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A Tale of Two Libraries

A Principal's Reflections

The summer of 2013 was probably one of the most important hiring years during my seven-year tenure as a high school principal. The summer of 2013 will always stand out because that was the year that I was able to woo Laura Fleming back to not only her Alma Mater, but also where she was originally employed for years.

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Bones of Contention: New Evidence of Cannibalism in Magdalenian Culture

Anthropology.net

“Cannibalism was an integral practice within the cultural systems of these Magdalenian groups,” the authors write. “The presence of cultural modifications may be related in more cases than expected to the consumption of the bodies, in other words, to human cannibalism.” Link: [link] Marginedas, F., Terberger, T.,

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Change is a Mindset

A Principal's Reflections

For many years New Milford High School was just like virtually every other public school in this country defined solely by traditional indicators of success such as standardized test scores, graduation rates, and acceptances to four year colleges. The Professional Growth Period (PGP) implemented in 2013.

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The Vital Role of Digital Leadership in Transforming Education

A Principal's Reflections

The lessons learned from this crisis can empower us all to chart a new path to create cultures of learning that provide kids with the competencies to succeed in a post-COVID19 world. However, we cannot forget the power of television, newspapers, radios, and other traditional sources.

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Research: The Influence of Socioeconomic Status on Learning

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They prefer either someone they previously deemed accurate or someone who shares their cultural background (Corriveau & Kurkul, 2016). Palardy (2013) investigated high school-aged students to examine socioeconomic segregation’s impact on student attainment outcomes. The first was peer influence.

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Rethinking Levallois: A 3D Look at the Precision of Middle Stone Age Tool-making

Anthropology.net

These tools, characterized by a prepared-core technique that allowed for precise flake removal, have long been studied using traditional measurements. This new study offers a different lens: analyzing the entire three-dimensional structure of the core to assess how shape is controlled across different regions and tradition.

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Children as Artists: A New Perspective on Upper Paleolithic Cave Art

Anthropology.net

By reframing prehistoric creativity as an inter-generational endeavor, this study reveals that children were not just observers but active participants in shaping their cultural landscapes. This research also challenges traditional views that associate prehistoric art solely with adults. Book Chapter : Art and Human Development , 2013.