William Wells Brown Cited as International Model

Solution Tree salutes William Wells Brown Elementary (WWB) for its sustained success in raising student achievement, due in large part to implementation of the Professional Learning Community (PLC) at Work process. One of about 600 schools and districts in the United States and Canada receive this recognition.

"I am so proud of the intentional, dedicated work of our staff and our relentless pursuit of excellence! Our team has worked tirelessly to ensure every student in our building receives rigorous, engaging, and equitable instruction," said Principal Ebony Hutchinson. 

PLCs are schools and districts in which educators recognize the key to improved learning for students is ongoing, job-embedded learning for the adults who serve those students. The three big ideas of a PLC call on educators to:

• Focus on learning
• Build a collaborative culture
• Create a results orientation

Solution Tree chooses schools based on strict criteria, including demonstration of a commitment to PLC concepts, implementation of these concepts for at least three years, and clear evidence of improved student learning. 

Recognized model PLC schools are listed online, where they share strategies, structures, and performance with other educators interested in improving their schools. Tools for team collaboration, articles and research about PLCs, blog posts, and related resources are also available. The site is maintained by Solution Tree, a leading provider of educational strategies and tools that improve staff and student performance.