A former K-5 public school principal turned author, presenter, and leadership coach, Peter DeWitt provides insights and advice for education leaders. He can be found at www.petermdewitt.com. He is on Twitter @PeterMDeWitt.
Student Achievement
Opinion
Here's Why You Should Stop Using the Term 'Learning Acceleration'
Among other reasons, it puts a renewed emphasis on standardized-test scores.
Student Achievement
Opinion
Educational Strategies and Student Outcomes Are Not in Sync. What You Need to Know
Teachers and school leaders are focused on different tasks, and none is tied to student results.
School & District Management
Opinion
The Simple Reason So Many Initiatives Fail
We often hear about initiative fatigue in education. What may be surprising is there's one reason why most fail.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
How Teacher Confidence and Emotional Regulation Can Drive Student Success
Educators also need support for their own emotional development in order to sufficiently support their students.
Professional Development
Opinion
How Superintendents Can Engage Board Members to Benefit Their Districts
Board members are often disconnected from the day-to-day learning needs of teachers and students. Here are strategies to change that.
School & District Management
Opinion
The Feedback That Made Me a Better Education Leader
Paying attention to what others say can be eye-opening and foster improvements in how we teach and lead.
Professional Development
Opinion
Want to Strengthen Leadership Coaching? Try Collaborative Inquiry
Education leaders need to be a part of the inquiry process so that they, too, can grow.
School & District Management
Opinion
When It Comes to Leadership, Self-Awareness Matters. Here's Why
One leader learned she had a habit of shutting down others' ideas instead of inspiring them. Here's how she changed.
Student Achievement
Opinion
How Do We Measure Student Engagement? A School Created Its Own App to Find Out
The school-created app enables students to share their feedback on lessons and teachers to find out what students are saying.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
How a Sense of Safety Shapes Student Learning and Behavior
Our brains are constantly scanning the environment to see if it's safe, and that has a big impact on student learning.
Professional Development
Opinion
How to Engage Educators When Leading Professional Development
The further removed a leader is from the classroom, the harder it is to turn training into practice. One PD facilitator has advice.
School & District Management
Opinion
How to Become a Self-Aware School Leader
Those in leadership positions sometimes default to “this is how I do things” thinking, but that disposition can be harmful.
Leadership
Opinion
How Self-Aware Are You as a Leader?
There are two types of self-awareness—internal and external—and they are both vital to a leader's success.
Curriculum
Opinion
Should Curriculum Teach Students to Obey or to Improve Society?
If educators are focusing on priority standards, they’re missing the big picture of curriculum-based teaching.