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School Leaders Now (commentary)
Sheridan Steelman, a contributor for School Leaders Now, writes: "After over 30 years of teaching, I still recall my feelings of panic during my first year. I wondered how other teachers kept their heads above water with all the meetings to attend and papers to grade. Every Sunday evening I asked myself how in the world I was going to finish my lesson plans and somehow maintain the semblance of a home life. I wondered if I would ever sleep again."
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Entrepreneur
While the time between Thanksgiving and the New Year is a celebratory one filled with holiday parties and spending time with loved ones, in the workplace it can be hard to balance a festive atmosphere while simultaneously keeping employees focused and productive. In fact, one recent study found that employee productivity drops by more than 50 percent around the holidays, and more than 10 percent of employees have already started to slack off before the month of December.
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Inc.
Everyone wants immediate results, but that's rarely the case regardless of whether you're attempting to lose weight, improve revenue or develop as a leader. That's because results, especially the ones with a lasting impact, are the byproduct of doing the right things each and every day. If you're leading, but aren't seeing immediate results, it doesn't mean all is lost. There are 7 signs that show your best leadership year is right around the corner.
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Leadership Freak
The only way to achieve greater success using old methods is to work harder. But doing more with less has a limited lifespan. Working harder only works when you aren't working hard already. In order to achieve new results — if you are already working hard — you must work in new ways. Try new things. Test new approaches.
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Entrepreneur
When you look around these days, it's easy to feel a little alarmed by the state of interpersonal relations. Whether at work or in our personal lives, it's just not easy to get along with everyone. Whatever the cause, it seems many of us are having an increasingly difficult time communicating well with each other, and it often seems that a lack of empathy is one of the reasons behind that problem.
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By: Terri Williams (commentary)
 Employee benefits might be more important than you think. Smart companies are using them to attract and retain talent, and employees indicate that they prefer workplace benefits over a salary increase. A report by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) reveals that by a margin of 4 to 1, American workers favor workplace benefits over an increase in salary. So, why are benefits so important to employees, and which benefits do employees want?
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Education Week
America's teachers remain committed to their students, but take an increasingly dim view of the future of the profession, according to the 2018 Schooling in America survey. The school choice advocacy group EdChoice and Braun Research, Inc. surveyed a representative sample more than 530 public school parents and more than 1,800 members of the general public. But this year the groups also conducted online interviews with 777 public school teachers.
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By: Dr. David Hillson (commentary)
 The fear of failure often stops us taking risks, because most of us think of failure as "a bad thing." Reality is more balanced. Accepting the possibility and likelihood of failure gives us freedom to think outside the box, to act unconventionally, to challenge norms and stereotypes, and to be different — which can be very enjoyable! The 10 key characteristics of failure in this article show it includes both negative and positive aspects. Of course, not all of these characteristics are evident in every instance of failure, or they may appear at different times in the same failure.
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The Lead Change Group (commentary)
Jon Lokhorst, a contributor for The Lead Change Group, writes: "'Change is in the air.' I chuckled at the headline in an airline magazine as I planned this article. That's a constant, as we repeatedly hear that the pace of change will never be slower than it is today. Still, most people struggle with the reality of yet more change on the horizon. The best change leaders recognize the individual differences among their team members as they lead change. They approach each person based on his or her unique personality and preferences."
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Fast Company
According to studies carried out by Development Dimensions International, empathy is the biggest single leadership skill needed today. According to Richard S. Wellins, senior vice president of DDI, "Being able to listen and respond with empathy is overwhelmingly the one interaction skill that outshines all other skills." Other research has backed up DDI findings. Dianne Crampton at Gonzaga University found that "Empathy is a universal team value that promotes high commitment and cooperation in the workplace."
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Education Week
The Federal School Safety Commission's report is expected to recommend scrapping an Obama-era rule aimed at making sure that students of color aren't disciplined more harshly, or more often than their peers, the Washington Post has reported. The U.S. Department of Education neither confirmed nor denied the story. "The Federal Commission on School Safety has studied this topic extensively and will make a recommendation on it in its final report," said Elizabeth Hill, a spokeswoman for DeVos.
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THE Journal
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., wants boost funding to American's neediest schools and special education programs through the Keep Our Promise to America's Children and Teachers Act. The legislation would create a 10-year mandatory "glide path" to fully fund both Title I and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act over a 10-year period in the federal budget.
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Education Week
Now that the Every Student Succeeds Act has been officially in place for a whole school year, states are beginning to release their lists of schools that need extra help. And there's a particular group of schools that experts are watching closely: Additional Targeted Schools. That's a wonky term for a particular set of schools that need improvement, but it's one to watch: It could end up describing anywhere from 30 to 70 percent of schools, according to preliminary observations by the Center for Assessment, a nonprofit that works with states on testing and accountability.
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EdScoop
Even after recent high-profile incidents, cybersecurity can seem abstract and non-urgent, but of course, cybersecurity is a necessity in education. Schools have valuable information to protect for both students and employees. However, as financial and physical security issues arise, cybersecurity can fall down the list.
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EdTech Magazine
Internet content monitoring can create a clash between student safety and student privacy. One one hand, teachers and parents want students to remain safe from harmful content on the internet. Keeping tabs on every student's digital presence, however, can create a dangerous precedent.
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Education Week
When Amanda Morin's younger child, Benjamin, was about to start school, her older son, Jacob Lewis, then in 7th grade, told his family that they should switch school districts. "He was really adamant that he didn't want Benjamin to be viewed as a problem," Morin said. Jacob, now 16, and Benjamin, 8, are hyperlexic, showing an advanced ability in reading and spelling. Jacob also is a photographer, and Benjamin could tell the make, model, and year of pretty much any car.
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Edutopia
Teachers post great ideas on Instagram for everything from keeping your room clean to getting kids moving. Edutopia collected a few, plus hashtags you should follow.
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eSchool News
Learning seems like a simple process. The information goes in (encoding), the learner attempts to commit information to memory (storage), and then the learner tries to recall the lesson (access). Even though the ability to recall and apply the knowledge is critical, teachers spend the majority of class time focused on getting the information in.
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Edutopia
During the holiday season and when birthdays roll around, parents often seek out gifts that their kids will enjoy while also learning something — a delicate balance. Gifts that support literacy — books, magazines and apps — work well at every age. Teachers can help out by sharing this list with parents.
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University of Granada via Science Daily
Being able to voluntarily regulate our attention is crucial for mental processes such as intelligence and learning in children. With this in mind, researchers have carried out a study in which they evaluated the influence of a computer-based attention-training intervention on intelligence scores and brain functioning on a group of preschool age children.
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HealthDay News
Brown-bag lunches give you control over what you eat and what your children eat, but studies show that these to-go meals need to be healthier. This is especially important for kids because their eating habits are developed during the preschool years. Recent studies have evaluated lunches for preschoolers by comparing their contents to the Healthy Eating Index, which is used to assess how well recommended nutrition guidelines are being followed. The conclusion: there's a lot of room for improvement.
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EdSurge
In recent years, educators have spent countless collective hours designing, experimenting with and implementing new kinds of learning experiences for students — learning experiences that are fun, engaging and formative. But assessments haven't evolved at the same pace. As a result, there is a disconnect between what schools value and what they measure. But it's a tough nut to crack, because many of the skills and characteristics treasured most are in fact the hardest to evaluate.
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Science Daily
Disaster communication experts say disaster media coverage can have lasting effects on children's mental health and suggest teachers and parents be prepared to respond to questions during and after a catastrophe.
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Chalkbeat
More Colorado students use school choice to opt into traditional district-run schools than use it to attend charter schools. Those who do so are more likely to be white and middle- or upper-class than their peers. And transportation continues to be a barrier for students who want to go somewhere other than their neighborhood school. Those are the findings of a report on choice and open enrollment in the traditional public school sector put out by Ready Colorado, a conservative education reform advocacy group that supports greater access to school choice.
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The Hechinger Report
Most of an average student's waking hours are spent somewhere other than school. That means out-of-school activities offer a powerful opportunity to either mitigate or exacerbate gaps in student achievement. Historically, wealthier students have had greater access to enriching out-of-school experiences, compounding their privilege.
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NAESP
Social and Emotional Learning is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to understand. This learning process, helps with managing emotions, and setting and achieving standards for obtaining positive goals for learning. Some goals of are to feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. Join our panel of 2017-2018 Outstanding Assistant Principals of the Year, as they discuss their strategies of implementation and perspectives on Social Emotional Learning in schools.
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NAESP
A new calendar year brings a chance for a fresh start. When the school year begins, you've got a lot to juggle. Even when you're at your busiest, your students remain the top priority. But sometimes you're pulled in many directions, making it harder to spend as much time with your students as you'd like.
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