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Resources

Like a hive, strong teaching and leadership are built on collective wisdom. No single person has all the answers—but together, we do. This page is a growing collection of books, tools, frameworks, and inspirations that may support your school as you begin (or deepen) the conversation about learning communities.

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These resources have been gathered from classrooms, colleagues, and lived experience. They’re not prescriptive—they’re here to spark ideas, invite reflection, and build shared understanding.

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Have something great to add? I’d love to hear from you. Because in The Hive, learning is always collaborative.

An Action Plan

This simplified action plan offers a step-by-step guide to help schools design, implement, and sustain a Learning Community model. Grounded in the Knoster Model for Managing Complex Change, it includes a four-phase timeline, key strategies for stakeholder alignment, and practical insights to help teams avoid common pitfalls.

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Whether you're just starting the conversation or ready to scale, this roadmap will help your school move forward with clarity, flexibility, and purpose.​

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Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)

  • DuFour, R., DuFour, R., Eaker, R., & Many, T. (2010). "Learning by Doing: A Handbook for Professional Learning Communities at Work": This book discusses how time for collaboration and structured reflection is essential for improving teacher practices and student learning. It emphasizes the importance of common planning time, regular reflection, and data-driven discussions.

  • Horde, S. M. (2009). "Professional Learning Communities: Educators Working Together to Improve Student Achievement": Research highlights how PLCs build effective collaboration through structured time for reflection, collective planning, and ongoing professional development.

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