Learning and Teaching

The core of school success is learning and teaching. These are at the heart of our mission as educators. What are current best practices? How do we elevate the teaching profession? Why do some innovations work to increase learning?

10 Things That Happen When Students Engage in Project-Based Learning

We often hear about the need for students to learn how to program in order to be ready for STEM fields and the Information Economy. It’s what we’ve been hearing for over a decade. However, there’s a fascinating piece from the Washington Post that explores how the so-called “soft-skills” might be even more vital than …

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Will Restorative Justice Improve Your School?

Desmond Tutu says, “Restorative justice says “No, the offense affected a relationship” and what you are seeking for is to restore the relationship, to heal the relationship.” What is Restorative Justice? It’s a system of criminal justice which focuses on the rehabilitation of offenders through reconciliation with victims and the community at large. Main principles …

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Attracting Teachers to the Profession

This post appeared first at nassp.org. Just about every principal has faced challenges finding strong, well-qualified teachers. Experienced and skilled teachers continue to leave the profession at a rapid clip, and fewer and fewer young people are entering the teaching profession. In some states—and in areas such as math, science, and special education—the gap between …

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Using Data to Make Meaning

As school leaders, the narratives we provide not only make meaning out of the data, they create the basis for our next actions, influence organizational culture, and recommit our teams to the high expectations we have for ourselves and our students.