As a new teacher, I remember listening intently to my school leader share new initiatives we would be required to implement. As I feverishly took notes, two veteran teachers looked at me and told me to “not waste my time”. They went on to explain […]
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Millennials today have too much student loan debt and are entering a workforce with not enough employment demand. Part of that stems from unrealistic expectations set by parents, colleges, and even K-12 institutions.
Ten years ago, I think we […]
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As school districts across the U.S. move towards a career readiness focus, teachers and administrators are tasked with exposing students to […]
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Think about your job today. Have you ever been given a formal assessment to prove you know the ins and outs of your job? Probably not. In today’s economy, employees are assessed based on overall performance—not a test. The same should be said for […]
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College and career readiness is a growing initiative across the United States. The U.S. Department of Education recently posted an updated Dear Colleague Letter explaining their goal of providing more opportunities for students to succeed in […]
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Explorers such as Vasco de Gamma, Ponce de Leon, and Magellan used maps to help navigate the oceans and waters of the world to find routes and new places. Some of these places were known but many were unknown and waiting […]
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As the CAO of an edtech company, I lead onsite professional development (PD) sessions for K-12 educators. I am often surprised when I begin a session and a majority of the participants do not know why they are there or the […]
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Working with a number of school systems around the country, I have witnessed a number of commonalities that lead to successful STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) learning experiences and initiatives. These initiatives often […]
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BY STEPHEN NOONOO - ESCHOOL NEWS
The best educational leaders are lifelong learners. They are constantly expanding their knowledge, refining their skills, and looking for creative ways to help kids learn. As these four principals look back at 2016, […]
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As 2016 drew to a close, we asked educators in variety of positions to reflect on what they have learned this year. […]