A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2024

Packed with practical examples, research-based strategies, and stories, any educator can find the most effective way to personalize learning. Here is the synopsis: Not Just One Way Are you an educator stuck in the traditional teaching or leadership mold, yearning for a spark to reignite your passion? Join the revolution.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 3, 2023

The arrangement of desks, the presence of collaborative spaces, and the infusion of technology all contribute to the atmosphere that shapes a student's educational experience. Research consistently underscores the profound impact of physical and virtual learning environments on educational outcomes.

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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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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

JANUARY 21, 2025

She teaches concepts as wide-ranging as American Sign Language, critical thinking, typing, conducting research and writing in cursive. 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. I'm an educator.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Long gone are the days that a one-size-fits-all education program could even be considered an effective option to meet the needs of every student. While an array of successful strategies associated with more traditional methodologies still have value today, we need to rethink how and when they are used. So why at-promise?

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Housed in the dining room for ease of access by all, the copper and cream books with gold trim were a staple resource for my brothers and me when we had to do any research for school work. While the Internet drove the encyclopedia as we knew it to irrelevance, emerging technologies are having the same exact impact on traditional schooling.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2020

As I continually work with more and more districts and schools on an ongoing basis, ideas keep percolating in my mind as to the pedagogically-sound strategies that educators can use now. A major benefit of asynchronous learning activities are their inherent flexibility, which can be a benefit to students, educators, and parents alike.

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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.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 3, 2018

As I was researching for some solid pedagogical links, I came across this wonderful article that Todd Finley wrote for Edutopia titled Rethinking Whole Class Discussion. For even more research-based ideas click HERE. Research supports the importance of discussion when backed by the purposeful use of technology. Smith et al.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

In case you haven’t noticed the education profession has been under attack as of late. In my mind education is the noblest of professions. Without education, at some level virtually all other professions would be non-existent. Teachers are the true catalysts of change that can create schools that work for kids.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 22, 2023

It represented a true turning point in how I thought about change in education. Up until this point, my thinking was relatively traditional and as such, so was the culture of my school. While research and data certainly play a pivotal role in showcasing the value of change efforts, the real key is to make everyone part of the solution.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 18, 2015

Adapted from an article I co-authored, Real-World Ready: Leveraging Digital Tools Digital tools are transforming essential elements of the education space. Enable learning about information and research : Research projects will always require substantive research, accurate and relevant synthesis, and defined audience-oriented approaches.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

I made an effort to align every point of critical feedback to current research. As you come across research that supports the types of effective pedagogical techniques you wish to see in your classrooms, archive it in a document that you can refer to when writing up observations.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 13, 2021

Accomplishing this feat also requires educators to take into account when and where students learn. In the lead-up to a curation of a vast amount of research, UNESCO stated the following: In today’s world, education systems must constantly evolve in order to effectively respond to the rapidly changing demands of the societies they serve.

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TeachThought

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

After doing some research, I realized that identifying clearly what the ‘types of questions’ are isn’t easy because there isn’t a set number. Education Expert The post 20 Types Of Questions For Teaching Critical Thinking appeared first on TeachThought. What should I ask about this?

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

This broken developmental education model has long been a barrier to student success. Reforming it is one of higher education’s biggest challenges and opportunities. Related: Interested in innovations in the field of higher education? Subscribe to our free biweekly Higher Education newsletter.

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Teaching Anthropology

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Each graduate student brings their own specialized research focus to the table, enriching the legacy of the SWP. As we continue this tradition, fostering a connection with the field school, we eagerly anticipate the ongoing journey of learning and growth it offers.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 9, 2023

A new research review finds inconsistent benefits for students with disabilities who learn alongside general education peers. policy has urged schools to keep students with disabilities in the same classrooms with their general education peers unless severe disabilities prevent it. Credit: Lillian Mongeau/The Hechinger Report.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 17, 2024

It thrives under the guidance of a passionate, skilled educator who is constantly evolving alongside their students. Nevertheless, just like their students, educators thrive in personalized learning experiences. Embrace Choice and Variety Move away from the traditional "sit-and-get" PD model. Desimone, L. Guskey, T.

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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. This approach shifts away from the traditional one-size-fits-all model, allowing students to learn at their own rhythm and delve deeper into concepts that pique their interest.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Like learning to read by third grade, taking eighth grade math is a pivotal moment in a child’s education. Algebra in eighth grade is a gateway to a lot of further opportunities,” said Dan Goldhaber, an economist who studies education at the American Institutes for Research, in a recent webinar. Department of Education.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 8, 2014

For many years New Milford High School was just like virtually every other public school in this country defined solely by traditional indicators of success such as standardized test scores, graduation rates, and acceptances to four year colleges. If education is good for one thing it is making excuses not to move forward.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 17, 2022

Employing well-known and research-based strategies within a current context is a hallmark of influential leaders. A pedagogical focus grounded in research and evidence is critical to improving outcomes for kids both with and without technology. The tenants have remained the same for centuries.

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ED Surge

MAY 9, 2023

And the way the grading system in education works has long bothered him. After that, this professor vowed never to use traditional grades on tests again. What did educators do before the current system? There's lots of discussion of equity and education these days. But he wasn’t quite sure what to replace them with.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 26, 2024

Two University of California, Berkeley, researchers documented how they tamed AI hallucinations in math by asking ChatGPT to solve the same problem 10 times. Credit: Eugene Mymrin/ Moment via Getty Images One of the biggest problems with using AI in education is that the technology hallucinates. Math calculations are all about rules.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 20, 2021

Think about why you went into the field of education. Here is what I shared in Disrutive Thinking: These teachers—and a handful of others throughout my own K-12 educational journey—engaged in practices that were memorable and perhaps even outside the norm. Many practices in education can fall into the outlier category.

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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. It’s not just advancements in technology that have to be addressed in our schools.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Research continues to provide further evidence that the conventional wisdom about learning styles should be rejected by educators and students alike (Kirschner, 2017; Husmann & O'Loughlin, 2018; Riener & Willingham, 2010). Anatomical Sciences Education 12, 6–19. Computers and Education 106, 166–171. Kirschner, P.

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Sapiens

MARCH 11, 2025

That night in Sala Patagn stuck with me as my dissertation research took shape. Mapuche shamans, or machis , play the traditional kultrun drum in 1900. While Fernndez received widespread criticism for this statement, I regularly encountered this belief from Argentines when explaining my research topic.

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Sapiens

DECEMBER 3, 2024

A team of archaeologists working in Southeast Asia is pushing toward a deeper understanding of history that amplifies Indigenous and local perspectives to challenge traditional archaeological timelines. This approach to archaeological research places value on the continuous cultural and social development of humans.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 24, 2018

As a supplement to traditional discussion strategies technology can serve as a catalyst to increase engagement by getting more people actively involved during lessons. In an educational context, a backchannel can provide quiet students with a place to ask questions without speaking up.

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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. A solid professional learning plan is: Research-aligned Ongoing Job-embedded A plan is only as good as its implementation. There are countless ways to grow and improve.

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ED Surge

MARCH 20, 2025

Its part of the administrations push to decentralize education, which comes along with a burst of energy for school choice options around the country. One school choice researcher identified Milwaukee as having the most evolved legislation for making private school options accountable to families. Choice varies by place.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 7, 2019

Education can seem like a balancing act between what we as adults feel is essential and what interests our learners. Academies Academy programs represent a bold new direction for education, one that considers student interests, national need, and global demand for highly qualified graduates capable of competing at the most challenging levels.

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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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