A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 19, 2014

During my ten years as a school leader I dreaded professional development days in my district. I am not sure any educator looks forward to these monotonous experiences (developed under the guise of learning!) I attended many of these events just to meet the required hours of professional development.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

They possess keen insight and knowledge on both traditional and innovative pedagogical techniques that empower learners to think critically, construct new knowledge, and apply what has been learned in a variety of ways. Instructional leaders roll up their sleeves and make the time to get into the trenches.

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Edthena

DECEMBER 27, 2023

This innovative approach to professional learning is changing how educators refine their skills and teaching practices. Unlike traditional coaching, which often relies on external feedback, AI coaching provides a unique, introspective avenue for professional growth. Empower teachers to take charge of their professional learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 3, 2017

When it has a tight grip on a school culture, any attempt at change is met with resistance or blatant inaction. Traditional Grading Practices and Homework There is a great deal of research out there that supports changes to how educators grade and the use of homework. As our district took on homework.

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Studies Weekly

MAY 2, 2024

They broaden students’ view of history and teach them to respect people from different cultures. As you teach students about a culture some may be unfamiliar with, it can pique their curiosity and renew their interest. Disney movies like Moana , Raya and the Last Dragon , and Mulan can also introduce students to Asian/Pacific heritage.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 20, 2018

Makerspaces have moved from fringe initiatives to vibrant components of school culture. People craving more than a drive-by event, traditional school professional development day, or mandated training have an authentic outlet that caters to their interests. Leadership is leadership ladies and gentlemen.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 27, 2021

Our goal was to try and parse out What do leaders at innovative schools do that is different from their counterparts in more traditional schools ? Leaders set a high expectation of professionalism for teachers in the building but then provided the space and support for creativity. A culture of “Yes, try that!”

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ED Surge

MAY 5, 2023

And in a survey administered by the National Education Association in 2022, 55 percent of teachers and support professionals who responded indicated they are thinking about leaving the profession earlier than they had planned. Encouraging teachers to collaborate, coach and mentor others can also improve climate, culture and retention.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 1, 2024

One Alabama town is trying to change that We can help address this problem by creating a highly trained, skilled and culturally competent educator workforce. Yet, traditional ESOL teacher certification processes are often burdensome, inflexible and financially onerous. Related: English language teachers are scarce.

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ED Surge

MARCH 9, 2023

During the pandemic, she saw creativity pushed away as schools scrambled to get the traditional core content out to students. Creativity needs to be embedded in everything we do with students; it needs to be part of the school culture. What should professional learning look like to help foster more creativity in the classroom?

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ED Surge

JULY 25, 2022

Yet, many of the traditional strategies employed, while absolutely essential to professional growth, can be cumbersome and disruptive for teachers, their students and even those responsible for offering support. She believes that this combination is not only time-saving, but also helps teachers develop autonomy.

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Political Science Now

JULY 11, 2024

Her research agenda focuses on political science pedagogy, campus-based civic engagement, and pop culture & politics. In addition to teaching traditional political science courses, she serves as campaign manager for the campus-wide voter mobilization program Vote Oswego and coordinator of SUNY Oswego’s broader civic engagement efforts.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 30, 2012

Education is currently at a crossroads as traditional methods and tools are changing as a result of advances in technology and learning theory. To truly create an innovative culture of learning we must not fear failure either. With change comes the inevitable need to provide quality professional development.

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ED Surge

MARCH 13, 2024

Other essays published by fellows examine pressing themes related to the intersection of teaching, learning and identity including embracing identity , leading with joy , teaching through grief , feeling undervalued in the profession and rethinking classroom culture.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 16, 2017

Mandates and top-down directives rarely become embedded and sustained components of school culture because once the focus changes (and it always does) then all the time, energy, and frustration transfers to the new initiative. Taking action to make things better leads to a culture of excellence. So there you have it.

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Edthena

APRIL 17, 2024

In Spokane Public Schools , a forward-thinking approach to professional development is making waves, under the strategic direction of Nick Lundberg, Title I and Special Programs Coordinator. Click below to see Nick discuss the importance of building a culture of trust as they roll out AI Coach.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

These commonly arrive in the form of internal professional development initiatives that chew up a great deal of time, but rarely achieve the types of systemic changes that are intended. This is also where it is sustained to the point that it becomes an embedded component of school and/or district culture.

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Digital Promise

JULY 14, 2020

Empirical studies suggest that instructional coaching can be more effective than traditional professional development workshops in creating meaningful change in teacher practice and student achievement. Building and developing a successful instructional coaching program. What we learned.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 3, 2023

Principals and school leaders need professional development so that they can better advocate for their teachers and students. And once teachers of color are in the classroom, they need to be allowed to access and use instructional materials that foster essential discussions about culture, race and equity.

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Social Justice Leadership Elementary School Professional Development 132

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 12, 2010

As a result, I have seen my own knowledge increase in these areas, participated in exciting professional development opportunities, presented at both my school and at other events on web 2.0, and begun to collaboratively change the culture of my school. Conference educational technology Professional Development Vision'

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 29, 2013

More time and emphasis was placed on managerial tasks rather than those that could transform the culture of the school. It started with Twitter and eventually led to the use of virtually every major social media tool available with the sole goal of improving professional practice. In my opinion, this is not a wise choice.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2017

Voice Educators, both teachers and administrators, should have a say in many elements that influence a school’s learning culture. Planning professional learning – How many of us dreaded professional development (PD) days? Image credit: www.peoplematters.in

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ED Surge

MAY 8, 2023

Since math classes progress in a mostly linear way, students have to get fractions to set them up for algebra; and how they do in algebra will likely influence whether they even get to try for advanced courses like calculus, a traditional weed-out metric for lucrative science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers. isn’t working.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Technically, it was a normal districtwide professional development day: one without students, where school staff members are expected to come and learn something new, refine existing skills or plan upcoming lessons. Credit: Kelli Johansen for The Hechinger Report. Credit: Kelli Johansen for The Hechinger Report.

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ED Surge

MAY 24, 2023

The murder of George Floyd in 2020 changed American culture, in part by invigorating interest in diversity, equity and inclusion. For some schools, this meant making a commitment to diversity in their mission statements, as well as creating plans intended to increase equity. But that’s in California.

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Political Science Now

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Association has a long tradition of support for advancement of underrepresented groups in the discipline. APSA staff and committees frequently work with other professional organizations and government entities. Congress, foundations, funders, and other associations in the U.S.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 20, 2024

That said, the effort has come with challenges: Northgate spent many months getting buy-in from school staff and families at a time when school-based mental health had become a target of the culture wars elsewhere. The district first invested in professional development to educate teachers about, and train them on, the Chill program.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 16, 2012

We are extremely proud of the current culture that now exists where technology is seen as one of many necessary tools that are pivotal to student achievement and overall success. To put some perspective on this, not one traditional classroom had an Interactive Whiteboard (IWB) in it four years ago. So what changed? There you have it.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 21, 2017

Individuals and organizations that embrace this mindset shift develop dynamic behaviors that impact their organizational culture while leading to school improvement. See what’s worked for successful entrepreneurs who’ve met their own goals, and find a fit for your continuing professional development. So do edupreneurs.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 11, 2011

With this being said, quality leadership becomes even more essential in order to cultivate a school culture whose primary focus is on the learning and achievement of each and every student. Breathe Life Into Professional Development Most teachers cringe when they hear the words "professional development" and rightfully so.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 29, 2024

But traditional internships are not universally accessible. “At Not everybody is a traditional 18- to 22-year-old student,” Churches said. I would think that number would be higher for those who wanted to do one but couldn’t,” Katie Nailler, director of the college’s Career and Professional Development Institute, said.

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Government Tradition Professional Development Critical Thinking 121

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 20, 2021

By recruiting and then mentoring new teachers of color, listening to these teachers’ requests, supporting the development of culturally responsive curricula and promoting educators of color into administrative and district leadership positions, Phoenix Union is getting steadily closer to aligning its teacher and student populations.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 5, 2022

Faculty who participated in professional development opportunities like the Student Experience Project revised their syllabi to clearly signal their belief in student potential. By June, many U.S. Not this year. There are some potential solutions.

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Psychology Professional Development High School Middle School 116

ED Surge

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

At the same time, many game-making professionals have grown tired of entertainment-only games and leery of the often toxic culture. What kind of learning games would work for more ordinary teachers, and where would games fit into the traditional curriculum? Recently, the world of edtech financing has exploded.

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C3 Teachers

APRIL 10, 2022

And then we began a partnership here with some intense professional development. Don’t get me wrong, we believe that traditional methods are important as well. We believe that actually looking at expository text is important to develop basic knowledge. So they’ve developed a basic knowledge.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 13, 2022

Yet I caution against using a deficit frame that fails to account for other types of learning and skills students acquired during the pandemic, simply because they don’t fit traditional measurement standards or narrow constructs of achievement. Young people and educators have been telling us what they need. Ngounou, Ed.L.D.,

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The first schools to implement what Public Impact calls an “Opportunity Culture,” did so during the 2013-14 school year, and Edgecombe County Public Schools is set to become the first district to bring the model systemwide. Each school that embarks on creating an Opportunity Culture does so in a unique way, based on its needs.

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