A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Furthermore, the human capacity for growth and learning is boundless. While you can read specifics by clicking on the hyperlinks above, the one common thread has been a collective belief held by all educators that improvement was and always will be a natural component of teaching, learning, and leadership.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 31, 2021

When appropriate, delegate tasks to build capacity on others while lessening the load on yourself. We have seen so many educators innovative their practice in such a short period of time, especially regarding the purposeful use of technology. Learning is the fuel of leadership. Prioritize time, standards, and SEL needs.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2020

Education will not be the same. Through all this adversity, educators have risen to the occasion and have begun the tedious process of redefining education and what real learning really should be. The answer is and has been right in front of us, and that’s digital leadership. In times of chaos, opportunity arises.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 7, 2022

What additional support structures, leadership behaviors, professional learning, expectations, timelines, deadlines, financial and time resources, personnel, monitoring mechanisms, etc. Do we have both the will and capacity to actually make this happen? Connected Educator Month launches today. Or are we just fooling ourselves?

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Edsurge

APRIL 19, 2021

During the crises of 2020-21, we clearly saw that our education system needs to innovate to make it more equitable, agile, relevant and responsive. We learned that education conditions are intensely local; they vary dramatically in each and every community, limiting the usefulness of one-size-fits-all solutions.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2022

School leadership is more challenging than ever. Developed in collaboration with researchers at the Harvard School of Education, students read aloud and the tool collects data on fluency and accountability (think words correct per minute and total time read, among others) and a recording and transcript of their reading.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Conducted in December 2023, the survey reflects the perspectives of 157 edtech leaders regarding talent gaps, business risks and employee pain points associated with leadership development in the U.S. In contrast, one out of two (58 percent) of Department Heads fell they are ready for the executive suite. K-12 edtech industry.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2020

The COVID19 pandemic unearthed many harsh realities for education across the globe. Inadequate WIFI and the availability of computers at home for kids to use for learning caught many educators off guard. Leadership must and will be different. It is okay to admit that we were ill-prepared before and during the pandemic.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2024

Key points: Improving family engagement methods can be challenging, but not impossible See article: 5 tips to increase parent engagement See article: 3 tips to cultivate meaningful parent engagement For more news on school communication, see eSN’s Educational Leadership page As a school administrator, I thought a lot about family engagement.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

In this second post, Michigan Virtual outlines how they successfully created resources by crowdsourcing ideas on how to address shared challenges among educators. In this case, the “crowd” included the 25 educators participating in our leadership group whose collective expertise was leveraged. Lesson #2 — You can’t do it all.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 28, 2019

A great deal has changed over the past few years not just in society, but also in education. 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. The time has come for a new edition of Digital Leadership.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 15, 2020

For the past six years, Digital Promise has convened a national network of Education Innovation Clusters (EdClusters)—leaders working to collaborate outside the traditional silos of sector and institution to design and implement transformative learning tools and programs in their communities. Leadership must be local.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 19, 2023

Serving at Reagan High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Misa has made a profound impact through her dynamic approach to educational leadership. Her leadership emphasizes student and staff well-being, with students knowing the school values their contributions. Reagan has seen dramatic gains in student achievement.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

For more news on school success, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership page The International Monetary Fund (IMF) calculated global economic output loss will total $28 trillion dollars between 2020 and 2025 as the result of the COVID-19 virus that impacted businesses and education. How can I find success in the classroom?

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 13, 2023

You would think that after emerging from the pandemic, teachers and educators would be clamoring for the opportunity to engage with one another in person and share experiences and best practices. Sadly, I never received the confidence boost I had hoped for as our attendance numbers remained, and were, embarrassingly low.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2024

Music education also gives students a chance to reflect on their inner thoughts and helps struggling children build their confidence in a safe space. A robust musical education goes beyond the walls of the classroom, too. The value of musical education Today, only 10.1 The value of musical education Today, only 10.1

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EdTechTeacher

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

As a digital learning coach, my primary goal has always been to support and enhance the instructional capacity of educators. My role is most effective as a collaborative partner embedding digital learning practices to help educators reclaim their classrooms, reignite their passions, and reaffirm their purpose.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As education leaders continue to engage in conversations on transforming assessment and accountability for our nation, they must prioritize elevating voices excluded from past education change efforts, including voices of young learners, especially those from communities of color and economically disadvantaged communities.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Using student data to guide instruction is not only an effective way to increase student achievement, but it can also help educators grow professionally as they continue to analyze new data, discuss its implications, and explore solutions. Increasing Capacity. Improving Instruction.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2021

We begin 2021 heartened by the resiliency of educators and students from around the country pushing through the disruptions of COVID-19. As 2021 kicks off and we set our resolutions for the new year, we pledge our organizations’ continued efforts to respond to educators’ professional learning needs.

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EdNews Daily

MAY 14, 2019

Katrise Perera is a self-proclaimed life-long learner with nearly 25 years of service to learning communities and almost 19 in an education leadership capacity. She is an innovative and visionary public education leader in a progressively global and ever-changing learning environment. These are staggering numbers.

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eSchool News

MARCH 25, 2024

A principal coach’s role is to build the capacity of leaders to steer schools through change and ensure high-quality instruction. I’ve seen amazing results when educators can struggle, troubleshoot and find breakthroughs together. Guide, don’t prescribe Mandates have a role in districts, but their impact is often limited.

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Digital Promise

MAY 23, 2019

Behind strong school-based leadership, the schools built sustainable systems in professional learning and IT logistics and have created innovative ways to leverage their iPads to increase student engagement, communication, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking skills. Comeback School of the Year. STEM Culture of Innovation.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The school systems and dynamic leaders that embrace change will succeed and create an educational environment that is more equitable and prepares students for their futures.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 2, 2021

We all have the capacity to grow and develop our resilience. Coincidentally—or perhaps obviously—these are also the environments and the traits of effective leadership. We can help make our school environments more connected and supportive, and we can help our educators and leaders become more resilient.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 16, 2019

Tom Murray and I presented a call to action, highlighting the need to transform teaching, learning, and leadership in Learning Transformed to meet the demands and challenges inherent in the 4th Industrial Revolution. In the updated edition of Digital Leadership , I took it a step further. However, things do need to change at scale.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 13, 2017

One of my favorite sites to glean more insight and knowledge on leadership is Inc. Even though the site shares content specific to business growth and innovation so many of the articles and opinion pieces connect to leadership in the education space. There's no class in early education that defines leadership.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 8, 2018

The Innovation Academy is sponsored by my national center, CASTLE , and the North Dakota Council of Educational Leaders (NDCEL) , with the extremely generous support of Ted Dintersmith, author of the excellent book, What School Could Be, and executive producer of the amazing film, Most Likely to Succeed. South East Education Cooperative.

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Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2021

Google’s firing of a well-regarded Black scientist for her research on algorithmic bias in December 2020 suggests that there may be limited capacity within the industry to challenge this culture. Yet, many social, political and ethical concerns have emerged as the application of technology has grown in daily life.

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Edthena

MARCH 29, 2022

Director of Professional Development Helen Martin and Coordinator of Professional Development Amy French presented about how they use Edthena to build capacity, trust, growth, and goals among coaches and teachers. Our goal is to build capacity and video coaching with Edthena is our tool in order to accomplish that goal,” said Helen Martin.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Many of you know Richard from his primary site, Free Technology for Teachers , one of the most widely-read education blogs in the world. Podcast – How to take our leadership and teaching to new levels. Connected Educator Month launches today. Education in a digital world [VIDEO]. Happy listening! Related Posts.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 13, 2018

Cybersecurity and broadband/network capacity are tied for the top priorities for IT leaders in 2018, while budget constraints were marked as one of the most pressing challenges for a fourth straight year. The survey also highlighted the different paths men and women take to IT leadership. IT Leaders Focus on Data-Driven Decisions.

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edWeb.net

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Three superintendents, during the edLeader Panel “ Unlocking Your Potential: Succession Mentorship and Strategies for Career Advancement ,” offered their insights on identifying, preparing, and transitioning to new leadership. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast School administrators never know when they’ll be moving on.

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Strategy Professional Learning Examples Groups 93

Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2023

Young people from organizations across the city came together to learn about community organizing, build community and develop a city-wide education justice campaign. This question invited me to think critically about my experiences as a youth organizer and educator. Wouldn’t it be cool if our school was actually like that?”

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2023

If you’re passionate about influencing how students learn and want to address policy issues, leadership just might be your calling. Before making the leap, get the definitive advice that makes outstanding leadership possible, shared in the edLeader Panel “ From Teacher to Leader: Navigating the Journey to and Through District Office.”

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

To them, loving and teaching our youth was a great honor despite the devaluation educators often experience. As an educator, I work within and around systems that are designed to lock out historically marginalized communities; this is why I lead and educate through a DEI lens. How did it go?” Aunt Puddien answered the phone.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 28, 2019

Other key players include Gena Keller , Acting Deputy Superintendent for the Virginia Department of Education, and Ted Dintersmith , who once again is lending his generous support to building leadership capacity for future-ready learning, teaching, and schooling in yet another state. Connected Educator Month launches today.

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