A Principal's Reflections

JULY 19, 2020

Safety is at the top of the minds of all educational stakeholders, especially teachers and parents. Access to this vital information will then allow for staff to quarantine as necessary. Quickly deployed, ZippSlip allows parents to securely update their students' information from a browser or via the ZippSlip app.

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NCHE

DECEMBER 2, 2024

As educators have seen, not all such book-ban events turn out that way. Meanwhile, few educators receive training in how to address the doubts or outright restrictions on the books children read, the curriculum teachers follow, or the instructional practices they use.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Assessments have the power to shape educational outcomes, but are we truly measuring what matters? Ensuring that assessments are fair, inclusive and meaningful for all students is a growing priority for educators. Candace Thille Associate Professor, Stanford Graduate School of Education Students must know what is being assessed.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The event attracted educators from across the country and around the world. However, what I experienced was far different and far better: It put people at the center of the technology and helped me expand my views on how technology can and should be used in school settings as a tool for education and not as a replacement or goal of education.

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TeachThought

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In a short answer, the responder must answer the prompt without the benefit of any additional information or possible answers. Then there are Referential Questions : An inherently subjective question, Referential Questions produce new information and can be either open or closed-ended questions. What crucial information are we missing?

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TeachThought

AUGUST 1, 2024

For too long, students with learning disabilities have struggled to navigate a traditional education system that often fails to meet their unique needs. The Promise of Personalized Learning: Tailoring Education to Individual Needs At the heart of AI’s potential in special education lies its remarkable ability to personalize learning.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Education is no exception. Students are ready for AI, and its time for higher education to foster open discussions on how to integrate AI meaningfully in learning and instruction. Education leaders and faculty recognize the value of AI in idea generation and developing personalized learning.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In my career as an arts educator and school administrator, I have met countless families whose children are excited to embark on a college education focused on filmmaking or acting. Given the financial realities regularly confronted by the arts and the high cost of postsecondary education, a bit of hesitation may be natural.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

By analyzing vast amounts of data, AI algorithms can uncover patterns and trends that human analysts may miss, leading to more informed and effective strategies. So, what does this mean for educators? It can revolutionize various practices by addressing gaps in efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 13, 2025

While some educators do, I have the feeling that many of you cringe at the thought. The idea is sound: equip educators with new skills, knowledge, and strategies to better serve their students. Pulling educators away from valuable classroom time can disrupt student learning and add to already heavy workloads. & Gardner, M.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Public trust in higher education has reached a historic low. However, researchers at Georgetown University project that by 2031, 72 percent of jobs will require some type of education or training after high school. Education leaders have long called for expanded postsecondary pathways. College isn’t for everyone.

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ED Surge

MARCH 26, 2025

Looking back on my educational journey, I recently reflected on my classroom experiences from kindergarten to fourth grade. The summer before I entered the fourth grade, my mother informed me that I would be attending a new school in my same community with one caveat: it was a class in the gifted and talented education (GATE) program.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 21, 2025

Its the best-kept secret in education, to be a school librarian, Rhue says with pride. Beyond her work with students, Rhue is also committed to collaborating with their teachers, helping, for example, to impart her own knowledge of media and information literacy so they can pass it along to learners in their care. I'm an educator.

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ED Surge

MARCH 19, 2025

In the 2021-2022 academic year, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce found more than 43,000 individuals with active teaching credentials were not employed as teachers or staff members in a public school. hoping to one day become an educator. In 2016, I moved to the U.S.,

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TCI

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Civic education is the cornerstone of a functioning democracy, yet recent evaluations reveal significant gaps in how it is taught across the nation. history instruction is essential for developing informed, engaged citizens who can navigate the complexities of modern society. High-quality civics and U.S.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Improved Decision-Making : Clear communication and expectations from leaders can help people make informed decisions and avoid misunderstandings. Increased Agility : Clear leadership can help systems adapt more quickly to changing conditions and educational trends. The “why” always matters. Don’t let others get lost in the fog.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 16, 2023

The education landscape is undergoing a continuous transformation, something I elaborate on in detail in Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms. By understanding how these tools impact teaching and learning, educators can determine which ones to use and how to implement them effectively.

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Cult of Pedagogy

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

To talk about this on the podcast, I invited Blake Harvard, who you might know from episode 223 Why Students Give You the Blank Stare or from his website, The Effortful Educator. Information that we don’t have in our long-term memory yet has to pass through that working memory. “Its in one place.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Education has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, and one of the most significant developments is the concept of "anywhere learning." This innovative approach to personalized education leverages technology to give students the flexibility and freedom to learn at their own pace, in their own space.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 1, 2022

With all the disruption we have and will continue to see, changes to how we educate kids must be considered. We can look to the past in order to inform current practice. If efficacy is the goal, it is critical to embrace a scholarly mindset to inform and influence our work, not drive it.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

One way it can be used to transform teaching and learning is by providing students with access to a wealth of information, including multimedia resources, educational apps, and online databases. Technology has the potential to transform teaching and learning in a number of ways.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 3, 2024

It also ensures that education remains dynamic and meaningful, preparing students to make informed decisions and contribute positively to society. Relevant thinking in an educational context refers to connecting new knowledge and skills to real-world situations, making learning applicable to students' lives and future careers.

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Dr. Shannon Doak

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been heralded as a transformative force. In that earlier post, I highlighted the superficial adoption of technology in education, where tools were used to digitize traditional methods without fostering genuine innovation. in effect size.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 3, 2022

The best communicators focus on being present, consistent, and engaged in getting the right people the right information at the right time. How will I convey the information? The same can be true about the information that you feel is valuable to convey. What will tell me if I have been successful?

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Inclusion is essential for special education (SPED) because it promotes the social and academic development of students with disabilities, fosters a sense of belonging, and prepares them for life outside of school. Collaboration among educators, positive behavior support, and peer interactions are crucial.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2022

As I was facilitating a model lesson near the end of the school day with a group of teachers and administrators, a staff member came by the room to inform everyone that the district would be going remote the rest of the week. In this scenario, a decision to move to hybrid learning has been made.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 29, 2021

On the front lines of this endeavor are educators tasked with balancing mandated curriculum and testing with the responsibility to prepare students for college and careers. Autonomous inquirers process and evaluate information in their investigations, planning what to do and how to go about it. This is how I define disruptive thinking.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 3, 2020

Each is designed to ensure that identities and information of minors are protected. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA ) - A Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. Department of Education. FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Whether delivered through lectures in college, direct instruction during K-12 education, or occasionally gleaned from textbooks and encyclopedias, it permeated every aspect of learning. Upon closer examination, it becomes evident that information, in the form of content, held a central role in all my classes.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Flash forward many years, and we now have instant access to what seems like endless sources of information, which is both a good and bad thing, depending on perspective. Virtually any student today can access knowledge and information. It’s what they can do with it in a meaningful way that they crave.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 21, 2020

We don’t know for sure what education will look like in the future, but one thing is for sure, and that is the need to adapt and evolve. At this point, they are just thoughts, but each can be a powerful catalyst to initiating and sustaining a transformation of education at scale. Check out this post for more detailed information.

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TeachThought

MAY 14, 2024

Embracing the Future of Social Work Through Online Education by TeachThought Staff The social work profession is on the cusp of a transformative era. Once viewed with skepticism, online education is rapidly becoming a powerful tool for expanding access to quality social work education and empowering the next generation of social workers.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 29, 2023

In today's fast-paced world, traditional one-size-fits-all educational approaches need to be updated. Enter artificial intelligence (AI), a powerful tool that has the potential to revolutionize education by personalizing learning experiences for every student.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

The ability to swiftly and seamlessly adjust to the unknown, short- and long-term future of curriculum facilitation is essential for maintaining education continuity for all students whether they are remote, in-class, or a combination of both.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 2, 2020

Equity There have always been issues with equity when it comes to education. Begin with meticulous planning using the information provided in the key focus areas previously covered above. Then think about strategies to inform and educate families as to what their kids can expect.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 11, 2024

Personalization is the future of education because it recognizes that every student is unique, with distinct learning preferences, paces, and goals. It empowers learners to take ownership of their education while developing critical competencies necessary for success. Amazing information. Informative and engaging.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 24, 2024

But a new study shows that these higher education deserts affect some groups of students much differently than others. In other words, for low-income and underrepresented minority groups, living near a community college can be a crucial way to gain access to any higher education. I said, ‘This is bananas. This is not how it works.’”

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