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How entrepreneurship education builds strong community ties
My district’s relationship with the business community, which uses entrepreneurship education as a cornerstone, is about to get even stronger.
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Sizing up the summer
Learning to embrace the good during the bad is one of life's lessons that gives a more peaceful point of view.
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Build relationships among educators to aid MTSS implementation
Build relationships among teachers and staff by connecting with them personally and finding ways for them to connect with each other.
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3 levers to pull for systemic change for increased student outcomes
School schedules, high-quality materials and effective professional development are three areas of systemic change that improve outcomes.
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Start early — and continue all year — to get to know preschoolers
Our youngest learners develop rapidly, so teachers get to know preschoolers before school starts and year-round to meet their needs.
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Kick-start the year by offloading administrivia to a chatbot
Here's how one leader frees up his time by letting a chatbot do the lion's share of his more mundane tasks.
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Approaching drastic changes
Acknowledging and welcoming change, then accepting that what is different may be the new normal, are important parts of leadership.
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Simulation Day: End-of-year way to trace next year’s first-day footsteps
One of the most common anxieties for children is heading back to school after the summer break. But what if the first day actually...
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AI’s remarkably imperfect productivity for educators
AI chat tools have their limitations, but recognizing them allows educators to work around them for efficiency and efficacy.
Educational Leadership
Juggling learning and fun with center-based play
Play-based programs are wonderful, but they must be balanced with activities that reinforce the concepts students are learning.
Educational Leadership
Lessons learned: A reflection on the 2022-23 school year
Fred Ende shares 4 leadership lessons, including the larger picture of who is affected by your own transitions.
Educational Leadership
How to support the student skills that really matter
Teachers who share lessons in life skills as well as academics can help students meet their potential.
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In support of new experiences
New experiences create opportunities to do things differently, take stock of our limitations and increase our enjoyment.
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Do you have the school safety measures necessary for a safe learning space?
Prevention, preparedness and response are the three legs of the school safety stool. Technology offers helpful school safety measures.
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Do you have the school safety measures necessary for a safe learning space?
Prevention, preparedness and response are the three legs of the school safety stool. Technology offers helpful school safety measures.
Education
How we improve instruction with video for coaching
Making video recording optional earned us buy-in, and using videos only for coaching has made it popular among administrators and teachers.
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Building a beautiful bridge and bond between school and families
Creating and maintaining that bond between school and families starts before school begins and extends far beyond the walls of the school.
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How a lunar assist and dose of AI build student momentum
A lunar assist helped stranded astronauts return to Earth little by little, and a similar, gradual technique builds student momentum.
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Physical school safety changes we made after a shooting at our middle school
An Idaho superintendent shares lessons learned after a school shooting and changes made to enhance school safety.
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The nuances of belonging
Belonging, or not, isn't always as straightforward as it seems. Connections are important, but let the nuances of belonging be your guide.
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Horace Mann award winner shares how she helps bridge divides
Horace Mann Award finalist Natalie Johnson-Berry has an extensive background that allows her to build bridges to diversity and inclusion.
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4 ways leaders can set teachers up for classroom management success
Classroom management starts with helping teachers get to know families and students before the school year begins.
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Discover how storytelling builds students’ resilience
Making connections with others, which can be aided by storytelling, is a powerful way to develop and nurture resilience in students.
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Global ideas that show the power of an education servant leader
Involved individuals who practice education servant leadership often are the enthusiasts behind initiatives that benefit students.
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10 key takeaways from ASCD 2023
Identity, dissent and diamonds were all important lessons educator Fred Ende gleaned during the ASCD 2023 conference.
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Michele Borba: Thrivers are made not born
Education psychologist Michele Borba, in her keynote presentation at ASCD23, outlined seven ways educators can help nurture students’ resilience and teach them to thrive in school and life.
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Love comes first
Author, educator and debate coach Brandon P. Fleming talks about the power of compassion to radically change -- and save! -- lives.
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5 ways to design more inclusive learning experiences for students
Using Universal Design for Learning when developing courses helps ensure inclusive learning for students in college as well as K-12.
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AI dilemmas, voiceprints and AI tools for teachers
Don't stress over the possibility that students might cheat with ChatGPT. Instead of seeing AI dilemmas, recognize AI's many benefits.
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Teachers are artists: To retain them, free them to be creative
I applaud teacher pay increases, but retention also hinges on viewing teachers as artists and giving them the autonomy to teach creatively.
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Consolidate communications for schools, district to increase family engagement
Our district cut through the clutter of different apps and paper messages to consolidate communications and ensure we are reaching families.
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Shifting focus: 4 ways to take a new view
Landing in a new environment or situation offers the opportunity for shifting focus, letting leaders exercise different approaches.
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Spark curiosity to tame anxiety, unleash productivity
Calm students down and help them get more done in class with neural activity that comes from helping to spark curiosity or a broader view.
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Building a resilient staff is the key to positive schools
Teachers who develop and practice resilience and get support from peers and leaders often are better at regulating their classrooms.
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3 strategies for managing challenging student behavior
Communicating classroom rules and having a plan for misbehavior are important steps toward managing problems that arise.
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3 keys to fostering a positive school climate
Educators who control their own actions and reactions can help students better control theirs, leading to a positive school climate.
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What do your energizing “spa days” look like?
Everyone has a different version of energizing "spa days" -- activities that help you focus and regenerate. They're vital to our work.
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Implement an online tutoring program with 5 best practices
Increase student achievement by implementing an online tutoring program. Outline your priorities and make sure you're thoroughly prepared.
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How to teach kids in the midst of political divisiveness
Learning to weigh both sides of an issue carefully and accurately can bring people together amid political divisiveness.
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3 valuable personal growth lessons learned in 2022
Education leader Fred Ende's reflections on 2022 spark the recognition of valuable personal-growth lessons.
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Reindeer games: How educators can explain, reduce online bullying
Bullying by other students on social media can be especially difficult for students. Principal Michael Gaskell shares how educators can help.
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Building a culture of gratitude
Creating a culture of gratitude strengthens your work community, enriches everyone in it and is worthy of full-time attention.