A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Recently the district asked me to be a part of their professional development day, which consisted of seven different learning strands specific to the needs and interests of their teachers. During a planning call prior, I was asked to work with special education, math, and reading teachers in particular.

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ED Surge

APRIL 9, 2025

Many educators have begun exploring these tools to streamline administrative tasks from composing parent emails to analyzing assessment data and differentiating instruction. Yet, some educators still see AI only as a tool for efficiency and view student use as cheating. But we must also address teacher readiness to succeed.

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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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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." As one educator put it, “Teachers are hungry to learn.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 25, 2020

The pandemic has really put a strain on educators, yet they continue to rise to the occasion on behalf of kids. The majority of educators fall into the latter. Now is not the time to revert back to traditional observation and evaluation protocols because, quite frankly, they will not result in improved outcomes.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 14, 2016

In my opinion that is the case in education. Educators and stakeholders alike have been brainwashed into thinking that a successful school or district is one who achieves through quantitative measures. Are we more concerned about learning or traditional grading practices? Does homework improve learner outcomes?

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 12, 2010

So many exciting things have happened recently as a result of my own learning and growth in educational technology and leadership. As a result, I have seen my own knowledge increase in these areas, participated in exciting professional development opportunities, presented at both my school and at other events on web 2.0,

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Prior to delving into this 140 character world I utilized traditional mediums for communication and professional development, had no idea what Web 2.0 was, and adamantly believed social media had absolutely no place in education. educational leadership educational technology Twitter' Why do you use Twitter?

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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. I had earned my masters in the art of teaching elementary education. My mantra now is: I'm a successful educator and businesswoman. I'm a second-year doctoral student in educational leadership. I'm an educator. Its a treat.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 30, 2019

The same can be said about drive-by professional development. So, what does meaningful professional learning look like? 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. Like change, learning is a process, not an event.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

Change is a word that is thrown around in education circles more and more each day. We are made to think that education is in a downward spiral and that students are ill prepared to succeed in college and/or careers that require students to think and apply learning differently. Image credit: [link] ?The Forced change rarely works.

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TeachThought

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Abstract Collaboration between teachers and principals is essential for creating thriving educational communities that enhance student achievement and teacher performance. Through data-driven decision-making and a relentless pursuit of excellence, educators can create a legacy of success that inspires future generations.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

It represents a sound piece of advice for any leader, especially in the field of education. 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.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 6, 2025

But her report also noted that educators have been let down before by various initiatives that failed to make a change in the countrys math achievement scores. Our free weekly newsletter consults critical voices on innovation in K-12 education. Who or what do you trust now? Related: Widen your perspective. Not any more.

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ED Surge

MARCH 17, 2025

Traditional education models, which focus on knowledge retention alone, arent enough. Yet some education systems continue to prioritize static knowledge instead of promoting adaptability and continuous learning. Consider this: Technology is advancing faster than traditional learning models can accommodate.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 14, 2010

As I reflect on my continuous evolution as an educational leader I am constantly amazed at how things have changed over the course of a year and a half. After nearly a year of using Twitter from an educational perspective I had begun to find and read blogs on a daily basis. Each and every educator has something to share.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 10, 2016

As expectations for educators continue to rise, we must ensure that every aspiring teacher has an adequate opportunity to master and apply their craft. During and between the three days of sessions, the trainers reflected on how today’s residency programs are far more meaningful than their own traditional training experiences.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 29, 2013

I often think back to my early years as an educational leader in order to gain a better perspective on how much I have grown. 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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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 15, 2013

Social Media is bad and has no place in education. Worse, teachers will spend countless hours “socializing” instead of educating. However, there are a growing number of passionate educators who have embraced social media as a powerful tool for learning. All of this makes sense to me as an educator, parent, and citizen.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 18, 2012

As I reflect on my continuous evolution as an educational leader I am constantly amazed at how things have changed over the course of three years. Obviously my perception of Twitter early on was completely wrong as it has radically molded me into the leader and educator that I am today. Each and every educator has something to share.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 5, 2018

This reason alone is why careful thought and attention have to be made as to how schools and educators are evaluated. However, there is another significant impediment to change that doesn’t get as much focus as it should and that is tradition. A question that typically will materialize is why to change if we are already doing so well.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 11, 2011

This process has become more difficult as mounting challenges such as budget cuts and what seems like a relentless attack on the profession of education have taken their toll on staff moral. Each day we are afforded an opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of our students through our role as education leaders.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 16, 2012

The resulting article described New Milford High School’s many accomplishments pertaining to the use of educational technology to enhance the teaching and learning process. The notion of using social media was never a thought as the perception was that it lacked any potential value for learning or education in general.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 20, 2018

For starters, I have now been going on four years since transitioning from high school principal to Senior Fellow with the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE). Personalized and blended learning pathways were proclaimed to be the future of education.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 30, 2011

It provided me with an opportunity to put a face and voice to so many educators from across that country and Canada that have inspired, motivated, supported, and challenged me ever since I discovered this vibrant, connected community of learners in March of 2009. What can be done to encourage other educators to go down this path with us?

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 26, 2021

The binders resemble, to a degree, the individualized education programs, or IEPs, that are at the heart of education for students with disabilities. But Arianna and Alanni aren’t special education students. Personalized learning has, in recent years, become one of the most talked-about trends in education.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 6, 2010

In the midst of interviewing candidates for an open vice principal position, calling prospective teachers, and going through mounds of paperwork I managed to make the time to video conference with administrators and educational stakeholders in Virginia, Iowa, New York, and Florida. Boy was I wrong! I NEED THEM TOO!!!! Does this make sense?

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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. We’re leading these schools.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 16, 2017

NJ mandated every district to adopt an evaluation tool that was more detailed and moved away from the traditional narrative report. Provide adequate and appropriate support – Needless to say professional development (not the drive-by variety) is critical for large-scale change to succeed.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 20, 2022

As high school teachers, we often saw Black teenagers — mostly boys — who were simply bored with their lessons deemed incapable of high academic achievement, shunted off to remedial classes or special education and encouraged to be happy with merely making it to graduation. Addressing educator bias is critical.

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ED Surge

JULY 10, 2024

My colleagues feverishly jotted down notes as one of my students, Ethan, moved through his presentation on how educators can more intentionally use AI in their classes. The population of students I serve as a teacher in our Academy for Teaching and Learning are interested in pursuing a career in education.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2018

To capitalize on this energy, most school districts organize mandatory professional development opportunities for teachers designed to teach them a new teaching strategy or introduce them to a new piece of technology. I want teachers to understand the purpose of this shift from traditional teaching models to blended learning models.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 21, 2017

Below are some key elements commonly associated with an entrepreneurial mindset: Initiative Risk-taking Creativity Flexibility Critical thinking Problem Solving Resilience Innovation The elements above can be directly applied to your role as an educator. Join the brandED conversation to unleash the edupreneurial drive to transform education.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 30, 2017

I could not wait to face and overcome the challenges ahead while working collaboratively with a staff of educators committed to helping students learn. I then worked to improve my cover letter and made sure my resume articulated how highlighted experiences applied to the field of educational administration.

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Edthena

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In the news What if professional development could be as dynamic and personalized as the classrooms we envision for our students? Educators progress through structured modules tailored to their interests and professional goals, earning digital “passport stamps” along the way. Thats exactly what St.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

It makes sense why so many educators are feeling mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted. I’d argue that the answer is , in part, giving them the permission and tools to rethink traditional workflows. Too many of the workflows in education are teacher-centered, ineffective, and unsustainable.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 23, 2025

Education systems were built on the belief that if we filled young minds with enough knowledge, progress would follow. We invest billions in remediation while early learning where relational intelligence is first developed remains vastly underfunded. But schools alone cannot solve our existing education and relational crises.

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