A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 17, 2024

Imagine a classroom buzzing with engaged students, actively constructing knowledge and diving deep into topics that spark their curiosity. This vibrant learning environment does not just happen by chance. It thrives under the guidance of a passionate, skilled educator who is constantly evolving alongside their students. However, like their students, teachers need personalized growth opportunities to stay engaged, motivated, and effective.

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Cult of Pedagogy

MARCH 17, 2024

Listen to this post as a podcast: Sponsored by Edge•U Badges and EVERFI The day it happened to me was in my fourth year of teaching. I was in a new seventh grade language arts position, one I’d started in January after a teacher retired mid-year, so I hadn’t had enough time yet to build the relationships that are the foundation of my approach to classroom management.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 17, 2024

I participated in an online completion event recently with the aim of supporting students with the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form so I could gain new insights for the counselors I work with at New Visions for Public Schools. As someone who’s been a college access professional for nearly a quarter century, it was eye-opening. I was painfully aware that the new, “Better FAFSA” launch has been a nightmare , even though Congress passed the law that created it with the intent o

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Pedagogy and Formation

MARCH 17, 2024

The title of this post is the first of 20 statements, or imperatives for successful teaching, from 'Pedagogy and Education for Life'. I'm revisiting it as I believe it's VERY important. Let me first ask a question. Do we believe there is something commendable in every child we teach? In the first week of first term in any school year, this might not be surprising, but if you're well into the year and you still haven't recognised something it's a problem.

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