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Leading in Uncertain Times

A Principal's Reflections

The concept of leadership hasn’t changed, although the conditions under which leaders work and learn sure have. In the end, though, scalable change resulting in a transformation of teaching, learning, and leadership was more of an exception as opposed to the rule. In times of uncertainty, strong leadership is needed more than ever.

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5 Keys for Successful Remote Learning

A Principal's Reflections

However, the current pandemic and social justice movements across the globe have brought a more unified focus on the work that needs to be done. Begin with meticulous planning using the information provided in the key focus areas previously covered above.

Pedagogy 546
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Who wants to join me for a course on leadership during a crisis or leadership for social justice?

Dangerously Irrelevant

Special Topics: Leadership During a Crisis (3 credits, online) [Class # 20597]. In this class we are going to talk about crisis leadership. We will highlight the individual / collective mindsets, organizational strategies, leadership behaviors, and support structures necessary to navigate crisis situations. Class Meetings.

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The Challenges Educators Face

A Principal's Reflections

Technology, most specifically social media, has flattened the world. Remember when we had to get all of our professional literature and information from journals, books, conferences, over the phone, or people that we came in direct contact with? We live in amazing times. Inclusion and REAL collaborative teaching.

Education 367
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How Mentorship Has Kept Me in the Classroom

ED Surge

Some of these bonds have grown into deep friendships, and others have turned into formal or informal mentorships. Our shared values and commitment to social justice fueled us during some of our toughest moments. Even when we felt inadequate or exhausted, we found solace in knowing we weren’t alone. Without the support of Ms.

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Guest Post: Raising Expectations and Addressing Inequities in Edtech

Digital Promise

They learn how to leverage technology to amplify their voice, to access information, and to tell their own stories, while students of color, who are often only allowed to use technology to access “learning programs,” miss out on the power that technology has to make their voice heard.

EdTech 154
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TEACHER VOICE: With hands-on activities, my chemistry students are building cities of the future

The Hechinger Report

Four years ago, I found my game-changer: a design-based, cross-curricular learning methodology rooted in principles of social justice and the physical world. I found my game-changer: a design-based, cross-curricular learning methodology rooted in principles of social justice and the physical world.