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by Dave Dimmett @ddimmett “To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle, requires creative imagination and marks real advance in science.”Albert Einstein “You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers. You can tell whether a man is wise by his ... Read Full Post >
by Dave Dimmett @ddimmett How much change has really taken place in American schools in recent years? For most of my career in education, I’ve read about and experienced first hand school reform. But, what has been reformed and how has the student experience in school changed for the better? Th... Read Full Post >
Lean and Six Sigma are powerful improvement tools that have great potential for K-12 settings. In this time of economic crisis and limited resources, it is essential that educators eliminate waste and empower all stakeholders. Read Full Post >
Research on teacher quality increasingly shows a correlation between the caliber of classroom teaching and student achievement. The issue of teacher quality is one of the most important topics in K-12 education today. States have long required some form or level of standardized certification to gai... Read Full Post >
During the last several months, our school district has worked to identify areas of strategic importance to dramatically improving life opportunities for our students. Our focus is squarely on student achievement, and we are approaching this focus through four key areas: Leadership, Engagement, Data... Read Full Post >
"Simon says, 'Touch the sky'" Meg Dimmett (age 3) Read a little about the current state of education and you will likely encounter explicit statements decrying the state of our schools and our emphasis on standardized measures of student achievement. I, too, struggle frequently with traditional edu... Read Full Post >
in·no·va·tion (noun) 1: the introduction of something new; 2: a new idea, method, or device Merriam-Webster online The term innovation is becoming more and more prevalent in education-related discussions. Schools from coast to coast are adopting "innovative" models to address educational needs i... Read Full Post >
"The school leaders who embrace, design and implement customer-driven systems will be the ones who thrive in the future." Ellan Toothman, 2004 Current improvement efforts in schools frequently look to business models of successful change and leadership. Customer service is one aspect of the busine... Read Full Post >
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! As we pause to celebrate with family and friends, this time of year naturally lends itself to the reflection necessary for a promising 2009. My post this month contains 5 professional resolutions for the new year. I encourage you to pick one and make it your own. ... Read Full Post >
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