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School Leaders Now
It's okay to use social media as a principal or member of your school's leadership, but your posts do need to be above reproach. Following these five simple social media etiquette rules can help you maintain a Facebook and social media presence without looking unprofessional.
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School Leaders Now (commentary)
Anne Rubin, a contributor for School Leaders Now, writes; "Before I joined my school administration as a dean, I was a classroom teacher for 13 years. The transition from high school English teacher to administrator was a professional pivot I wanted to make. At the same time, it changed my thinking far more than I would ever have predicted. This might not be true for everyone, but it certainly was for me. Here are seven ways I've known that I am an administrator."
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The Hechinger Reprot
The world's developed nations are placing a big bet on education investments, wagering that highly educated populaces will be needed to fill tomorrow's jobs, drive healthy economies and generate enough tax receipts to support government services. Bucking that trend is the United States. U.S. spending on elementary and high school education declined 3 percent from 2010 to 2014 even as its economy prospered and its student population grew slightly by 1 percent, boiling down to a 4 percent decrease in spending per student. That's according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's annual report of education indicators.
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MindShift
The why and how of teaching perseverance in classrooms is an ongoing debate. Some have usefully argued that focusing on building an individual's "grit" (a combination of perseverance and passion) is a distraction from more significant systemic issues such as poverty and ignores how many kids — especially those living in poverty — must develop persistence simply as a means of survival. Others bristle at the idea altogether, claiming grit is unteachable or suggesting too much perseverance can come at a cost. Proponents of grit, like Angela Duckworth, have acknowledged these criticisms while also arguing that sustained effort and interest are established and essential skills for learners.
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Edutopia
Teachers have long known that rote memorization can lead to a superficial grasp of material that is quickly forgotten. But new research in the field of neuroscience is starting to shed light on the ways that brains are wired to forget — highlighting the importance of strategies to retain knowledge and make learning stick.
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eSchool News
As more students head back to school, we will continue to hear about how educators can successfully incorporate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education into curriculums from as early as Kindergarten. Whether it's providing students with hands-on robotics tools where they can learn to code, program and design on their own, or using more in-class devices like Google Chromebooks that familiarize students with technology and problem-solving skills, there are many ways to integrate STEM into the classroom.
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By: Susan Winebrenner (commentary)
 This article was purposefully targeted for this time of the school year. The all-important time is nearly past for teaching all students about the essential routines they need to function smoothly in your class. Sadly, there are still some students who don't seem to be able to meet your expectations about either the specific work they should be doing, or certain inappropriate behaviors you would like to see diminishing or even disappearing.
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EdTech Magazine
These days, the talk of "haves" and "have nots" in K–12 education usually revolves around technology and access to high-speed internet connections. While the digital divide and homework gap are still issues for many districts, some schools are facing a lack of qualified teachers. APM Reports highlights a district in West Virginia, where qualified teachers are leaving in droves and being replaced by substitutes who aren't as familiar with the topics they are being asked to teach.
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MindShift
This kindergarten classroom at Lafayette Elementary in San Francisco has both native English speakers and students who are still learning English. As teacher Elizabeth Iwaszewicz works to help her students understand the difference between fact and opinion she makes sure that students have multiple opportunities to talk with a "rug partner" so they can practice skills like listening and paraphrasing. Iwaszewicz has intentionally paired students so that English learners speak at least once with native English speakers.
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Istation
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Edutopia (commentary)
Courtney Sears, a contributor for Edutopia, writes: "Our second-grade team works hard to nurture a growth mindset in our students. We begin the year with morning messages about how our brains can grow and change. We read and discuss books about characters who learn from their mistakes. In our classroom makerspaces, we explicitly teach lessons on persistence and flexibility, and in math class our students work collaboratively to solve problems with multiple solutions or multiple paths to the solution."
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eSchool News
Historically, English language learner instruction has primarily focused on reading and writing. The reasons for this are twofold: 1) Reading and writing are the most obvious, immediate learning needs, and 2) federal and state reclassification requirements are focused on these subjects. Conventional thinking says that literacy must be the primary focus, and that when literacy scores rise, they will pull up math scores alongside them. The truth is a little more complex. As a result of this literacy-first focus, by the time ELLs become proficient readers in English, they are often many years behind in math. Middle school students are still at the elementary level, and upper elementary students are still figuring out the basics of numeracy.
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School Leaders Now (commentary)
Dave Ferguson, a contributor for School Leaders Now, writes: "When I started teaching, there was no shortage of professional books and websites to support my work in the classroom. However, other teachers proved to be my best resource. I loved bouncing ideas off of them and getting immediate feedback. When I became a principal, I knew I had to start looking in new places for the information I required. I needed professional resources for principals. So, I expanded my reach and found my new tribe."
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eSchool News (commentary)
Camille Cavazos, a contributor for eSchool News, writes: "Good communication is essential in any relationship, whether it is employer to employee, spouse to spouse, or teacher to student (or student's parents). In my time as an educator, I've seen what a difference good communication can make. When communication channels are open between parents, students, and teachers, students have increased motivation for learning, improved behavior, more regular attendance and a more positive attitude about school."
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District Administration Magazine
Going into his third year as principal of Sunset Elementary School near Spokane, Washington, Ty McGregor feels more confident that he has prepared his building for an intruder or active shooter. While school was out this past June, a group of staff members, students and emergency responders conducted drills on two potentially devastating scenarios: a shooter and a hostage crisis. The participants practiced with blank rounds, smoke and fake wounds to simulate an intense and frightening situation.
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Today
A new study that may appeal to parents of next year's kindergartners suggests that the month in which you're born may help you out in school. New research into the age of children as they start kindergarten found that students who are older than most of their classmates had an academic edge over their younger peers. The study may contribute to the debate over whether parents should "redshirt" children who have birthdays right before school-enrollment deadlines.
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| | FEDERAL ADVOCACY AND POLICY |
Education Week
In an exclusive interview with Education Week, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos said that Congress needs to look at the special education requirements it has placed on states, compared to especially considering the relatively small percentage of funding that the federal government provides to meet all those requirements.
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U.S. News & World Report
Sept. 18 marked the final deadline by which nearly all states must have submitted a K-12 accountability plan to the Department of Education, marking a pivotal — if not yet final — step in how schools will operate under the new federal education law. The Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA, gives states new flexibility to create accountability systems that suit their unique needs. Those plans must be vetted and cleared by the Department of Education before states begin implementing them in the near future. Sixteen states and the District of Columbia already submitted plans in line with an earlier deadline, and 14 have been approved. Those not yet approved are Colorado, Massachusetts and Michigan.
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NPR
South Carolina researchers have drawn a connection between low-income students' poor performance on math tests and the time of month when their families run low on food stamps.
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NAESP
Do you struggle with building and leading culture that is conducive to student achievement? No worries. Help is a click away! Whether you serve at a school that is urban or rural, prosperous or struggling, join this candid conversation with noted author, Dr. Steve Gruenert, and learn tools, strategies, and advice for defining, assessing, and ultimately transforming your school's culture. Explore a proven framework for pinpointing the type of culture you have, the type that you want, and the actions you need to bridge the two.
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NAESP
Get ready for unique experiences to help foster your professional learning, expand your network, and inspire you in your leadership role. This exciting experience will focus on issues that matter most to your school, provide connection with peers, and allow one-on-one exhibitor conversations showcasing phenomenal products to strengthen student learning.
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