A Principal's Reflections
DECEMBER 18, 2022
With each passing year, I am always amazed that I continue to blog with consistency. It has become much more challenging, which is why I made the decision to move to a bi-monthly writing schedule. In a recent post , I shared my rationale. Basically, I am running out of unique topics and angles to explore so I don’t want to run the risk of becoming redundant.
My AP Life
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Creating a dynamic communication model so that information flows effectively among the leadership team, faculty and staff, and parents and stakeholders helps nurture a culture and climate of shared leadership where all voices are heard and appreciated, writes AP DeAnna Miller. The post The Best-Led Schools Put Communication First first appeared on MiddleWeb.
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TeachThought
DECEMBER 4, 2022
"Every act of perception is to some degree an act of creation, and every act of memory is to some degree an act of imagination.". The post 50 Of The Most Inspirational Quotes About Life appeared first on TeachThought.
Catlin Tucker
DECEMBER 3, 2022
The station rotation model is a popular K-12 blended learning model that rotates students through a series of stations or learning activities. The station rotation model comprises three types of stations: a) teacher-led, b) online, and c) offline. When I facilitate workshops on this model or coach teachers using this model, I get a lot of questions.
Active History Teacher
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Competition in the classroom can be a powerful tool to engage students! I often use class competition games in my US History classroom – you could say it is part of my classroom culture. Most kids are competitive by nature and adding a little classroom competition can lead to higher motivation and success on many levels. Of course, you don’t want to jump straight into classroom competitions games without firm expectations and boundaries in the classroom.
The Hechinger Report
DECEMBER 27, 2022
FAIRFAX, Va. — For years, the Fairfax County NAACP’s small education committee devoted itself mostly to fights over Confederate school names and acts of racism against individual students. It waged battles that mattered for some, “but rarely made us feel like we were having a profound impact on the system,” said Sujatha Hampton, who became chair of the committee in 2019.
A Principal's Reflections
DECEMBER 12, 2022
I never saw myself as a writer until I started blogging back in March 2010. It all began with goal setting for the Google Teacher Academy for Administrators, and I haven’t looked back. Consistency has been vital for me, as I have published a post every week since. Therein lies the dilemma I am currently facing. The struggle is real in my case when it comes to finding new topics to blog about or adding an innovative spin to already-prevalent concepts.
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World History Teachers Blog
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Esri's GIS Systems has developed a terrific spatial technology for the classroom. Their software includes story maps for over a dozen titles in World History, including the Age of Exploration, the First Crusade, Ancient Greece, and its geography, the Black Death, the Spanish Conquest of the Aztec Empire, Egyptian Funerary Practices, and many more. The story maps are engaging and include images, maps, graphs, and primary sources presented in an engaging manner like the excerpt below from the Firs
Mr and Mrs Social Studies
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Prizes for Students As educators, we know the importance of rewarding students for their hard work and achievements. However, classroom budgets can be tight, and we believe that teachers shouldn’t have to spend money repeatedly on prizes for students. So, how do we provide students with meaningful prizes without breaking the bank? Here are eight budget-friendly prize ideas that your middle school students will enjoy!
Dangerously Irrelevant
DECEMBER 12, 2022
I’ve been playing around with ChatGPT from OpenAI. Below are a few prompts and the responses generated by the artificial intelligence (AI) of ChatGPT. Be sure to see the last question below! Your thoughts? — Can Holden Caulfield be considered a tragic hero? Holden Caulfield, the main character in J.D. Salinger’s novel “The Catcher in the Rye,” could be considered a tragic hero.
The Hechinger Report
DECEMBER 12, 2022
As the coronavirus pandemic ravaged communities and shuttered schools, many educators and parents worried about kindergarteners who were learning online. That concern now appears well-founded as we’re starting to see evidence that remote school and socially distanced instruction were profoundly detrimental to their reading development. This story also appeared in Mind/Shift.
A Principal's Reflections
DECEMBER 4, 2022
Blink and there is a new iPhone on the market. I feel like I just got the 13 model yesterday, but the reality is that I came into possession of it in 2019. Thanks to a very gracious promotion, I recently upgraded to the 14 plus. The improved camera alone makes this new model work the investment. While I am thrilled with the new device, I know full well that the 15 will be out sometime next year and has probably already been developed.
ED Surge
DECEMBER 21, 2022
After its launch last month, ChatGPT, the latest chatbot released by OpenAI, made the rounds online. Alex, a sophomore at a university in Pittsburgh, started toying with the chatbot about a week after it was released, after finding out about it on Twitter. Within a couple of days, he got really excited by the quality of the writing it produced. The chatbot was good, he says—really good.
Digital Promise
DECEMBER 7, 2022
The post How Our “Seeds for the Future” Inspired Community Collaboration for Sustainability appeared first on Digital Promise.
Mr and Mrs Social Studies
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Simulation Games Have you wanted to try out simulation games in your Ancient Civilizations class but weren’t sure where to start? Or you didn’t want to spend all of your free time putting something together? If so, this post will help! We’ll share ideas about what makes for a great simulation experience and walk through some examples for each civilization your students might study throughout the year.
Education Elements
DECEMBER 22, 2022
I don’t know about you, but I definitely feel a shift in how we live in this world. Day-to-day life feels a bit slower. Receiving Amazon deliveries the next day seems the norm, and whether or not your favorite restaurant will be closed due to staffing or delivery limitations is increasingly common. It’s not rare for apps on your phone to be buggy with the latest release, or for the remodeling of your home to take twice as long or cost twice as much as it did pre-pandemic.
The Hechinger Report
DECEMBER 5, 2022
In the debate over Emily Hanford’s podcast “ Sold a Story ,” two groups have been vocal: those who agree that teachers have been conned into believing most children learn to read without systematic phonics instruction; and those who, like the 58 educators who signed a letter to the editor of the Hechinger Report, respond that Hanford has “reduce[d] the teaching of reading to phonics.”.
Edthena
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Coaching for teachers “is a powerful process.” That’s how Courtney Groskin, an instructional learning coach with St. Vrain Valley School District in Longmont, Colo, recently described effective coaching. But effective coaching doesn’t just happen. Though she has over 20 years of experience in education, Courtney Groskin reflected, Just like teachers are always working to improve, I’m always looking for ways to elevate my own coaching practice.
ED Surge
DECEMBER 13, 2022
SAN MARCOS, Texas — As a digital media course got underway on a recent Wednesday at Texas State University, a trickle of students took their seats in one of the largest lecture theaters on campus. On paper, this was a huge class, with about 220 students registered. But there was not much buzz of activity as the class settled in. Only around 60 students showed up.
Digital Promise
DECEMBER 21, 2022
The post How Students in India Are Designing for Inclusivity and Accessibility appeared first on Digital Promise.
Learn for Living
DECEMBER 29, 2022
During episode #104 of the School Culture By Design Podcast, Paul Lundburg shares the power of a good mid-year pit stop. If you haven’t already listened, check out the episode HERE. A breakdown of the acronym RISE: Reconnect: check-in with staff in simple and meaningful ways. Inspire: pause and celebrate recent wins. Serve: encourage the staff with food or serve a need they have.
Education Elements
DECEMBER 6, 2022
At Education Elements, we define personalized learning as an instructional approach that empowers students to build ownership of their learning. And, as students transitioned back into schools in the wake of remote and hybrid learning, our district partners across the country emphasize that this student-centered approach to teaching has never been more needed.
The Hechinger Report
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Early Childhood newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about early learning.? Subscribe today! After various family support policies were dropped from federal legislation earlier this year, states have been left to their own devices to stabilize child care and boost the economic well-being of their families.
Edthena
DECEMBER 28, 2022
The end of the year is here and perhaps you’re catching up on good reads from December 2022. Maybe you’re looking for ideas for a strong 2023 start in the classroom or ways you can provide better professional development to teachers. We’ve rounded up recent resources for teachers and instructional coaches and included highlights here.
ED Surge
DECEMBER 21, 2022
One of the most rewarding aspects of being a teacher is building relationships. Getting to know my students beyond their academic capabilities and seeing them develop into well-rounded humans is a gift. I grew up surrounded by educators, and I always knew there was a special bond that develops between teachers and students. My grandmother was an elementary teacher for over 30 years (shameless brag—she taught Jay-Z who credited her in a documentary).
Digital Promise
DECEMBER 7, 2022
The post Delivering on the Promise of Digital Equity appeared first on Digital Promise.
C3 Teachers
DECEMBER 22, 2022
In 2019, I wrote about how I began my year pre-assessing student performance on the skills central to the IDM: (1) making evidence-based arguments. As we approach the second half of the school year, I want to share new insights for preparing students to engage with inquiry. After 2019, and in response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on student learning, I altered how I consider student performance on their pre-assessment.
Education Elements
DECEMBER 20, 2022
“I want to be in the room where it happens.”. There are so many powerful scenes in the award-winning musical, Hamilton. The moment Aaron Burr laments being left out of the decision-making process is not only a turning point in the story but a great depiction of how many feel when it comes to the all-important “rooms” where decisions that affect their lives are made.
The Hechinger Report
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Pandemic-related school closures wreaked havoc on attendance. Strict quarantine periods and policies demanding students stay home at any hint of a cough or runny nose tormented schools even after they reopened. Students got out of the habit of getting to school on time or going consistently at all. This story also appeared in Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting.
Pedagogy and Formation
DECEMBER 21, 2022
This will be our first holiday period without COVID restrictions. After almost three years of COVID restrictions, isolation, lock downs and disrupted lives, life is just starting to return to normal. As we prepare for this holiday periods with our children and grandchildren, it's helpful to have a plan. Some children might go to summer camps, or holidays with families, but many will be at home alone.
ED Surge
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Mimi Ito is a cultural anthropologist and learning scientist at UC Irvine. She’s been sharing her observations with EdSurge readers for nearly a decade now, reflecting on young people’s interest-driven and playful engagements as they relate to education. If you can embed skill development within a genuinely motivating social set of rewards, learning is deeper and more enduring.
Rockin Resources - Social Studies
DECEMBER 16, 2022
The first week back after a holiday break can feel like the first week back after summer vacation. Having lesson plans prepped and ready will make the transition easier for you. Check out Language Arts Lesson Plans for January! You will find generalized plans for any grade as well as specific plans I used in. The post Language Arts Lesson Plans for January!
Learn for Living
DECEMBER 13, 2022
In School Culture By Design Podcast Episode #103, Dr. Deborah Beagle shared a fun activity involving paper airplanes and creating time for positivity. Print the template (below). Feel free to add your school logo or tagline Student or staff member to write their name and an inspiring quote (can search online, if needed) Fold into an airplane using the dotted lines During a specified time, everyone flies their paper airplane and each person then catches/picks up one Expect some laughter and smile
Education Elements
DECEMBER 13, 2022
More than ever, teachers need connections and opportunities to talk about student learning, celebrate progress and discuss overcoming challenges. The welcome and standard structure of PLCs in schools is an obvious route for these professional conversations. It is easy for meetings to be eaten up with personal stories, professional questions, and school concerns.
The Hechinger Report
DECEMBER 10, 2022
Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. Subscribe today! New Jersey is set to become the first state in the nation to mandate teaching media literacy to students of all ages as a bill with the requirement heads to Gov.
Transcending Pedagogy
DECEMBER 12, 2022
I’m really starting to loathe technology. Over the last few weeks, I’ve gotten into battles with multiple devices and technologies: my non-“smart” TV, my Instagram accounts, this WordPress blog, and now – the latest – the most recent tech tool that both is – and has gone, it seems – viral: ChatGPT. There’s nothing wrong with my non-smart TV.
ED Surge
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Only a few years ago, before the pandemic, finding a school district with a dedicated leadership position focused on data privacy was like spotting a “unicorn”—something so rare it was practically mythical. Districts might have been theoretically interested in hiring a Chief Privacy Officer whose job is to keep student data from being abused by doing things like setting up privacy policies, training staff on privacy matters and making sure that data is collected and used safely.
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