Technology has revolutionized the way we educate our children. Images, virtual field trips, lab experiments, and other rich media are some of the countless ways technology creates an enriched learning environment. However, some argue educators shouldn’t use technology in the classroom because it means more screen time, distractions, and less face-to-face interaction, while others see…
Schools are meant to be safe spaces where children can learn and grow without worrying about their physical or emotional safety. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case; recent school shootings have left school leaders wondering what more they can do to keep students safe. Whether you are a principal or district leader, you can promote…
Your curriculum director sends you learning materials and asks you to evaluate them. What you say could determine whether students get the best education possible and your district achieves its goals. No pressure, right? It’s normal to question yourself when looking at curriculum after curriculum to determine which one’s the best. There are many factors…
Why is it important for school boards and superintendents to get along? Richard Goodman said it best in his book, Getting There from Here: “Strong, collaborative leadership by local school boards and school superintendents is a key cornerstone of the foundation for high student achievement.” Conflicts between board members and superintendents arise as they try…
Learning gains are more important than ever before, and there are many reasons your district may be considering designing a summer school program. Summer enrichment activities help students not only maintain, but also increase their academic skills, according to Miami Dade School District (2011). A Borman and Dowling study found that students from high-poverty schools…
School district leaders have a lot on their shoulders. Their decisions affect so many members of a community – parents, faculty, teachers, and most importantly, children. Choosing a proper curriculum that will support your established vision and help carry out your mission is critical. You can’t afford to risk your students’ education with a ‘fly-by-night’…
Good teachers can be hard to find, but because of the stress and upheaval caused by two years of pandemic teaching, keeping them is harder. In a March 2021 EdWeek Research Center survey, half of the teachers said they would likely quit their job within the next two years. Only 34% of them said they…
Did you know? April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day, and April is National Autism Awareness Month! To help you increase autism acceptance in your community, here are some strategies for teaching autistic students that can make a big difference. You Are Not Alone First, let’s start by acknowledging that teaching autistic students can be…
As you head into Spring break and state testing season, your teachers are probably getting tired, and you may need a rest yourself. And yet, it’s time to start thinking about preparing your faculty for next year – whether you schedule training at the end of the school year, over the summer, or in the…
Imagine one of your colleagues is sitting in your office watching you and taking notes on how well you email parents, monitor student achievement, and revise policies and procedures. This goes on for hours, and you don’t find out until after you’ve finished working whether or not they thought you did a good job. Do…