TeachThought

APRIL 4, 2024

Palardy (2013) investigated high school-aged students to examine socioeconomic segregation’s impact on student attainment outcomes. Neighborhood segregation and district boundaries have contributed to this (Palardy, 2013). High school transcripts were collected for additional data (Palardy, 2013). link] Kieffer, M.

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Research Sociology High School Middle School 340

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

2012; Erwin, Fedewa, & Ahn, 2013; Browning et al., The bottom line is not only is physical education an absolute must in the K-12 curriculum, but schools need to do more to ensure that movement is being integrated into all classes. Mathematical content knowledge for teaching elementary mathematics: A focus on geometry and measurement.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

Building on the success of our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiative and with the addition of a new, innovative staff member two noteworthy advancements have been made since September 2013. That new staff member is Laura Fleming and she has done nothing less than blaze a trail since joining the NMHS team.

Educational Technology 398

Educational Technology Library High School Leadership 398

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In 2013, people incarcerated there staged a two-month hunger strike that spread throughout the state’s prisons to protest the excessive use of solitary confinement. He was part of the 2013 hunger strike that led to changes in how the prison uses solitary. He came to the prison in 1990, only months after it opened.

Education 126

Education Leadership Government Teaching 126

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2020

Here are some of my thoughts from 2013 , which have aged nicely: Digital leadership considers recent changes such as ubiquitous connectivity, open-source technology, mobile devices, and personalization. The answer is and has been right in front of us, and that’s digital leadership.

Leadership 509

Leadership Education Pedagogy Cultures 509

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 21, 2013

This past weekend I was fortunate enough to present at the 2013 Annual ASCD Conference in Chicago. This conference is one of my must attend events of the year and I use it as an opportunity to develop new presentations based on my leadership experiences at New Milford High School.

Leadership 305

Leadership High School Cultures Teaching 305

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 28, 2015

When I hired Laura Fleming in 2013 to take over the traditional library she was tasked with giving it a reboot and was given complete autonomy to do so. Image credit: https://cbsnewyork.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/makerspace.jpg?w=640 w=640 A few years back I had heard of the concept when I was principal.

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Library Elementary School Tradition Leadership 374

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 10, 2013

Steve visited New Milford High School on Thursday February 28, 2013. Today I had the opportunity to meet with Eric Sheninger before he headed off to the 2013 NASSP Conference. NMHS routinely hosts visits from outside educators, schools, and organizations in an effort to provide insights on our initiatives.

High School 273

High School Professional Development Educational Technology Social Studies 273

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 9, 2018

Back in 2013 Mashable provided the following description that adds more context as well as some great tips: The pound sign (or hash) turns any word or group of words that directly follow it into a searchable link.

EdTech 371

EdTech Pedagogy Teaching Education 371

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 17, 2013

While attending the 2013 ASCD Conference in Chicago I attended a session entitled Unwrapping Standards to Drive the Adoption of the Common Core State Standards. Love them or hate them, the Common Core is a reality for the majority of educators and schools across the country.

Lesson Plan 287

Lesson Plan High School Education 287

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

While attendees are at Ignite 2013, they will get to reclaim that time and make the most of it. The success of Ignite 2013 relies on your active participation. The old “sit ’n’ git” format wasn’t built for engagement: Ignite 2013 is. Participatory learning. The new conference format issues a challenge to all of us.

Leadership 242

Leadership Tradition Education 242

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 6, 2015

Research by Cristol and Gimbert (2013) found that students utilizing mobile learning devices scored, on average, 52.34 As a principal I quickly saw the potential in mobile learning and as a result our school became the first to embrace Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) back in 2010. Cristol, D., & & Gimbert, B. mLearn, 15.

Professional Development 260

Professional Development Leadership Educational Technology Research 260

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 4, 2015

In 2013 I was fortunate enough to hire media specialist/teacher librarian Laura Fleming , who took the initiative to create a makerspace in our school. A makerspace can best be defined as a physical place where students can create real-world products/projects using real-world tools.

Library 408

Library Museum Leadership Cultures 408

Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Cambridge: Polity Press. PDF available Discusses how social theories provide tools for interpreting material culture and social structures in past societies. Renfrew, C., & Bahn, P. Archaeology: The key concepts. PDF available Explores core theoretical concepts, including the philosophical underpinnings of archaeological methodologies.

Archaeology 98

Archaeology Humanities Cultures Tradition 98

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 22, 2013

The three pathways above provide practical, cost-effective, and accessible means to improve professional practice.

Professional Development 345

Professional Development Leadership Government Education 345

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 15, 2013

Please visit the blog for an in-depth look at the dedicated students who participated in HST 2013 as they reflect upon what they learned. The trip involved twelve NMHS students, two students from Midland Park High School (NJ), and nine students from Bishop O’Dowd High School (CA).

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Heritage Artifacts High School History 320

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Speaking at the New Jersey Association of School Administrators School Security Conference in March of 2013, former Newtown Superintendent Janet Robinson said that it was a school bus driver who called her secretary to report a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School and she thought the report couldn''t be true.

Elementary School 256

Elementary School High School Educational Technology History 256

ED Surge

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Seeing is Believing When I first joined the district in 2013, I believed it was the right place to foster my growth as a teacher. These words, toxic yet final, confirmed their lack of leadership. I walked away, realizing I had outgrown the script they wanted me to follow. However, constant turnover created instability.

Leadership 135

Leadership Social Justice Teaching Tradition 135

Anthropology.net

JANUARY 16, 2025

The Stones of Bornholm Between 2013 and 2018, archaeologists excavated over 600 intricately carved stones from ritual sites on Bornholm. Researchers led by Rune Iversen from the University of Copenhagen have pieced together evidence that connects these enigmatic artifacts to a period of climate upheaval.

Artifacts 98

Artifacts Museum Cultures Research 98

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Students who are not performing at grade level in the core subject matters (Dove & Honigsfeld, 2013, pp. Struggling Learners. Planning leads to the development of explicit strategy instruction that includes guided practice and collaborative student work—which ultimately fosters high levels of student engagement. References Dove, M.

Leadership 266

Leadership K-12 Advocacy Public School 266

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 8, 2016

To prepare our learners to think and solve problems in the real world and beyond, they need to learn in spaces and environments that most emulate this reality. Research has shown that redesign can impact student learning (Barrett et al., More importantly, it can empower our learners. Barrett, P., Moffat,J., & & Kobbacy, K.

Leadership 257

Leadership Tradition Professional Development History 257

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 23, 2013

In this post Sherry reflects on here recent visit to New Milford High School, which took place on January 11, 2013. The following is a guest post by Sherry Spier, a K-12 Media Specialist Coordinator in the Cinnaminson School District (NJ).

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K-12 Educational Technology High School History 268

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

This year, “Introduce a girl to Engineering Day 2013” is dedicated to the memory and legacy of Sally Ride, physicist and first American woman in space.

Economics 294

Economics Cultures Public School Research 294

Teaching Anthropology

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Picture 2: A group of SWP field school students enjoy a well-deserved break to pat a local cat fascinated with their survey work in the UTM forest (Photo Credit: Susannah Clinker) Since 2013, the field school has evolved with Dr. Brand and Dr. Orchard at its core.

Archaeology 246

Archaeology Teaching Artifacts Anthropology 246

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 23, 2017

Clever classrooms: Summary findings of the HEAD Project (Holistic Evidence and Design). Salford, UK: University of Salford, Manchester. Barrett, P., Moffat, J., & & Kobbacy, K. A holistic, multi-level analysis identifying the impact of classroom design on pupils’ learning. Building and Environment, 59, 678–689. Cheryan, S., Ziegler, S.,

Research 364

Research K-12 Pedagogy Psychology 364

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Various research studies have revealed how video can serve as a highly effective learning tool (Allen & Smith, 2012; Kay, 2012; Lloyd & Robertson, 2012; Rackaway, 2012; Hsin & Cigas, 2013).

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Research Teaching Pedagogy Education 302

ED Surge

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Thats down from a fourth grade high of 223 in 2015 and an eighth grade high of 268 in 2013. Reading By the Numbers Average reading scores dropped by two points for both fourth and eighth graders in 2024, standing at 215 and 258 respectively.

Tutoring 124

Tutoring Library Government History 124

Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Journal : PNAS , 2013. No Known Hominin Species Matches the Expected Dental Morphology of the Last Common Ancestor of Neanderthals and Modern Humans Authors : Gómez-Robles, A., DOI : 10.1073/pnas.1302653110 1302653110 Summary : Uses dental morphology to reassess speciation events and shared ancestry between Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.

Ancestry 111

Ancestry Anthropology Humanities Museum 111

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

University of Illinois’s Baroody promoted the teaching of subitizing in a 2013 practice guide on “Teaching Math to Young Children,” for the Institute of Education Sciences, the research arm of the U.S. A case study of two students who struggled in math, published in 2009, found that subitizing was helpful. Department of Education.

K-12 131

K-12 Elementary School Research Teaching 131

Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Book Chapter : Art and Human Development , 2013. DOI : 10.1111/j.1540-6245.2011.01496.x 1540-6245.2011.01496.x x Summary : Analyzes the cognitive processes underlying early artistic expression, focusing on the development of aesthetic appreciation. The Visual Dynamics of Upper Paleolithic Cave Art Author : Hodgson, D.

Archaeology 105

Archaeology Psychology Anthropology Cultures 105

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 28, 2025

Reading comprehension scores for middle schoolers had been declining for a decade since 2013. Reading comprehension is much, much worse for many middle schoolers. Its difficult to say how much of this deterioration is pandemic related. Related: Why reading comprehension is deteriorating The biggest surprise was fourth grade reading.

Government 145

Government Economics Elementary School Research 145

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 28, 2014

Media specialist/teacher librarian Laura Fleming spearheaded this initiative in the fall of 2013 and the makerspace really hit it''s stride around this time. On February 27, 2014, CBS Channel 2 NYC visited NMHS and did a nice feature on our makerspace , which aired during the five o''clock news.

K-12 284

K-12 Leadership High School Cultures 284

Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 3, 2024

. “These discoveries illuminate the rich agricultural legacy of South America and the profound impact of its ancient societies on modern food systems,” the researchers concluded. Related Research These studies provide a broader context for maize’s domestication and cultural integration in South America. Cambridge University Press.

Archaeology 98

Archaeology Museum Cultures History 98

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 13, 2016

By the 2013-14 school year, and after three years of total district adoption of the Framework, the significant improvements in collegial conversation and student work were reflected in a rating which had jumped to 92.1%. of total points possible, the equivalent of a C in anyone’s grade book.

Cultures 265

Cultures Leadership Research 265

Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Journal : Science , 2013. DOI : 10.1126/science.1256236 1256236 Summary : Explores the evolutionary pressures exerted by humans on early canids, shaping their domestication trajectory. The Evolution of Early Domesticated Dogs: Evidence from the Late Pleistocene Authors : Thalmann, O., DOI : 10.1126/science.1243650

Humanities 98

Humanities Archaeology Anthropology History 98

Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

DOI: 10.1016/j.jhevol.2015.06.003 2015.06.003 Saladié, P., & Rodríguez-Hidalgo, A. Archaeological evidence for cannibalism in prehistoric Western Europe ( Journal of Archaeological Method and Theory ). DOI: 10.1007/s10816-016-9287-6 Orschiedt, J. Link: [link] Marginedas, F.,

Cultures 98

Cultures Archaeology Controversial Topics Anthropology 98

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 8, 2017

At one point during our conversation he told me how much it meant to him when I gave him a shout out during my keynote at the 2013 Mississippi Educational Computing Association Conference. In all seriousness though, something Will said to me really resonated.

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Leadership Educational Technology Cultures Education 237