Leadership
Content that enables educators, edleaders, organizations and families to increase capacity, apply a growth mindset and implement what’s next in learning on behalf of those entrusted to them.
On Promoting Efficacy: A Conversation with John Tweeddale
Tom talks with Boston based, John Tweeddale, Senior Vice President of Efficacy and Quality at Pearson, on the work of his team promoting efficacy.
STEM Ideas From GeekGirlCon ’14
Teacher Blogger Winifred Kehl reports back from Geek Girl Con '14, the annual celebration of women contributing to science and technology, with coding resources, scholarship information, and club opportunities.
Education is Everyone’s Business
At a time when it’s easy to be discouraged about the state of federal education policy, it’s great to see leadership, alignment, and momentum in states like West Virginia.
Smart List: 40 People Shaping the Future of K-12 Education
Today we are recognizing 40 thought leaders and change makers shaping the future of U.S. K-12 education.
Preparing Principals: Best Practices and Next Steps
In the third of three posts on principal preparation and development Tom shares Best practices, next steps and recommendations to preparing principals to boost the achievement of American students.
Smart List: 45 Advocacy Orgs Making a Difference
Today we are recognizing 45 policy and advocacy organizations. These groups put students first, set the path, and lead the conversation.
Good Work: Humility, Passion, & Dreams
Tom's weekly Sunday blog on mission-focused work shares research on the success of new schools in NYC, EdTech leaders with EdTech.MD, shout outs to edupreneurs and Master Chef Massimo Bottura's three keys to Good Work he told Charlie Rose.
Education Innovation Clusters: Help is on the way!
Deputy Director of the US Dept. of Ed's Office of EdTech describe the growing local education innovation clusters and networks can improving collaboration with the upcoming "Education Innovation Cluster Cookbook."
Next Gen Principal Prep: Blended, Personalized, Competency-based
It’s time to rethink leadership preparation in education. The linear model is obsolete, expensive, and time consuming. It’s time for new pathways and new partnerships that prepare leaders for the schools our young people deserve. New models of preparation must be about matching leadership to the next generation environment where they will serve.
Attacking Poverty With Innovation & Supports
Reflecting on his story, Tom shares how innovations in learning impacts poverty and opportunity while and highlighting the work of Multi-Service Center, a local nonprofit providing services vital to the community.