A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

The leadership of NASSP is well aware of trends in and the value of connected learning and have created a learning experience that will meet the needs of all attendees. Provide dedicated spaces for informal conversations. 21st Century Leadership connected educators educational leadership Ignite NASSP'

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 10, 2022

Moving away from traditional approaches is not easy. Here is where leadership is pivotal. Traditional systems look to sustain a more equality-based approach. It is here where student agency can be further developed through path, pace, and place (click HERE for more detailed information).

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

When it comes to leadership, there is no one right way or quick fix. From a learning standpoint, this requires a focus on pedagogical leadership , something I learned over time when I was a principal, which required taking a critical lens to my practice if I was going to help my staff do the same.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 9, 2023

What is the essence of leadership? However, let’s look at it from the perspective of debunking what authentic leadership is, not to get at the heart of what it really is when it comes to agents of change. However, leadership is not about attracting others to follow. Leadership is about inspiring others to take action.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 3, 2021

When it comes to leadership, the importance of effective communication skills to engage and empower families moved to the forefront. There are many reasons for this, but the most pressing was the need for information related to COVID-19, especially during the early months of the outbreak. Consider having students help you create these.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 26, 2020

One minute, schools are being given guidance to open up for face-to-face instruction, and the next, they inform the masses that they are starting the school year with remote learning. Strong leadership in times of uncertainty is critical to not only get by but also set the stage for success. What comes next remains a mystery for some.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 21, 2020

The premise of a hybrid learning model is to combine traditional and non-traditional methodologies to improve education while ensuring that high-quality learning for all kids is the gold standard. The image below begins to visualize what this could look like as schools begin to transform teaching, learning, and leadership.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 25, 2015

The evolution of the Internet allows anyone with access the ability to communicate, collaborate, acquire information, and learn with anyone, at anytime, and from anywhere. Schools and districts need digital leadership. We need to realize that many traditional elements associated with education no longer prevail.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 24, 2021

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. SEL There are reasons that these learners have not experienced success in traditional education settings.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 19, 2014

My epiphany, so to say, changed my entire outlook on modes of professional development and led to the discovery of a practice area in digital leadership. We need to get at the heart of what embodies great leadership and engage in learning experiences that have professional value to us while honoring our precious time.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Now I am not saying that all meetings don't have value, but while the pandemic rages on minutes and essential information can be emailed to staff or made part of a collaborative Google Doc. 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

MARCH 18, 2020

The Mount Olive Township School District in NJ, under the leadership of superintendent Dr. Robert Zywicki, has been way ahead of the curve. I also tried to articulate the information above in a video, which you can view below. Think about what tools your community regularly uses, including students, and blend with traditional means.

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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. Leadership is about action, not position or ideas that just get pushed around.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 27, 2015

This framework, based on traditional elements of education yet encouraging movement from acquisition of knowledge to application of knowledge, charts learning along the two dimensions of higher standards and student achievement. This could include collaborating with others using social media, networking, or reviewing.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Early on, I used more traditional strategies since this was a new arena for me. In Digital Leadership , I outline how a multi-faceted approach that meets stakeholders where they are is the most effective way. It is essential not just to get out information, but also engage families in a dialogue during these unprecedented times.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 8, 2021

Recently I was working with the leadership team at Moanalua Middle School (MMS) in Hawaii. I can’t overstate the wealth of information Chris shared. Below I have taken the traditional RTI pyramid of supports and added how personalized learning strategies could be implemented to ensure better learners are getting what they need.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2015

Earlier this year I was fortunate enough to have an article published in the digital version of ASCD's Educational Leadership. Digital leadership calls for a multifaceted approach using both traditional and new age strategies to ensure that the right message is reaching stakeholders in a timely fashion.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

It goes without saying that the most important aspect of digital leadership is enhancing student learning while increasing achievement. This framework is based on traditional elements of education yet encourages movement from acquisition of knowledge to application of knowledge.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 30, 2019

When it is all said and done, the best experiences are ongoing and job-embedded so that the needed support, application into practice, feedback, and accountability for growth lead to actual changes to teaching, learning, and leadership. I really dig the quote from Abigail Adams as it applies to both formal and informal pathways.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2024

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? Where the rigid structures of traditional education give way to flexible, student-centered learning environments. There is an impressive discount on bulk orders.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 5, 2017

They’ve been conditioned to think that “teaching” is a person standing at the front of the room explaining information. They want me to spoon feed them information and I want them to be drivers of learning. However, the truth is that. This is what makes project-based learning hard for students.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 31, 2023

From exploring the nuances of a post-COVID world to offering fresh perspectives on traditional teaching methodologies, each post has been a testament to my commitment to advancing educational discourse.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

LED stools at the Little Bits bar One of the most amazing transformations that has taken place at NMHS is the creation of the Makerspace in what was our traditional library. For more information on our Makerspace check out this post that I wrote earlier in the year. Stay tuned as we continue our transformation!

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 2, 2019

Just because something has been done in the past, or is a traditional component of school culture, does not mean it is an effective practice. Don’t read or respond to email and as a result, are unprepared for meetings or don’t get needed information to colleagues when required. Educational Leadership, 69(3), 40-44. Reeves, D.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 21, 2015

On the surface I always thought a brand in a traditional sense was a term specific to the corporate world and revolved around selling. Digital and non-digital strategies are used to not only communicate important information, but also become more transparent. and a commitment to the community.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 14, 2020

Digital leadership calls for a multifaceted approach using both traditional and new-age strategies to ensure that the right message reaches stakeholders in a timely fashion. paper mailings), newsletters, or websites are the most effective or the only way to get information out. What is this all costing?

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 15, 2014

Every school has a story, or a “brand” that captures the mission, the norms, the traditions and the values of the school population. Digital Leadership , by Eric Sheninger- New book for every edleader wondering how to use social media to engage, inform and inspire. How do you achieve that? find one review here ).

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

This is one of the most important aspects of educational leadership as the nuts and bolts of the change process come from those doing the most direct work with our students. The learning space that was once in the traditional library has now been taken over by the students. The hiring process can make or break a school culture.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 28, 2015

To make matters worse many states, districts, and schools made knee-jerk reactions when the budget ax came down a few years and cut traditional hands-on courses such as wood shop, agriculture, metal shop, and cooking. In many cases elementary schools have even taken fun out of school for kids by cutting recess. Don't just take my word for it.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 21, 2019

For all of us who have taught or have been in a leadership position that supports teachers, I think we all agree that the point of any lesson is to help students learn. They help learners to grasp the lesson's purpose such as why it is crucial to learn this chunk of information or concept, on this day, and in this way.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 26, 2015

This year’s Model Schools Conference is going to be worlds apart from the traditional education conference. Makerspaces—collaborative, creative spaces chock full of tools and materials for informal creation, invention, and learning—are becoming increasingly popular at forward-thinking schools and libraries. Hope to see you there!

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 6, 2018

As in a traditional tic-tac-toe game, students are presented with a nine-cell table of options. Reflection also involves drawing forth cognitive and emotional information from several sources: visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and tactile. To reflect, we must act upon and process the information, synthesizing and evaluating the data.

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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.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 24, 2010

This letter also provides detailed information on what Twitter is, how to sign up, and setting up an account to receive SMS text messages. This versatility, allowing parents to receive updates on their own terms, makes Twitter unlike any traditional communication tool that I’ve ever used as a principal.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 4, 2016

As the world changes, education and leadership must change as well. It also restricts the thinking of the collective in order to implement innovative ideas that can transform teaching, learning, and leadership. Information is readily available to all who are willing to venture in the digital space to take advantage of it.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 24, 2021

[To celebrate our upcoming book, Leadership for Deeper Learning , I am publishing an excerpt each day for a week before its release. Our goal was to try and parse out What do leaders at innovative schools do that is different from their counterparts in more traditional schools ? Leadership for Deeper Learning , Chapter 4.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 18, 2012

My reflections led to a belief that I actually had useful information to share that might be utilized to help other educators grow, think, take-risks, and eventually share their success stories. I do so to give back to those people that have helped me break free from a traditional mindset and hopefully inspire others to do the same.

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