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Model What You Preach: Pedagogy at the Heart of Professional Learning

A Principal's Reflections

Thus, I basically just shared what my teachers and students were doing at New Milford High School (NJ) and the evidence that showed how our implementations of innovative ideas were improving student outcomes as well as teaching, learning, and leadership practices. Pedagogy should be at the heart of all professional learning , in my opinion.

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Purchasing Devices Does Not Equate to Learning

A Principal's Reflections

Leadership must and will be different. We found great success at my school during our digital transformation by focusing on pedagogy first, technology second if appropriate mindset. Drive-by professional development did not work in the past. Teaching will and must be different.

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Unlocking the Spectrum of Learning: The Multi-Faceted Magic of Personalization

A Principal's Reflections

This means looking at key practices such as Tier 1 instruction, pedagogy, assessment, feedback, differentiation, RTI , real co-teaching , and professional learning to see where there is an opportunity to grow. It starts at the top with leadership. The rest is now history.

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5 Keys for Successful Remote Learning

A Principal's Reflections

Pedagogy Let’s begin with engagement. Successful remote learning is dependent on the consistent utilization of effective teaching strategies and pedagogy that empowers all kids to think and apply their thinking in relevant ways. Additionally, the digital divide is wider than many perceived.

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8 Key Focus Areas for Developing a Re-Entry Plan

A Principal's Reflections

New ones will most certainly pop up, so the focus should be on not developing the perfect plan, but instead the best one for your situation. During the crisis, we have seen digital leadership strategies embraced and innovation take hold despite roadblocks. In particular, we have seen some kids flourish in this environment.

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Give and Take Ideas to Support Teachers

A Principal's Reflections

An emphasis on priority standards can significantly reduce teachers' burden while streamlining other pedagogy aspects, such as assessment. If you can't, consider developing a schedule where administrators and other support staff can fill them in lieu of teachers.

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Time is What Teachers Need Right Now

A Principal's Reflections

I have seen incredible lessons and activities that have both engaged and empowered learners through the purposeful use of technology, sound pedagogy, and personalized strategies. They should not be mandated to attend meetings, participate in PLC's, meet with parents, or attend professional development.

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