A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 2, 2020

If professional learning was not emphasized, it’s definitely not too late. Digital leadership compels us to meet them where they are and engage in two-way communications using a hybrid approach. However, this has also been a time of considerable fluctuation and flip-flopping on opening plans in relation to COVID19 infection rates.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

In the case of education, the choice is to either adapt or evolve in ways that lead to improved outcomes aligned to teaching, learning, and leadership. The desire or imperative to change depends on a combination of perspective, culture, and achievement. Herein lies both the challenge and the opportunity inherent in the process.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Mostly miss as there is a definite need for practical strategies in the areas of remote, hybrid, and blended learning facilitated in practical ways. In Digital Leadership , I lay out the importance of using a multifaceted approach to meet stakeholders where they are while reinforcing the vital message at hand.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 9, 2014

Image credit: [link] Almost ten years ago, I was presented with an opportunity to begin my educational leadership career at NMHS. Each and every one of them has played a huge role in transforming the learning culture at NMHS. Last, but definitely not least are the students. Thank goodness my wife made me apply for this job.)

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 28, 2020

The concept of leadership hasn’t changed, although the conditions under which leaders work and learn sure have. In the end, though, scalable change resulting in a transformation of teaching, learning, and leadership was more of an exception as opposed to the rule. In times of uncertainty, strong leadership is needed more than ever.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 19, 2020

In the end, flexibility will lead to success and is a hallmark of empathetic leadership. By embracing digital leadership, you can connect with others near and far to find out what has been successful in other districts or schools and also veer away from roadblocks that others have encountered. This definitely applies now.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 29, 2018

Leadership is a team sport. Leadership means we must be willing to check our pride at the door if leading change and success are the ultimate goals. Laura not only transformed the space but her actions and resolve helped to transform the entire learning culture of the school and ultimately the district. Make it easy on yourself.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 28, 2021

It goes without saying that together we are all better, and leveraging others' collective intelligence will only strengthen both individual practices and school culture. Extensive feedback was provided to district and building leadership, and a plan was developed to begin implemented specific strategies for growth over a period of time.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

I am very excited about my upcoming book titled “ Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times ” which will be published by Corwin Press. The entire book looks at leadership through the lens of practitioners in the digital age. I think it is important to first look at the concept of leadership in general.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 22, 2014

Real, meaningful, and sustainable change capable of transforming school culture and professional change comes from taking action. Leadership is not about position, but rather the actions that we take in our respective roles. Change educational leadership Leadership'

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 21, 2015

The definition above provided clarity, but it was still missing some integral components in order to make the concepts of branding more applicable to the education world. BrandED is about a genuine personality that can impact school culture, achievement and resources." No more Ivory Towers. and a commitment to the community.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 7, 2018

In a sense, I wasn’t pushed to be innovative or bring about substantive changes that genuinely impact school culture in powerful ways. I love this definition, as there are so many apparent connections to a growth mindset, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Challenges morphed into excuses, and in the end, nothing changed. Case in point.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

“Effective leadership is not about speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results not attributes.” – Peter Drucker There is always an innate desire to be popular. Our culture idolizes movie stars, musicians, and professional athletes. Leadership is about action. Chalk this up to human nature, right or wrong.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

It was at this time that I began to shift away from PD and instead embrace a culture of professional learning. In Digital Leadership I emphasized how input from educators is crucial to the success of any professional learning experience, as is time. A dynamic mash-up of workshops and coaching definitely falls into the sweet spot.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 30, 2017

Before I expand on a list of strategies that can assist in developing trust and building relationships I want to definitively state the one behavior that unequivocally creates a culture devoid of trust….micromanagement. A culture of trust will never be established if micromanagers abuse their power. micromanagement.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 26, 2014

As I work to constantly improve my keynote on Digital Leadership, I am always looking for ideas to strengthen the reasons why leaders need to change while updating the specific ways to illustrate how it can be done. So back to my story. Authentic Learning creativity Minecraft Nicholas Sheninger'

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 10, 2013

As we navigated the hallways and classrooms, I was able to experience firsthand the school culture that is fostered at New Milford High School. I look forward to meeting Eric again soon and definitely at Edscape in October! Steve D’Ascoli is a 5th year educator at Valhalla Middle High School in Valhalla, NY.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 6, 2019

As you reflect on the two definitions above, what pathway would you prefer? I most certainly did, but the culture that was created through the use of all the above questions was more empowering and designed to impart a great sense of ownership amongst everyone present. used as a basis for improvement.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 8, 2017

We had a vibrant conversation on the topic of Digital Leadership with a focus on school culture, embracing change, strategic use of social media, the Model Schools Conference , and innovation. Becoming a connected educator has definitely resulted in an exponential increase in professional relationships for me.

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Dr. Shannon Doak

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

I have been thinking recently about leadership at schools, specifically in the area of educational technology. It is this mutual trust that enables a school culture to change. Nobody felt enabled to do anything and the culture of the school suffered. Relationships are the most important aspect to the success of any endeavor.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

It's gone in a bunch of different directions, looking at leadership, looking at the connection between work and health, looking at compassion, looking at how we define, measure and understand engagement. And my colleagues and I have written extensively on definitions and measurement and overlapping variables.

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ED Surge

APRIL 4, 2022

Depending on how you look at it, Ed Secretary Miguel Cardona’s assertion that “we’re closer to a reset in education than ever before” is either a beacon of hope at the end of a long, dark tunnel, or the opening of a new front in an increasingly polarizing culture war. A Focus on Teachers “Teachers matter,” to quote the definitive Rand study.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 31, 2024

This article unveils prominent themes that were uncovered during our time together along with implications and further considerations for research regarding Black women’s experiences and trauma-informed leadership in the classroom.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Equity work requires a deep, sustained commitment to recognize and dismantle inequitable systems, cultures, policies, mindsets, and behaviors. Equity work requires a deep, sustained commitment to recognize and dismantle inequitable systems, cultures, policies, mindsets, and behaviors. How does the network self-reflect and change?

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 13, 2024

But while this would seem to have significant potential implications for society and the economy — since college graduates make more money over their lifetimes than people who haven’t finished college — other obstacles have stubbornly prevented women from closing leadership and earnings gaps. It had such a weed-out culture.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 16, 2018

During the 1995-96 school year, there were just 131 schools that fit the definition of a Hispanic-serving college or university. Director of Hispanic student services Teri Mora regularly accompanies members of the school’s Hispanic American Leadership Organization student group to the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute conference.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 15, 2020

In establishing an outreach arm called AceraEI , Dickinson and her team boiled down the school’s priorities into three big buckets: leadership and emotional intelligence, sciences and innovation, and creativity and systems thinking. Dickinson believes this work is particularly important because it emphasizes an expanded definition of success.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Dozens of sessions focused on “equity” or “cultural competency” or “underserved populations.”. A majority of states required schools to find gifted children at the time the data was collected.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 2, 2022

As enrollment elsewhere continues to erode, “there’s a lot of dialogue going on, and many, many more senior leadership teams are confronting the big questions,” he said. Still, MECA&D and the handful of other institutions that are making wholesale changes appear to be exceptions to that longstanding culture of inertia.

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Anthropology for Beginners

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

In 2006, during the United Progressive Alliance Regime under the leadership of Prime Minister, Mr. Manmohan Singh, the Government of India initiated National Tribal Policy. Definition: PVTGs constitute the most vulnerable section among tribals and inhabit isolated, remote and difficult areas in small and scattered hamlets/ habitats.

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ED Surge

MARCH 15, 2022

Our panel included: Katrina Bailey, director of school leadership at Austin Independent School District. David DeMatthews, an associate professor of educational leadership and policy at the University of Texas at Austin. He has written opinion pieces in Education Week, USA Today, The Dallas Morning News and many other publications.

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ED Surge

JULY 17, 2024

I told her about the exciting moments from my visit — learning about the school culture, seeing teachers in action, and meeting my incredible new students. As a young Black queer woman in school leadership, embracing vulnerability has felt frightening at times. When I arrived home, I debriefed the day with my wife. The challenge?

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 29, 2021

The report’s authors called on “ school systems , school boards, mayors and governors nationwide to make urgent changes to shift the gender balance at the very top levels of education leadership.”. When you’re the only one, you don’t have much choice but to conform to the culture. I find the process more accessible. A lot has changed.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 22, 2018

What are the systems, structures, and cultures that are barriers to creating and implementing powerful learning opportunities for all? The Creators of Innovation : Expanding who is an innovator beyond academic achievement, professional attainment and leadership or authority.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 26, 2022

Now, as a teacher, Roshan leverages technology to create more equitable and empowering forums for discussion in her classroom—shifting away from a culture that praises the first person to raise their hand to one where every individual has a platform that supports them in making their ideas seen and heard. And that’s the heart of it.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Unfortunately, there is no clear definition of a sanctuary school, much less a whole district. Because there is no singular definition of a sanctuary school, the youth organizers developed their own. Teachers, myself included, often feel like they have to go against the school system in order to support their students.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 21, 2023

We definitely feel that this year, the window is narrower for students whose GPA does not tell the full story of their brilliance and the challenges they’ve overcome.” We definitely feel that this year, the window is narrower for students whose GPA does not tell the full story of their brilliance and the challenges they’ve overcome.”

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