2012 Critical Thinking Professional Development 
A Principal's Reflections
MARCH 18, 2012
This past week I was fortunate to attend the NASSP 2012 Annual Conference as a presenter, 2012 Digital Principal Award recipient, and most importantly a learner. These include creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking, technological proficiency, global awareness, media literacy, communication, and collaboration.
A Principal's Reflections
SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
The annual Edscape Conference will once again be held at New Milford High School in New Milford, NJ on Saturday October 13, 2012. Edscape evolved out of the need to provide educators with relevant, meaningful professional development focusing on digital learning and innovation that was in dire need for many.
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Digital Promise
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
Studies suggest that instructional coaching is one such thoughtful intervention, providing a critical form of professional development to improve teacher practice (Kraft, Blazar, & Hogan, 2018; Knight, 2007). New rubric guides classroom technology use. The Dynamic Learning Project is now open to all interested schools.
Digital Promise
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
Students who participate in guided collaborative projects improve critical thinking and social skills needed for college and careers ( P21 , 2015). This is important, as students who are not engaged in learning are more likely to drop out of school ( APA , 2012). It takes time, strategy, and rethinking professional development.”
The Hechinger Report
OCTOBER 14, 2020
Edward de Bono’s six “thinking hats,” specifically the one that called on thinkers to assess their ideas and look for potential flaws. Another is that talent development is not a sure bet for getting more students past the gatekeepers. Charles Parish outside New Orleans began talent development in 2012.
The Hechinger Report
JULY 10, 2018
It provides real life applications for reading and math and develops critical thinking skills that help students solve problems in other subjects. Photo: Lillian Mongeau/The Hechinger Report. Science could be considered the perfect elementary school subject. Plus, it’s interesting. Why do fish swim?
A Principal's Reflections
MARCH 30, 2025
Schn (1983) emphasized that reflective practice is crucial in professional development, fostering continuous learning and improvement. A daily habit of reflection enhances critical thinking, strengthens emotional intelligence, and aligns actions with long-term goals. The key to classroom management. Basic Books.
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