Why School Districts Need to Develop Market Share Systems
Increase student enrollment by focusing on four key systems.
instructionalempowermentOctober 23, 2025
The Turnaround Trap: Why Quick Fixes Fail Students
Original research and insights to build the systems for school improvement.
instructionalempowermentSeptember 25, 2025
How Student-Led Behavior Management Will Change Your Classroom
Structures for self-management help students engage in meaningful team learning.
instructionalempowermentAugust 4, 2025
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…
instructionalempowermentJuly 25, 2025
[Peer-Reviewed Research] An Exploratory Analysis of Early Adopters in Education Innovations
What motivates teachers to lead innovation—and how can leaders support them?
instructionalempowermentJuly 4, 2025
Funding What Matters: A Guide to Securing Grants for Deeper Learning
Get expert tips from a master grant writer in this free, practical guide.
instructionalempowermentJuly 4, 2025
How Willard Elementary Climbed to #2 in ELA Growth and #9 in Math Among Illinois K–6 Schools
Case study: Willard Elementary improved achievement and student outcomes using Instructional Empowerment’s Model of Instruction…
instructionalempowermentJune 25, 2025
How Schools Are Increasing Student Achievement with RigorWalk, a Research-Validated Classroom Walkthrough Tool
RigorWalk is a research-validated classroom walkthrough tool proven to predict student achievement and used nationwide,…
instructionalempowermentMay 21, 2025
[Peer-Reviewed Research] Leading Indicators of Academic Achievement: Investigating the Predictive Validity of an Observation Instrument in a Large District
This study of 53 Illinois schools examines the validity of the Rigor Appraisal tool.
instructionalempowermentApril 22, 2025
The Key to Increasing Student Engagement? Stop Overexplaining
See how shifting ownership to students increases engagement and achievement—without burning out teachers. Examples of…
instructionalempowermentApril 22, 2025
