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.PRINCIPAL LEADERSHIP
Why districts intend to hire teachers with stimulus funds
District Administration Magazine
Many district leaders intend to use COVID stimulus money to add teachers despite cautions from some policymakers who say new hires won't be sustainable after the funding expires. Camden City Schools Superintendent Katrina McCombs says she wants to add a second certified teacher in all elementary school classrooms to help curb the learning loss that has occurred during COVID.
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Students need emotional support when returning to school in person. Here's how
Education Week (commentary)
Phyllis L. Fagell, a contributor for Education Week, writes: "When my school resumed in-person classes this winter, I watched as a 5th grade boy splayed on his stomach across the chair in class, his arms extended like Superman. He wasn't trying to be funny; he was simply trying to ground himself. After months of toxic stress, his ability to pay attention and self-regulate had been compromised, and as much as he detested remote learning, the return to school hadn’t been a panacea. He was happy to see friends but also tired easily, bristled at perceived slights, and struggled to produce work"
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Summer school programs are set to grow. Here are 6 tips for making them successful.
Chalkbeat
Several years ago, few students attended summer school in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Most of those who did came under the threat of being held back a grade. Convinced that summer learning could provide big benefits to students who were far behind, the district set out on a new course: create a program that was workable for families and fun for students. Enrollment surged.
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Schools can't be the only safety net for our communities
We Are Teachers
We can't expect teachers to be the band-aid solution for meeting students' most basic needs, yet we do. Teachers spend more time with students than their families during the school year. When we see a child acting out, falling asleep during class, or so hungry that they cry in class, we do whatever we can to help that child. We prioritize building strong relationships and classroom communities where students feel safe, seen and heard.
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As pandemic upends teaching, fewer students want to pursue it
The New York Times
Kianna Ameni-Melvin's parents used to tell her that there wasn't much money to be made in education. But it was easy enough for her to tune them out as she enrolled in an education studies program, with her mind set on teaching high school special education. Then the coronavirus shut down her campus at Towson University in Maryland, and she sat home watching her twin brother, who has autism, as he struggled through online classes. She began to question how the profession's low pay could impact the challenges of pandemic teaching.
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Teacher confidence in personal finance way up, leaders must make it a priority
District Administration Magazine
A studyshows that teachers across the country are more equipped to take on personal finance instruction than they were a decade ago. This is great news, as less than 1 in 10 teachers felt confident teaching personal finance in 2009, compared with 7 in 10 today. Teachers are prepared because they are passionate about this subject. They are passionate because they know it's important. And they know it's important because they see daily examples of how it makes a difference in the lives of their students.
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Student safety strategies
Tech & Learning
In this recent Tech & Learning virtual roundtable, Dr. Kecia Ray talked with a panel of experts about the building blocks of a student safety district program, and how technology can help educators connect with students and signal to educators if students are at risk. The panel also discussed developing effective content monitoring tools and engaging parents.
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In schools, finding hope at a hopeless time
Edutopia
In mid-February, three snowstorms knocked out the electricity for thousands of residents in Boyd County, Kentucky. As they waited for up to two weeks for the lights to come on, many residents were left snowbound in their homes in freezing temperatures. Two people died from hypothermia before power was restored.
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The 1 thing to remember before you start a difficult conversation
Inc.
You might think that successful, charismatic business leaders who talk to people every day can speak to anyone about anything. They appear to confidently start conversations with their employees about poor performance, their customers about the realities of their complaints, and their spouses about an annoying situation that never seems to change.
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How do you reverse apathy?
The Lead Change Group
Igniting anything takes heat, oxygen and fuel — the three components of the fire triangle. The idea of the fire triangle can apply to human motivation, too. When Jane Beckett took over the dance program at The McDonald College, a prestigious performing arts school in Atlanta, she saw talent from the beginning. She brought a personal history of dance excellence with her. What she didn't see as much of was passion. The class, she says, seemed "apathetic."
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Beat a bad day with these simple steps
Forbes
Have you ever just felt like your lousy day would never end? Maybe things haven't gone as you planned, and you feel like your bad luck is relentless. Bad days are never fun. Defining a bad day can look very different — anything can trigger bad days, whether it's a significant event or even less monumental moments like misplacing your keys or stubbing your toe. The good news is that you can turn your bad day around in a few simple steps.
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Post-pandemic times will demand a new brand of leadership. Will you step up?
Entrepreneur
One of the most common misconceptions in any organization is that leadership is associated with particular roles and only certain titles. Once you reach a specific rung on the proverbial corporate ladder or get that coveted promotion to a certain position, the thinking is, you're now "officially" a leader.
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Research: A little recognition can provide a big morale boost
Harvard Business Review
As we enter into the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, frontline public sector workers such as healthcare professionals, teachers, and social workers are under more strain than ever. At the same time, organizations in every industry are being forced to downsize and restructure, meaning they've got less cash in the bank to support an increasingly burned out workforce. In these trying times, what can managers do to keep their employees motivated?
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.EDUCATION POLICY
Standardized tests aren't the problem, it's how we use them
The Brookings Institution
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona is refusing to back down on a federal requirement that states must administer standardized tests this year, although a letter to state leaders from the Department of Education last month said that states will have flexibility on how to apply results. States concerned about the safety of administering a test during a pandemic may implement shortened versions of assessments.
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As you plan for 2021-22, learn how social-emotional behavior data can provide insights into the effectiveness of your SEL programs and how to align resources for the coming year to build on student strengths, support teachers, and address student needs most effectively. Watch now.
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.SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY
Success of videoconferencing could keep a lot of education work remote
THE Journal
Two-thirds of people in the education sector expect to see a continuation of remote work post-pandemic. 65% of respondents in education agreed that due to the success of remote collaboration, facilitated by videoconferencing, their organizations are considering a flexible remote working model.
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5 top practices for engaging digital teaching
eSchool News
Summer is on the horizon, and the only thing standing in the way is a couple more months of school. Teachers and students alike wrestled with the steep learning curve of remote teaching and learning. Much of our experience has been molded by trial and error, failure and success, frustration and elation.
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Best ChatterPix Kids tips and tricks for teaching
Tech & Learning
The best ChatterPix Kids tips and tricks for teaching are essential to help get the most out of the creative app. ChatterPix Kids lets teachers and students turn any image into a talking character with their voice recording added into a moving mouth animation. It's easy enough for kindergarteners to use but fun and creative enough for older students, too.
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How tech heavyweights are engaging girls in STEM
District Administration Magazine
Girls are building the communities of the future on Minecraft in a new after-school program developed by a group of tech heavyweights to increase diversity in STEM. The "Girls Who Game" curriculum has been crafted make STEM more relevant to the lives of fourth- through eighth-grade girls, particularly students who come from underrepresented communities, the program's creators say.
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.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
6 steps to a culturally responsive classroom
eSchool News
The U.S. reached an important milestone several years ago — minority students now comprise the largest demographic group in our nation's public schools. While there is great diversity within our student population, the majority of educators still do not share the same cultural experiences with the diverse students they serve.
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MULTIBRIEFS EXCLUSIVE
Grade retention: Perpetuating failure
By Howard Margolis
Years ago, I read an article by a teacher who was worried about Gretchen (a pseudonym), a conscientious, enthusiastic, and hardworking struggling learner. The teacher feared that his district's policy would force him to fail and retain her. He feared the negative consequences. His article was touching, perceptive, and troubling. It dealt with common fail-retain-and-repeat decisions that I had frequently encountered, decisions that continue to demoralize and undermine countless struggling learners, their families, and their teachers.
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How to keep our most vulnerable students from losing ground in the pandemic
The Hechinger Report
When the pandemic struck last March, schools across the country and in my district in Grand Island, Nebraska, quickly stepped up to the challenge of providing at-home learning and supporting our students and families. We shifted lesson plans, handed out laptops and hotspots and adjusted food distribution — all at top speed. But another crisis has been plaguing schools for much longer than the coronavirus: structural racism and inequities that too often limits students of color from living up to their extraordinary possibilities.
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Planting the seeds of reading enthusiasm
MiddleWeb (commentary)
Katie Durkin, a contributor for MiddleWeb, writes: "Last year, in the depths of quarantine, I planted a garden. While I had dabbled in herbs and vegetables before, I wanted to create a sustainable practice of growing my own food. I researched what types of fruits and vegetables grow best in my climate, how to construct garden beds, and how to design these beds for companion planting."
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How to use gameplay to enhance classroom learning
Edutopia
What happens when a gorilla goes into a battle with a brown hyena in an Australian rain forest? Tanya Buxton's high school biology students could find out as they embark on March Mammal Madness, a virtual game modeled after the annual NCAA basketball championship that aims to educate U.S. students about the importance of biodiversity and endangered species.
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Grammar instruction the safe and social way
MiddleWeb (commentary)
Let's face it, adolescence isn't plump full of safety and confidence. It's a developmental stage in which students want and need to be connected and valued. As Social Emotional Learning strives to do. Enter middle grade grammar instruction: How are we supposed to make language or convention learning safe and social?
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Revving up the 'curiosity engine' in inclusive class discussions
District Administration Magazine
Many educators are coming to realize that social-emotional learning will play as big a role as will academics in how students recover from COVID. And while many teachers know instinctively how to build relationships with students, a method called the Dialogic Classroom model could open some administrators' eyes as a powerful new avenue for professional development as they spend stimulus funds to help teachers improve their craft.
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Sent home early: Lost learning in special education
The Hechinger Report
Near the end of Delilah McBride's second month of kindergarten in Taylor, Michigan, her family received jarring news from her principal: Delilah would be allowed to come to school only in the morning. Someone would need to pick her up before noon every day, even as the rest of her peers continued learning and playing together.
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Other ways for kids to show what they know
MiddleWeb (commentary)
Curtis Chandler, a contributor for MiddleWeb, writes: "When I was growing up, my dad had this old, push lawn mower that was nearly impossible for me to start. I would top off the gas, check the oil, and yank the pull start as hard and fast as I could, over and over, until my arm and shoulder went numb. Inevitably, I would throw my hands in the air, stomp around the yard, yelling about the decrepit mower and my stingy father."
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.EDUCATION RESEARCH
'I need help!' 6 steps to boost your child's homework independence
ADDitude Magazine
Remote learning halted many students' progress toward greater independence and stronger problem-solving skills. This is especially true for those with executive function weaknesses, such as ADHD. Now that students are returning to the classroom, it's time to shore up and strengthen these essential tools of learning.
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Pandemic masks ongoing child abuse crisis as cases plummet
The Associated Press
Ava Lerario lived in a home marked by both love and chaos, even before the walls of the pandemic started closing in on her fractured family. Sandwiched between two brothers, the 9-year-old was her father's princess, and she loved to snuggle up with her mom to read. She sometimes lugged her favorite stuffed animals all the way to the bus stop, where she never hesitated to share toys or books, or befriend a new or lonely kid.
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7 DIY activities to teach kids about germs
We Are Teachers
One of the most important lessons we've learned over the last year is how important it is to wash your hands. But, as we all know, kids will never do it if they don't know why. They need to know what germs are — microscopic bacteria and viruses that can make you sick — as well as how easily germs spread. But germ education doesn't have to be a lecture or a health textbook.
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.IN THE STATES
High teacher turnover is hurting Michigan's most vulnerable students
Chalkbeat
Idriss Saleh hasn't forgotten his freshman year teachers at Universal Academy, but he's not sure they remember him. By the time his senior year began this fall, he had outlasted all seven of those teachers. Saleh worked hard to maintain a 3.9 GPA and applied to an ambitious list of colleges. But he worries that he isn't ready for college coursework, thanks in part to an unrelenting drumbeat of teachers leaving his school.
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When the man behind the curtain is female: More women now hold key education policymaker jobs
The Hechinger Report
In the spring of 2020, Chelsea Kelley's second grader received live instruction from his teacher just once a week for 45 minutes. That meant that Kelley had to get him set up with schoolwork he could do alone, lay out Legos on the floor beside her chair for his 4-year-old brother and hope for the best as she joined Zoom discussions about what must be done for families grappling with school closures across California.
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After a year of remote classes, teachers are meeting students for the first time
NPR
As students walked into Jahdai Jeffords' classroom for the first time, he greeted them with an assignment: "Say something!" Jeffords, who teaches Spanish and Latin American studies at Carver High School in Winston-Salem, N.C., had been teaching remotely since March 2020. When school opened back up almost a year later on February 15th, he had never met, or in some cases, even seen many of the students he had been teaching.
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.ASSOCIATION NEWS
Celebrate National Assistant Principals Week
NAESP
NAESP celebrates National Assistant Principals Week every April to recognize the significant role assistant principals play in the overall academic achievement of students nationwide. In collaboration with the National Association of Secondary School Principals and the American Federation of School Administrators, we will honor the impact assistant principals have on the success of schools across the country.
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10 Takeaways to Help Women in Education Leadership Thrive
NAESP
Women in leadership face a unique set of challenges as they rise in their careers. On March 11, leaders in education joined together to discuss ways to help female leaders overcome challenges and find support. Hosted by NAESP Center for Women in Leadership fellows Jessica Gomez and Andrea Thompson, the chat led to conversations about how being a woman impacts their role, what balance looks like, how men in the profession could better support their female peers and more.
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