ED Surge

JUNE 23, 2023

What sports didn’t offer us was the opportunity to develop awareness and appreciation for our cultural identity. When I was nine years old, my mother enrolled my brother and me in folklorico — a traditional cultural dance that emphasizes Mexican folk culture — at our local recreation center. At first, I was annoyed.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Note: This post is directly related to my work at the International Center for Leadership in Education Efficacy has been on my mind a great deal as of late, and as a result, it has been reflected in my writing. This need served as a call to action of sorts and catalyzed my current work.

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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. Right now, culture is probably the most important thing that leaders can be thinking about. And so it just feels really scattered.

Cultures 112

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ED Surge

APRIL 29, 2022

As workplaces, schools can intentionally structure systems and provide resources that decrease some of these barriers, such as addressing the scarcity of dedicated services and supporting educators through convoluted insurance hurdles that make it even harder to seek professional help.

Cultures 116

Cultures Education Elementary School Professional Development 116

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. This education has to be relevant, meaningful, and applicable.

Leadership 321

Leadership Educational Technology Cultures High School 321

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 24, 2014

Since this is an educational technology post I will only focus on the latter. Many districts, schools, and administrators are convinced that social media has absolutely no place in education, even though the whole entire world using it for some reason or another. The experiment proved an interesting experience for all.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

As an educator, I work within and around systems that are designed to lock out historically marginalized communities; this is why I lead and educate through a DEI lens. My passion for DEI did not change once I transitioned from the classroom to school leadership. We’d love to help out.”

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ED Surge

JULY 18, 2024

Before the pandemic, orientation leaders typically held leadership positions in high school, as a club president, for example, Brister says. Journey leaders, as CU’s orientation leaders are called, now attend an eight-week leadership course to prepare them for orientation.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 30, 2012

Image credit: [link] Even as we are seeing more schools and educators transform the way they teach and learn with technology, many more are not. Technology is often viewed either as a frill or a tool not worth its weight in gold. Opinions vary on the merits of educational technology, but common themes seem to have emerged.

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ED Surge

MAY 5, 2023

Relationships are critical in engaging students and families in meaningful and culturally appropriate ways, and are associated with increased literacy acquisition, lower dropout rates and improved attendance. Encouraging teachers to collaborate, coach and mentor others can also improve climate, culture and retention.

Social Justice 145

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In today’s system, there are limited opportunities for students’ interests, experiences, hopes, cultures and perspectives to be a part of their education. The current K-12 education system often minimizes identities and creates a homogeneous group of learners with identical needs and desires.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 15, 2012

There were many times during this early period that I questioned the value of the time I was putting in, or the actual impact any of this was having on teaching, learning, school culture, and leadership. connected educators educational leadership educational technology Social Media Twitter'

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ED Surge

MARCH 20, 2024

As a principal, my job is to ensure the physical and psychological safety of every staff member and student in my care — and that includes our leadership team, which is made up of 10 assistant principals who coach and manage teachers. He’s not really about equity work, look at the culture he’s created.

Psychology 127

Psychology Leadership Cultures Humanities 127

ED Surge

JANUARY 10, 2024

As a 2022 fellow of The National Fellowship for Black and Latino Male Educators, I attend an annual retreat designed to provide fellows and alumni with support and resources so we can all reach the common goal of becoming education leaders. At this year’s retreat, Lester Young Jr.,

Leadership 105

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ED Surge

JULY 23, 2024

“To me, teaching is a pedagogical science, but it requires an artistic delivery,” Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says. Unfortunately, many teachers — due to bureaucracies or inadequacies of leadership — feel as if they're more of a robot than a professional.”

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 19, 2022

I say a few affirmative words aloud to center myself, then I reach into a drawer and pull out a small bottle of lavender aromatherapy that my leadership team gave me as a “wellness gift.” Our leadership team knew we were run down so they began planning a strategy to boost morale and prioritize staff well-being. The problem?

Leadership 97

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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. I always admired Will’s passion for educational technology and genuine interest in becoming a better educator.

Leadership 227

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ED Surge

JULY 21, 2023

Last September, I was sitting at a long table in the sunlit conference room of my school, looking around at the many new faces on my school’s leadership team. We’ve seen a cycle of new initiatives and ideas created by new leadership that disrupted our school structure and culture.

Leadership 91

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ED Surge

JULY 25, 2022

Building self-awareness positively impacts emotional intelligence, empathy, listening skills, critical-thinking skills, decision making, communication and leadership. Coaches can’t be everywhere all the time to give teachers feedback,” explains Littleton Director of Instructional Technology Jim Verrill.

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K-12 Classroom Management Professional Development Elementary School 118

ED Surge

JANUARY 27, 2022

This involves the system and it involves the cultures in our schools. What is more practical to focus on is the culture of support and caring in our schools. Too many school leaders have been thrust into their positions without having support or development regarding leadership development.

Education 118

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ED Surge

APRIL 26, 2023

A report published in Transforming Education in 2019 examined what happens when school leaders establish a culture of trusting relationships. When principals acknowledge the efforts of teachers and celebrate our successes, it can boost morale, leading to a more positive and collaborative school culture.

Professional Development 103

Professional Development Leadership Cultures Education 103

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2015

This places them in the most important role to usher in and sustain meaningful change in the classroom that will ultimately shape school culture for the better. With or without leadership support, teachers need to be open and willing to change as schools, for the most part, continue to prepare students for a world that no longer exists.

Pedagogy 266

Pedagogy Classroom Management Tradition Educational Technology 266

ED Surge

AUGUST 15, 2023

When I came to Achievement First Brooklyn High School eight years ago as the ninth grade literature teacher, it was my fourth year of teaching and my first time in a school that was unapologetically rooted in the “no excuses” model , which centers a results-driven culture that prioritizes strict behavioral procedures and academic policies.

Cultures 88

Cultures Leadership Charter School Economics 88

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 12, 2010

So many exciting things have happened recently as a result of my own learning and growth in educational technology and leadership. and begun to collaboratively change the culture of my school. Forming partnerships are an extremely important aspect of educational leadership. So why is this a big deal?

Professional Development 264

Professional Development EdTech Educational Technology Leadership 264

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. One possible answer is investing in more inclusive partnerships.

Education 141

Education Tutoring Cultures Leadership 141

ED Surge

MARCH 8, 2023

For the technically inclined, pivoting to a job in the education technology industry seems like a natural fit. Culture Shock Brown stresses that when teachers start dipping their toes into the edtech job pool, they are going to be in for a few surprises.

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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?

Inclusive Curriculum 112

Inclusive Curriculum Elementary School Leadership Teaching 112

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. He has dual NYS certification in Secondary Social Studies and as an Educational Technology Specialist- daily utilizing both skill sets.

High School 264

High School Professional Development Educational Technology Social Studies 264

ED Surge

APRIL 26, 2024

This fosters a supportive leadership culture that comprehends campus dynamics and provides enhanced support accordingly. Recognition really helps foster a positive culture for change and innovation. Institutions like Harvard advocate for feedback to be multidirectional, incorporating both top-down and bottom-up perspectives.

Government 125

Government Humanities Cultures Economics 125

ED Surge

AUGUST 12, 2024

I see this as a real opportunity for writing centers to show leadership if they're given an opportunity,” says Sherry Wynn Perdue, president of the International Writing Centers Association. The student can see where a paragraph or sentence may work better in the paper and save time during the tutoring session, she says.

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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.

Education 142

Education Leadership Teaching Government 142

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 26, 2013

Hundreds of educators from over ten different states and Canada descended upon my school last year to learn together and network in an effort to move their respective school cultures down an innovative path. Essential leadership practices to articulate a vision for school improvement and begin the implementation process.

Professional Development 227

Professional Development Critical Thinking High School Leadership 227

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.

EdTech 145

EdTech Cultures Educational Technology High School 145

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2012

We began using ClassLink late in the spring, but are extremely excited about the promise that this solution holds to enhance the teaching and learning culture of our school through BYOD. 21st Century Education BYOD BYOT educational leadership educational technology mobile learning Opinion'

Leadership 215

Leadership Educational Technology Cultures Teaching 215

ED Surge

AUGUST 22, 2022

Bringing true data-driven instruction to life in the real world requires commitment at all levels of school leadership to provide the resources and support that teachers need This disconnect certainly applies to data. 4 Pillars of a Strong School Data Culture. Data-Driven Leadership in Schools.

Lesson Plan 109

Lesson Plan Leadership Professional Development Cultures 109

ED Surge

APRIL 19, 2023

Despite my hesitance, I recently took on a leadership role at my school for a few reasons. I wanted to help shape a culture where every voice matters, I wanted to flatten the hierarchy and, of course, like many professionals, I wanted to try something new. I wanted to grow. I wanted to grow.

Teaching 145

Teaching Humanities Lesson Plan Cultures 145

Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 6, 2019

There is lots of value in this book and a great deal of information that validates what we know about good leadership and strong school organizations. They are: Leadership and school culture lay the foundation. Technology must be leveraged and used as an accelerant for student learning. What I liked about the book.

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