A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Throughout the pandemic, educators have embraced new opportunities that have materialized and taken advantage of a clean slate. Below I will address six specific areas that can help to create an empathetic teaching and learning culture. There is hope as educators continue to embark into the great unknown.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2020

The COVID19 pandemic unearthed many harsh realities for education across the globe. Inadequate WIFI and the availability of computers at home for kids to use for learning caught many educators off guard. Most of all, the learning culture will most certainly be different, and it will be a travesty if it is not.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 27, 2020

From a blogging perspective, I kicked it off with a post on what could be as a means to pump up educators as they continued to move towards embracing innovative strategies and ideas. It is always an honor to share the incredible work of educators in the field. The year began like any other. This happened on March 12, 2020.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 13, 2021

Accomplishing this feat also requires educators to take into account when and where students learn. In the lead-up to a curation of a vast amount of research, UNESCO stated the following: In today’s world, education systems must constantly evolve in order to effectively respond to the rapidly changing demands of the societies they serve.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 28, 2019

As spaces change has pedagogy as well? How will pedagogy change in ways that emphasize path, pace, and place? I highly suggest you check out this post , which goes into detail on the pedagogy of blended learning. Educators are now inundated with ideas on how to better design classrooms and schools. Here is the rub.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

I often tell audiences during keynotes and workshops that my role isn’t to tell anyone what to do, but instead to get educators to think critically about what they do. The fact for many in education is that we teach the way we were taught and lead the way we were led.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 27, 2015

This framework, based on traditional elements of education yet encouraging movement from acquisition of knowledge to application of knowledge, charts learning along the two dimensions of higher standards and student achievement. Education and digital have become inherently intertwined.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

Then there is the most dangerous view in education that the way we have always done it is the best way. Each of the seven outlined below are either embedded components of school culture or an element of professional practice that leaders already focus on (or should be). For one, comfort tends to be the enemy of growth.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 19, 2017

This applies not only to K-12, but also higher education. Thus, schools and education in general need to create a learning culture that not only inspires students, but also prepares them for success in their future. We are at a crossroads in education. Change is not coming, it is already here beating down the door.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 21, 2022

At the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE), we developed a relationships model in partnership with Dr. Stephanie Jones at the Harvard EASEL Lab that we utilize with administrators and teachers to create vibrant learning cultures. Students want purpose in their learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 25, 2020

The pandemic has really put a strain on educators, yet they continue to rise to the occasion on behalf of kids. The majority of educators fall into the latter. An emphasis on priority standards can significantly reduce teachers' burden while streamlining other pedagogy aspects, such as assessment. Something has to give.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

No matter what education circle you are in, AI is likely a topic of conversation. Some see it as the holy grail of education, and this has manifested in countless books and presentations, especially at technology conferences. However, clarity is needed regarding what AI can and cannot do in education.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 3, 2024

It also ensures that education remains dynamic and meaningful, preparing students to make informed decisions and contribute positively to society. Relevant thinking in an educational context refers to connecting new knowledge and skills to real-world situations, making learning applicable to students' lives and future careers.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 28, 2019

A great deal has changed over the past few years not just in society, but also in education. Below is my thinking on the topic that has resulted in the following iteration: As times change, so must the practice of leaders to establish a culture of learning that is relevant, research-based, and rooted in relationships.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 19, 2021

While learning recovery remains a needed area of focus, virtually every educator I come in contact with explains that students are a year or two behind socially. For SEL to be more than a buzzword or fad, it needs to be embedded into school culture. Let’s start with students. To begin, a relational foundation has to be established.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

We live in exciting times as unprecedented access to knowledge, research, and effective strategies at our fingertips can assist educators in creating meaningful experiences for students that align with both needs and strengths. This is yet another testament to the culture of learning that has been established.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 2, 2025

As educators, we feel differently. Novels are powerful pedagogy because they are hard and time-consuming to teach. What we mean is that the success of novel instruction hinges not just on the quality of the books we teach but on the intellectual culture we surround them with. Sign up for Hechingers weekly newsletter.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 25, 2015

Technology still gets a bad rap in many education circles. Educators and administrators are quick to point to technology as the main culprit for an array of issues. Now I know as educators you never did this, but I think you get my point. It is first and foremost a school culture issue, which falls on the shoulders of leaders.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 18, 2024

Educators develop a sense of direction and purpose when priorities align with the overall mission and vision, something I elaborate on in Digital Leadership. How time is used in support of student and educator growth is worth its weight in gold. The last outcome is the most critical. If not, where do we begin and why?

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 8, 2018

Here is a piece of my thinking that I shared: The why matters more than ever in the context of schools and education. The paragraph above represents the importance of making the educational experience relevant. The many benefits speak for themselves, which compels all of us to ensure that this becomes a mainstay in daily pedagogy.

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Cult of Pedagogy

OCTOBER 14, 2024

When you make a purchase through these links, Cult of Pedagogy gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. Kim Marshall is the force behind the highly regarded Marshall Memo , a weekly, subscription-only summary of 8 to 10 of the most impactful articles in education. The construction of that question is key.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 19, 2020

As remote learning is a new venture for most, it is crucial to ensure that sound instructional techniques and pedagogy are embraced. My colleagues and I at the International Center for Leadership in Education ( ICLE ) have modified all of our services for virtual delivery. Be sure to check out my entire #remotelearning series.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

Additionally, my views on education regarding teaching, learning, and leadership were beginning to evolve in ways that would eventually help my school experience innovative success while also pushing my professional practice into a whole new dimension. When it comes to education, I now view it through two distinct lenses.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 25, 2019

With all of the disruption we see as a result of the 4th Industrial Revolution, changes to how we educate kids have to be considered. The result has been districts, schools, and educators making a great deal of investment in an array of ideas, strategies, and solutions with the goal of improving learning for all kids.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 27, 2021

At a macro level, open forums and surveys can be used to elicit ideas for improving school culture. You will see this in the video below, as well as a textbook personalized classroom using sound blended pedagogies. I am always on the lookout for great ideas that educators around the world have implemented with fidelity.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

The dynamism of the world, driven by scientific discoveries, technological innovations, and cultural shifts, ensures that there is always room for improvement. Principal Nicki Slaugh and her staff are committed to evaluating and reflecting on their pedagogy to provide their students with the most effective learning experiences.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 20, 2023

For various reasons, educators are enamored by the keynoting circuit, facilitating presentations at both national and international events, and coaching in school systems. However, the conversation never stopped, and I eventually decided to take a leap of faith to pursue a newfound passion in education.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 11, 2011

This process has become more difficult as mounting challenges such as budget cuts and what seems like a relentless attack on the profession of education have taken their toll on staff moral. Each day we are afforded an opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of our students through our role as education leaders.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 6, 2014

This technique typically makes students uncomfortable at first as they have become so conditioned by our traditional culture of education where they would rather be spoon-fed information instead of having to think. best practices inquiry New Milford High School pedagogy science Tahreen Chowdhury'

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Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 14, 2024

But over the last ten years, whenever I set out to find information about teaching strategies, educational resources, technology for schools, or pretty much anything related to improving learning for our students, someone would inevitably pipe up and say, “Librarians can also help with that.” That was about it.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

But a growing chorus of education advocates has been arguing that phonics isnt enough. Some educators are calling for schools to adopt a curriculum that emphasizes content along with phonics. The emphasis on phonics in many schools is still relatively new and may need more time to yield results. Weve all been there.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 20, 2014

Using the Protosphere platform we are exploring the unique pedagogy in a virtual environment and technology as the learning environment. educational technology Laura Fleming New Milford High School Proton Media Protosphere virtual reality' The goal of this partnership is to create a 3D virtual learning environment for our school.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As a writer, my Indigenous culture shows up in my poetry. At first, I was convinced I found a pedagogy ingrained with Indigenous wisdom that could further decolonize my teaching. In doing so, it makes me wonder, what else have we unknowingly appropriated from Indigenous culture? The short answer: it starts with us.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 28, 2013

As we continue to advance in the digital age schools and districts are beginning to re-think pedagogy and learning environments by instituting either 1:1 device programs or Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. In my opinion, schools that wish to create the most relevant and meaningful learning culture will go in one of these directions.

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TeachThought

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Equity In Education: A Definition by Terry Heick In a profession increasingly full of angst and positioning and corrective policy, there are few ideas as easy to get behind as equity. While progress is being made in sub-Saharan Africa in primary education, gender inequality is in fact widening among older children. Equilibrium.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

However, it is only one facet of the work that must occur within an early childhood educational environment that successfully helps students develop their Black identity. Black Futures Afrofuturism reimagines Black history through art, music and cultural practices, acknowledging the past, present and future of Blackness.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Forcing students and educators to use technology just for the sake of using it will never transform teaching and learning. There are no quick fixes for the many prevalent issues in our education system. It is what you and your students do with technology aligned to sound pedagogy that will make all the difference.

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