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A Transformation R&D Company @themvschool in Atlanta, GA, partnering w/ organizations around the world to strengthen brand, scale impact and deepen innovation.
Atlanta, GA
Joined November 2011
A new school year means new units! We're here to help you plan them efficiently and effectively!. Grab MVV’s Unit Planning Template for just $4.99 and turn PS‑12 ideas into real‑world learning fast. #BackToSchool #TeacherHack #UnitPlanning #educators.
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A unit planning template intended to make planning more efficient and effective, leading to meaningful experiences that transfer to real-world knowledge and skills. For teachers PS-12....Read More...
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Looking for new ways to engage your faculty during professional development? . It's time to dig into our innovative design thinking framework, Compass: A Field Guide for Design Thinking, where empathy, prototyping, and feedback ignite creativity.
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The Adventure Grid tool from our Compass Field Guide helps teacher leaders explore design opportunities deeply. Use it during pre-school prof. development to inspire the new school year! And then find ways to incorporate it into your classes this fall.
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What if we stopped grading and started focusing on what students can do?. The @cultofpedagogy piece dives into competency-based learning—where mastery matters more than test scores. A powerful shift for #SchoolLeaders rethinking assessment. Read it here:
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Learn about this teaching model that prioritizes growth and mastery over grades.
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This summer, as you reflect on how to build stronger school culture, start with how you communicate. At MVV, we often ask school leaders: You differentiate instruction for students—are you differentiating communication for your staff?
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Want to spark real innovation? Start with your leadership. At @MVVentures, we help teams & boards align, think strategically, & turn mission into action—because when leadership is aligned, anything’s possible. Check out how we can help:
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Headed into summer with some space to reflect and recharge? Don’t miss our Spring 2025 Action Research Report, a free resource designed to help you lead transformative change when school is back in session!. Grab the full (free!) bundle here →
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Innovation involves taking chances, risks, and attempting the impossible. Check out this podcast with The Innovation Diploma Program and learn how Director Krista Fancher is helping guide students to find new ways to solve problems.
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#SchoolLeaders: Looking to sharpen your skills this summer? . Traction by Gino Wickman is a go-to. His EOS + 90-day “rocks” framework has shaped our Top Teams work @MVVentures, helping leaders align vision with action. #LeadershipDevelopment #SchoolLeadership #TractionBook
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Last month, we partnered with Landmark School to explore how inquiry-based instruction fuels engagement, ownership & deeper learning. Heads of School: Ready to transform your campus next year? We can help.
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Traditional grading systems often do more harm than good when it comes to student motivation. In this Edutopia article, Tyler Rablin (@Mr_Rablin) shares how shifting from cumulative grades to meaningful feedback can help students.
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Frustrated by the narrow lens of traditional grading, this instructional coach and former English teacher redesigned his grade book to encourage authentic student buy-in.
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Here’s a #TechTool for your summer thinking: the Spidea Web! . Einstein said, “Spend most time thinking about the problem, less on solutions.” Use this tool to map ideas & spark creativity for the year ahead. Get the full Design Thinking Field Guide:.
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School leaders: How often do we anticipate the ripple effects of change?. Assembling Tomorrow by Doorley & Carter offers tools to course-correct, future-back thinking, & design resilient schools. A must-read for leading thoughtful, positive change. Add it to your summer list!
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Summer is in full swing, take a moment to “look back to look forward.” Reflection sparks growth!. Try the Rose, Thorn, Bud exercise from our Compass Field Guide to celebrate wins & learn from challenges. Get the full guide here:
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Summer is a great time for #SchoolLeaders to reflect on culture — the foundation of thriving teams & schools. Check out 5 practical ways to build a culture-first org, from clear expectations to modeling values:.
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Build a culture-first company by setting clear guidelines, making incremental change and having leadership model expectations, writes Thiru Thangarathinam.
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We’re wrapping up the year and sharing our most listened-to podcast of the 2024-2025 school year. This summer, tune in on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts to hear conversations that will inspire you while you are getting a much-needed break:
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Accessing what we think we know, even if it’s wrong, sparks curiosity and deeper learning. Mount Vernon Ventures’ Know / Need to Know tool helps #TeacherLeaders align & reflect for a purposeful 2025-26 school year. Explore it in our Compass Field Guide!.
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New @HarvardBiz research shows WHEN #leaders share positivity matters as much as WHAT they say. Early positivity boosts employee performance all year!. #SchoolLeaders: small shifts = big morale impact.
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The emotional tenor of a leader’s expressions can have a major impact on their team. While positivity can make their workers feel supported and inspired, negativity can sometimes help employees...
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What if your leadership meetings were the engine driving real progress? . In this episode of Start with Questions, Peter Baron shares how a school operating system can transform meetings from routine check-ins into powerful strategy sessions.
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Many students still believe learning myths that can hold them back. We loved this Edutopia article that breaks down seven common misconceptions and why busting them matters.
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From left- and right-brain thinking to the notion that talent beats persistence, these common myths can hinder student learning. Here’s how teachers can help.
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