A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 19, 2014

During my ten years as a school leader I dreaded professional development days in my district. I am not sure any educator looks forward to these monotonous experiences (developed under the guise of learning!) I attended many of these events just to meet the required hours of professional development.

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Studies Weekly

MAY 2, 2024

They broaden students’ view of history and teach them to respect people from different cultures. As you teach students about a culture some may be unfamiliar with, it can pique their curiosity and renew their interest. Disney movies like Moana , Raya and the Last Dragon , and Mulan can also introduce students to Asian/Pacific heritage.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 20, 2019

The content they shared included policies, procedures, pedagogical techniques, and professional development, but more importantly, tangible improvement results. It is important when reading a blog post or article to look beyond what in theory sounds good, but in practice might not lead to improvement.

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TCI

OCTOBER 28, 2024

It fosters an awareness of these critical issues and encourages students to think critically and develop well-informed solutions. This blog post explores the critical role of social studies in shaping engaged, informed citizens and how the C3 Framework helps elevate the rigor of social studies education.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 1, 2012

Image by Silvia Rosenthal Tolisano- www.langwitches.org/blog based on image (CC) by Alec Couros- /educationaltechnology.ca/couros/79 Your PLN will provide you with the seeds of change, but is up to you to plant, take care of, and cultivate them in order to witness their growth and development into transformative culture elements.

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TCI

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Addressing gaps in civics education is crucial for developing engaged citizens. This blog post examines recent evaluations highlighting gaps in civics education and explores how HQIM can address these challenges. This infusion of resources is a game-changer for educators and students alike.

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Digital Promise

JULY 31, 2019

The program equips every student and teacher in these select middle schools with a device and up to a four-year data plan, as well as extensive professional development and support towards powerful teaching and learning that leverages technology in and out of the classroom.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

I have written extensively over the past couple of years about our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiative at New Milford High School at the Huffington Post and on my own blog. It has been interesting to look back at all my blog posts to see how far we have come with BYOD at NMHS. Take a look at the traffic at each access point below.

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Edthena

JUNE 16, 2023

More teacher reflection and collaboration, more teacher agency Teacher agency is about taking charge of one’s own learning and making intentional choices to further it, instead of simply “getting” professional development. Video reflection and analysis support culturally responsive practices, too.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

When and where do you learn–school organized professional development, engaging on social media, listening to podcasts, online courses, reading books or blogs? Are there strategies you use to create a classroom culture where taking risks and failing forward are encouraged and celebrated?

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Edthena

MAY 11, 2023

When it comes to fueling teacher development and growth, two education experts are better than just one. The instructional coach and the teacher are the experts when using inclusive coaching practices for teachers’ professional development. Who are the two?

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Digital Promise

JUNE 5, 2019

There is no shortage of sound research on what constitutes effective professional development for teachers—focusing on specific curriculum content, encouraging active learning, supporting collaboration among peers, and offering opportunities for analysis of student work. Our policy brief offers more questions than answers.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 3, 2023

Principals and school leaders need professional development so that they can better advocate for their teachers and students. And once teachers of color are in the classroom, they need to be allowed to access and use instructional materials that foster essential discussions about culture, race and equity.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Here are a few resource hubs that center the experiences of teachers and students of color: The Tutu Teacher : Vera Ahiyya, a kindergarten teacher in Brooklyn, New York, uses her blog to share best practices and classroom activities with other teachers. She has a deep passion for teaching and comes from a long line of educators.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 29, 2013

More time and emphasis was placed on managerial tasks rather than those that could transform the culture of the school. As many readers of my blog know, the big changes in my career came when I discovered the value of social media as a leader and learner. Image credit: [link] I led in a way that I thought was best.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 10, 2013

It was a great opportunity to not only get to exchange ideas with Eric regarding technology’s role in the classroom, but to see the learning community that has been nurtured and developed at his school. BYOD Guest Blog Post Guest Blogger New Milford High School PGP professional growth period'

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Sustainable change relies on understanding people, culture, and processes. Principals can use social media for communication, public relations, branding, professional development, and opportunity. grow professionally by establishing a Personal Learning Network (PLN) , follow specific hashtags (#). Learn more here.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 13, 2013

In collaboration with my staff and the support of District leadership, my efforts have laid the foundation for an innovative teaching and learning culture that focuses on preparing all students for success. To this end, teachers and students are now routinely utilizing social media and other various Web 2.0

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 16, 2018

As teachers, we don’t always have a say in decisions that are made in our buildings, the pacing for curriculum, or the content of a professional development day. Are you decorating your room in a manner that is representative of all cultures ? Stereotypes Can Hold Boys Back in School, Too blog post.

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Edthena

MAY 11, 2023

When it comes to fueling teacher development and growth, two education experts are better than just one. The instructional coach and the teacher are the experts when using inclusive coaching practices for teachers’ professional development. Who are the two?

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 28, 2011

Nor do they care to engage me in a discussion as to why I spend valuable time with Twitter or my blog. by Lyn Hilt Is Blogging Really Worth It? by Justin Tarte Blog on, Principal, but Relationships Come First: Lessons from RISD''s Maeda by Jonathan Martin Let’s face it, we can all agree that we could use more time in the day.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 25, 2011

I was also adamant that social media had no place in an educational setting, but most of you who read this blog know about my radical change of mind in regards to this. The third small change was realizing that students had to be instrumental in any effort to transform the culture of our school. technology in the classroom and beyond.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 29, 2024

I would think that number would be higher for those who wanted to do one but couldn’t,” Katie Nailler, director of the college’s Career and Professional Development Institute, said. The experience “changed my life,” she said, opening her eyes to new career possibilities as well as a new culture.

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Letters and Ink Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The post Craft Your Teaching Resume – in 8 Simple Steps first appeared on Letters and Ink Blog. Another tip: Make sure to write in past tense, and don’t use “I” or add periods at the end of each list item. Use rhetorically strong verbs like these. What questions do you have about writing resumes?

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Digital Promise

MAY 13, 2021

Efforts to enhance these relationships should include culturally responsive teaching and creating a sense of belonging to ensure that each student can participate at the fullest level. Edtech and Professional Development. The knowledge of these tenets will then be infused into other core content areas as appropriate.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

When and where do you learn–school organized professional development, engaging on social media, listening to podcasts, online courses, reading books or blogs? Are there strategies you use to create a classroom culture where taking risks and failing forward are encouraged and celebrated?

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Edthena

JULY 22, 2021

According to Givens, rigorous sight is a disciplined and vigilant practice of intellectual inquiry into power dynamics and anti-Blackness as well as into the life and culture of Black people through conceptual engagement with their lived experiences. Read more on Edutopia: Teaching Black History Year-Round Requires Rigorous Sight.

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Digital Promise

JULY 14, 2020

Empirical studies suggest that instructional coaching can be more effective than traditional professional development workshops in creating meaningful change in teacher practice and student achievement. Building and developing a successful instructional coaching program. What we learned. Teachers need instructional coaches.

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Edthena

MAY 30, 2019

Here’s a few of the articles we’ve been sharing this month focused on teacher professional development and professional learning. One thing that caught our eye was the call-out for providing PD to the mentors: Districts also must provide professional development for mentors.

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Dr. Shannon Doak

JUNE 7, 2019

These include slide presentations, graphic organizers, infographics, ebooks, video presentations, websites, whiteboard app creations, graphic novels, blog posts, ePortfolios, podcasts, coded applications, digital art, video games, and VR world creations. Overall, a better learning environment and culture is formed. Dr. Shannon H.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

As classroom coaching grows rapidly as a form of teacher professional development, districts are increasingly outfitting schools with not just one, but multiple coaches, with each playing a different role. When coaches establish norms around sharing resources and asking questions, it builds a culture of openness and collaboration.

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Digital Promise

MAY 17, 2017

Mentor invited League leaders to Paradigm, the district’s professional development facility, for two full days to grapple with questions like, how do we lead in a time of change? How do we sustain a culture of innovation that improves student outcomes we care about?

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Digital Promise

APRIL 18, 2017

District leaders are looking to provide educators with personalized support that will identify and develop skills and practices to support powerful student learning – and micro-credentials are one such tool to meet this need. To learn more about Kettle Moraine’s micro-credential program, check out this blog post.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 6, 2010

As educational leaders we should be modeling, supporting, and collaborating with our respective staffs to create a vibrant school culture that fosters risk-taking and innovation. I have blogged about these over the past couple months and will either provide brief descriptions or links to past posts. They are as follows: 1.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Decades of research documents the benefits of coaching for teachers, students, and school culture. Beyond that, a recent evaluation of instructional coaching programs shows that coaching is more effective than traditional professional development (PD) models in creating meaningful change in teacher practice and student achievement.

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Edthena

DECEMBER 29, 2021

For Zaretta Hammond, author of Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain , “equity is about making sure every student is a powerful learner.” ” So what does true intellectual engagement look like for students and how can teachers create a classroom environment with a strong culture of learning?

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 13, 2021

Verizon Innovative Learning Schools coaches were often tapped to help lead the transition in their districts , drawing on the program’s tech-focused professional development to prepare teachers to engage with students virtually. As a result, coaches are creating supportive, collaborative learning cultures.

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