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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I applaud teacher pay increases, but retention also hinges on viewing teachers as artists and giving them the autonomy to teach creatively.
Our district cut through the clutter of different apps and paper messages to consolidate communications and ensure we are reaching families.
Landing in a new environment or situation offers the opportunity for shifting focus, letting leaders exercise different approaches.
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.
Teachers who develop and practice resilience and get support from peers and leaders often are better at regulating their classrooms.
Communicating classroom rules and having a plan for misbehavior are important steps toward managing problems that arise.
Educators who control their own actions and reactions can help students better control theirs, leading to a positive school climate.
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Increase student achievement by implementing an online tutoring program. Outline your priorities and make sure you're thoroughly prepared.
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Education leader Fred Ende's reflections on 2022 spark the recognition of valuable personal-growth lessons.
Bullying by other students on social media can be especially difficult for students. Principal Michael Gaskell shares how educators can help.
Creating a culture of gratitude strengthens your work community, enriches everyone in it and is worthy of full-time attention.
Don't toss untested edtech into the classroom. It's better if all stakeholders partner to create research-based education technology tools.
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A personal adventure to New York Comic Con brought to mind several unexpected leadership lessons for educator Fred Ende.
Collaboration, caring rituals and removing unnecessary tasks can help teachers avoid burnout, educator T. Nicole Tucker-Smith says..
The death of a colleague can affect leadership. Fred Ende shares three insights from his recent effort at leading through loss.
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Key strategies can help put refugee or immigrant students at ease and make them less confused or frightened.
Discipline should be a teachable moment, not just a quick consequence. Jim Dillon explains why, and what to do differently.
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Fred Ende shares what he's learned from reconnecting -- personally or professionally --even after a short time away.
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As districts confront a post-shutdown normal, school changes are a given. Leaders must decide where they want to go and plot a course.
Contemplation always yields keen insights into the past that can serve the future well. Fred Ende shares his recent "aha" leadership lessons.
Networks are vital to our growth, but they shouldn't be static or ever-growing. Fred Ende explains why networks that change are more valuable.
Educators may be able to prevent more tragedies by ensuring every student feels they belong and believes someone there cares about them.
Educators need social and emotional development opportunities for their own well-being, as well as that of their students.
Edtech data can help accelerate learning more precisely and successfully. A superintendent shares her district's has done it.
Earlier exposure to career and technical education could benefit all students, while a reshaping of CTE would greatly help students who choose those pathways. First, though, we need to change the negative perceptions around CTE.
Program specialist Alina Davis shares 4 ways to work more effectively with parents on IEPs.
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Learning to be a transformational rather than a transactional leader requires learning a whole new language and approach.
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PD brings a common surgical and football tactic to classroom teachers.
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Accreditation gave our schools the tools to ensure top-notch education
How leaders can best handle work transitions and grow from them.
What school communities can do to better recruit, retain and support skilled leaders from diverse backgrounds.
When school environments demand so much change, it's important to carve out some normalcy.
What a California school district is doing to support students’ learning recovery.