A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 27, 2019

A good deal of the strategies presented came from what we successfully implemented at New Milford High School where I was the former principal. Giant-sized Scrabble board on a wall in the library for kids to play the game. To get a better gist of the main focus areas check out my TEDx talk.

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N2Y

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Vocabulary refers to the words we must know to communicate effectively. Some students learn a portion of vocabulary by indirect means of exposure, but providing students with specific word meanings, word groupings, and word strategies is also helpful. With detailed lesson plans, a library of leveled readers, and research?based

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Our third Library 2.023 mini-conference: " EDI 2.0: Individual Responsibility for Creating Belonging and Connection in the Library Profession ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, November 9th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. Please also join the Library 2.0 Please also join the Library 2.0

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NeverEndingSearch

JUNE 17, 2019

Since its launch in 2001, Wikipedia’s crowd-sourced authorship–its wikiness–has provoked debate relating to authority, despite the fact that many Wikipedia authors are topic experts and that a growing number of librarians and academics contribute by adding and editing references. Elementary think alouds.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 26, 2015

However, even as they talk about the need for a shift in teaching and learning, educational conferences often model a very familiar learning experience—what Daggett refers to as “Quadrant A” (or what many teachers call less kindly: “sit n’ git”). Image credit: https://khspd12.wikispaces.com/

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Reading By Example

MARCH 8, 2017

Two books reference much of the research on reading aloud: In Defense of Read-Aloud by Dr. Steven L. It was a book I relied on when I taught elementary school. MY STUDENTS ARE NOT IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Two words: Public library. Mineral Point has an excellent public library with helpful and knowledgeable staff.

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 23, 2018

From engaging little strategies, to complete rethinking of culture and schedules, I asked a few of the folks I’ve been reading if I might share their ideas. Andy Plemmons shared a bounty of ideas for setting the right message in his Expect the Miraculous post, The Power of First Lines: Another New Library Orientation.

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Reading By Example

JULY 4, 2018

Further, she advises, a teacher should be teaching during free reading time, working with students one-on-one to help them learn reading skills and strategies and to help choose, discuss, and enjoy texts. Croix Falls and Dresser Elementary Schools in rural Wisconsin. I am the principal of St. Let go of programs and buy books.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

elementary schools.”. When I was adding books to my classroom library last year I thought it would be a great idea to include some of her books so my third graders could fall in love with her storytelling the way I did. I went one step further to round out our unit and added other traditional literature from our classroom library.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

To go beyond that, to take it to the next step and start to look at what might be contributing to that particular “strategy” on the student’s part. So to make that essential process work, for some of these children that have a different way of perceiving information, they come up with strategies. Suzanne: Yes, yes, exactly.

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Reading By Example

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Examples include: “Leveling books in the classroom library is a good idea,” and “Students need to do lots of independent reading of self-selected texts.” ” (These statements come from Regie Routman’s book Read, Write, Lead: Breakthrough Strategies for Schoolwide Literacy Success.).

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techlearning

APRIL 19, 2018

Among the resources recently added to Discovery Education’s digital services are: · Spotlight on Strategies Videos. Available in all Discovery Education services, the Spotlight on Strategies series offers creative, research-based instructional strategies developed for teachers, by teachers.

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 15, 2017

In years past, I’ve written about orientation and strategies for opening the school year. And there seem to be a few go-to digital tools to support engagement, discovery and setting a fun and participatory tone for what library (and the librarian) looks like. This year, a couple of very clear trends emerged. Engagement.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 9, 2021

I still have my notes and refer back to them periodically. As parents of middle and elementary school students, we were able to relate to the information shared, and apply the seminar’s concepts directly into our own family interactions and dynamics. This seminar applies to so much more than just academics – it applies to life skills.”

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

NSDL – The National Science Digital Library has some outstanding resources that include numerous links to some great STEM programs and organizations. There is a collection of wonderful lesson plans, teaching tips, and pedagogical strategies You can also visit a Teacher’s Lounge or explore the all-level resources.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 21, 2023

I still have my notes and refer back to them periodically. As parents of middle and elementary school students, we were able to relate to the information shared, and apply the seminar’s concepts directly into our own family interactions and dynamics. Caitlin Moulding “Chris and Greg’s parent seminars are not to be missed!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 6, 2021

I still have my notes and refer back to them periodically. As parents of middle and elementary school students, we were able to relate to the information shared, and apply the seminar’s concepts directly into our own family interactions and dynamics. We are excited to announce that Learning Revolution (and Classroom 2.0

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

JULY 20, 2022

I made the choice that decreased my commute, put me at the same elementary school that my children attend, and allowed me to invest my time into my community school. I maintained the book bins used in my last classroom while spending money on bookshelves to better fit the classroom library. I have been able to maintain a clean inbox!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 14, 2021

I still have my notes and refer back to them periodically. As parents of middle and elementary school students, we were able to relate to the information shared, and apply the seminar’s concepts directly into our own family interactions and dynamics. We are excited to announce that Learning Revolution (and Classroom 2.0

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Reading By Example

MARCH 30, 2019

This book would definitely work as a read aloud for upper elementary and invite students to explore more books by Snyder. Definitely a book to have in the secondary classroom library to build diversity and cultural relevance. John (writing reference). Hey, Kiddo by Jarrett J. Krosoczka (young adult graphic novel).

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Studies have shown that personalization strategies increase students’ ownership, choice, and self direction, which in turn lead to improved academic and nonacademic outcomes. These types of strategies are foundational to the work of The Learning Accelerator (TLA), the nonprofit where I work. Student Choice.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2016

Studies have shown that personalization strategies increase students’ ownership, choice, and self direction, which in turn lead to improved academic and nonacademic outcomes. These types of strategies are foundational to the work of The Learning Accelerator (TLA), the nonprofit where I work. Student Choice.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 11, 2018

There’s a game called Hearthstone , which is very much kind of like Pokémon, so using electronic cards and strategy in those sense. James: Vicki, one of the things that I am a big proponent of, and this comes from my days of being an elementary school teacher, I think it’s more important at the high school. Vicki: Awesome. Vicki: Wow.

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techlearning

JULY 31, 2018

Multi-language elementary math programs: New content in the series “Pharaohs and the Robot” is now available in English and Arabic in DE Streaming Plus Global. In addition, 18 images featuring maps and safety resources for disasters have been added to those services.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In a recent edWebinar , hosted by edWeb.net, Michelle Luhtala, library department chair, and Donna Burns, technology integrator, both from New Canaan High School (NCHS) in Connecticut, showcased the transformation of the NCHS library from a collection of used reference and biography books into a living, breathing makerspace.

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User Generated Education

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Other than libraries and news outlets, students were dependent on the educator to provide them with information. is that of pedagogy: There is little doubt that the most dominant form of instruction in Europe and America is pedagogy, or what some people refer to as didactic, traditional, or teacher-directed approaches. References.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

You have a book called Power that is a book that we'll reference if you want to hear a lot more of Dean's story. This has been every home, every library, every school and institution for kids to learn from this experience that this is important in your Vicki Davis (12:35) Well, and you're speaking as one who has been there.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

He first carried out this vision as an elementary and middle school teacher before later becoming the principal of a high school on the east side of Indianapolis. They have a wonderful lesson library that they've created as well. One of the tools that I think I've seen educators most excited about is Curipod.

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MindShift

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

Freedman has come to see sketchnoting as a bridge between early elementary, when students necessarily think visually because they are still learning to read, and middle school, where suddenly all visual thinking seems to stop. They gave him a concrete reference for his feelings and reactions to other kids.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

5:00pm Achieving Transnational Spaces Through Collective Will - Dr.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Materials for children in the preschool classes, which serve kids ages 3 to 6, and for the elementary and middle school classes, should include purposeful, authentic Montessori items like the infamous “pink tower,” a series of cubes that introduces children to geometry and volume; blue geometric solids and puzzle maps.

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Reading By Example

JUNE 11, 2016

I started reading this book shortly after hearing Michael Perry speak at our local public library. I took the points that he made throughout this engaging informative text and considered how I might apply them in my current context as an elementary school principal. It’s a treat to hear a good author speak.

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Reading By Example

JUNE 11, 2016

I started reading this book shortly after hearing Michael Perry speak at our local public library. I took the points that he made throughout this engaging informative text and considered how I might apply them in my current context as an elementary school principal. It’s a treat to hear a good author speak.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 4, 2024

Koehler, the center’s 38-year-old executive director, usually focuses on strategy, but on this August day, she wanted to help her team — and the students it serves — get through the crush of office visits and calls that comes every year as families scramble at the last-minute for spots in the city’s schools. Lau Elementary.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Cory, part of a team of 3, which he refers to as the “3 Musketeers,” implemented SAP Concur in 2015 in an effort to drive efficiencies, control spending, and optimize visibility for an organization with 4,000+ employees. Nominee: Mark Hess , Mary Helen Guest Elementary School Nominated by: Epson.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Through exploring these success stories, we found that the schools used many similar strategies to build trust with their communities and keep Covid-19 case numbers down. Invest in school staff and invite their contributions to safety strategies. SERIES: How to reopen schools safely. If so, we would love to hear from you.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 19, 2021

I still have my notes and refer back to them periodically. As parents of middle and elementary school students, we were able to relate to the information shared, and apply the seminar’s concepts directly into our own family interactions and dynamics. We are excited to announce that Learning Revolution (and Classroom 2.0

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