Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 25, 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 5.

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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. 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 ? If you order it, let me know what you think! Excerpt 07.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

This post is the first in a series that will outline the foundational elements of my new book, Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times. Traditional means, such as newsletters and email, no longer suffice as cornerstones to a communications strategy. It is set to be published by Corwin Press on January 14, 2014.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 21, 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 1.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 23, 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 3.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Unlike the days when there was no Internet, anyone can provide deeper context or supporting examples to supplement and piece of traditional written work. There is a nice mix of concepts including personalization, educational technology, leadership, and school culture. By evergreen I mean that the content withstands the test of time.

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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. 21st Century Leadership connected educators educational leadership Ignite NASSP'

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 17, 2024

Embrace Choice and Variety Move away from the traditional "sit-and-get" PD model. Empower Teacher Leadership Teachers are a wealth of knowledge and experience. Empower them by creating opportunities for leadership within the professional development framework. Offer teachers a diverse menu of learning opportunities.

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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.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 8, 2013

This post is the fourth in a series that will outline the foundational elements of my new book, Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times. Digital leaders seize the opportunity to grow and learn like never before through a connected model of leadership. It is set to be published by Corwin Press on January 14, 2014.

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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

DECEMBER 22, 2013

This post is the sixth in a series that will outline the foundational elements of my new book, Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times. Change Digital Leadership Dwight Carter Innovation PIllars of Digital Leadership' It is set to be published by Corwin Press on January 14, 2014.

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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. Shifting away from a reliance on traditional practices to personalization will be a bumpy road at first. Our kids, and their future, are worth the effort.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 5, 2017

Unfortunately, this traditional student role does not demand that they develop the key soft skills that people entering today’s evolving workforce need to be successful. They want me to spoon feed them information and I want them to be drivers of learning. 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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Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic may have disrupted traditional classroom instruction, but it has not stopped schools from fostering meaningful connections and engaging in robust, student-centered teaching and learning. The post Leadership During Crisis: Lessons and Learnings from the League of Innovative Schools appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

BIPOC-led organizations traditionally are underfunded and underrecognized, and our goal was to celebrate and recognize their critical and necessary leadership in this work. ” The post Seen, Heard, Valued: Listening to the Leadership of Teachers of Color appeared first on Digital Promise.

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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

JANUARY 22, 2023

Up until this point, my thinking was relatively traditional and as such, so was the culture of my school. Leaders need to be attuned to the fact that the world is rapidly evolving, something I discuss in detail in Digital Leadership. I remember vividly as a young principal when I started to drink the “edtech” Kool-Aid many years ago.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 26, 2020

Strong leadership in times of uncertainty is critical to not only get by but also set the stage for success. Preparing for what comes next will take meticulous planning, flexibility, resolve, and bold leadership. What comes next remains a mystery for some. You can view the 30-minute recording below.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Other pieces included topics that I traditionally cover but with new angles such as pedagogy, change leadership, and school culture. From March on, my blog posts focused on practical strategies in the areas of remote learning, hybrid models, and leadership in uncertain times. We are in their debt.

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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. A focus on solely traditional methods will not cut it, unfortunately. For more strategies, consider getting your hands on both Digital Leadership and BrandED.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 4, 2019

And along the path to leadership, they face a familiar and frustrating pay gap compared to their male colleagues. If we want to promote more women into education leadership, it’s incumbent upon us as a nation to stop this pattern of discrimination. The post OPINION: The first step toward promoting women into education leadership?

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

However, a convergence of styles separates generalists from specialists when it comes to leadership. Moving from Specialist to Generalist Below are some common styles prevalent in leadership today. Managerial Whether we like it or not, management plays a pivotal role in leadership.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 3, 2021

The traditional goal of any education system is to prepare students for either college or careers. Pedagogical leadership can pave the way. Over the years, I would say that while this view still holds value, the context has changed dramatically.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Now is not the time to revert back to traditional observation and evaluation protocols because, quite frankly, they will not result in improved outcomes. In Digital Leadership , I lay out the importance of using a multifaceted approach to meet stakeholders where they are while reinforcing the vital message at hand.

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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

AUGUST 8, 2021

Recently I was working with the leadership team at Moanalua Middle School (MMS) in Hawaii. 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

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. The other is ensuring what has been learned leads to improvements in teaching, learning, and leadership.

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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. Digital leadership compels all of us to meet our stakeholders where they are and engage in two-way communication when possible. The best way is your way. You can check out their entire plan HERE.

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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 nearly impossible to create a culture of learning if there are elements of boredom, inactivity, and lack of relevance.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Members of the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools are changing the model of traditional public education and building policies, programs, and practices that demonstrate how forward-thinking leadership, combined with driven, empowered educators and smart technology use, can transform learning.

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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. Pedagogy first, technology second when appropriate.

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Students of History

MAY 24, 2024

This year marked the first time that applicants were required to submit video essays on their favorite history lessons, as opposed to traditional essays. Toyosi’s exemplary academic performance and leadership qualities were highlighted in the glowing recommendations from her teachers.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 5, 2023

Sometimes that means looking beyond traditional metrics of success to find other areas where the needle can be moved. Authentic leadership is being honest and vulnerable about where you are to help others get to where they need and want to be to succeed. When faced with adversity, we take one of two paths.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 25, 2015

Schools and districts need digital leadership. Digital leadership takes into account recent changes such as ubiquitous connectivity, open-source technology, mobile devices, and personalization. We need to realize that many traditional elements associated with education no longer prevail. Leadership is central to the FRS effort.

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Dr. Shannon Doak

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

I have been thinking recently about leadership at schools, specifically in the area of educational technology. A few years later, this administrator left and was replaced by another administrator who had a distributed leadership philosophy. Nobody felt enabled to do anything and the culture of the school suffered.

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