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Measuring What Matters: A Framework Review
This post reviews several whole-student outcome frameworks, particularly those that attempt to describe and measure productive dispositions and habits.
A Gifted Ed Teacher’s Secrets to Success
By: Stephen Noonoo. Gifted education teacher Alison Alowonle shares how she keeps her exceptional students (and their families) engaged in their learning process, as well as advice for those interested in getting involved as an educator in the space.
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.
40 “Teaching Madness” Indicators For Educators
By John Hardison - In honor of March Madness, here is a checklist of 40 thoughts and indicators for my fellow educators to test your teaching “madness" level.
Infographic | Connecting Educators Globally
There’s an unmet global demand for access to high-quality education. Learn more from this infographic about next steps for connecting high-achieving school networks globally and ultimately improving student outcomes everywhere.
Becoming Macro and Micro Focused Educators
As a teacher, I’m challenging myself to zero in daily on one student and look for their story to understand the complexities of learning for that particular child and make any shifts that would help them.
The Innovation to Drive Innovation: Scaling Inquiry
By: Thom Markham. When done well, project-based learning helps students discover the fruits of a creative journey that leads to innovation and deeper learning. A kind of magic occurs. How can we bottle that magic? Find out here.
What’s New in Leadership? Lifelong Learning + Project Management
As we have been writing throughout our project-based world series, the nature of work is changing and so in turn are the necessary skills for success. So what do we need to ensure we grow the type of leaders we'll need in the future?
What Do Education Leaders Need? Surprisingly, What Students Do!
By: Gia Truong. If learning truly is a lifelong process, then even education leaders need to stay on the learning path and see ongoing leadership development as critical to their—and their students’—success.
Do You Want To Be A Thought Leader?
It's important for educators to share their experience and claim their place at the (digital) thought leadership table to keep improving innovation in our education system. So here are three ways they can work towards becoming recognized thought leaders.