A Principal's Reflections
APRIL 13, 2025
Recently, on my podcast Unpacking the Backpack , I discussed the pitfalls of professional development (PD) after revisiting a blog post I wrote in 2021. PD is the cornerstone of district and school culture. Reach out to learn about the diverse professional learning options from Aspire Change EDU. Darling-Hammond, L.,
A Principal's Reflections
MARCH 1, 2015
Image credit: [link] The right culture focuses on technology as a tool to enhance learning in a variety of ways. As with any holistic initiative, the key is sustainability and a resulting change that sees all aspects of digital learning become an embedded component of school culture. This is a problem.
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A Principal's Reflections
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
A culture of acceptance and respect can reap the rewards for all stakeholders. Consider providing opportunities for staff to spread their wings by heading up committees, planning professional learning, and working side-by-side with you to develop new courses, electives, and schedules. It gives us a sense of purpose and meaning.
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. Evaluating professional development.
A Principal's Reflections
AUGUST 5, 2018
As a result, the learning culture does not evolve or becomes stagnant for both learners and educators. My point is that the focus should be on taking a critical lens to traditional practices and determine if the way in which they are being implemented is actually in the best interests of a vibrant and prosperous learning culture.
A Principal's Reflections
JULY 12, 2020
Most of all, the learning culture will most certainly be different, and it will be a travesty if it is not. Drive-by professional development did not work in the past. Now is the time to seize on lessons learned as schools prepare to move into uncharted territory whether the COVID19 rages on or begins to subside.
A Principal's Reflections
OCTOBER 8, 2023
Inclusion is essential for special education (SPED) because it promotes the social and academic development of students with disabilities, fosters a sense of belonging, and prepares them for life outside of school. It aligns with legal and ethical imperatives, is often cost-effective, and encourages teacher development.
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