We are thrilled to share the wisdom of Principal Keisha Hill, a leader who has built environments where student engagement really comes alive. Since this is our back-to-school edition, we are focusing on those key leadership moves that set the tone for a strong start with Kagan—so engagement isn’t just a goal, but something every student gets to experience every single day. As you listen in, think about this question: How can I set the tone in my own school or district so every student has daily opportunities to be engaged?

We know Kagan boosts engagement for all learners, no matter the age. However, the contexts of secondary grades create some unique circumstances worth our attention as leaders. In this installment, Principal Justin Warnke shares his insights into these challenges of implementation and tips for success.

Dr. McCurdy is a passionate and accomplished educational leader whose career spans from teaching advanced English courses to serving as Principal and now Assistant Superintendent in Baldwin County, Alabama. Known for transforming school culture and advancing academic excellence, she’s led initiatives like Kagan Cooperative Learning that have helped her schools earn state and national recognition for innovation and inclusion. In this episode, hear about her explanation of the "cohort" model for phased implementation and building support from the ground up.

Dr. Prevo is a high school principal who frequently encounters implementation challenges that balance change with honoring teacher autonomy and expertise. In this webinar, Dr. Prevo shares his "opportunistic" approach to implementation. The "opportunistic" approach emphasizes growing through willingness and leveraging leadership support.

Abby, Melissa, and Alexis are actively leading Kagan implementation within their district in the Phoenix area. Join us in this webinar to hear about their Kagan Walkthrough Tool they have developed to aid in the adoption of Kagan in all classrooms. Our goal is that by sharing this practical tool you might see a way to guide implementation in your district!

We hope you join us to hear how Principal Stanford and Coach Lee have implemented Kagan Coaching within the school building to support implementation of Kagan Cooperative Learning. Instructional Coaching is a highly valuable lever to increase frequency of use of Kagan structures. What does an actual school year look like with Kagan Coaching goals? What might one Coaching rotation schedule look like? How might a leadership team debrief after a Kagan Coaching cycle? We are deeply grateful as Principal Stanford and Coach Lee will share insights to these questions and more!

With a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education and Mathematics, a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, and a Superintendent’s License, Libby Styles has dedicated 23 years to the field of education. Her experience includes roles as a high school math teacher, middle school instructional coach, principal, high school assistant principal, and currently, Secondary Director of Teaching and Learning. She leads a K-12 district-wide initiative in Kagan Cooperative Learning, driven by a strong belief in its positive impact on students of all ages. She is committed to fostering environments where Kagan Cooperative Learning not only enhances academic growth and achievement, but also supports students’ social and emotional development. She regularly incorporates these Kagan Structures into leadership meetings to model their effectiveness. Please join us to learn how Director Styles has supported Kagan implementation!