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Leading Through Windows and Mirrors

A Principal's Reflections

Research has found that people are reluctant to admit they have failed because of a general desire to avoid negative social evaluation and disapproval from others (Leary, 2007). Trust erodes when others are blamed publicly. The buck stops with the leader, plain and simple. Without trust, there is no relationship. Brock, S.E., McAliney, P.J.,

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Celebrate Pi Day and Maths Day

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Created by Wolfram Music created with Pi — addictive song Pi Day Activities with Google Sheets Pi Day WebQuest Pi Poems World Maths Day The first World Maths Day was held on March 14, 2007 (also Pi Day), and has ever since been held occasionally on the 1st Wednesday in March.

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Better Feedback for Deeper Learning

A Principal's Reflections

Hattie and Timperley (2007) say that effective feedback must answer three major questions: Where am I going? Educational Leadership, 70(1), 82–83 Hattie & Timperley (2007) The Power of Feedback. For it to have an impact, it must be timely, practical, specific, facilitated in a positive manner, and consistent. What are the goals?)

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Three Strategies to Support Our Teacher Workforce in 2022

Education Elements

Adding to an educator labor shortage that started with the Great Recession in 2007, we witnessed a net loss of more than half a million education jobs this past year.

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Tech Tip #97: Speed up MSO with Quick Access Toolbar

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First, you need Office 2007 or later. Q: I tend to do the same actions over and over in MS Office. How do I make that easier? A: This one will improve the quality of your life immediately. Earlier versions don’t include the Quick Access toolbar. Click the drop down arrow (see inset) for the most popular actions– new, open, save, print , etc.

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Balance Instruction and Feedback with Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

Hattie’s and Timperley’s (2007) research on feedback identified it as having a significant impact on student achievement and learning. It is in the moments when students are practicing and applying that they encounter obstacles, have questions, and need additional support. and Timperley, H. The power of feedback. 77, 81–112.

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Using Pop Culture to Teach Writing Skills

The CoolCatTeacher

In 2007, she was named a member of the USA Today All-Teacher Team, and in 2011 she was awarded the Massachusetts Commonwealth Award in Creative Leadership. Nancy Barile – Bio as Submitted. Nancy Barile has been a public high school English Language Arts teacher working with kids in Massachusetts for over twenty-seven years.

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