Zinn Education Project

APRIL 11, 2025

Join the 2025 Day of Action Educators and allies are planning creative Teach Truth Day of Action events all over the country. As public events are confirmed, they are added to the map below. We are collaborating so that in addition to Teach Truth events, you can find Public School Strong actions and organizing near you.

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All Things Pedagogical

MARCH 7, 2025

A shorter post today and a bit earlier as I have had a busy week of events, workshops, and talks and I need to take some time this weekend to rest and work on some article writing. It is not a digital calendar that will make an event be acknowledged, celebrated, cared for, and shared.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

During a planning call prior, I was asked to work with special education, math, and reading teachers in particular. What resulted was a great resource that I plan to share below on specific edtech tools that can assist special education (SPED), math, and reading teachers.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 9, 2023

When it comes to education training, the main pathway to improvement is through professional development. Professional development (PD) is something that is typically "done" to educators. My point is to reflect to determine if the resources and time allocated lead to evidence that educator practice is improving.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

As Alexandra Delano prepared to moderate a civil discourse event for fellow students at Providence College in anticipation of the presidential election, some people quipped “good luck with that” or “you’re brave for that.” They predicted that the event, whose blue and red flier read “There’s an election in two weeks? would be tense.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 17, 2021

At the individual level, intrinsic motivation drives educators to actively seek opportunities that support their diverse learning interests and needs. Motivation does matter, and I am all for keynote speakers or conference-like events as long as there is an underlying plan to ensure educators get what they need to succeed throughout the year.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 14, 2022

Examples include release time, professional learning opportunities off-site, a premium parking spot, tickets to school events, books, and school supplies. Some schools have large-scale team-building events both on and off-site. determined Education, Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, 38:1, 3-14. & Ryan, R.

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Leadership Cultures Psychology Research 479

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 24, 2020

During my years as a teacher and principal, I would spend countless hours planning, researching, and attending professional learning events to hone my craft in order to become a better educator. I established hiring practices that resulted in the hiring of a lot of smart educators. However, this was not always my strength.

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Geography Humanities Cultures Professional Development 545

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Empowering our learners to think critically and solve real-world problems must be a cornerstone of our mission as educators. No matter the impact, the aftermath of disruptive events can set the stage for innovative change by focusing on the “3 C’s” – convalesce, conceptualize, create.

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Leadership Teaching Education 462

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 22, 2022

Hence, the message to all of us is that improving our practice is always possible, especially in the field of education. I genuinely believe that each and every educator has an innate desire to grow, but there are often stumbling blocks along the way that delay or derail an initiative. Or is there?

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Cultures Education 516

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Knowing what the issues are and how recent events have amplified them, the time is now to be proactive. The 420 lessons in the program, called Ripple Effects, cover core SEL skills as well as personal topics ranging from anxiety, bullying and marijuana to managing fears around an undocumented parent. You got this!

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Leadership Education 546

ED Surge

JANUARY 21, 2025

Its the best-kept secret in education, to be a school librarian, Rhue says with pride. I had earned my masters in the art of teaching elementary education. When people outside of school ask you what you do say, at a social event how do you describe your work? My mantra now is: I'm a successful educator and businesswoman.

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Library Charter School Education Lesson Plan 101

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 31, 2022

During my coaching work with educators, I always try to make the concept as simple as possible by showing the unique pathways to help kids learn. Learning is a personal process, not an event. Enter the Rigor Relevance Framework. The premise is as simple as it is powerful.

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Research Education 505

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 17, 2022

These events served as catalysts for challenging the status quo and working to usher in more innovative practices that were more aligned with preparing our learners for current and future success. For growth to be the standard, ongoing and job-embedded professional learning is needed as opposed to drive-by events and one-off PD days.

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Leadership Cultures Tradition Research 419

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

Have you ever paid money to go and watch a professional sporting event, play, or musical? What drives you to spend money and attend these events? Regardless of your rationale, it is essential to understand that there is so much going on behind the scenes leading up to the culminating event that you pay to watch.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 19, 2022

In the event that the meeting begins to veer out of control, table it for another time. All educators, at some point, find themselves in a situation where issues with colleagues have to be resolved as they represent a challenge to the overall culture. If possible, do this in a private setting face-to-face.

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Cultures Leadership Humanities Research 543

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 30, 2019

One-and-done events might get everyone pumped up and excited, but what comes next? Like change, learning is a process, not an event. Take a look at the image below from Sylvia Duckworth to see what educators really value and think about what needs to change in your school or district.

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Leadership Archiving Professional Development Tradition 410

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 18, 2020

As educators continue to grapple with these challenges, lessons have materialized that can pave the way for needed change. Education can ill afford to revert back to the way things were done in many districts and schools. Uncertainty and a lack of continuity have had a heavy toll on teachers, administrators, students, and parents.

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Pedagogy K-12 Tradition Humanities 545

TeachThought

JULY 29, 2024

by TeachThought Staff Life can be crushingly busy–especially if you’re an educator or any other profession where deadlines are constant and the pressure is, unfortunately, unrelenting. Below is a together a list of the best calendar apps for iOS to help you streamline your planning and ensure you never miss an important event.

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Education 302

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 9, 2018

Developing an understanding of the immense value that hashtags provide regarding communications, public relations, and branding can go a long way to facilitating great conversations about the great work happening in education and schools across the globe. education, #edtech, #pedagogy, #teaching).

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EdTech Pedagogy Teaching Education 374

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 27, 2022

Change is a process, not an event. There is no better way, in my opinion, to convince others to change when educators can see firsthand the impact it has on kids. Treat your colleague like a student and remember how satisfying and rewarding it was when you helped that student succeed. Get students involved.

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Leadership Research Education 495

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 13, 2022

There are many digital tools available to educators these days, which often creates an overwhelming feeling. Professional Learning Typical means of professional development (PD) such as drive-by events, one-off workshops, or book studies, while having value, will not lead to impactful virtual learning at scale.

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Professional Development Leadership Research Pedagogy 518

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 22, 2023

It serves as a valuable tool for educators, schools, and districts to refine their skills and improve teaching, learning, and leadership. Whether it comes from administrators, peers, consultants, or self-assessment, feedback offers insights that help educators identify areas for improvement and build upon their strengths.

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Psychology Professional Development Cultures Leadership 431

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 24, 2016

More often than not, professional development is something that is done to educators as opposed to an experience that they truly value for growth. For many, district professional development is a one-size-fits-all isolated event with no follow-up or support. This is something I take great pride in.

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Professional Development Leadership Research Teaching 403

TeachThought

JULY 20, 2024

See also 10 Roles For Artificial Intelligence In Education 2. Pattern Recognition: Engage students in activities that require them to recognize patterns, such as trends in historical events or sequences of numbers. Historical Data Analysis: Analyze historical data to identify trends and demonstrate how AI forecasts future events.

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Teaching K-12 Critical Thinking History 315

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 8, 2015

Schools and educators would be wise to take cues from the real world and make concerted efforts to integrate technology with the purpose to increase student engagement. Stronger student engagement or improved student engagement are common instructional objectives expressed by educators."

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Artifacts Pedagogy Leadership Educational Technology 413

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Just like with learning, it's a process, not an event. Try also to read one education book and another related to a different field such as leadership, self-help, or business. So many powerful lessons and ideas can be gleaned once we venture outside the education silo.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 30, 2016

Educators who have embraced this concept have experienced firsthand the positive impact on professional practice that being a connected educator brings. Now, like many others, I preach the many benefits connected learning brings to all educators. The premise is relatively simple.

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Leadership Humanities Cultures Education 391

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

No matter what education circle you are in, AI is likely a topic of conversation. Some see it as the holy grail of education, and this has manifested in countless books and presentations, especially at technology conferences. Even events that are not focused on digital have sessions dedicated to the topic.

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Leadership Pedagogy Humanities Library 403

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 16, 2021

While change in education has historically been both tough and slow, the pandemic disrupted the way school was done across the globe. The “ clean slate” moment, as I have called it, saw resilient educators rise to the occasion in response to the most challenging event ever to impact the profession. We must keep it that way.

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Cultures Leadership Teaching Research 408

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Related: Interested in innovations in the field of higher education? Subscribe to our free biweekly Higher Education newsletter. Representatives of Austin Community College speak with community members to help them learn about the institution at an event in early October in Lockhart, Texas.

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Economics High School Public School Education 121

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 1, 2018

Planning aside, there is another inhibitory element lurking in every organizational culture including education, and that is excuses. It is through this line of thinking that we start viewing these external situations or events as excuses for why we can’t do what we want to do. All kids have greatness hidden inside of them.

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Humanities Cultures Education Leadership 403

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 21, 2014

One of the most utilized excuses in education when it comes to change is lack of time. Regardless of your respective role in education, time will always be your enemy if you look at it with a fixed as opposed to a growth mindset. There is nothing more important to an educator, outside of working with kids, than professional learning.

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Leadership Lesson Plan Education 414

ED Surge

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

But as pressures to deliver future-focused curricula grow, how can educators ensure that students build these important life skills alongside their technical expertise? Are there established standards for soft skills in education? Why is Career and Technical Education particularly well-suited for developing soft skills?

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Project-Based Learning Middle School High School Critical Thinking 130

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 10, 2016

There is always a great deal of discussion about change in education in order to better prepare students for success. Through my work I have seen in person, and through social media, some amazing examples of what education can and should be. Sometimes the best examples of sustainable change have resulted from a more organic approach.

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Global Connections Leadership Cultures Tradition 420

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 9, 2017

As change is a process, not an event, discussions, feedback, and reflection can and should take time in order to make the best decision possible. Educational leaders are faced with a barrage of decisions daily and sometimes they come in clumps. This helps to ensure successful implementation and sustainability.

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Leadership High School Education 371

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 25, 2021

My challenge and motivation were to create a teacher-facing resource that would also be applicable to administrators, instructional coaches, and other educators who actively work in schools. Regardless of the forces at hand, educators play a pivotal role in preparing students for success now and in the future.

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