brief: How an Instructional Model Is Linked to Lower Teacher Burnout

Findings from a study of 76 elementary, middle, and high schools.

Redesigned Public Schools to Recapture Market Share

A report for leaders who want to compete with choice providers and avoid school closures.

Why School Districts Need to Develop Market Share Systems

Increase student enrollment by focusing on four key systems.

The Ultimate Guide to Academic Rigor

What does academic rigor look like, why is it important, and how do we use it to empower all students?

The Turnaround Trap: Why Quick Fixes Fail Students

Original research and insights to build the systems for school improvement.

How Student-Led Behavior Management Will Change Your Classroom

Structures for self-management help students engage in meaningful team learning.

The Overlooked Skills That Power Academic Achievement and Student Growth

The truth is, you can’t reach rigorous academic outcomes without also developing all the skills that power learning.

Lead With HOPE Podcast: Bring Back Joy to Learning with Michael D. Toth

Uncover how to bring back joy to teaching and learning in this podcast.

[Peer-Reviewed Research] Turning Around Chronically Low-Performing Schools

Can professional development and coaching turn chronically low-performing schools around?

[Peer-Reviewed Research] The Role of Self-Efficacy, Motivation, and Perceived Support of Students’ Basic Psychological Needs in Academic Achievement

How self-efficacy, motivation, and perceived support boosts academic achievement.