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Boost Morale with These Simple Strategies

A Principal's Reflections

Research has shown that feedback is vital in establishing good relations as it can enhance relationships, strengthen loyalty and commitment, and increase morale (Smith, 2009). You can also share stories across social media as a way to share successes more broadly, something I dive into deeply in Digital Leadership.

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The Professional Learning Sweet Spot

A Principal's Reflections

In March of 2009, I began to use Twitter, and it was at this time that I began to create a Personal Learning Network (PLN). Through the use of social media, I realized that I didn’t really need to be “developed.” I think the same can be said when it comes to the learners we serve. That’s just how it goes.

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Why Connect?

A Principal's Reflections

I got on Twitter in 2009, which was an accomplishment in itself as I had previously convinced myself that I would never use social media as I didn’t have the time nor saw any value in it. My “ah ha” moment came in March of 2009 after having read a newspaper article about Twitter in the Staten Island Advance.

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Much ado about NAEP

Dangerously Irrelevant

In 2009, Gerald Bracey, one of our nation’s foremost experts on educational assessment, stated : In its prescriptive aspect, the NAEP reports the percentage of students reaching various achievement levels—Basic, Proficient, and Advanced. emphasis added]. The pundits already are chiming in on the 2022 NAEP results.

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Our Work is Our Message

A Principal's Reflections

Public relations and communication efforts focused on evidence of growth in this area and in other academic and nonacademic areas can be conveyed through social media. Utilizing social media to convey staff statistics can build the confidence of any community, which has a positive impact on a school’s brand.

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The Journey to Becoming an Author

A Principal's Reflections

My unexpected journey began with a decision to give Twitter a try in 2009. This should never have happened either as I was convinced that any and all social media tools were a complete waste of my time and would not lead to any improvement in professional practice. It is important to note that we weren’t doing a bad job per se.

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Digital Leadership: Leading Change from Where You Are | #DigiLead

A Principal's Reflections

Back in 2009, I began calling for an evolved construct of leadership that would better serve schools in meeting the diverse needs of learners and stakeholders alike. Be sure to share your reflections, questions, ideas, and successes by engaging on social media using #digilead.