ED Surge

JANUARY 25, 2023

As a classroom teacher, I always tried to improve my practice by reading academic and practice-based articles, attending trainings and connecting with fellow educators to share resources and troubleshoot challenges. Despite my love for learning, I strongly disliked most professional development sessions.

Professional Development 140

Professional Development Advocacy Tradition Leadership 140

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 13, 2013

When moving to initiate sustainable change that will cultivate innovation acquire necessary resources, provide support (training, feedback, advice), empower educators through a certain level of autonomy, communicate effectively, and implement a shared decision-making practice. That and being digitally resilient.

Leadership 295

Leadership Professional Development Educational Technology Critical Thinking 295

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 28, 2013

It also figures to entail a more streamlined approach when it comes to providing professional development to staff so that the devices are consistently utilized to support student learning. 1:1 laptop program 21st Century Leadership 21st Century Learning BYOD Change Innovation Opinion educational technology'

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Artifacts Pedagogy Leadership Professional Development 337

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 6, 2010

Let me begin by saying that I was absolutely honored that various members of my Professional Learning Network (PLN) and the greater educational community reached out to me to address administrators looking to embrace social media, plan an educational technology conference at my school, and discuss leadership in the digital age.

Leadership 269

Leadership EdTech Educational Technology Professional Development 269

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 10, 2013

It was a great opportunity to not only get to exchange ideas with Eric regarding technology’s role in the classroom, but to see the learning community that has been nurtured and developed at his school. As part of Valhalla’s Technology Committee, he is one of the leaders in driving the vision for the District.

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High School Professional Development Educational Technology Social Studies 282

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2024

As I engage with districts and schools regularly, they frequently inquire about ways to gauge the outcomes and efficacy of their innovative strategies, such as BYOD, 1:1, blended and personalized learning, classroom and school redesign, branding, makerspaces, and professional development.

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Artifacts Leadership Digital Resources Lesson Plan 277

ED Surge

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Who Am I in Education? Soon after, I began my first summer professional development at a school in the neighborhood I grew up in. I would be pulled from teaching almost routinely to address students with whom leadership in the building could not reach; that is when I earned the nickname child whisperer.

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Leadership Middle School Professional Development Teaching 125

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 6, 2015

At the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE) my team and I work with schools and districts to get mobile learning initiatives right before an all out rollout. Access alone will not translate into enhanced student learning outcomes.

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Professional Development Leadership Educational Technology Research 267

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 26, 2013

Hundreds of educators from over ten different states and Canada descended upon my school last year to learn together and network in an effort to move their respective school cultures down an innovative path. Effective technology integration as a means to promote student creativity, apply knowledge, and increase engagement in the classroom.

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Professional Development Critical Thinking High School Leadership 241

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 11, 2012

Unfortunately, many administrators and teachers do not fully understand the value of these technologies. professional development, the equipment and hands on guidance) for them to be successful with the effective implementation of these technologies in the classroom.

Psychology 249

Psychology Elementary School Leadership Professional Development 249

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Hundreds of educators from over seven different states and Canada will once again descend upon my school to learn together and network in an effort to move their respective school cultures down an innovative path. Essential leadership practices to articulate a vision for school improvement and begin the implementation process.

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Professional Development Critical Thinking Leadership Educational Technology 224

ED Surge

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Too often, teachers are rapidly elevated from the classroom to school leadership positions, whether to fill an unexpected vacancy, act as an interim administrator or to take on a permanent leadership role. It is essential to recognize that the premature placement of teachers into leadership roles comes at a cost.

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Leadership Elementary School Professional Development Teaching 127

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 28, 2011

Other major responsibilities include evaluations, budget preparation, development of action plans, mentoring, and professional development. educational technology Leadership Social Media' Obviously, this is a general list of duties, which changes greatly depending on the time of year. This is my path.

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Leadership Professional Development Educational Technology Cultures 234

ED Surge

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Since May 2020, he has led Marlin ISD, transforming it from what he calls the states best-kept secret to a shining example of educational excellence in Texas and beyond. EdSurge: Marlin ISD has shown remarkable academic growth under your leadership. It all ties back to professional development.

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Professional Development Leadership Teaching Research 84

Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 2, 2023

I saw this post a while back in an educational technology forum: I have been given roughly an hour for PD on January 4th to work with teachers on anything that I’d like. My boss mostly likes for me to introduce new tools to teachers during these opportunities. ” Does it really matter what this technology integration coach does?

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EdTech Leadership Professional Development Educational Technology 140

ED Surge

MARCH 26, 2025

This includes recognizing talents in areas such as creativity, leadership and problem-solving as well as traditional academic measures. Providing professional development opportunities that focus on culturally responsive teaching practices and the unique needs of gifted Black boys is essential.

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Education Advocacy Middle School Cultures 101

ED Surge

JANUARY 9, 2025

Our top post of the entire year was a vulnerable essay about an administrators leadership failure and how he made things right. School administrator Sarah Wright shares her thoughts on a trauma-informed approach to leadership. They gave their takes on innovating in math and social emotional learning. Here's What Does.

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K-12 EdTech Professional Development Psychology 71

ED Surge

APRIL 2, 2025

Suzanne Carbonaro Vice President of Postsecondary Education & Workforce Programs, 1EdTech To discuss how institutions can turn raw data into real impact, EdSurge spoke with Suzanne Carbonaro, Vice President of Post-Secondary Education and Workforce Programs at 1EdTech Consortium (1EdTech).

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EdTech K-12 Educational Technology Tutoring 64

ED Surge

JANUARY 21, 2025

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. So yeah, so those are some of the things that I teach: information literacy, research skills, technology, how to use the public library, ASL, cursive, the Dewey Decimal System.

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Charter School Library Education Lesson Plan 103

ED Surge

OCTOBER 18, 2023

We selected Ballard and her peers for our series of focus groups because of their leadership in supporting the effective use of technology in their schools. Internal barriers are intrinsic to the teacher — for example, their beliefs and attitudes about the usefulness of technology, and their real and perceived knowledge.

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EdTech Leadership Professional Development Pedagogy 144

ED Surge

MAY 15, 2024

He had just approved my participation in a teacher leadership program. By we , my principal meant the Department of Education, and by need , he was referring to the recent exodus of school administrators in the state of Hawai’i. A lack of strong school leadership is not just a school problem — it's everyone’s problem.

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Leadership Professional Development Education Educational Technology 123

ED Surge

JULY 23, 2024

Louisiana’s Department of Education decided to tackle some of these challenges by bringing together a group of teachers to recommend solutions — and they’re seeing change take shape. To me, teaching is a pedagogical science, but it requires an artistic delivery,” Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says. “To

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Professional Development Government Leadership Cultures 125

ED Surge

JULY 25, 2022

The act of regular reflection, on its own, also helps new teachers develop the mental skills that can prevent classroom issues down the line. Building self-awareness positively impacts emotional intelligence, empathy, listening skills, critical-thinking skills, decision making, communication and leadership.

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K-12 Classroom Management Professional Development Elementary School 122

ED Surge

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Holding learning technologies accountable. With increased federal support to fund technologies in the classroom, expand broadband access, and put devices in the hands of more students, education technology continues to play an important role in the lives of educators and students.

EdTech 117

EdTech Education Educational Technology Professional Development 117

ED Surge

DECEMBER 18, 2023

He identifies two significant facets, with the first revolving around using AI as a tool to enhance learning, emphasizing personalized education and support. The second dimension pertains to teaching young individuals how to harness AI for their future careers, leadership roles and learning opportunities.

Education 143

Education EdTech K-12 Humanities 143

ED Surge

MAY 5, 2023

Teacher induction involves components such as mentoring, professional development and coaching for those entering the field. Preparing School Leaders Improved working conditions and community building starts with leadership. They lost me when leadership was unwilling to listen to my voice and respect my autonomy.

Social Justice 145

Social Justice Leadership Professional Development Cultures 145

ED Surge

OCTOBER 19, 2022

I say a few affirmative words aloud to center myself, then I reach into a drawer and pull out a small bottle of lavender aromatherapy that my leadership team gave me as a “wellness gift.” Our leadership team knew we were run down so they began planning a strategy to boost morale and prioritize staff well-being. The problem?

Leadership 112

Leadership Professional Development Cultures Middle School 112

ED Surge

JANUARY 10, 2024

Since its inception, the Digital Promise Center for Inclusive Innovation (CII) has focused on bridging that distance by engaging educators, students, families and communities in co-leadership, co-research and co-design of education solutions. A 25 percent increase in the recruitment of Black male educators in a district.

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Education Leadership Professional Development Tradition 115

ED Surge

JULY 31, 2023

The right team, professional development and buy-in are essential to transformative digital learning, according to leaders of some of the largest K–12 school districts in the U.S. By adopting an experiential and student-centered professional development approach, educational leaders can empower teachers to drive transformative change.

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K-12 Professional Development Leadership Library 98

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Key components of the one-to-one Literacy Initiative include: Increasing student access to devices to help support oral language development, language production, and efficiency. Providing professional development to support teachers’ effective use of technology in classrooms.

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Professional Development Leadership Critical Thinking Middle School 94

Digital Promise

JUNE 23, 2021

At the core of the approach is the goal of building relationships by understanding each student’s variability in their backgrounds, cognitive development, and social-emotional capacities. Teachers utilized a combination of technology, one-to-one engagement models, and supporting parents with in-person resources to create learning systems.

Charter School 116

Charter School Educational Technology Professional Development Community Engagement 116

ED Surge

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Identity-Affirming Professional Learning Networks Overwhelmingly, the 80 Asian American K-12 educators we spoke with described the critical role that identity-affirming and supportive professional community played in their lives. They also spoke about the difference that supportive leadership made.

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K-12 Education Professional Development American History 123

ED Surge

JUNE 15, 2022

Standardize a couple of essential programs, and stick with them In education, it’s not uncommon for every year to have new district-wide leadership or some new push from leadership that contradicts the previous year’s push.

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EdTech K-12 Pedagogy Leadership 125

Digital Promise

MAY 30, 2019

HP Spotlight Schools are also characterized by a school culture in which risk-taking and instructional innovation are supported by leadership. Visitors can expect to see innovative technology use with HP and Microsoft tools. District leadership nominated William F. A Closer Look at Our 2019 HP Spotlight School.

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K-12 Leadership Professional Development Public School 91

ED Surge

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

For those who have been educators for any length of time, I’m sure this is a familiar scenario. It’s up to those of us in leadership positions to prevent this. We must commit to creating meaningful, purposeful professional learning experiences for our educators. The question is, why do we allow it to happen?

Professional Development 98

Professional Development Artifacts Leadership Lesson Plan 98

ED Surge

AUGUST 22, 2022

Bringing true data-driven instruction to life in the real world requires commitment at all levels of school leadership to provide the resources and support that teachers need This disconnect certainly applies to data. Data-Driven Leadership in Schools. But districts cannot neglect the data technology component either.

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Lesson Plan Leadership Professional Development Cultures 115

ED Surge

MARCH 8, 2023

For the technically inclined, pivoting to a job in the education technology industry seems like a natural fit. It’s a flaw of the education system going back to her days in the classroom that goal-setting isn’t a part of teachers’ professional development.

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EdTech Pedagogy Professional Development Educational Technology 117