An educator-centric model
Schools today have big goals and lots to contend with to meet them. Even as staff are introduced to ever-newer tech tools and promises of innovation, they’re too often left feeling alone in dealing with the challenges of the system that asks too much of them. The BARR Model helps increase student engagement and increases opportunities for staff to collaborate on driving success.
We make it happen by following a few key principles that sound almost too simple on paper, but in practice, they’re powerful beyond measure.
Educator support
Our experienced BARR coaches and trainers are hands-on with you in person for six days a year and connecting virtually every week. When educators are given a community of support and the agency to take responsibility for the classroom in a new way, amazing things happen.
Our team works with each school to layer the new system of collaboration into the existing structure so you can quickly start seeing successes. By fostering resilience in the school and in the staff, the students start to build resilience that shows up in their test scores and their excitement to come to school.
When you join BARR, you’re joining a community of schools across the country committed to changing the way education works. You’ll have access to online resources, your dedicated coach and more—any time questions come up or milestones need to celebrated!
BARR improves standardized test scores in English and Math
BARR has more than 20 years of research demonstrating statistically significant improvements in 21 areas of academic performance, alongside well-being improvements for both students and teachers.
Testimonials
The weekly block meetings are a great way to ensure that no student goes unnoticed. Too often our energy is focused on struggling students and BARR helps to ensure that all students are getting attention.
Educator
K-12 School, Wyoming
Our high school’s graduation rate has increased by 4% since 2018, our first year of BARR. BARR has permanently changed our school for the better in four years.
Principal
High School, Minnesota
The BARR Model provides the support I need to simply be a better teacher. I am doing all that I can to help my students succeed, and I’m connected with other teachers to ensure we are not allowing any students to fall through the cracks.
Educator
High School, California
BARR Sample Lessons
When it comes down to really understanding what makes the magic happen inside a classroom of a BARR school, sometimes the answer is powerfully simple. The lessons are a core part of how we foster deeper relationships in schools, especially between students, and between educators and students.
We know that sometimes you have to actually get your hands on something to truly understand it. We’re happy to share a couple examples.
We invite you to experience firsthand what’s possible when we take a different approach to the way schools work. Join passionate BARR advocates, educators, and leaders who are shaping the future of education.
About BARR Center
Our expert staff are dedicated to the success of BARR schools nationwide, including onsite coaching visits and reports, weekly calls, and supporting educators and staff throughout their three-year implementation.
*In BARR’s i3 Scale-Up study, BARR significantly reduced chronic absenteeism. The rate of chronic absenteeism among ninth graders in the treatment group was 19 percent, compared to 22 percent in “business as usual” schools.
