William Parrett

William H. Parrett has received international recognition for his work in school improvement related to children and adolescents who live in poverty. He has co-authored eleven books, the past three being best-sellers. As Director of the Center for School Improvement & Policy Studies (1996-2019), Bill coordinated funded projects and school improvement initiatives that exceeded $80 million dollars. Recently as Director Emeritus, he was honored as the Indiana University School of Education’s 2021 Distinguished Alumni.

A frequent speaker at international and national events, his work with federal, state, and regional educational organizations, districts, and schools, spans 46 states and 15 nations. Throughout his career, Bill has worked to improve the educational achievement of all children and youth, particularly those less advantaged. These efforts have positively impacted the lives of thousands of young people, many of whom live in poverty.

Also available to co-present with his co-author Kathleen Budge.

Categories: Educator, Educator - Assessment and Grading, Educator - Co-Teaching, Educator - Common Core Standards, Educator - Differentiated Instruction, Educator - Formative Assessment, Educator - Growth Mindset, Educator - Inquiry Instruction, Educator - Leadership, Educator - Literacy and Reading, Educator - Motivation and Inspiration, Educator - Personalized Learning, Educator - Poverty, Educator - Professional Learning Communities, Educator - RTI / MTSS / PBIS, Educator - SEL Social Emotional Learning, Educator - Technology and 21st Century Learners, Social Justice