Educational Relevance

Wright's 5C Turnaround Plan, created by veteran principal and change agent Bryan R. Wright, is a proven, people-centered structured approach for school improvement that focuses on five key areas: 
Code, Climate, Culture, Curriculum, and Connections
For more than 30 years, Bryan has led effective turnaround work in alternative schools, comprehensive high schools, IB programs, and urban middle schools—delivering consistent, data-driven results.
 When school leaders are intentionally coached in implementing the 5C Turnaround Plan, measurable outcomes follow, including increased attendance, improved test scores, a reduction in discipline referrals, and sustainable school improvement.

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Leadership isn’t about doing more—it’s about moving together.

Dr. Frank Davila shares his insights on Orchestrated School Rhythm and how it strengthens the 5Cs—Code, Climate, Culture, Curriculum, and Connections to improve today’s schools.
If you’re looking to create alignment, momentum, and sustainable change in your school, this is a must-watch.

Listen and rethink how rhythm drives results.

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This week on Educational Relevance, we’re joined by Dr. Eric Gallien,  a seasoned educational leader who opens up about navigating both personal and professional challenges in the world of education.

From community resistance to personal loss, hear how resilience, reflection, and relentless focus helped them lead with impact.

If you’re a school leader, educator, or aspiring administrator—this one’s for you.
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Bryan Wright: [email protected]

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Join us on Educational Relevance as we welcome Elizabeth Steege—a dynamic music educator with over 30 years of experience in the Racine Unified School District. Hosts Bryan Wright and Mark McBeth sit down with Elizabeth to explore how she built a lasting classroom culture, led with heart, and used the power of music to impact generations of students. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation with a true educational changemaker!

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Coach Michael P. Dressler, inducted into the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2006, has built a remarkable career grounded in a set of five non-negotiable life rules:
Be on Time. Pay Attention. Do Your Best. Do What is Right. Don’t Lie.
More than slogans, these values became the foundation for how he led his teams, taught his students, and influenced generations of young people across Wisconsin. From Pulaski High School to Fond du Lac and beyond, Coach Dressler’s legacy is one of integrity, consistency, and transformational leadership.
Join Bryan Wright and Mark McBeth as Coach Dressler shares how he developed and lived by this code—and how he inspired others to do the same.

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Learn about about Laser Conversations and the SR3: A Framework for Teacher Evaluation and Support
Laser Conversations are a tool for administrators to conduct informal, focused check-ins with staff throughout the day. These are brief but intentional conversations centered around a specific topic, strategy, or area of practice. The goal is to support teacher growth by providing timely feedback, asking reflective questions, and fostering professional dialogue. Unlike formal evaluations, Laser Conversations are designed to be low-stakes, high-impact interactions that encourage continuous improvement in teaching and learning.

As the school year winds down and teacher evaluations wrap up, it's the perfect time to revisit the SR3 process—a structured approach for administrators to guide teachers toward sustained improvement.
SR3 stands for:
 Step 1: Support
 Step 2: Repeat
 Step 3: Remediate
 Step 4: Remove
The purpose of SR3 is to ensure that teachers are positively impacting student learning and to provide a clear, fair path toward improvement if concerns arise.

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Bryan Wright: [email protected]

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Growing Intentionally via Systemic Thinking

by Dr. Frank Davila

This is an insightful perspective! Growth, whether personal or professional, often requires a deliberate and intentional approach. Dr. Frank Davila's emphasis on systemic thinking highlights the importance of preparation and understanding the interconnectedness of actions and decisions in leadership and teaching.

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Restorative practices are a teaching and learning approach that focuses on building relationships and repairing harm in schools:

• Building relationships: Restorative practices help students and staff build relationships and create a safe learning environment.
• Repairing harm: When harm is caused, restorative practices help students understand how their actions impact others and work to repair the harm.
• Accountability: Restorative practices help students take accountability for their actions.
• Community: Restorative practices help create a sense of community where everyone feels they belong.
• Positive school culture: Restorative practices can improve school culture and reduce the need for stronger responses over time.
• Indigenous traditions: Restorative practices are rooted in the traditions of Indigenous people and communities of color.

Restorative practices can help with: 

• Bullying prevention, Improving attendance,
• Reducing suspension rates
• Narrowing gaps in suspension rates between student sub groups

Our guest, Diana Beitz, has 31 years in public education, mainly working with at-risk populations in grades K-12. Her experience ranges including a classroom teacher, a learning coach, Achievement Coordinator and School Principal. She holds a Master’s in Educational Technology from Washburn University. She shares her knowledge and experience in meeting student achievement through the use of restorative practices. 

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Bryan Wright: [email protected]

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Welcome to our exciting new series focused on School Discipline and Classroom Management. In this four-part exploration, we aim to empower educators with effective strategies and insights from experienced professionals in the field. Each session will feature guest speakers who have successfully navigated the challenges of discipline and management, offering proven methods that can be adapted to various educational environments.

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Turnaround 4C Plan Tools:

Three Tier Teacher Evaluations, SR3 method of evaluating teachers, 5 x 5 Parent Contract

The Tier Teacher Evaluations, SR3 Method of Evaluating Teachers, and the 5 x 5 Parent Contract, integral components of the 4C Turnaround Plan, are key strategies designed to support new teachers in enhancing student learning and building leadership capacity across all stakeholders: students, teachers, administrators, and the community.

When implemented with fidelity, these tools foster school improvement through the four pillars of Climate, Culture, Curriculum, and Connections. This holistic approach not only promotes student success but also encourages the development of leadership within the school environment, ensuring long-term growth and positive change.

For more information about the topics discussed,  contact us at 
Bryan Wright: [email protected]

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