What Does 21st-Century School Leadership Look Like?

on Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Improving Teacher Evaluations; Flash Lessons and Staff Rapport; District Leadership; Transition Resources; Team Problem Solving |

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Best Practices for Administrators

Flash lessons allow admins to work with as many teachers as possible
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Building Staff Rapport With Flash Lessons

Check out this idea for administrators to a) connect with their teachers and b) engage students while c) having a heap of fun.



Teacher evaluation can be successful and most appreciate the coaching approach

9 Questions to Improve Teacher Evaluations

One veteran administrator shares a cautionary tale, and some very important lessons learned.



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Need a Summer Reading Challenge?

on Wednesday, May 25, 2016

K-12 Ideas to Help Keep Kids Reading Over the Summer; Student-Led Meetings (Video); How to Quiet a Noisy Class; PD Reading List |

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Inspiring Ideas to Beat "Summer Slide"

If you're just looking for something engrossing and compelling to read, these will fit that bill
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Recommended Reads: Young Adult Fiction

Give students a summer reading list that will captivate their imagination. (Note: Good for grown-ups, too!)



Here are options for kids to read independently or listen to a book read aloud to them
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8 Fantastic Apps for Summer Reading

Parents can encourage young summer readers with these engaging and teacher-tested iPad games.



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Let kids be kids during the summer, but stay in touch
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Strategies to Help Students Beat the "Summer Slide"

Eight engaging ideas to help kids of all ages enjoy reading throughout the summer.



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Change It Up This Summer?

on Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Teacher Travel Grants; Finding a New or Better Job in Education; Travel Video Playlist; The Teacher Curse; 21st-Century Classroom Redesign |

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May 11, 2016

Teacher Travel Grants & Tips for the Job Search

The best places to look and how to write a compelling application

8 Travel Grants and Fellowships for Educators

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Discover the best travel grant options, and get the lowdown on how to write a stellar application.



As the school year winds down, positions open up providing opportunities for change
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Looking for a New Job?

Check out this step-by-step approach to finding a position that piques your interest and reignites your passion.



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Even short local trips can be enriching both personally and professionally
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Travel for Teachers Video Playlist

 VIDEO   Everything you need to get inspired and organized for an amazing summer experience.



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3 Gifts From Edutopia

on Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Tips to Give Yourself the Gift of Rest, Risk-Taking, and Creativity; 6 Hand Signals to Bring Learning to Life; The Power of a Teacher's Words; Flexible Seating |

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May 4, 2016
 

We <3 Teachers!

Career tips that nurture goodness, vision, and a few dewdrops of idealism
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The Gift of Rest

Go on . . . set aside some time to take a load off with these super simple tips for self-care.



It takes courage to try something new; the result could be that everyone loves it!
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The Gift of Risk-Taking

When was the last time you pushed yourself to try something a little outside your comfort zone?



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The Gift of Creativity

Find refreshment and purpose through the flow of creating.



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