A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 24, 2021

Regardless of family income or background, students whose parents are involved in their schooling are more likely to have higher grades and test scores, attend school regularly, have better social skills, show improved behavior, and adapt well to school (Henderson & Mapp, 2002). Journal of Educational Psychology, 98, 653-664.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

After meeting my wife in 2002, I moved to Staten Island, NY and resided there for thirteen years. Shortly after arriving in the Houston area I was contacted by Cheryl Fisher , a local CFISD elementary principal. Well, my daughter, on her own without much pressure from my wife and I, decided to attend Wells Elementary.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2021

During I Do Solemnly Swear , elementary and middle school students, their teachers, and families will learn about the many distinctive aspects of the Presidential Inauguration.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

As conspiracy theories spread across social media and misleading news stories are shared in internet echo chambers, educators across the country – and the world – are trying to battle misinformation by teaching students to be better consumers of news, media and data. We’re teaching web credibility as if it’s 2002,” he said.

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2021

SILVER SPRING, MD (Friday, May 14, 2021) —For many American elementary and middle school students, a field trip to Washington, D.C. Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc., is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that opens their eyes to an exciting world beyond their classroom. A Virtual Field Trip to Washington, D.C.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2019

In Loudoun County, Virginia, fourth-graders from Goshen Post Elementary School took up the challenge personally. She leverages social media and blogging to reflect on what works and shares her insights with colleagues. He currently serves as CEO of EdLeader21 , a national network of Battelle for Kids.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 6, 2017

Jon’s core PL skills are focused on 1:1 deployment, Common Core, Project Based Learning, social media skills and Lesson Design. So I’m going to take you back in my way back machine, in the year 2002; I’m minding my own business, teaching sixth grade, doing Latin roots. The difference is pedagogy.

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