At each school she visited, she met teachers and principals who enthusiastically embraced teacher leadership, professional learning communities, coaching, and
teamwork among faculty and staff.
In Mississippi there is an interest
among superintendents, principals, and research and education
faculty to gain a clearer understanding of Deeper Learning — the mastery of rigorous core academic content; critical thinking and problem solving;
teamwork and collaboration; effective communication; learning how to learn; and cultivation of an academic mindset.