A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

Pedagogical leaders recognize that management is a necessary part of the job, but it shouldn't come at the expense of cultivating a positive learning culture to boost academic achievement. If our ultimate goal is to improve, we need to prioritize the aspects of our job that impact student learning most.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 30, 2014

It provides affirmation as to what students want in an education and how we are striving to provide it. Many students expressed gratitude for the culture that has been cultivated at NMHS, a culture that supports creativity, choice, and authenticity in learning. As a principal and educator you could not ask for a better day.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 15, 2015

"We must learn how to unlearn and relearn in order to create schools that work for kids." - Eric Sheninger Change is a word that is spoken about in education circles more and more each day. This is also where it is sustained to the point that it becomes an embedded component of school or district culture. Herein lies the problem.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Note: This post is directly related to my work at the International Center for Leadership in Education Efficacy has been on my mind a great deal as of late, and as a result, it has been reflected in my writing. It also provides insight on all elements of school culture and student learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

I recently read this Education Week post by Jill Berkowicz and Ann Myers titled We Have 21st Century Learners Who Need 21st Century Leaders. Students deserve leaders willing who are willing to extend themselves beyond their comfort zones in order to create a culture that aligns with a new vision for learning. I couldn''t agree more.

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TeachThought

JULY 12, 2024

How To Connect Schools And Communities Using Technology by Terry Heick It’s possible that there is no time in the history of education that our systems of educating have been so out of touch with the communities. Technology has many forms, but in education, it is most visible in terms of computing hardware and software.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

In case you haven’t noticed the education profession has been under attack as of late. In my mind education is the noblest of professions. Without education, at some level virtually all other professions would be non-existent.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 24, 2014

The new school year has begun for many educators across the country with others soon to follow after Labor Day. Administrators and teachers alike will work to establish a shared vision and subsequent plan of action for meaningful change that will hopefully lead to cultural transformation. Here is the problem though.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 25, 2021

My challenge and motivation were to create a teacher-facing resource that would also be applicable to administrators, instructional coaches, and other educators who actively work in schools. Regardless of the forces at hand, educators play a pivotal role in preparing students for success now and in the future.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2024

Among these resources stands the Innovative Practices Assessment (IPA), which was created to fill a void in moving from ideas and innovative practices to results that improve the learning culture. The IPA establishes the framework for educators and administrators, facilitating an innovative lens to underpin individualized professional growth.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Pillar #5: Student Engagement and Learning Many of us firmly believe in technology’s potential to transform the teaching and learning cultures of schools. This is pivotal if we are to truly begin to reform education in a way that is meaningful to our students.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

For over a century, the industrial model of education did a fantastic job of preparing students for careers. With obvious remnants of this system still in place, new changes are being pushed through under the guise of education reform. This control will be the demise of our education system.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 7, 2019

Thriving cultures focus on empowerment, support, feedback, and autonomy to take risks to build self-efficacy. Achievement is important, but there are many other facets of school culture that can be improved. It provides a baseline as to what has been found to really work when it comes to student learning and improving culture.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 28, 2013

In my opinion, schools that wish to create the most relevant and meaningful learning culture will go in one of these directions. The digital divide in schools becomes smaller when bold districts, schools, and educators work to effectively integrate the technology that has been available for years outside their walls.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 18, 2017

Image credit: [link] The why matters more than ever in the context of schools and education. We ensured accountability through numerous unannounced observations, collection of artifacts, and adding a portfolio component to the evaluation process. Unearthing the why became engrained in the very DNA of our culture.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

No matter your position in education, you have gone through some form of professional development. Now, don’t get me wrong; some educators find value in the experiences I have outlined above and have gone on to change their respective practice for the better. However, I would say an equal amount have found little to no benefit.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 10, 2016

Unfortunately, these behaviors materialize as schools are not doing their part to educate students on digital responsibility, citizenship, and creating a positive footprint online. As they published their own work in the form of learning artifacts, they begin to create a positive digital footprint that they could be proud of.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 21, 2014

I shared how it’s simplistic nature, built on conversations with educators all over the world, led to new knowledge development, resource acquisition, exposure to innovative ideas and strategies, support, feedback, friendships, and spirited discussion. This time is spent learning, innovating, and pursuing ways to become a master educator.

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NCHE

MARCH 25, 2024

Some of those articles are written for mass-market publications, while others focus on specific topics and outlets ranging from nursing to Black culture to material artifacts. Many historians, faced with the difficulty of reaching beyond a narrow audience, have chosen to write for the burgeoning array of online publications.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 17, 2017

I mention this, as it is important to note that it isn’t one particular action or person that ultimately moves an idea or initiative into something that positively impacts school culture. This applies to the success that my staff and I were able to be a part of during our digital transformation a few years back.

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TeachThought

JUNE 5, 2024

Questioning in the Classroom: An Updated Guide by Terry Heick If the ultimate goal of education is for students to be able to answer questions effectively, then focusing on content and response strategies makes sense. Education is thought to have focused (without having been there, who knows for sure?)

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 22, 2016

It fosters personalization, creativity, and collaboration, giving students infinite ways in which to create artifacts of their learning and knowledge. Educators must be able to develop and enact rigorous, relevant instructional methods and formats while using digital tools effectively to underpin their instruction.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 14, 2021

This challenging school year has made it clear that educational institutions and educators must be flexible and willing to adapt to a changing educational landscape. Second, the 5Es instructional model prioritizes teacher agency, which I don’t think we talk about enough in education. Elaborate: Apply Your Learning.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 22, 2019

In this series we explore Powerful Learning, a set of principles to guide educators designing learning experiences that engage the hearts and minds of learners, and incorporate technology in ways that contribute to closing the Digital Learning Gap. Knowledge is built through social interactions 1 in a collaborative culture 2.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 28, 2019

Each school year, educators welcome a new group of students into their classrooms. Every student is a unique learner, and educators must continuously demonstrate new skills to meet the needs of all learners. Micro-credentials recognize educators who are meeting the complex, real-time demands of today’s classrooms.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 21, 2022

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. Often, the group came back with artifacts like tree core samples to share with their students when school starts in the fall.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 13, 2021

When suddenly propelled into distance learning last spring, educators rose to the challenge to meet the needs of students and families. As a result, coaches are creating supportive, collaborative learning cultures. To differentiate support, coaches are developing and curating just-in-time learning opportunities and resources (e.g.,

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

I was so excited to teach this class, I spent the summer collecting articles and artifacts from the local library and historical society. This is particularly concerning because engagement and cultural relevance have both been proven to have a positive impact on student outcomes. Related: OPINION: What’s missing in music education?

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 10, 2018

School districts across the country are tackling the toughest challenges in education, including kindergarten readiness, family engagement, and school redesign. Based on what we learned from challenge sessions, artifact reviews, and in-depth interviews with district leaders, we created the Challenge Map. Introducing the Challenge Map.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

By offering meaningful choices when it comes to applying learning, educators can support personalized learning, ensuring that each student can demonstrate their understanding in a way that best suits their strengths and preferences. What activities can I use to help my grade students understand the cultural/historical context of ?

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C3 Teachers

MARCH 30, 2022

Image of New York State Archives and Museum in Albany, New York Making connections with cultural centers offers educators a measure of expertise outside their own content knowledge and pedagogical skill. These advantages suggest why connections with cultural centers should matter to educators, students and the local community.

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Anthropology News

JANUARY 29, 2024

AI is a complex field that appears poised to impact nearly every aspect of human life, from work to interpersonal relationships, education, mental health, and beyond. We invite submissions that probe the anthropological dimensions of AI: how it affects and is affected by human behavior, social norms, and cultural practices.

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ED Surge

MARCH 19, 2024

When some students hit an obstacle in school or college, they can take it as a sign that this whole education thing just isn’t for them. Walton has spent decades researching how to foster a stronger sense of belonging in education settings. That can especially be the case for students who are racial minorities. What’s an example?

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Studies Weekly

MAY 2, 2024

A Teacher’s Guide to Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month May 2, 2024 • Studies Weekly Diverse perspectives strengthen education, according to Heather Singmaster’s EdWeek article from November 2018. They broaden students’ view of history and teach them to respect people from different cultures.

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Edthena

JUNE 16, 2023

Teacher agency is about educators taking the driver’s seat of their own learning and development. Check out the video of the presentation above, or keep reading for how video analysis supports stronger and deeper educator reflection and development at UAS. Video reflection and analysis support culturally responsive practices, too.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Photogrammetry and 3D modeling that shares natural or cultural artifacts. Educators and adults working with students under age 18 are welcome to share their students’ media. photos, audio, and text annotation. Volumetric VR using real people and places. Three-dimensional video games and simulations.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Although Black Americans reinvented and established a unique culture, we’re eternally connected to the sub-Sahara. I share this story not to encourage people to adopt African names, but because learners and educators should not have to attend graduate school to learn truths about pre-colonial Africa and American history. King, Ph.D.,

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