We Need Leaders, Not Mudslingers!
We have had much to say about the new tests and policy makers who are not listening. But we should have no interest in mudslinging toward those who see things differently. Read Full Post >
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May 13, 2013
May 04, 2013
Can We Solve All the Problems...Or Even One?
The focus on tests, accountability, and evaluations is consuming, but we cannot lose sight of the big picture. No single measure will be the solution to a problem. We need ideas and partners. Read Full Post >
March 25, 2013
Partners Are Essential
How do we clarify our part in solving the complex set of causes that lead to such horrific actions? One thing is for sure...we must have help. Read Full Post >
January 28, 2013
Smart Cities: Los Angeles
LA significantly lags the Bay Area, New York, and Chicago as an edtech leader. The activity level is closer to that of Seattle, a metro area less than a third its size. Read Full Post >
January 25, 2013
Chicago Offers Social Media Tips to Principals
The Social Media Toolkit offers tutorials and recommendations for principals trying to engage the community through social media. It appears to be one of the first such resources of its kind in the country. Read Full Post >
January 16, 2013
Herculean Challenges for Leaders
If we have not spent time knowing and becoming ourselves along the way, we might be found figuring it out while we are tossed about in public. Read Full Post >
January 15, 2013
The Power of Community
Building community in our schools, working toward becoming a stronger community as a school organization, is work that should not be placed on the back burner. Read Full Post >
November 23, 2012
Tools to Boost Creativity, Critical Thinking, Community, Communication & Character
Good schools have a common intellectual mission. They prioritize, encourage, measure, and discuss important outcomes. This week we had the privilege of spending time with educators at Valley Christian Schools in Cerritos, California. At VCS, the 5Cs translate their mission into practice. Read Full Post >
June 12, 2012
College Transition Programs Aimed to Improve Latino Achievement
Getting Latino students into and through college can be a challenge. Many are first-generation college students whose families aren't familiar with the U.S. higher education system and financial aid. There can be language barriers and a cultural reluctance to move away from family and borrow for s... Read Full Post >
November 19, 2010
K-12 Partnership Report Now Available Free Online
The K-12 Partnership Report is published 10 times a year online to provide partnership and foundation leaders with information they can use in designing strong and sustainable community/school initiatives. Read Full Post >
