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.
Leadership
Using Student Feedback to (Actually) Drive Change
By: Sachi Takahashi-Rial. Research shows that student perceptions are linked to academic outcomes, and that happy schools can more readily close the achievement gap. Here's how school leaders can gauge student perceptions and improve their school's culture.
Leadership
Increasing Student Access Through Project LEAN In
By: Sam Sakai-Miller. Project LEAN In is San Lorenzo Unified School District's program for implementing a 1:1 student:device ratio in classrooms to increase student engagement and achievement. Here are lessons learned, best practices and unexpected benefits.
Leadership
Projects That Learn
If you’re a school or district leader contemplating a transformation effort, consider structuring the change agenda as a leadership development agenda, mixing change management with talent development to create projects that learn.
Leadership
Competitive, Coherent, Creative: The 21st Century School District
It’s time for district leaders to create clarity and coherence by making crystal clear how things are supposed to work. To accomplish that, it’s a good time to reexamine why school districts exist, how they work and what value they add.
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Smart Review | Heart! Fully Forming Your Professional Life as a Teacher and Leader
As a teacher who considers relationships the center of what I do, I was impressed by Timothy Kanold's interesting take on ensuring that your impact on others' lives is a positive one. Here, I share my other impressions of his latest book.
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Teachers Taking Leadership to Drive Positive Change
By: Carly Croman & Priscilla Fischback. Sometimes our assumptions limit what we imagine is possible, which in turn limits growth and potential. Here, we look at some ways that teachers can overcome their limiting beliefs and provide new opportunities to their students.
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SchoolSmartKC Supports Education Ecosystem Transformation in Kansas City
By: Emily Liebtag. SchoolSmartKC, a non-profit collaborative fund that seeks to improve the performance of schools in the Kansas City Public School system, recently announced that they will invest $563,000 to support low-income students. Learn more here.
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Highlights from NSTA’s 2017 National Conference
The National Science Teachers Association is a huge event and provides a plethora of free teacher resources. Here are just a few of the many available at this year's conference.
Future of Learning
What’s The Next Big Idea? Microschool Networks
Microschools have been popping up around the country for the last decade with great success, so let's make it easier to launch these schools by creating supportive networks.
Leadership
Conspiracy of 10 Lessons and Innovations Drive Postsecondary Learning
The majority of students are still leaving high school unprepared for college and career, but the good news is there are at least ten trends that will drive improved options and outcomes for learners of all ages.