TeachThought

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

it's important to realize that a "culture" is comprised of tangible factors (students) and intangible factors (curiosity), and ever-present.

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Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The Origins of Burial Practices in Human Evolution Around 120,000 years ago, both Homo sapiens and Neanderthals began practicing intentional burial in the Levant region, shaping a complex cultural narrative in human evolution. 1 Been, E., & Barzilai, O. L’ Anthropologie , 128 (3), 103281.

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Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

A Revolutionary Theory in Anthropology Human culture is a remarkable, complex phenomenon, often seen as a defining feature that sets humans apart from other species. Unlike animal cultures, which are limited in scope and depth, human culture accumulates, adapts, and continually evolves, empowering our species to dominate the planet.

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Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

“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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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Nurturing Environments Conducive to Learning To maximize the benefits of student discourse through turn & talk or think-pair-share, educators must create a supportive classroom culture that encourages open dialogue and critical thinking.

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TeachThought

OCTOBER 12, 2024

What we know—and this is what we’ve been learning—is that girls have a cultural pressure to be quiet. Girls have a cultural pressure not to be angry, not to use their voices. Students: No. Instructor: And what happens the next time? And the next?

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 28, 2023

In my early days as an administrator, I thought that a positive school culture was one where strict rules were created and consistently enforced to keep students focused on learning. So what are the secrets to transforming school culture? The first step is to involve students in the process of creating a positive school culture.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Creating a supportive and inclusive culture can help develop a sense of belonging and reduce resistance to change. By following these guidelines, leaders can effectively justify change and create a positive and productive culture.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 20, 2024

While putting out fires comes with the territory, the real work lies in developing a learning culture prioritizing relationships and student outcomes. It can inspire people and create a culture of trust, innovation, and increased achievement. Don’t let others get lost in the fog.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

What advice would you give other educators looking to build a culture of authentic engagement using technology? This is extremely empowering and one of the best ways to give our more tech-savvy students a leadership opportunity. Dont overthink it. Be willing to learn alongside your students.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 10, 2022

While the transition to personalization can occur using high agency strategies as detailed in Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms , it is critical that the right culture is in place. Culture matters. With the right culture in place, personalization can thrive as long as the right pedagogical strategies are employed.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 19, 2022

Whatever that might be, discovering the root cause is essential to proactively address the situation so that it doesn’t further impact the culture of your school or district. All educators, at some point, find themselves in a situation where issues with colleagues have to be resolved as they represent a challenge to the overall culture.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 28, 2022

Culture is everything. Both of these attributes are integral in developing relationships that underpin culture and are also necessary for leading change. There is no shortage of ways to reflect on how we lead in an effort to initiate and sustain change. Brock, S.E., McAliney, P.J., and Sen, A.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 14, 2022

Thriving cultures that produce results make every effort to keep this on the positive side. Pile on the positive feedback Sometimes there is never enough of a good thing when it comes to building up culture. Listening is one of the best tools that can be leveraged to gather crucial information on the pulse of a culture.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Humble leaders are able to get the most out of people through intrinsic means, which often leads to lasting change and a positive culture. As other executives and line managers emulate the leader’s approach, a culture of getting the best from every team and every individual takes root. Nor do they need to be.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

I am sure that each of you reading this post can develop a quick list of critical characteristics or behaviors that one must utilize to help move people to where they need to be to improve culture and performance. Sure, some might naturally rise to the top, but the fact of the matter is that one is not necessarily better than the other.

Leadership 542

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Sapiens

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In early 2024, Spain’s culture minister announced that the nation would overhaul its state museum collections, igniting a wave of anticipation—and controversy. It is crucial to understand that decolonizing efforts in museums do not equate to an immediate, wholesale return of cultural material. Unlike the U.K., Unlike the U.K.,

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 1, 2022

It provides a baseline as to what has been found to really work when it comes to student learning and improving culture. Thriving cultures focus on empowerment, support, feedback, and autonomy to take risks to build self-efficacy. Having a foundation and a compelling reason to change is where research plays a pivotal role.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

When it comes to a thriving school culture, many factors can derail progress. Regardless of one's stance on the issue, the result can erode culture. If this is the case, it is vital to be proactive in dealing with these people so that they don't constantly erode culture.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 22, 2023

Up until this point, my thinking was relatively traditional and as such, so was the culture of my school. It was now time to become a true leader and that required being honest about where not only I was but also the culture of my school.

EdTech 504

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 11, 2021

Pedagogical leadership focuses on numerous responsibilities and roles that work to ensure a vibrant learning culture that helps to meet the needs of all students. Here is where a sole emphasis on instructional leadership might not lead to efficacy at scale. The work doesn’t stop with the above.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 25, 2023

Co-create a vision A shared and co-created vision has the potential to transform an organization's culture. Extrinsic rewards are problematic as they create an expectation and seldom result in lasting cultural changes. It is a calling and responsibility to propel a culture forward for improved outcomes in ways that are scalable.

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Sapiens

MARCH 11, 2025

An anthropologist plunges into the world of Patagonian heavy metal music in Argentina to explore how the genre relates to language and cultural revitalization. Early Patagonian metal bands such as Aonikenk, Razzia, and Werken established the importance of Indigenous peoples to Patagonian history and culture in their music.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 9, 2022

At the forefront is developing and sustaining a culture that imparts purpose, meaning, relevance, ownership, and various paths that cater to all students' strengths and weaknesses. Tools such as the Rigor Relevance Framework and technology can certainly assist, but what is more important is an emphasis on three core elements.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 5, 2022

It provides a common language, constitutes the lens through which to examine all aspects of a learning culture (curriculum, instruction, assessment), and helps create a culture around a shared vision. This is why I love the Rigor Relevance Framework as a means to ensure that technology is integrated effectively.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Below I will address six specific areas that can help to create an empathetic teaching and learning culture. Grace Depending on your position, leading and teaching with grace is the epitome of an empathetic culture. The reality is that successes are and have been, overshadowed by fear, stress, and anxiety at levels never experienced.

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Sapiens

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This framework has all manner of trouble—from narratives driven by assumptions of the straight-line rise and fall of societies, to an obsession with “lost” civilizations, to the belief that older cultures are harder (and therefore more prestigious) to “discover.” Instead, we advocate for “deep history.” Instead, we advocate for “deep history.”

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

Autonomy creates a culture that promotes the freedom to take risks and fail forward. All of the elements above help a leader build trust amongst staff resulting in a positive school culture. When there is clarity as to why decisions are made, the seeds of trust begin to take root.

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Sapiens

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

I (Mariam) grew up in a Pakistani diaspora family, where I observed roti-making as an organizing tradition of my home culture, but one that remained a gender-exclusive space for girls, mothers, and aunties. Their cultural commentary on social media often rejects patriarchal expectations about making the perfect round, flaky roti.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 3, 2022

Connect to Learning and School Culture Whether it is getting information out, providing feedback, or educating your stakeholders, there needs to be a compelling why, clear how, and definitive what that leads to the message resonating with your audience. You can rarely go wrong with stories that pull at different emotions.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 13, 2021

Use gender-neutral colors to create a culture of respect and understanding. Create a virtual option as many students flourished in this environment Utilize blended pedagogies that focus on path, pace, and place while developing a more equitable culture. These are hardwired into our brains.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 17, 2024

In a world of standardized tests and rigid curricula, fostering a culture of continuous, personalized growth for teachers allows them to stay abreast of current trends and effective strategies, maximize time, and become the best iteration of themselves for the learners they serve.

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Professional Development Leadership Cultures Educational Technology 454

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 30, 2023

To succeed, it is crucial to foster a culture of open-mindedness where people are motivated to change on their own accord rather than being coerced into it. It is essential to surround oneself with individuals who will help you create a thriving learning culture for all students.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 22, 2023

One key aspect of utilizing feedback for professional learning is creating a culture that encourages open and honest communication. This psychological safety fosters a culture of mutual respect and trust, allowing professionals to focus on their own development rather than worrying about judgment or criticism.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2020

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. We can ill afford to go back to a mindset of that’s the way we have always done it ( TTWWADI ) as our learners and educators deserve better.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 18, 2022

There is a nice mix of concepts including personalization, educational technology, leadership, and school culture. If you are interested in a book study after the holidays there is a comprehensive study guide and an impressive bulk order discount through ConnectEDD Publishing (email info@connecteddpublishing.com ). Here’s to an amazing 2023!

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Inclusive education also positively impacts school culture, reduces stigma, and advocates for equity and civil rights, ensuring all students have equal opportunities and contribute to a more inclusive society. It aligns with legal and ethical imperatives, is often cost-effective, and encourages teacher development.

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