How Empowering Teachers Led to Measurable Student Progress

Lucia Mar Unified School District is the largest school district in San Luis Obispo County, covering more than 550 square miles and serving a student population that is both geographically and demographically diverse. They implemented Thinking Maps in 2013 to build their students’ critical thinking and writing skills. Their success hinges on a professional learning community grounded in sustained, embedded professional development to support deeper implementation of the Maps. Read more.