ED Surge

JANUARY 21, 2025

But by the time she was heading up her own elementary school classroom in Chicago, she found herself missing the library and longing to teach media literacy again. Though she didnt initially see herself ever becoming a school librarian, Rhue has come to love the dynamism and variety of her job. So then she retired. That's what I do.

Charter School 101

Charter School Library Education Lesson Plan 101

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Our world is rapidly changing, and students need a broader set of skills to lead the future — adaptability, goal-setting, critical thinking, problem-solving, executive functioning, collaboration. At [my high-performing charter school] someone would see you struggling and go out of their way to help you.

Charter School 111

Charter School Private School Critical Thinking Leadership 111

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 25, 2023

School budgets are getting squeezed as Covid stimulus winds down. And traditional public schools are facing increased competition from charter schools and independent schools. Within our schools, we believe in strengthening teacher leadership development.

Education 121

Education Charter School High School Critical Thinking 121

ED Surge

AUGUST 21, 2023

These tech teams offer a unique opportunity for students to take on leadership roles and develop valuable skills like problem-solving, teamwork, communication and critical thinking, in addition to increasing their technical know-how. One thing we monitor is the balance of gender.

Charter School 98

Charter School Leadership Critical Thinking Middle School 98

Digital Promise

JANUARY 22, 2016

Every year, The School Superintendents’ Association (AASA) awards the title "Superintendent of the Year" to exceptional leaders who work to identify and implement these solutions so students can succeed through leadership for learning, communication, professionalism, and community involvement.

Charter School 41

Charter School Project-Based Learning Critical Thinking Public School 41

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 18, 2017

The recent wave of blistering accounts from women about the sexual harassment and assault they have faced in their work not only exposes their abusers, it also reveals the grand failing of schools. Related: Charter school leaders are complicit with segregation, and it’s hurting their movement. It may start small.

Education 83

Education Charter School Critical Thinking Cultures 83

Zinn Education Project

JUNE 15, 2024

Louisiana Baton Rouge The NEA Black Caucus is one of many across the country hosting an informational table for attendees at our Leadership Conference! One teacher just quit his job at a local charter school because the board and PTO removed a bunch of books from his room. Everyone was so encouraging and supportive of the work.

Teaching 87

Teaching Library Museum Social Justice 87