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Lessons in Leadership: Diffusing Situations Effectively

A Principal's Reflections

Effective leadership is not just about setting goals, improving pedagogy , and making decisions; it's also about managing relationships and resolving conflicts. Adaptability, inspiring trust, and leveraging an empathetic lens are crucial elements for a positive resolution (Kouzes & Posner, 2017; Goleman, 1988; Tannenbaum & Schmidt, 1973). As a leader, your ability to defuse the situation and restore calm can have a profound impact on the learning environment in your school or district.

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Curiosity Is My Favorite Class Management Tool

MiddleWeb

"Not every management situation involves an innocent mistake from a student," writes teacher Dina Strasser, "but in middle school, I will venture to say that most of them do. Making curiosity a management habit of mind allows both student and teacher to reap the rewards." The post Curiosity Is My Favorite Class Management Tool first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Too hot for school

The Hechinger Report

This is an edition of our climate change and education newsletter. Sign up here. 109 on the first day of school? That was the case this year in Palm Springs, California, where parent Cyd Detiege has been campaigning to delay the start of the school year because of extreme heat. Palm Springs Unified District officials haven’t budged, but administrators elsewhere in the country are shifting school calendars to keep kids from commuting to school in high heat and learning in sweltering classrooms, a

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Family-Friendly Activities for Children's Day 2024

Twinkl International Publishing

Children's Day 2024 in Singapore is just around the corner. As parents or teachers, we might struggle to find the best family-friendly activities for Children's Day. Luckily, Twinkl offers a curated selection of educational and engaging activities to spark creativity and joy in children of all ages. These activities cater to diverse interests, from DIY crafts and science experiments to storytelling and outdoor adventures.

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Enhancing Higher Education with Generative AI: A Responsible Guide

Generative AI holds tremendous promise for all stakeholders in higher education. But guardrails are needed. Strong governance that empower instructors are at the core of a responsible approach to using generative AI in academia.

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Why Author Visits Are Not Just for Book Week

Twinkl International Publishing

Discover why author visits shouldn't be limited to Book Week! Explore the year-round benefits for children's reading, creativity and community engagement.

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How To Use our Homeschool Australia Curriculum

Twinkl International Publishing

Have you discovered our Homeschool Australia Curriculum yet? Read on for handy hints, tricks and tips about how to use this fabulous, time-saving tool!

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Twinkl International Publishing

In our blog, we explore what archaeology is, as well as look at ten amazing archaeology activities for kids to do at home.

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A Paralympian’s advice on making PE inclusive

Twinkl International Publishing

Double gold medallist Danielle Brown speaks to Twinkl about promoting inclusivity in school sports.

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Could teaching assistants play a key role in improving oracy skills?

Twinkl International Publishing

Oracy is one key life skill identified for further focus in the new curriculum.

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