As the principal of Fairfield Middle School, you must work with teachers who are unhappy about increased class sizes. At the same time, absenteeism is also rising. In addition, the discipline policy is applied unevenly. How will you guide initiatives to improve student performance while balancing teacher and leadership buy-in and commitment to sustainable change? […]
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Performance Review
You will receive feedback on your work as an intern and must react appropriately while considering your strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. Will you react defensively, or will you manage your emotional responses and ask for clarification on how to improve while developing a growth mindset? Things to Consider: Accepting feedback gracefully Recognizing […]
Project Team Challenge Workforce Development Simulation
In this simulation, you are a new hire at a mid-size local business. You will be part of a new team with a diverse set of team members. As you move through the simulation, you will make decisions and see the impact of your choices. How can you make your best contribution as an individual, […]
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Equity Centered Leadership
You are the principal of Juniper Middle School, where overall trends seem to be going in the right direction. However, on deeper analysis, you uncover another story… a concerning trend that students of color, a growing population in your school, are underperforming, and not making progress or growth in significant content areas (particularly math). A […]
Supporting Student Identities
These simulations are designed to be a safe environment for applying critical and creative thinking to real-world challenges. There is not necessarily a best choice for each decision you will face. This is intended to prompt your thinking about what you would actually want to do beyond the constraints of the simulation. We encourage you […]
Empowering STEM Educators
In this simulation, you are the STEM Integration Coordinator and 8th Grade Math Teacher at Stonehenge Middle School, where STEM performance continues to sag. A shift in community demographics has average class sizes exceeding 34 students, and teachers are spending more remedial time with struggling students. Top students are transferring to more progressive private schools. […]
Political Leadership in the Superintendency
You have been Superintendent for the past three years. During the last formal review by the Board, a notable increase in suspensions across several middle and high schools was noted. Concerned about this trend, they requested a deeper analysis of the implementation and impact of the district’s new school discipline policy. How will you navigate […]
Parental Pressure Mini Simulation
A parent expresses their gratitude for your hard work by giving you a gift card to a popular restaurant. A few days later, the same parent emails you, requesting extra credit opportunities for their child, who is on the verge of receiving a lower grade than expected. You suspect that the gift may be an […]
Academic Dishonesty Mini Simulation
During a major exam, you notice one of your top-performing students glancing at another student’s screen multiple times. Upon closer observation, you confirm that they are copying answers. This student has never been caught cheating before and has always been an exemplary student. When confronted, they break down and explain that they have been under […]
Boarding School Advisor
In this simulation, you are an Academic Advisor at a boarding school who must advocate for interventions that you and your colleagues identify that your advisee needs while collaborating with the advisee’s family who does not necessarily want their child to have these recommended supports. Key Characters: Cameron – 9th Grade student, new to boarding […]