Koru Strategy Group
@korustrategy.bsky.social
Bridging empathy and evidence to improve schools. We partner with school systems to achieve meaningful change through a purpose-driven, people-focused approach. http://www.korustrategy.com
Inspiring examples of diverse discipline teams from Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart engaging in inquiry and improvement re: critical thinking. Here, they surface questions, dig into evidence, and find patterns re: student strengths & growth areas, using the Harvard Data Wise framework.
March 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Inspiring examples of diverse discipline teams from Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart engaging in inquiry and improvement re: critical thinking. Here, they surface questions, dig into evidence, and find patterns re: student strengths & growth areas, using the Harvard Data Wise framework.
ICYMI: 3 districts in Kern County, CA earned Platinum & Gold status from CA PBIS. Beyond this recognition, they made meaningful change in how students, parents, staff, and administrators experienced school climate -- AND in student academic performance. 👏
January 21, 2025 at 6:52 PM
ICYMI: 3 districts in Kern County, CA earned Platinum & Gold status from CA PBIS. Beyond this recognition, they made meaningful change in how students, parents, staff, and administrators experienced school climate -- AND in student academic performance. 👏
Love this quote from a Rowan-Salisbury Schools educator, reflecting on their school team's progress over the past few months. Change is hard and the process is often messy, but we believe that transformation happens when we commit to ongoing incremental improvement over time.
January 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Love this quote from a Rowan-Salisbury Schools educator, reflecting on their school team's progress over the past few months. Change is hard and the process is often messy, but we believe that transformation happens when we commit to ongoing incremental improvement over time.
A wonderful testament to the continuous improvement efforts of PA's first cohort of CSI designated schools. Read more about how they integrated the Data Wise Framework into their existing processes to shift from compliance-oriented to meaningful change.
January 16, 2025 at 3:33 PM
A wonderful testament to the continuous improvement efforts of PA's first cohort of CSI designated schools. Read more about how they integrated the Data Wise Framework into their existing processes to shift from compliance-oriented to meaningful change.
Our 5-year partnership with 3 districts in Kern County, CA led to remarkable progress in school climate and academic performance. We're proud of the impact it made for students and families and their experiences of school.
January 9, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Our 5-year partnership with 3 districts in Kern County, CA led to remarkable progress in school climate and academic performance. We're proud of the impact it made for students and families and their experiences of school.
Great to be back onsite w Rowan-Salisbury Schools in NC to workshop w middle school teams! Big kudos to teams for collaborating to select instructional strategies & develop action plans to improve literacy across the curriculum. A clear theme emerged re what teams valued: TIME for TEAM WORK!
January 7, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Great to be back onsite w Rowan-Salisbury Schools in NC to workshop w middle school teams! Big kudos to teams for collaborating to select instructional strategies & develop action plans to improve literacy across the curriculum. A clear theme emerged re what teams valued: TIME for TEAM WORK!
In the indigenous Maori culture of New Zealand, a koru is the unfurling frond of the silver fern, a spiral form that represents growth, positive change, and new beginnings. Starting the year with renewed purpose and commitment.
January 2, 2025 at 3:06 PM
In the indigenous Maori culture of New Zealand, a koru is the unfurling frond of the silver fern, a spiral form that represents growth, positive change, and new beginnings. Starting the year with renewed purpose and commitment.
It has been a decade since Koru was founded & launched out of the Harvard Innovation Labs! As our offices close through the rest of 2024, we're reflecting on the privilege & JOY of partnering with school systems to envision & achieve meaningful change. Thank you and see you in 2025!
December 20, 2024 at 2:42 PM
It has been a decade since Koru was founded & launched out of the Harvard Innovation Labs! As our offices close through the rest of 2024, we're reflecting on the privilege & JOY of partnering with school systems to envision & achieve meaningful change. Thank you and see you in 2025!
Proud to share our research studying the impact of our multi-year partnership with Rochester City School District. Read more at our website, link in comments.
December 19, 2024 at 5:56 PM
Proud to share our research studying the impact of our multi-year partnership with Rochester City School District. Read more at our website, link in comments.
Inspired by middle school teams from Rowan-Salisbury Schools in NC as they collaborated to co-create visions for change at this stage of moving from inquiry to action. A peek into aspirations for change we hope to see in the classroom related to literacy across the curriculum.
December 17, 2024 at 5:46 PM
Inspired by middle school teams from Rowan-Salisbury Schools in NC as they collaborated to co-create visions for change at this stage of moving from inquiry to action. A peek into aspirations for change we hope to see in the classroom related to literacy across the curriculum.
Kudos to the Carrollton School for the Sacred Heart for engaging in a common practice for inquiry & improvement across all grades & disciplines. Teams connected to a school-wide focus on critical thinking, generating questions thru collaboration & evidence that will drive their inquiry cycles.
December 12, 2024 at 2:55 PM
Kudos to the Carrollton School for the Sacred Heart for engaging in a common practice for inquiry & improvement across all grades & disciplines. Teams connected to a school-wide focus on critical thinking, generating questions thru collaboration & evidence that will drive their inquiry cycles.
The early registration deadline for our February and March leadership workshop series is coming up! Register thru our website (link in bio) by December 18th for early pricing.
December 11, 2024 at 5:32 PM
The early registration deadline for our February and March leadership workshop series is coming up! Register thru our website (link in bio) by December 18th for early pricing.
Back in Miami with The Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart this week. Inspiring to see faculty across all disciplines from Montessori-12th grade as they make connections to how critical thinking shows up for their students and context. Love this example from Visual and Performing Arts.
December 10, 2024 at 5:32 PM
Back in Miami with The Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart this week. Inspiring to see faculty across all disciplines from Montessori-12th grade as they make connections to how critical thinking shows up for their students and context. Love this example from Visual and Performing Arts.
Fave kind of work: long-term partnership that fosters deep relationships & ongoing improvement system-wide. 5 years into partnering with a statewide team supporting continuous LEA and school improvement across PA. Beginning needs assessment and SWOT analysis today.
December 5, 2024 at 6:02 PM
Fave kind of work: long-term partnership that fosters deep relationships & ongoing improvement system-wide. 5 years into partnering with a statewide team supporting continuous LEA and school improvement across PA. Beginning needs assessment and SWOT analysis today.
We ♥️ when school teams build empathy for students & identify how to improve their instructional practice. We REALLY ♥️ when central office teams build empathy for schools & identify how to better support schools' improvement. Here's an ex from Rochester City Schools Office of School Innovation.
December 3, 2024 at 4:29 PM
We ♥️ when school teams build empathy for students & identify how to improve their instructional practice. We REALLY ♥️ when central office teams build empathy for schools & identify how to better support schools' improvement. Here's an ex from Rochester City Schools Office of School Innovation.
Yes, the agenda is important. AND relationships matter. Here's a sneak peek into part of our self-assessment for Effective Meeting Facilitation for Educators. What are your strengths? What are you working to improve? www.korustrategy.com/facilitation...
December 2, 2024 at 7:17 PM
Yes, the agenda is important. AND relationships matter. Here's a sneak peek into part of our self-assessment for Effective Meeting Facilitation for Educators. What are your strengths? What are you working to improve? www.korustrategy.com/facilitation...
Now offering 2 new workshop series on relevant priorities we've heard from today's education leaders. Different topics, common themes/approaches: grounding in purpose and relationships. Join us in Feb and March, or connect w us for a custom option. www.korustrategy.com/leadership-w...
November 22, 2024 at 7:25 PM
Now offering 2 new workshop series on relevant priorities we've heard from today's education leaders. Different topics, common themes/approaches: grounding in purpose and relationships. Join us in Feb and March, or connect w us for a custom option. www.korustrategy.com/leadership-w...
A peek into how one of our partners has adopted norms for collaborative work, and invited teams from all disciplines across Montessori-12th grade to make them their own. "Find comfort in the gray and ambiguous" - so resonant! Sets expectations AND makes space for learning/uncertainty.
November 21, 2024 at 3:45 PM
A peek into how one of our partners has adopted norms for collaborative work, and invited teams from all disciplines across Montessori-12th grade to make them their own. "Find comfort in the gray and ambiguous" - so resonant! Sets expectations AND makes space for learning/uncertainty.
One middle school team is exploring how students use strategies across domains (reading, writing, listening, speaking) to support vocabulary. Loved how they posed this question, and how students shared thoughtfully about what they like to read and why.
November 19, 2024 at 5:15 PM
One middle school team is exploring how students use strategies across domains (reading, writing, listening, speaking) to support vocabulary. Loved how they posed this question, and how students shared thoughtfully about what they like to read and why.
A joy to be onsite with 6 middle schools at Rowan-Salisbury Schools in NC. Teams collected broad evidence sources to build empathy for their learners and better understand experiences with literacy across the curriculum. Powerful to meaningfully plan for and prioritize student voice.
November 19, 2024 at 5:13 PM
A joy to be onsite with 6 middle schools at Rowan-Salisbury Schools in NC. Teams collected broad evidence sources to build empathy for their learners and better understand experiences with literacy across the curriculum. Powerful to meaningfully plan for and prioritize student voice.