Improving Schools

This text is an exploration of school and educational improvement. It explores areas of focus that can immediately be added to improvement plans and daily practice.

Dr. Kevin Popadines has spent 25 years in education. He has worked in multiple states and countries supporting both public and military connected schools and districts. He has taught secondary mathematics, overseen curricular programs, designed and delivered professional learning, spent time as a school administrator and worked at a district level to support schools, teachers and administrators. Dr. Popadines has designed, written and currently teaches four continuing education courses covering topics spanning adult learning theory to school improvement.

Preface Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1 - Adult Learning Theory, A Missing Piece Chapter 2 - Adult Learning Experiences, Not So Fast Chapter 3 - Now We Are Ready for Learning Experiences Chapter 4 - Human Resource Development Chapter 5 - Local Resources Chapter 6 - Licensure and Assessment A Path Forward Chapter 7 - Technology and Online Learning - The Shrinking Educational Universe Chapter 8 - Climate a Broad and Vital Area of Focus Chapter 9 - The Educator Chapter 10 - Putting it all Together Bibliography About the Author