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A Joyful Future Simon JeynesISM Senior Consultant

November, 2016



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Old Paradigm



Traditional Schedule (180 by 40)

From a 1919 yearbook.

1. Math

2. Science

3. English

4. History

Lunch

5. Foreign Language

6. Elective

7. Clubs & Activities



How many of you do homework in one class for another class?

8 (out of 15 – 53%)

How many of you do this daily?

1 (out of 15 – 6.6%)

“having every period every day although the homework is appropriate for the class and at the end of the day there’s no time for yourself – get home at 6.30 and then do homework for 3 straight hours and you don’t have time to be with your family and no time for relax” (student interview)

Homework



Features / Data◆College Prep◆Academic Rigor and

“highly qualified” teachers

◆Class size and Student/teacher ratio

Meta Messages

9 We offer a better education

9 We give your child individual attention

9 We have a better atmosphere

9 Your child will have an advantage in the future

The Traditional Top Features



120 Hours of Instruction Began as a way to determine pension eligibility for college professors

• Five periods (hour-long) weekly for the 24-week academic year.

• 14 of these were the “Graduation” requirement

• Aim was a “common metric” to define a high school preparation (only colleges that required 4 years of high school prep were eligible for pensions)

• Mechanism to improve efficiency of schools and increase standardization

The Carnegie Unit



◆Ubiquitous

◆Ill-defined

◆Evidence of “rigor” doesn’t hold up to scrutiny

◆APs do not meet 21st century needs

◆“rigorous” schools only allow certain kinds of students to succeed

The Rhetoric of Rigor



Taking Marks Off…..

All long-term assignments, as defined and specified by a teacher, are due by the stated deadline. A student who fails to submit a long-term assignment by the deadline, even if absent or late on that school day, may be penalized one full letter grade for each day the assignment is late (e.g., A to B; B to C).




A student who misses a scheduled quiz or test because of a late arrival or early departure must take the quiz or test, or make alternative arrangements agreeable to the teacher, before leaving school that day; failure to do so may result in a grade of zero. Late arrivals may result in a zero on a quiz or homework assignment.




While in suspension, the student will receive a grade of “0” for any homework, daily grade, or pop quiz that is due or occurs during the suspension. A suspended student may be permitted to make up a major test at a time designated by the teacher. Late penalties may apply for any additional work missed while serving a suspension.



Data from National Center of Education Statistics http://nces.ed.gov/programs/digest/d13/tables/dt13_208.20.asp



◆This race is increasingly redundant

◆Small is relative

◆No evidence of ever and ever decreasing ratios improving student learning

◆This race is expensive

◆Instead: from class size to customization

Class Size



I Can; Therefore I Must: Fragility in the Upper Middle Classes 2014

Luthar S. S., Barkin S. H., and Crossman E. J. Columbia University

Communities predominated by white collar educated parentsSchools distinguished by rich curricula, high standardized test scores, diverse extracurricularsParent incomes averaging between $110,00 -$155,000



I Can; Therefore I Must: Fragility in the Upper Middle Classes 2014

Luthar S. S., Barkin S. H., and Crossman E. J. Columbia University

Clinically significant levels of self-reported depression, serious depressive, anxiety and somatic symptomsElevations in substance abuseRelative low closeness with their parentsTendencies to self-injurious behaviors

Student mental health is considered one of the top 5 critical issues on college campuses



XXXX High School (2016)

“I’ve see more depression amongst our high school students in the last 5 or 6 years than I’ve ever seen before – suicidal thoughts. It’s all through their lives. Social pressure is unbelievable. Had boys crying. Drive to succeed is just overwhelming.” (interview with Campus Ministry)“the level of increased anxiety that I have witnessed since I started here is visible” (interview with Director of Guidance)



Winners and Losers

“Hiding behind” the mean….

Every student versus most students

Whom does the school advantage?



I have not seen or heard of unkind behavior—of anybody being “picked on” in any way at all—

anywhere in our school during this grading period.



GPA / ACT “Averages”Students opposed to change!

Highest Comb. SAT 2400

Highest ACT College

2400 35Rice University2400 California Institute of Technology2230 Williams College2350 Harvard University2260 Yale University2320 31Brown University2290 35The University of Texas, Austin2290 Dartmouth College2010 29Wake Forest University2290 33University of Notre Dame



GPA / ACT “Averages”Students in favor of change!

1470 18 The University of Alabama1680 The University of Alabama1710 Blinn College1710 St. Edward's University1460 24 School of Visual Arts1600 The University of Arizona1410 Texas Tech University1420 20 Loyola University New Orleans

1410 average Texas score1490 average national score1550 college and career ready



An A grade, therefore, did not necessarily mean that the students learned and retained content knowledge and skills or that they understood important concepts or theories: rather the grades proved that the students were adept at providing the teachers with the information required on tests and quizzes, and that they had memorized these facts and figures (or copied them from peers) just long enough to “ace” the exams and then move on to the next set of tasks.

Assessment……Pope D. C. (2001) “Doing School” New Haven, CY: Yale University Press



Number of Students in PI Schools ….. http://nces.ed.gov/programs/digest/d14/tables/dt14_105.20.asp?current=yes (updated May 2016)

Year PI Students (% of total) PK – 8 (% of PK-8) 9 – 12 (% of 9-12)

1995 actual 5,918,000 (11.7%) 4,756,000 (12.8%) 1,163,000 (8.5%)

2001 actual 6,320,000 (11.7%) 5,023,000 (12.9%) 1,296,000 (8.6%)

2003 actual 6,099,000 (11.2%) 4,788,000 (12.3%) 1,311,000 (8.4%)

2005 actual 6,073,000 (11.0%) 4,724,000 (12.1%) 1,349,000 (8.3%)

2007 actual 5,910,000 (10.7%) 4,546,000 (11.7%) 1,364,000 (8.3%)

2009 actual 5,488,000 (10.0%) 4,179,000 (10.8%) 1,309,000 (8.0%)

2011 actual 5,268,000 (9.9%) 3,977,000 (10.6%) 1,291,000 (8.1%)

2013 est. 5,094,000 (9.8%) 3,858,000 (10.5%) 1,236,000 (8.0%)

2015 est. 4,899,000 (9.3%) 3,744,000 (9.9%) 1,155,000 (7.7%)

2017 est. 4,863,000 (8.9%) 3,768,000 (9.6%) 1,095,000 (7.2%)

2019 est. 4,848,000 (8.7%) 3,813,000 (9.5%) 1,035,000 (6.4%)

http://nces.ed.gov/programs/digest/d14/tables/dt14_105.20.asp?current=yes




Presented by:


Jobs and the Economy



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Data based on a combination of three factors:• Earning potential• Career opportunities• Job openings

Top 25 Jobs in 2016?https://www.glassdoor.com/Best-Jobs-in-America-LST_KQ0,20.htm published January 2016

based on the previous 12 months statistics

https://www.glassdoor.com/Best-Jobs-in-America-LST_KQ0,20.htm



Data Scientist $116,840 (median salary)Tax Manager $108,000Solutions Architect $118,500Engagement Manager $125,000Mobile Developer $90,000HR Manager $85,000Physician Assistant $97,000Product Manager $106,680Software Engineer $85,000Audit Manager $95,000Analytics Manager $105,000Software Development Manager $135,000Product Marketing Manager $115,000Marketing Manager $90,000QA Manager $85,000






Finance Manager $115,000 (median salary)Business Development Manager $85,000UX Designer $91,800Strategy Manager $131,000Technical Account Manager $69,548Consultant $84,000Construction Superintendent $78,000Nurse Practitioner $99,500Electrical Engineer $76,900Software Architect $130,000






Undergraduate Degree Total % who are 1 percenters

Share of all 1 percenters

Health and Medical programs 142,345 11.8% 0.9%Economics 1,237,863 8.2% 5.4%Biochemical Sciences 193,769 7.2% 0.7%Zoology 159,935 6.9% 0.6%Biology 1,864,666 6.7% 6.6%International Relations 146,781 6.7% 0.5%Political Science and Government 1,427,224 6.2% 4.7%

Physiology 98,181 6.0% 0.3%Art History and Criticism 137,357 5.9% 0.4%

What the top 1% of earners majored in…(Census Bureau American Community Survey 2010)





Chemistry 780,783 5.7% 2.4%Molecular Biology 64,951 5.6% 0.2%Area, Ethnic, Civilization Studies 184,906 5.2% 0.5%

Finance 1,071,812 4.8% 2.7%History 1,351,368 4.7% 3.3%Business Economics 108,146 4.6% 0.3%Miscellaneous Psychology 61,257 4.3% 0.1%Philosophy and ReligiousStudies 448,095 4.3% 1.0%

Microbiology 147,954 4.2% 0.3%






Chemical Engineering 347,959 4.1% 0.8%

Physics 346,455 4.1% 0.8%

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences 334,016 3.9% 0.7%

Accounting 2,296,601 3.9% 4.7%

Mathematics 840,137 3.9% 1.7%

English Language and Literature 1,938,988 3.8% 3.8%

Miscellaneous Biology 52,895 3.7% 0.1%




$ Change in Tuition Versus% Change in Enrollment

2005- 2010



CNNMoney (London)First published January 15, 2016: 10:00 AM ET



National Association for Law Placement

2008 associates at big firms made $125,000 straight out of school.

2014: associates at big firms made $95,000.

2016: Half of lawyers are now starting at a salary of less than $62,000 a year.

Lawyers are being replaced by machine intelligence.



Botlr (2016)Aloft Hotels



"The burgers sold at 680 Folsom will be fresh-ground and grilled to order, served on toasted brioche, and accented by an infinitely personalizablevariety of fresh produce, seasonings, and sauces.“ (2016 ad.)

"Our device isn't meant to make employees more efficient," Momentum Machines cofounder Alexandros Vardakostas told Xconomy in 2012. "It's meant to completely obviate them."




Presented by:


There is little variation in academic program offerings in the independent school world. Every school we go to says it has challenging academics,

small class sizes, and an atmosphere where teachers

really know students.




Presented by:


New ParadigmHope for Every Student

A Joyful Future



Program Strength (old paradigm)

Faculty View (adult centered)

Math Science English History WorldLang.

Co-cur-riculars

“some teachers think that their class is your only class” (student interviews)



Student Customization (new paradigm)

Faculty View

STREAM GlobalStudies

Thinkingand

Application

AdvisoryHome Room

The Artsand

Creating

Co-cur-riculars

Student View (student centered)



The word “academic” broadens its context to suggest anything that is included in mission delivery.

Academic is seen as an approach—not a series of subjects, but a way to approach mission delivery within the bounds of a school’s capacity.

“NWAIS only accredits schools whose primary focus is academic education.”

Strategic Academic Planning



Creating

Evaluating

Analyzing

Applying

Understanding

Remembering

Taxonomy Comparison

New Version (Lorin Anderson et al. 2001)



1. Safe, caring community • Faculty care and concern• Character development• Safety • Caring atmosphere• Individual attention

2. Valued academic outcomes• Quality faculty• Curriculum offered• Academic challenge

3. Values/Mission/Leadership• Mission/Educational philosophy• Leadership

Characteristics with Parent Appeal

Characteristics with Student Appeal

1. Atmosphere/Culture/Sense of Community

Characteristics with Parent/Student Appeal

2. Freedom to be myself, test myself, and make choices

3. Academic challenge/preparation

4. Student-teacher relationship (support)

5. Individual attention to learning needs and stress levels

6. Fairness and structure (predictability)



If you really mean it, you have to give students the opportunity to live it



A systemic approach to personalized mission delivery.

Ensuring that adapting and creating within a fast-changing environment has planning horizons longer than one year. Planning is not a fixed event per se, but creating an innovating system that can continually invent and reinvent itself on a daily, annual, and multiyear basis.

Strategic Academic Planning



Can you agree?

Our students are……

What do we believe about our students?



Misbehavior

90%+ of student misbehavior is caused by the adults in the building.



Laziness does not exist; only motivation (or lack of it)

No student comes to school to fail.

No student comes to school to behave badly.

When this happens, most of the time, it is because of what adults have done.

Students…..



Physical Education: Adam Metcalfe (Avery Coonley School – interview notes)

◆ run a very data driven program. iPad and iPhone to incorporate music with AppleTV to incorporate presentations, video feedback for students, IDOCEO app for collecting data – track behavior, skill progress, anything on the go, easy to do without looking down –download that into a spreadsheet, upload into Google Drive, and then formulate a template for each student. Give it to the student and discuss with them. Goal to give them more formative feedback rather than just reporting at the end of the term. Use heart rate monitors once a week – project on an iPad and track it live…..

◆cf. Spark by John Ratey



John Cooper Pillars• Trustworthiness• Respect• Responsibility• Fairness• Caring

John Cooper Leader CitizensAbility to take the initiativeContributor to the community

John Cooper Career Aptitudes1. Strong work ethic / goals2. Follow Through3. Positive attitude4. Self-motivated5. Team-oriented:6. Effective communicator:7. Flexible / adaptive

John Cooper Subject AreasEnglish and CommunicationMath and EngineeringScience and Climate ChangeSocial Studies and CitizenshipArts and Creation



In core science courses:

Final Exam – Average grade B+ (87%)

How did students do on a simplified version of the final after summer vacation?

September – Average grade F (58%)“Not one student retained mastery of all

important concepts covered by the course”“Following this experiment, Lawrenceville completely rethought the way courses were taught, eliminating almost half of the content to emphasize deeper learning.”

Lawrenceville School and Deep LearningCited From” Most Likely to Succeed: Preparing our Kids for the Innovation Era

Tony Wagner and Ted Dintersmith



Lausanne Summer Entrepreneurship Accelerator



Meta Messages

9 We offer a better education

9 We give your child individual attention

9 We have a better atmosphere

9 Your child will have an advantage in the future

The Top New Features

◆The Portrait of the Graduate◆Healthy faculty culture◆Student well-being◆Customized Learning




Presented by:


Who is better suited to meet the challenges of 2030 than the

private-independent school?



Purpose and Outcome Statements

Unique Mission

Unique Characteristics of Professional

Excellence

Unique Portrait of the

Graduate

A customized education is the intersect!



There is a strong, correlation between a school system’s improvement journey stage and the tightness of central control over the individual schools activities and performance. Systems on the poor to fair journey, in general characterized by lower skill educators, exercise tight, central control over teaching and learning processes in order to minimize the degree of variation between individual classes and across schools.

Mona Mourshed, Chinezi Chijioke, Michael Barber: Kinsey Report on International Improvement 2010



In contrast, systems moving from good to great, characterized by higher skill educators, provide only loose, central guidelines for teaching and learning processes, in order to encourage peer led creativity and innovation inside schools, the core driver for raising performance at this stage.

Mona Mourshed, Chinezi Chijioke, Michael Barber: Kinsey Report on International Improvement 2010



Early Observations from ISM’s Parent Satisfaction Data“caring environment”

Millennials Xers Boomers

78.3% 72.4% 71.5%

Millennial parents may have a heightened interest in

school safety

Rated it as “extremely important”



Early Observations from ISM’s Parent Satisfaction Data“diverse select”


63.3% 50.7% 46.5%

Millennial parents would like greater emphasis placed on diversity and inclusiveness




Early Observations from ISM’s Parent Satisfaction Data“creative thinkers”

“creativity at the top of Bloom’s taxonomy”


41.1% 32.2% 27.1%

Millennial parents may place a higher value on the arts




Early Observations from ISM’s Parent Satisfaction Data“life-long learners”


37.2% 28.1% 26.6%

Millennial parents may place a higher value on co-curricular programs




Early Observations from ISM’s Parent Satisfaction Data“college preparatory”


45% 34.2% 31.3%

Millennial parents may place a higher value on campus facilities and setting




Early Observations from ISM’s Parent Satisfaction Data“customization”


70.1% 66.1% 65.1%

Millennial parents may place a higher value on their

child’s satisfaction




Early Observations from ISM’s Parent Satisfaction Data“leader responsible citizen”


55% 49% 47.2%

Millennial parents may placea higher value on leadershipopportunities for their child




◆ “We offer something that is different and better than you can get in any other school”

◆Design an innovative schedule that supports a dramatic leap forward in how your school delivers its mission

◆ Implement a schedule that supports an enhanced deeper-reaching curriculum and flexible calendar

◆Facilitate a program that constitutes a better learning experience for students through strategic academic planning

Some Talking Points



Enrollment Demand (SM#6)

SP/SPF (SM#2)

Exec Leader (SM#3)

Social Facility

Regression Equation #1:Enrollment Demand (R=.55; R2=.30)



◆Provide choices to students to increase engagement and enjoyment

◆Create a professional learning community and system that encourages perpetual curriculum innovation

◆Deliberate and persistent practice

◆Research supported and data driven

◆Measure forward (POG)

Talking Points



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About Simon ◆ Lived and educated in the UK, Canada, and the US◆ Works in leadership, scheduling, evaluation, strategic

planning, retreats (31 States, 1 Territory, 5 countries)◆ Consulted with 144 schools (51%+ return)◆ 26 years in independent schools◆ 10 years as Head of School◆ 14th year at ISM◆ Keynotes and presents at Associations such as ISAS,

CAIS (Canada), NCAIS, FCIS, AMS, ACSI, PNAIS, SAES, CSI, CASE (Stellar Speaker 2010, 2016), Unplugged Mumbai, AISNE, LEA.

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