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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K-12 Leadership Professional Development Cultures 347

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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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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Leadership Professional Development Tradition Cultures 394

Digital Promise

MARCH 3, 2015

As instruction becomes increasingly personalized for students, teachers are ready for those same principles to drive their on-going professional development. "Teachers If we focus on learning and development, teachers know where they need to go." The need and demand for personalized professional development is growing.

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Professional Development Leadership Elementary School Tradition 97

TeachThought

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

It outlines strategies and principles for fostering a culture of mutual respect, trust, and shared vision, highlighting teachers and principals’ critical roles in student success. A collaborative culture where teachers and principals work closely is crucial for overcoming these challenges.

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Professional Development Cultures Leadership Tradition 239

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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Leadership Cultures Professional Development Tradition 290

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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Professional Development Cultures Tradition Education 288

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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Professional Development Pedagogy Cultures Educational Technology 266

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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Pedagogy Leadership Professional Development Cultures 230

Digital Promise

AUGUST 11, 2021

Establishing a strong culture of coaching, however, requires structures to be in place in a school or district such as designated time for coaching, and ongoing professional development for coaches and administrators.

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Cultures Professional Development Leadership Tradition 125

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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Leadership Cultures Professional Development Tradition 253

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 6, 2010

As educational leaders we should be modeling, supporting, and collaborating with our respective staffs to create a vibrant school culture that fosters risk-taking and innovation. To get that same information on our traditional website would have taken a week’s worth of emails and action by two or three different staff members.

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Leadership EdTech Educational Technology Professional Development 254

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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Education Advocacy Leadership Professional Development 214

Digital Promise

JUNE 9, 2021

This initiative provides devices with monthly data plans to every student and teacher in hundreds of under-resourced middle and high schools nationwide, as well as professional development for educators on how to leverage the technology in their classrooms in meaningful ways. appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Cultures K-12 Professional Development Leadership 97

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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Leadership Pedagogy Professional Development Critical Thinking 233

ED Surge

MAY 1, 2024

At that moment, it dawned on me that traditional SEL approaches might not suffice for students entrenched in adversity, necessitating a more nuanced and culturally sensitive framework to effectively meet their emotional needs. We tried that, and it hasn’t worked.”

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Professional Development Elementary School Cultures Tradition 123

The Hechinger Report

MAY 19, 2024

Once the site of an Indian boarding school, where the federal government attempted to strip children of their tribal identity, the Native American Community Academy now offers the opposite: a public education designed to affirm and draw from each student’s traditional culture and language. There was nothing like this.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

When traditional systems seem to be working in a highly localized educational ecosystem, leaders are sometimes hesitant to innovate in small districts. The post Sparking a Culture of Innovation in Northern New Jersey appeared first on Digital Promise. We want to build opportunities for the whole group, not just the top of the pyramid.

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Cultures EdTech Professional Development High School 74

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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Leadership Professional Development Tradition Cultures 110

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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Social Justice Leadership Cultures Professional Development 145

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 20, 2022

Black teachers, who’ve long played a role in educating children shut out of the traditional system, will be essential to this transformation. As leaders strive to convert their 2020 equity statements into action , they must evaluate whether their school cultures welcome Black ideas and foster networks of support.

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Education Pedagogy Tradition Professional Development 27

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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Library Tradition Professional Development Cultures 134

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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K-12 Classroom Management Professional Development Elementary School 120

ED Surge

AUGUST 28, 2024

When I showed up, I wore what I thought was professional attire for a school teacher, including a long-sleeved shirt and dress pants. I also wore my hijab, which is a symbol of my faith and tradition in the Muslim community. She then informed me that it would be my first and last day at the school before I left to go to my classroom.

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Professional Development Advocacy Cultures Humanities 21

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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Tradition Public School Professional Development Leadership 117

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Despite mostly feeling supported by colleagues and family members, many of the male educators reported facing societal barriers or cultural resistance in their careers as early ed teachers. “It’s important for children to see other possibilities and other paths they can take.”.

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Elementary School Professional Development Tradition Cultures 132

Digital Promise

JANUARY 13, 2021

Verizon Innovative Learning Schools coaches were often tapped to help lead the transition in their districts , drawing on the program’s tech-focused professional development to prepare teachers to engage with students virtually. As a result, coaches are creating supportive, collaborative learning cultures.

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Artifacts Middle School Advocacy Lesson Plan 124

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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High School Cultures Leadership Public School 145

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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Elementary School Advocacy Cultures Public School 111

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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Professional Development Cultures Tradition Research 89

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.

Social Justice 141

Social Justice Leadership Elementary School Professional Development 141

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 1, 2019

A panel commissioned by the mayor recently released a report calling for schools to mirror the demographics of their surrounding neighborhoods and to implement principles of culturally responsive education as a way to combat the city’s persistent achievement gap. Visiting other schools is the best professional development that exists.

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Cultures Leadership Economics Tradition 111

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 131

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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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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K-12 Critical Thinking Middle School Pedagogy 134

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 1, 2020

For years, more and more first-generation, low-income, working adults and other students from historically underrepresented backgrounds have been enrolling in higher education, challenging outdated notions of the “traditional student.”. The pandemic, of course, is now triggering additional changes.

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Psychology Professional Development Economics Tradition 125

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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