Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 24, 2021

[To celebrate our upcoming book, Leadership for Deeper Learning , I am publishing an excerpt each day for a week before its release. We interviewed leaders at 30 different ‘deeper learning’ schools around the world in 2019 and 2020. Also, every main chapter concludes with Key Leadership Behaviors and Support Structures.

Leadership 121

Leadership Classroom Management Elementary School Tradition 121

Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 26, 2021

[To celebrate our upcoming book, Leadership for Deeper Learning , I am publishing an excerpt each day for a week before its release. We interviewed leaders at 30 different ‘deeper learning’ schools around the world in 2019 and 2020. Also, every main chapter concludes with Key Leadership Behaviors and Support Structures.

Leadership 121

Leadership Tradition High School Teaching 121

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 18, 2021

When our school closed in March of 2020, we were not prepared for virtual learning. Going into the new school year in August of 2020, we needed a learning management system and ways to improve virtual learning. Being an instructional leader is my top priority, and I know how vital teacher efficacy is to student achievement.

Cultures 545

Cultures Artifacts High School Teaching 545

Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 22, 2021

[To celebrate our upcoming book, Leadership for Deeper Learning , I am publishing an excerpt each day for a week before its release. We interviewed leaders at 30 different ‘deeper learning’ schools around the world in 2019 and 2020. Also, every main chapter concludes with Key Leadership Behaviors and Support Structures.

Leadership 116

Leadership Tradition Teaching High School 116

Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 23, 2021

[To celebrate our upcoming book, Leadership for Deeper Learning , I am publishing an excerpt each day for a week before its release. We interviewed leaders at 30 different ‘deeper learning’ schools around the world in 2019 and 2020. Also, every main chapter concludes with Key Leadership Behaviors and Support Structures.

Leadership 113

Leadership High School Tradition Cultures 113

Dangerously Irrelevant

APRIL 17, 2020

Special Topics: Leadership During a Crisis (3 credits, online) [Class # 20597]. In this class we are going to talk about crisis leadership. We will highlight the individual / collective mindsets, organizational strategies, leadership behaviors, and support structures necessary to navigate crisis situations. Class Meetings.

Social Justice 109

Social Justice Leadership Teaching Education 109

Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 27, 2021

[To celebrate our upcoming book, Leadership for Deeper Learning , I am publishing an excerpt each day for a week before its release. We interviewed leaders at 30 different ‘deeper learning’ schools around the world in 2019 and 2020. Also, every main chapter concludes with Key Leadership Behaviors and Support Structures.

Leadership 110

Leadership Professional Development Tradition Cultures 110

Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 21, 2021

[To celebrate our upcoming book, Leadership for Deeper Learning , I am publishing an excerpt each day for a week before its release. We interviewed leaders at 30 different ‘deeper learning’ schools around the world in 2019 and 2020. Also, every main chapter concludes with Key Leadership Behaviors and Support Structures.

Leadership 110

Leadership Tradition Teaching Research 110

Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 25, 2021

[To celebrate our upcoming book, Leadership for Deeper Learning , I am publishing an excerpt each day for a week before its release. We interviewed leaders at 30 different ‘deeper learning’ schools around the world in 2019 and 2020. Also, every main chapter concludes with Key Leadership Behaviors and Support Structures.

Leadership 110

Leadership Tutoring Tradition Social Studies 110

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

In December 2020, Digital Promise convened more than 900 teachers, district leaders, charter leaders, researchers, and Black, Brown, and Indigenous organization leaders to reimagine the recruitment and retention of teachers of color. This report provides a summation of those efforts. What concepts did the teachers present at the convening?

Leadership 127

Leadership Tradition Cultures Research 127

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 29, 2019

Digital Leadership: Leading Change from Where You Are Leading change is about identifying intended outcomes, applying an innovative lens, and arriving at outcomes in better, more effective ways no matter your position or title. Here's to an amazing 2020 everyone. Thanks for all that you do for kids.

K-12 240

K-12 Leadership Pedagogy History 240

Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 2, 2020

Since it’s now 2020, I thought it would be fun to revisit Karl Fisch’s video from 2006, titled 2020 Vision. In that video, Karl imagines he is the commencement speaker for the Arapahoe High School (AHS) Class of 2020, reflecting back on the past 13 years of schooling for that cohort.

Library 85

Library Economics High School Education 85

Dangerously Irrelevant

AUGUST 3, 2020

Dear students, educators, and families, Welcome back for the 2020 school year! We are incredibly delighted to have our children and educators back in school again, particularly after such a challenging spring and summer. We couldn’t be more excited to see your kids’ smiling faces back in our classrooms!

Private School 145

Private School Public School Teaching Education 145

Dangerously Irrelevant

AUGUST 2, 2020

Books I finished reading (or rereading) in July 2020… Equity Visits , Rachel Roegman et al. educational leadership]. Books I read in February 2020. Books I read in March 2020. Books I read in April 2020. Books I read in May 2020. Books I read in June 2020. Hope you’re reading something fun too!

Sociology 76

Sociology Leadership Education 76

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 30, 2021

In 2019, federal officials warned that white supremacist violence was a growing threat; 2020 brought widespread attention to the long-standing oppression Black Americans face. At the leadership level, Asian Americans are underrepresented, often to an extreme. But, as always, closer examination reveals a different story.

Leadership 115

Leadership Cultures Research Education 115

ED Surge

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Since May 2020, he has led Marlin ISD, transforming it from what he calls the states best-kept secret to a shining example of educational excellence in Texas and beyond. EdSurge: Marlin ISD has shown remarkable academic growth under your leadership. How has early learning contributed to this transformation?

Professional Development 90

Professional Development Leadership Teaching Research 90

Education Elements

MARCH 6, 2022

As we write this, we are thinking back to the last “normal” month in 2020 before COVID-19 arrived in full force. A sampling of headlines from Education Weekly in February 2020 highlight social and emotional learning , the role of technology in education, and the importance of effective school leadership.

Leadership 73

Leadership Education 73

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 22, 2020

A new Texas study , published June 2020 in the peer-reviewed journal of the American Educational Research Association AERA Open found that Black principal candidates were 18 percent less likely to be promoted to principal than equally qualified whites. Apparently, however, Black principal candidates remain at a distinct disadvantage.

Research 145

Research Leadership High School Elementary School 145

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 2, 2021

By 2020, stories of superintendents and senior administrators taking early retirement or leaving the profession were ubiquitous. A recent book by the American Association of School Administrators (AASA), “ The American Superintendent 2020 Decennial Study ,” sheds some light on this subject. in 2020 from 50.7

Leadership 145

Leadership History Education Research 145

Digital Promise

JULY 6, 2020

Provide leadership opportunities of value. No education institution or organization should emerge from 2020 without reconciling racist practices and engaging in transformation. As a Black person in leadership at Digital Promise, I challenge my white colleagues to take purposeful actions in their work. Yes, you may receive less.

Education 173

Education Leadership Cultures Research 173

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 5, 2022

NEW ORLEANS—Before the 2020-21 school year, Christa Talbott, a 20-year veteran of New Orleans schools, had never considered leaving the profession she loved this early. By the end of 2020, the 44-year-old was agonizing over whether the school year might be her last teaching there. This story also appeared in Time. Into a burning house.

Leadership 145

Leadership Charter School Cultures Social Studies 145

Dangerously Irrelevant

DECEMBER 16, 2020

As you may remember, I conducted 43 interviews for my Coronavirus Chronicles series in Spring and Summer 2020. Pamela asked me to write the chapter on leadership. Chapter 4, Leadership. I was interested in learning how schools were responding during the first months of the pandemic. Chapter 2, Learnings. Chapter 10, Interviews.

Leadership 110

Leadership Elementary School Middle School Teaching 110

Dangerously Irrelevant

AUGUST 5, 2020

“Just following orders” isn’t good leadership. Welcome back for the 2020 school year! [a Avoid magical thinking: ‘Design for online’ this fall. What are your school’s decision triggers for closing back down again? a letter from your local superintendent and school board].

Leadership 140

Leadership Education 140

Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Districts are also fostering student leadership and elevating student voices in more meaningful ways. Similarly, during the 2019-2020 school year, San Antonio Union School District (California) created the first-ever student board member position. Potential for impacting student learning and educational leadership.

Advocacy 168

Advocacy Public School Leadership Cultures 168

Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Amidst the chaos of 2020 we lost a true leader in education in late August just as schools were trying to reopen. This year, 2020, has shown with stark clarity the implications of these failures. We have lost many precious things in 2020 and we will dearly miss your presence, wit, and insights. Guest Post by Justin Bathon.

Archiving 131

Archiving Leadership Economics Humanities 131

ED Surge

MARCH 8, 2023

In the winter of 2020, I participated in a two-day youth organizing retreat in Detroit. In the summer of 2020, I worked with youth organizers in Detroit to conduct listening sessions with youth across the city and state; we wanted to support local organizations in developing their own education justice campaigns.

Humanities 124

Humanities Leadership Advocacy Lesson Plan 124

ED Surge

JANUARY 10, 2024

The event provides leadership development skills, offers a psychologically safe space to process our experiences and nurtures the spirit of brotherhood and community needed to sustain our worth and our work. At this year’s retreat, Lester Young Jr., His words helped me develop my position that all kids need a loving environment.

Leadership 132

Leadership Psychology Humanities Public School 132

Dangerously Irrelevant

JUNE 5, 2020

Beginning next week, my summer students and I will co-create our Leadership for Social Justice class together, recognizing that none of us has all of the answers but that we all can do something. I am grateful for the willingness of others to share their leadership and resources. Books: School leadership for social justice.

Social Justice 109

Social Justice Leadership Pedagogy Social Studies 109

Digital Promise

MAY 18, 2021

We have continued to offer our college and career readiness initiative, The Saturday Leadership Program , in a virtual setting in which we expose scholars to different college environments. In fall 2020, MindCatcher launched Collective Support , an affinity-based leadership and wellness cohort.

Leadership 139

Leadership Professional Development Middle School Humanities 139

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 29, 2022

Between March 2020 and December 2021, 92 state laws were enacted to help youth mental health through efforts in schools, according to a NASHP analysis. Between March 2020 and December 2021, 92 state laws were enacted to help youth mental health through efforts in schools, according to a NASHP analysis. Back in Rochester, Ms.

K-12 138

K-12 High School Public School Leadership 138

ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In 2020, California’s State Board of Education adopted criteria and guidance to award a State Seal of Civic Engagement to students who demonstrate excellence in civics education. Despite the setback, I believe there is still a way for students to re-engage in school, support their communities and learn leadership skills.

Civic Engagement 138

Civic Engagement Civics K-12 Education 138

The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2024

Since 2020, most of the nation’s 78 urban school districts have had a new superintendent take over. Two years ago, the council asked Hinojosa to create an initiative to develop people for district leadership positions. Just 11 have been in their jobs for four years or more.

Leadership 114

Leadership Public School Cultures Research 114

The Hechinger Report

MAY 15, 2023

Since March 2020, districts across the country have experienced alarming declines in student achievement in math and reading, a mental health crisis among students and widespread job dissatisfaction among educators. Yet, the significance of the key leadership position in our schools is largely overlooked and under-supported.

Public School 140

Public School Professional Development K-12 Tutoring 140

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 6, 2025

Since 2020, he has published four academic papers: three in math and one in sociology. Havens is still involved in the Prison Mathematics Project, but handed leadership of the program over to Jeffers in October 2023. (Havens has been granted a clemency hearing and may be released as early as this year.)

Sociology 94

Sociology Tutoring High School Leadership 94

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 8, 2022

Over the last two years, we have interviewed dozens of educators about school leadership. Sonjah was quickly tapped for school leadership, and she apprenticed at her school, where she added leadership tasks to her plate while juggling her core responsibilities. In short, great leadership is essential to student success.

Leadership 115

Leadership High School Professional Development Cultures 115

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

When we formed the Michigan Virtual Learning Continuity Workgroup in April 2020, we knew these struggles all too well. In this case, the “crowd” included the 25 educators participating in our leadership group whose collective expertise was leveraged. Many of you don’t need the reminder.

K-12 162

K-12 EdTech Leadership Education 162

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 6, 2022

In May of 2020, the Las Vegas native accepted an offer to become superintendent of the Elko County School District, which serves roughly 10,000 students in northeastern Nevada. As hard as those first months were, the gradual return to in-person learning in fall 2020 was harder. This story also appeared in The Nevada Independent.

High School 145

High School Leadership Advocacy Government 145