Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 27, 2021

[To celebrate our upcoming book, Leadership for Deeper Learning , I am publishing an excerpt each day for a week before its release. We think that this book makes a unique contribution to what we know about leadership in deeper learning schools. Also, every main chapter concludes with Key Leadership Behaviors and Support Structures.

Leadership 110

Leadership Professional Development Tradition Cultures 110

ED Surge

JANUARY 14, 2025

Because while the primary responsibilities of a classroom teacher involve educating and caring for young children, that work often shifts dramatically at the next level the leadership level to managing staff and operating a small business. Its often so daunting that many educators dont bother to move up.

Leadership 113

Leadership Government Teaching Humanities 113

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 22, 2013

It is an opportunity to become better at what we do as well as gain knowledge on new pedagogical techniques, learning theories, leadership strategies, technologies, and federal/state mandates. The trainings that many educators are now forced to attend are usually driven by whatever the federal and state governments have mandated.

Professional Development 343

Professional Development Leadership Government Education 343

ED Surge

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

It felt like the right time for the federal government to have an explicit focus on this — and one that is cross cutting,” Hamm tells EdSurge. The center is developing an “early educator leadership board,” which will provide a channel for educators to give feedback on the center’s activities. government.

Government 107

Government K-12 Leadership Advocacy 107

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 6, 2025

(Reading Recovery was criticized for not providing enough explicit instruction in decoding words; New Zealand is set to end government funding of the program.) The government made a rightward shift in 2023 to the National Party, ending six years of leadership under former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who had an international profile.

Government 109

Government Professional Development K-12 Teaching 109

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

For 10 years, the states pre-employment program has languished, with leadership turnover and bureaucratic infighting rendering it largely ineffective. And the states extremely decentralized school governance system has hampered haphazard efforts to get the services into schools. New Jersey officials acknowledge that theres a problem.

High School 130

High School Library Government Public School 130

Political Science Now

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Chinas Governance in the New Era of Xi Jinping By Elizabeth J. Perry , Harvard University The dramatic shifts in policies and practices of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) over the course of its tumultuous 75-year history underscore the decisive importance of political leadership. Read the full article.

Government 33

Government Leadership History 33

Teaching American History

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Most of Colorado’s white settlers and their leaders did not understand tribal government. Plains Indian Tribes such as the Cheyenne and Arapaho were not united under a governing alliance. When they negotiated with a tribal leader, they assumed that leader possessed the power to enforce treaties. The reality was very different.

American History 98

American History Government History Library 98

Moler's Musing

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then Breaking Down the Crisis We kept coming back to our main unit question , using it to frame our discussion on how tariffs and nullification created tension between the federal government and the states. To break things down, we used a Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then chart to map out key players and their perspectives.

Government 86

Government History Geography Leadership 86

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 21, 2011

Members of student government Skype with their counterparts at a high school in Ohio and engage in a powerful conversation on increasing rigor/accountability in school and improving learning environments. Read press coverage HERE. I am so proud to be the Principal at New Milford High School.

High School 198

High School Leadership Government Cultures 198

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Because of the involvement of senior leadership,” she said, “Cal Poly Humboldt’s was the easiest by far.” Being the first program the federal government authorized to use Pell Grants for incarcerated men put a spotlight on Humboldt’s work. Yet Silbert admitted she first tried to talk officials out of creating this program.

Education 127

Education Leadership Government Teaching 127

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Instead of passively accepting the void in federal leadership, cities such as Memphis are finding innovative ways to bring together the public, private and nonprofit sectors to finance and expand needed services for children, and increasing pressure on local officials to reinvest in child services.

Government 82

Government K-12 Advocacy Leadership 82

Let's Cultivate Greatness

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Its easy to focus on just the President when teaching the Executive Branch, but its important also to stress the role of the four million other people who make up this branch of government. Here are some of my favorite lessons and activities for teaching the executive branch in my high school Civics and Government class.

Civics 52

Civics Government Critical Thinking Social Studies 52

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Leadership must be local. It requires listening to community, acknowledging harm, and making changes—across partnerships, leadership, culture, funding, and programming. Reengaging the role of government. Government has the opportunity to invest in ecosystem-building at a time of critical need.

Education 142

Education Leadership Government Learning Science 142

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 5, 2010

A few posts ago I wrote about a stimulating meeting that I had with members of student government at my school ( Winds of Change: Student Style 3/10/10 ). Change Leadership Students Stakeholders Technology Culture' On their own, the students came up with fantastic ideas in both areas.

Leadership 151

Leadership Cultures Government Education 151

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Among them is: How will we ensure diverse leadership in this country if student diversity decreases at Ivy League and other top colleges? We should instead be asking this: Why are we so laser-focused on the graduates of a tiny number of schools, presuming they are the rightful inhabitants of leadership posts in business and government?

Leadership 118

Leadership Government Private School Tradition 118

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Our mission to prepare students and graduates to lead calls upon us to actively address what leadership means in a changing global climate. Yes, this is yet another opportunity for higher education to focus on resilience, but we must do more than merely navigate daily challenges.

Education 135

Education Leadership Government Economics 135

ED Surge

JULY 23, 2024

Unfortunately, many teachers — due to bureaucracies or inadequacies of leadership — feel as if they're more of a robot than a professional.” “To me, teaching is a pedagogical science, but it requires an artistic delivery,” Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says.

Professional Development 126

Professional Development Government Leadership Cultures 126

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

There is a connection between representation and leadership that doesn’t go unnoticed. People who are currently in these college leadership positions wield significant economic, social and political power, which they have no interest in relinquishing. Related: Dress codes are the new ‘whites only’ signs.

Leadership 145

Leadership Economics Government Research 145

ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Despite the setback, I believe there is still a way for students to re-engage in school, support their communities and learn leadership skills. Sheliya then brokered an agreement between local government officials and Airbnb to publish more data on the effectiveness of these types of programs in the city.

Civic Engagement 137

Civic Engagement Civics K-12 Education 137

ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

In the latest State of EdTech Leadership Report from the Consortium for School Network (CoSN), interoperability was identified as one of the largest needs in school districts—second only to cybersecurity. Despite these benefits, school technology leaders across the country struggle to implement data interoperability in their schools.

K-12 128

K-12 EdTech Leadership Government 128

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

For the last six years, the American Indian College Fund has selected a group of talented students and alumni for leadership training to speak about education issues impacting Native Americans. The American Indian College Fund’s 2019-20 Student Ambassador cohort. Credit: Caitlin Alysse/American Indian College Fund 2019.

Sociology 145

Sociology Government Leadership Economics 145

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 8, 2021

For nearly a decade, I have made a living navigating an incredibly convoluted ecosystem called educational leadership. Like many fields, it has its own unique structure, governance and jargon. Education leadership requires a proficient understanding of students, schools and systems if one seeks to obtain longevity and success.

Leadership 145

Leadership Government Humanities Education 145

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 24, 2023

As advocates for music and arts education, we see an opportunity to continue to hold school and government leaders accountable, and to lock in investment in music and the arts as we build healthy, resilient communities. Public belief in the power of music has never been stronger. We need to keep our voices strong at this moment.

Education 142

Education K-12 Government High School 142

Students of History

MAY 24, 2024

Toyosi’s exemplary academic performance and leadership qualities were highlighted in the glowing recommendations from her teachers. “Toyosi’s leadership, compassion, and dedication are evident both inside and outside the classroom.

History 98

History Psychology Leadership History Education 98

ED Surge

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Only a few years ago, before the pandemic, finding a school district with a dedicated leadership position focused on data privacy was like spotting a “unicorn”—something so rare it was practically mythical. That was a signal from the highest levels of leadership saying that this is important, Corns says.

Civics 123

Civics Leadership Public School Government 123

ED Surge

JANUARY 20, 2022

I excelled academically, graduating 12th in my class, and serving as the first Latina president for the Student Government Association. I had to learn at a very young age how to adapt. Fortunately, I did. Later, I had the honor of being the first Latina to be inducted into my high school’s Hall of Fame.

Education 141

Education Leadership Government Cultures 141

ED Surge

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Young people are often the face of powerful movements as they have the potential to break the systemic barriers embedded in the traditional education system by distributing leadership to the community. Likewise, youth can help educate school, district and state leaders on community needs and wants.

K-12 129

K-12 Education Policy Leadership Economics 129

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

While district policies can provide opportunities for improving student achievement, our results suggest that this impact varies widely and requires strong school-level leadership and effort. No school governance model is predominant. It’s also clear that the laws governing school improvement must be revisited and strengthened.

K-12 118

K-12 Professional Development Tutoring Government 118

ED Surge

APRIL 4, 2022

Without that leadership, we’ll be stymied by the same patterns responsible for the persistent disparities between schools in affluent ZIP codes and those in less prosperous neighborhoods. Solutions Start With Teachers Valuing teachers is the systemic path to centering students. One possible answer is investing in more inclusive partnerships.

Education 142

Education Tutoring Cultures Leadership 142

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 6, 2022

The collective scramble for new leadership comes at a tense time for school boards. Despite Clark County being out of the competition, Washoe County School Board president Angie Taylor wants to make sure the governing body is on its “best behavior” while they look for a new superintendent. The new hire will be his fifth.

High School 145

High School Leadership Advocacy Government 145

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 29, 2020

When states choose to operate a program that involves public (or publicly governed) financing of private service providers, can the state choose to exclude religious providers? That is, publicly financed, government-administered voucher programs that include religious schools are permissible under the U.S. Constitution.

Charter School 126

Charter School K-12 Heritage Private School 126

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 24, 2024

Yet, for far too long, students have been left out of decision-making conversations, even though our voices are needed more than ever, and our perspectives are vital for fostering inclusive and effective governance. Hunter Holt was elected, at age 18, to the Marana Unified School District Governing Board in Arizona in 2020.

Elementary School 141

Elementary School Government High School Public School 141

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 31, 2018

And I knew before I retired from government service that I wanted to devote the next chapter of my life to this issue. Joining forces, we established the Center for Innovation and Leadership in Special Education. Fellows often go on to assume key leadership roles in public and private schools. Sign up for our newsletter.

Education 100

Education Leadership Tutoring Lesson Plan 100

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 15, 2020

Most American universities are run by a process of shared governance, or the practice of recognizing faculty, administrators, staff and students as integral stakeholders in a university’s success, and the success of the individual members of that university community. higher education. . higher-education institutions. higher education.

Education 112

Education Government Leadership Tradition 112

The Hechinger Report

JULY 14, 2024

Each year, the federal government budgets billions of dollars for research and development, and gives much of the money to universities and research laboratories that train and support STEM researchers. Many of the women who earn STEM degrees trickle out of academia after receiving years of government investment in their specialized training.

Government 102

Government Leadership High School Research 102

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

In Texas, where community colleges have been allowed to offer bachelor’s degree programs since 2003, South Texas College in the Rio Grande Valley had an increase in enrollment during the pandemic, said Emma Miller, who chairs the college’s organizational leadership bachelor’s degree program.

Leadership 134

Leadership Government Humanities Research 134