12 Critical Issues Facing Education in 2020
Anyone who gets into teaching needs to believe that they can improve the educational experience for their students, and here are 12 places where we can start.
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December 15, 2019
November 01, 2019
Are You Activity Rich and Impact Poor?
Have you ever felt like you had a list a mile long of things to do, you did them all, and you still felt like you weren't any further along than when you began completing the list? We call that activity rich and impact poor. Here's a way to turn that around.
August 28, 2019
Most Examples of Deep Learning Are Not Deep Enough
Most examples of deep learning aren't going deep enough nor are they widespread enough, says guest blogger Michael Fullan.
July 14, 2019
Do Principals and Their Administrative Team Need Coaching Too?
So often, we look at coaching as a one-on-one relationship, but coaching administrative teams can have a powerful impact as well.
June 09, 2019
3 Reasons I Do Not Engage in Twitter Debates
Feel free to use social media in the way that you would like, but when people try to engage you in a debate on Twitter, take a step back, breath, and decide whether it's worth your time and energy. I rarely find that it's worth mine these days.
April 26, 2019
Why the 20th Anniversary of Columbine Should Be About Listening to Students
As adults, our job is to ensure all children feel safe in school. Creating a safe space for learning starts with listening to our students. We must prioritize not only listening to our students but also using their input to enact change.
April 22, 2019
Why Pedagogy and Politics Must Partner
A pedagogical pathway is paved with "engaging (learning about) the world," and "changing it for the better." What now is emerging is the possibility that pedagogical savvy and political action may make for a surprising combination with students as a force for change.
April 07, 2019
Does Your School Board Have a Governance Mindset?
School district governance is one of the most misunderstood and underappreciated functions in education. Here are four areas boards need to know to be successful, according to retired executive director of the California School Boards Association Davis Campbell.
February 10, 2019
Addressing Criticisms of Social-Emotional Learning in the Classroom
There is a lot of pushback from critics when teachers and leaders try to address the social-emotional-learning needs of students. The reality is that social-emotional learning is not only easy to address, it's important to do so, and this post explains why.
January 13, 2019
School Safety Means More Than Active-Shooter Drills
Schools across the country participate in active-shooter drills. Perhaps it's time to find a better approach to preparing students for emergency events.
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