One of the most important things anyone in education can focus on is gaining clarity around everything they do. Get clear about your purpose. Get clear about what matters to you. Get clear about the learning you and your students are after. Get clear about the path you and your school are going to walk to success. Success is not found through murky waters!

• Teacher clarity is one of the most important factors when it comes to student achievement
• When we talk about teacher clarity we usually are referring to success criteria and learning intentions and objectives
• We have talked a lot about making sure we know our “why”
• I really think we need to take the time and circle back to clarity in education
• It’s time to get clear about our and your purpose in your life and education
• It’s time to get clear about what really matters to you in your life, your classroom, your practices with your students, your grading, etc.
• It’s time to get clear about the learning you are after for your students. Do your practices really align with that vision?
• It’s time to get clear about the path you want to hold tight to as a school and what things can be held loosely
• It’s time to commit to actually walk the path you have just defined.
• Remember success cannot be found in murky waters!