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Wherein I start (and end) my campaign to get us SLPs and other Special Educators a bit more recognized in the edublogosphere. The Edublog Awards is an annual online "event" meant to recognize excellent use of social media in educational circles. Best educational podcast- GeekSLP , Barbara makes great vodcasts! Check out the 2009 nominees/winners , 2010 to follow! MORE
Best Educational Technology Support Blog: The Pursuit Of Technology Integration Happiness - I have been following Michael''s blog now for a while and he has great stuff for teachers either just learning about technology integration or those that have been around for a while. Best Educational Webinar Series: The Reform Symposium - I was honored to give the closing keynote for this worldwide e-conference. He works tirelessly to promote all that is good in education. MORE
The following interview took place after Education Week''s Leadership Forum "Unleashing Technology to Personalize Learning" on 10/5/10 in Washington D.C. Change Education Week Leadership Social Media In order to increase access and use I am now utilizing Facebook with students and parents in my District. There are so many people already using Facebook to interact with their friends and family. They’re always excited to find out that they can learn about our school at the same time. MORE
The free, all-online 2010 Global Education Conference takes place this coming week, November 15 - 19, 2010! Please take a look at all that is taking place: [link] The conference is a collaborative and world-wide community effort to significantly increase opportunities for globally-connecting education activities. We currently have 397 sessions from 62 countries scheduled, as well as 63 keynote speakers--an amazing lineup. MORE
I am currently sitting in the opening keynote session of the 2010 Michigan Association in Computer Learners Conference (MACUL) with 3,000 fellow educators. It will be a full two days of learning related to educational technology. Here are the sessions that I''ve chosen to attend in the next few days. Hope to see you there! Thursday: Transforming the Classroom With Google Docs Forms Grand Gallery E 10:00 AM 11:00 AM. MORE
They are really making a difference in the lives of their students and setting the standard for what education should begin to look like. All great guys and great leaders in education. Melissa presented several sessions passing along some great information on how she uses technology in the classroom and Nancy moderated a interesting panel on social media in education. After all the talk last week of passion in education it was truly evident with Jason. MORE
Last week I asked for your ideas on how you make connections with kids on the first days of school. I am overwhelmed by the response. With right at 80 ideas there is surely something here for everyone, or at least a new idea to try. I wanted to highlight a few of my favorites: On day 1, I introduce my new gr. 7 students to their Google Docs account, along with the help of the my gr. 8 students who used it last year. All students fill out Google Forms (What are your interests? MORE
made on Wondersay - Animate text with style The Speak Up survey collects authentic feedback from students, families, and educators across the country. Our district is involved in the Speak Up 2010 survey. Data from prior surveys show students are primarily interested in: 1) social based learning; 2) un-tethered learning (anytime, anywhere, any device); and 3) digitally-rich learning environments. When given the question, "What is the ultimate digital textbook?", MORE
Yet, teachers can use these very same things to bring the interests of students back to the classroom, such as is the case in some classroom experiments with educational Twitter accounts. Students in the class can all set up a Twitter account even a separate one solely for educational purposes and "follow" their instructors and fellow classmates. educational technology Opinion Twitter MORE
The construction of a PLN enables educators to harness the power inherent in 21st Century technologies in order to create a professional growth tool that is accessible whenever, wherever. Image Credit [link] Most educators I talk to have no idea where to begin when attempting to create a PLN that meets their teaching and learning needs. LinkedIn : Professional networking site that allows educators to connect, exchange ideas, and find opportunities. MORE
TeachMeets are unique conference experiences where everyone has an opportunity to share, learn and grow as professional educators. I will be part of a panel on Social Media in Education. Kudos to Jason Bedell for putting all this on and bringing together so many awesome educators in one place Over the next 2 days I will participating in TeachMeet Nashville. MORE
Beyond that you have some of the best in the business of education contributing sections as well, such as Patrick Larkin and George Couros , 2 of my favorite administrators giving us the administrators view of technology. Such an amazing list of educators. Super Book Of Web Tools For Educators. There is lots of great information on there on Web 2.0 and using technology in the classroom for teachers. Heck, just check out the name of this blog. MORE
My answers to Bill''s questions provide a snapshot of my social media in education journey. At a PTO meeting a parent basically told me that the educational information I was sending out on Twitter was great, but 6-7 tweets or more a day was way too much. After this meeting in late March of 2010, I created a Facebook page for New Milford High School. Initially, I felt, and was reminded by many, that I needed to be careful about using social media in an educational setting. MORE
So many exciting things have happened recently as a result of my own learning and growth in educational technology and leadership. I have been so inspired and motivated as of late that I guess it was just a matter of time before I would be presented with an opportunity to really share with local educators what I have been experiencing on a global scale. Forming partnerships are an extremely important aspect of educational leadership. MORE
Probably the most significant is the Tri-State Educational Technology Conference (TSETC) that will be held at New Milford High School on Saturday October 2, 2010. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever consider or imagine hosting a conference at my school that has already attracted some of the brightest, innovative educational minds in the Tri-State area. MORE
Each September I am excited like most educators to get back to business doing everything I can to help students succeed. Many of the initiatives I am about to briefly discuss are not new to the field of education, but they are to NMHS. PLC''s are fantastic for professional growth as they empower educators to work collaboratively on areas that they are interested in and are entirely focused on improving student achievement. MORE
As I reflect on my continuous evolution as an educational leader I am constantly amazed at how things have changed over the course of a year and a half. Fast forward to February of 2010. After nearly a year of using Twitter from an educational perspective I had begun to find and read blogs on a daily basis. I often marveled at the creative thought and passion that so many educators put into their writing. Each and every educator has something to share. MORE
Upon reflecting on my keynote, as well as other presentations given by Steve Anderson , Tom Whitby , and Sarah Brown Wessling , (2010 National Teacher of the Year) I have been able to identify common roadblocks to the change process. Change in the field of education is as elusive as the Lock Ness Monster. The fact of the matter is that nothing in life comes easy, let alone transformation change in education. Dedicated educators make the time because it is their job! MORE
In December 2010, The Journal –“t he leading Technology based education publication for K-12 and higher education”– published an article with a 5-prong prediction for the following year. But, how does the 2010 vision for edTech match what’s actually happening today? ” 2010 was also the year that the Common Core Standards Initiative was enacted in response to numerous indicators of low student academic performance. MORE
I feel fortunate that the administration and staff of New Milford High School is made up of people who care for their students and are committed to education. These new technologies have helped in so many areas of education. Earlier this year New Milford High School hosted the first ever Tri-State Education Technology Conference. educational technology New Milford High School Opinion Student Guest Blogger MORE
In education our sole responsibility is giving to our students a sound foundation that will enable them to think critically, problem solve, and experience success in a variety of areas. This process has allowed us to focus on areas in education that we truly value. Embracing the role of technology in education and successfully integrating it into daily instruction. Below is a message that I sent to my entire staff today prior to our holiday break. MORE
QR Codes are popping up everywhere and are gaining in popularity in education. More Ideas For Education: I have been saving several websites as they come across on Twitter. There is tons of great information out there on QR codes in Education. Have you seen these around town where you are lately? I was a little surprised when I saw them all over the Black Friday ads back in November. This is a QR or Quick Response Code. Simply, put it is a 3D barcode. MORE
If systems of education want to see greater advances in achievement maybe they should make better attempts at turning student dreams into reality with resources that are readily available. digital media educational technology learners Opinion I''ll admit, I am a technology junkie. In my opinion it is not very difficult to quickly become one as a result of the world that we live in. MORE
After reading a great blog post this morning entitled " The Wisdom to Learn From Failure " I quickly began to reflect on how the majority of educational systems are set up in a way where failure, or even the thought of it, is unacceptable. It is how we react and evolve when faced with this phenomenon that defines us as educators and learners. As educators we must not be afraid to fail and it is essential that this is modeled for our students. MORE
These exceptional educators have shown me just how teachers can lead students and guide them in the right direction, in and out of the classroom. Last year I had the honor of sharing two guest posts written by New Milford High School Students. I am excited to welcome senior Meredith McCann to A Principal''s Reflections. This is the first of two posts written by Meredith that I will be sharing. Please leave comments as they will be shared with her. MORE
The online 2010 Global Education Conference kicks off on November 15th for 5 days. The conference has garnered incredible support--we currently have over 90 partner organizations , 120 international educator advisors , 36 keynote speakers , and over 300 worldwide presentations --all around helping students and educators to connect globally. As co-chair of the conference, I''m both nervous and excited! MORE
As Principal I was aware of these things, but I was pretty sure that the majority of the educational community was not. Upon becoming Principal of New Milford High School in June of 2007 I made it one of my primary goals to work hard at sharing with my stakeholders all of the accomplishments centered around teaching and learning occurring on a routine basis. MORE
As many professional educators I can come up with a variety of strategies to employ with the ultimate goal of improving and building upon these areas. Our brief conversation in the hallway centered on how proud I was to witness his growth this year as an educator. Change education reform Vision I have been engaged recently in numerous conversations regarding teacher effectiveness, motivation, peer mentoring, and pride in student achievement. MORE
Student voices are the most powerful tool that educators can use to change the learning cultures of schools. I can talk about the merits of educational technology all I want, but it is the opinions of my students that have the potential to empower other teachers to jump on board. Change educational technology New Milford High School Opinion Students This morning I attended a meeting with students that represent New Milford High School and my superintendent. MORE
Cross-posted at The Educator''s Royal Treatment. As I mentioned in a previous post I have been working on a educational technology presentation for principals in a NJ school district. The title I chose was "Harnessing the Power of Educational Technology" as I firmly believe that the many free tools available at our fingertips possess the ability to enhance our effectiveness and efficiency as administrators. educational technology Leadership Opinion Social Media tools MORE
There are lots of things that TED can teach us in education and tons of ways we can use TED in the classroom. There is also a great collection of Education and student centered videos with discussion points and links for further information. Earlier this year there was a great TEDx conference in NYC on the future of technology in education. There were several great talks by some great educators. MORE
As I looked more into the recent pleas for change in education I came across this video: Talk is cheap (I do think this is a pretty good video though)! Those of us working in education today know what has to be done in order to reshape the teaching and learning cultures found within our schools that have failed to adapt to an evolving world. This way can learn from successful models and adapt these strategies to our own unique educational institutions. MORE
All three of these teachers willingly attended the Tri-State Educational Technology Conference (TSETC) held at NMHS and learned about Prezi, Glogster, and Poll Everywhere for the first time. These success stories must be shared to alleviate fears and resistance to using educational technology in the classroom. educational technology Innovation mobile learning devices TSETC MORE
Collaborative Learning Space Wikispaces offers a free and simple educator platform with plenty of possibilities for engaging students in virtual work because it includes widgets for easy integration of user-friendly web 2.0 Time to reflect on some of the coolest tools. Diversions Sporcle.com - A place to go for mentally stimulating diversions Keep your mind active and use it to master one of many timed quizzes on your favorite topic. An added challenge is in the spelling skills required. MORE
The 2010 Edublog Awards – Nominations Open! Best educational tech support blog: Larry Ferlazzo - Generous and super nice (he actually DM''s thank you for RT''s & mentions!), Larry is an amazing educator who shares without hesitation and with great finesse! Best educational use of video / visual - Robert Ahdoot - YAY Math ! - Best educational wiki - Joyce Valenza / New Tools Workshop -What can I say? Nominations: Close Friday 3 December! MORE
Over the past couple of days I have been preparing a presentation for K-12 Principals entitled "Harnessing the Power of Educational Technology" (I''ll share more about this at a later time). Most of the time it is the inspirational conversations I have with educators from all corners of the globe on how they are moving away from traditional mindsets to unleash the creativity and learning potential in their students. Change in education tends to be evasive and not sustainable. MORE
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FEBRUARY 14, 2017
In December 2010, The Journal –“t he leading Technology based education publication for K-12 and higher education”– published an article with a 5-prong prediction for the following year. But, how does the 2010 vision for edTech match what’s actually happening today? ” 2010 was also the year that the Common Core Standards Initiative was enacted in response to numerous indicators of low student academic performance.
The Web20Classroom
NOVEMBER 23, 2010
Best Educational Technology Support Blog: The Pursuit Of Technology Integration Happiness - I have been following Michael''s blog now for a while and he has great stuff for teachers either just learning about technology integration or those that have been around for a while. Best Educational Webinar Series: The Reform Symposium - I was honored to give the closing keynote for this worldwide e-conference. He works tirelessly to promote all that is good in education.
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The Web20Classroom
APRIL 1, 2010
TeachMeets are unique conference experiences where everyone has an opportunity to share, learn and grow as professional educators. I will be part of a panel on Social Media in Education. Kudos to Jason Bedell for putting all this on and bringing together so many awesome educators in one place Over the next 2 days I will participating in TeachMeet Nashville.
The Web20Classroom
APRIL 5, 2010
They are really making a difference in the lives of their students and setting the standard for what education should begin to look like. All great guys and great leaders in education. Melissa presented several sessions passing along some great information on how she uses technology in the classroom and Nancy moderated a interesting panel on social media in education. After all the talk last week of passion in education it was truly evident with Jason.
SpeechTechie
NOVEMBER 12, 2010
Wherein I start (and end) my campaign to get us SLPs and other Special Educators a bit more recognized in the edublogosphere. The Edublog Awards is an annual online "event" meant to recognize excellent use of social media in educational circles. Best educational podcast- GeekSLP , Barbara makes great vodcasts! Check out the 2009 nominees/winners , 2010 to follow!
Cool Tools for 21st Century Learners
DECEMBER 28, 2010
Collaborative Learning Space Wikispaces offers a free and simple educator platform with plenty of possibilities for engaging students in virtual work because it includes widgets for easy integration of user-friendly web 2.0 Time to reflect on some of the coolest tools. Diversions Sporcle.com - A place to go for mentally stimulating diversions Keep your mind active and use it to master one of many timed quizzes on your favorite topic. An added challenge is in the spelling skills required.
A Principal's Reflections
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
My answers to Bill''s questions provide a snapshot of my social media in education journey. At a PTO meeting a parent basically told me that the educational information I was sending out on Twitter was great, but 6-7 tweets or more a day was way too much. After this meeting in late March of 2010, I created a Facebook page for New Milford High School. Initially, I felt, and was reminded by many, that I needed to be careful about using social media in an educational setting.
A Principal's Reflections
DECEMBER 22, 2010
In education our sole responsibility is giving to our students a sound foundation that will enable them to think critically, problem solve, and experience success in a variety of areas. This process has allowed us to focus on areas in education that we truly value. Embracing the role of technology in education and successfully integrating it into daily instruction. Below is a message that I sent to my entire staff today prior to our holiday break.
A Principal's Reflections
NOVEMBER 17, 2010
Cross-posted at The Educator''s Royal Treatment. As I mentioned in a previous post I have been working on a educational technology presentation for principals in a NJ school district. The title I chose was "Harnessing the Power of Educational Technology" as I firmly believe that the many free tools available at our fingertips possess the ability to enhance our effectiveness and efficiency as administrators. educational technology Leadership Opinion Social Media tools
wwwatanabe
DECEMBER 2, 2010
made on Wondersay - Animate text with style The Speak Up survey collects authentic feedback from students, families, and educators across the country. Our district is involved in the Speak Up 2010 survey. Data from prior surveys show students are primarily interested in: 1) social based learning; 2) un-tethered learning (anytime, anywhere, any device); and 3) digitally-rich learning environments. When given the question, "What is the ultimate digital textbook?",
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
NOVEMBER 13, 2010
The free, all-online 2010 Global Education Conference takes place this coming week, November 15 - 19, 2010! Please take a look at all that is taking place: [link] The conference is a collaborative and world-wide community effort to significantly increase opportunities for globally-connecting education activities. We currently have 397 sessions from 62 countries scheduled, as well as 63 keynote speakers--an amazing lineup.
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The Learning Revolution Has Begun
NOVEMBER 3, 2010
The online 2010 Global Education Conference kicks off on November 15th for 5 days. The conference has garnered incredible support--we currently have over 90 partner organizations , 120 international educator advisors , 36 keynote speakers , and over 300 worldwide presentations --all around helping students and educators to connect globally. As co-chair of the conference, I''m both nervous and excited!
The Web20Classroom
AUGUST 6, 2010
Last week I asked for your ideas on how you make connections with kids on the first days of school. I am overwhelmed by the response. With right at 80 ideas there is surely something here for everyone, or at least a new idea to try. I wanted to highlight a few of my favorites: On day 1, I introduce my new gr. 7 students to their Google Docs account, along with the help of the my gr. 8 students who used it last year. All students fill out Google Forms (What are your interests?
The Web20Classroom
DECEMBER 20, 2010
QR Codes are popping up everywhere and are gaining in popularity in education. More Ideas For Education: I have been saving several websites as they come across on Twitter. There is tons of great information out there on QR codes in Education. Have you seen these around town where you are lately? I was a little surprised when I saw them all over the Black Friday ads back in November. This is a QR or Quick Response Code. Simply, put it is a 3D barcode.
A Principal's Reflections
AUGUST 23, 2010
The construction of a PLN enables educators to harness the power inherent in 21st Century technologies in order to create a professional growth tool that is accessible whenever, wherever. Image Credit [link] Most educators I talk to have no idea where to begin when attempting to create a PLN that meets their teaching and learning needs. LinkedIn : Professional networking site that allows educators to connect, exchange ideas, and find opportunities.
The Electric Educator
MARCH 11, 2010
I am currently sitting in the opening keynote session of the 2010 Michigan Association in Computer Learners Conference (MACUL) with 3,000 fellow educators. It will be a full two days of learning related to educational technology. Here are the sessions that I''ve chosen to attend in the next few days. Hope to see you there! Thursday: Transforming the Classroom With Google Docs Forms Grand Gallery E 10:00 AM 11:00 AM.
The Web20Classroom
MAY 3, 2010
There are lots of things that TED can teach us in education and tons of ways we can use TED in the classroom. There is also a great collection of Education and student centered videos with discussion points and links for further information. Earlier this year there was a great TEDx conference in NYC on the future of technology in education. There were several great talks by some great educators.
A Principal's Reflections
JULY 14, 2010
As I reflect on my continuous evolution as an educational leader I am constantly amazed at how things have changed over the course of a year and a half. Fast forward to February of 2010. After nearly a year of using Twitter from an educational perspective I had begun to find and read blogs on a daily basis. I often marveled at the creative thought and passion that so many educators put into their writing. Each and every educator has something to share.
A Principal's Reflections
SEPTEMBER 9, 2010
Each September I am excited like most educators to get back to business doing everything I can to help students succeed. Many of the initiatives I am about to briefly discuss are not new to the field of education, but they are to NMHS. PLC''s are fantastic for professional growth as they empower educators to work collaboratively on areas that they are interested in and are entirely focused on improving student achievement.
A Principal's Reflections
SEPTEMBER 1, 2010
Probably the most significant is the Tri-State Educational Technology Conference (TSETC) that will be held at New Milford High School on Saturday October 2, 2010. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever consider or imagine hosting a conference at my school that has already attracted some of the brightest, innovative educational minds in the Tri-State area.
A Principal's Reflections
AUGUST 12, 2010
So many exciting things have happened recently as a result of my own learning and growth in educational technology and leadership. I have been so inspired and motivated as of late that I guess it was just a matter of time before I would be presented with an opportunity to really share with local educators what I have been experiencing on a global scale. Forming partnerships are an extremely important aspect of educational leadership.
A Principal's Reflections
DECEMBER 30, 2010
If systems of education want to see greater advances in achievement maybe they should make better attempts at turning student dreams into reality with resources that are readily available. digital media educational technology learners Opinion I''ll admit, I am a technology junkie. In my opinion it is not very difficult to quickly become one as a result of the world that we live in.
A Principal's Reflections
DECEMBER 16, 2010
I feel fortunate that the administration and staff of New Milford High School is made up of people who care for their students and are committed to education. These new technologies have helped in so many areas of education. Earlier this year New Milford High School hosted the first ever Tri-State Education Technology Conference. educational technology New Milford High School Opinion Student Guest Blogger
A Principal's Reflections
DECEMBER 13, 2010
As many professional educators I can come up with a variety of strategies to employ with the ultimate goal of improving and building upon these areas. Our brief conversation in the hallway centered on how proud I was to witness his growth this year as an educator. Change education reform Vision I have been engaged recently in numerous conversations regarding teacher effectiveness, motivation, peer mentoring, and pride in student achievement.
A Principal's Reflections
NOVEMBER 1, 2010
The following interview took place after Education Week''s Leadership Forum "Unleashing Technology to Personalize Learning" on 10/5/10 in Washington D.C. Change Education Week Leadership Social Media In order to increase access and use I am now utilizing Facebook with students and parents in my District. There are so many people already using Facebook to interact with their friends and family. They’re always excited to find out that they can learn about our school at the same time.
A Principal's Reflections
JULY 21, 2010
Upon reflecting on my keynote, as well as other presentations given by Steve Anderson , Tom Whitby , and Sarah Brown Wessling , (2010 National Teacher of the Year) I have been able to identify common roadblocks to the change process. Change in the field of education is as elusive as the Lock Ness Monster. The fact of the matter is that nothing in life comes easy, let alone transformation change in education. Dedicated educators make the time because it is their job!
A Principal's Reflections
NOVEMBER 11, 2010
Student voices are the most powerful tool that educators can use to change the learning cultures of schools. I can talk about the merits of educational technology all I want, but it is the opinions of my students that have the potential to empower other teachers to jump on board. Change educational technology New Milford High School Opinion Students This morning I attended a meeting with students that represent New Milford High School and my superintendent.
A Principal's Reflections
NOVEMBER 24, 2010
Yet, teachers can use these very same things to bring the interests of students back to the classroom, such as is the case in some classroom experiments with educational Twitter accounts. Students in the class can all set up a Twitter account even a separate one solely for educational purposes and "follow" their instructors and fellow classmates. educational technology Opinion Twitter
The Daring Librarian
NOVEMBER 16, 2010
The 2010 Edublog Awards – Nominations Open! Best educational tech support blog: Larry Ferlazzo - Generous and super nice (he actually DM''s thank you for RT''s & mentions!), Larry is an amazing educator who shares without hesitation and with great finesse! Best educational use of video / visual - Robert Ahdoot - YAY Math ! - Best educational wiki - Joyce Valenza / New Tools Workshop -What can I say? Nominations: Close Friday 3 December!
A Principal's Reflections
OCTOBER 21, 2010
All three of these teachers willingly attended the Tri-State Educational Technology Conference (TSETC) held at NMHS and learned about Prezi, Glogster, and Poll Everywhere for the first time. These success stories must be shared to alleviate fears and resistance to using educational technology in the classroom. educational technology Innovation mobile learning devices TSETC
A Principal's Reflections
DECEMBER 5, 2010
After reading a great blog post this morning entitled " The Wisdom to Learn From Failure " I quickly began to reflect on how the majority of educational systems are set up in a way where failure, or even the thought of it, is unacceptable. It is how we react and evolve when faced with this phenomenon that defines us as educators and learners. As educators we must not be afraid to fail and it is essential that this is modeled for our students.
A Principal's Reflections
NOVEMBER 28, 2010
As I looked more into the recent pleas for change in education I came across this video: Talk is cheap (I do think this is a pretty good video though)! Those of us working in education today know what has to be done in order to reshape the teaching and learning cultures found within our schools that have failed to adapt to an evolving world. This way can learn from successful models and adapt these strategies to our own unique educational institutions.
A Principal's Reflections
DECEMBER 6, 2010
These exceptional educators have shown me just how teachers can lead students and guide them in the right direction, in and out of the classroom. Last year I had the honor of sharing two guest posts written by New Milford High School Students. I am excited to welcome senior Meredith McCann to A Principal''s Reflections. This is the first of two posts written by Meredith that I will be sharing. Please leave comments as they will be shared with her.
A Principal's Reflections
DECEMBER 9, 2010
As Principal I was aware of these things, but I was pretty sure that the majority of the educational community was not. Upon becoming Principal of New Milford High School in June of 2007 I made it one of my primary goals to work hard at sharing with my stakeholders all of the accomplishments centered around teaching and learning occurring on a routine basis.
A Principal's Reflections
NOVEMBER 6, 2010
Over the past couple of days I have been preparing a presentation for K-12 Principals entitled "Harnessing the Power of Educational Technology" (I''ll share more about this at a later time). Most of the time it is the inspirational conversations I have with educators from all corners of the globe on how they are moving away from traditional mindsets to unleash the creativity and learning potential in their students. Change in education tends to be evasive and not sustainable.
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