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Change is a Mindset

A Principal's Reflections

Even in the face of adversity in the form of education reform mandates, Common Core alignment, impending PARCC exams, new educator evaluation systems, loss of funding, and an aging infrastructure we have not only persevered, but proven that positive change can happen with the right mindset. See what CBS New York had to say.

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7 Skills Students Need for Today’s Classwork

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Accomplishing this so it serves educational goals isn’t as much about knowing how to use the tools as constructing knowledge in an organic, scalable way. To prepare students to make the cerebral leap between tools used for a particular project and tools available as-needed requires preparation in eight areas: Keyboarding.

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What parents should ask teachers about technology

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Here are fourteen question you can expect stakeholders to answer — in depth: Who teaches students to use class digital tools? I often hear teachers complain that their students know more about using tech tools than they do. And if the child doesn’t have these digital tools at home, will s/he be behind classmates?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Math educator, Kyle Pearce, has added another dimension to the ALS #icebucketchallenege which has flooded social media channels this August, and raised more than $70 million dollars for ALS research. Three Steps for Improving Students'' Self-Reliance in Learning. What do you think the future of public education will look like?

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Discovering the “Ultimate Classroom”: A Student Led Project Based Learning Inquiry

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With the Common Core, state testing, interventions, and all else that goes on in the elementary day, how would I find time for my students to investigate and inquire into their interests? While some studied robotics and social media, others dived into different learning disabilities and schools around the world.

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You Don't Have to Marry It!

The Daring Librarian

1:1 Flipping Makerspace Genius Hour Common Core Mobile Learning Design Thinking Google Classroom Brain Based Learning Project Based Learning Learning Management Systems Transformative Brain Based Learning Spaces Sheesh.I New Tool Trauma You also don''t have to get each and every new tech tool that comes out. could go on!

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The Free and Online 2014 School Leadership Summit Starts Wednesday! (Full Session List)

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Tania Rashid, Global Education Program Administrator What School Leadership Should Look Like for the Future School Year - Mrs Fabiana Casella “We are emotional beings in a social setting:” How the use of symbols, ritual, ceremony, and stories to build meaning, are the keys to positive school culture and climate. -