Starting a new job can be both exhilarating and nerve-wracking. For new teachers, the first few weeks can set the tone for their entire experience at a school. As a principal, your role in welcoming new teachers is crucial not only for their integration but also for the overall morale and effectiveness of your teachingContinueContinue reading “5 Ways Principals Can Welcome New Teachers To Their School”
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5 Areas Principals Should Reflect On At The End Of The School Year
As the school year draws to a close, it’s crucial for principals to take a step back and reflect on the journey. This reflection isn’t just about ticking boxes; it’s about gaining insights, celebrating successes, and identifying areas for growth. Here are the top five areas principals should focus on during their end-of-year reflections. 1.ContinueContinue reading “5 Areas Principals Should Reflect On At The End Of The School Year”
30 Themes For The Upcoming School Year
In the bustling halls of our schools, amidst the eager chatter of students and the dedicated hum of educators, lies a simple yet profound tool that has the potential to transform the educational landscape: the school theme. Far from just a decorative slogan adorning bulletin boards, a well-chosen theme serves as a beacon, guiding theContinueContinue reading “30 Themes For The Upcoming School Year”
5 Factors Principals Should Consider When Hiring Teachers
The process of hiring new teachers is one of the most crucial tasks that school principals undertake. As educational leaders, principals bear the responsibility of selecting candidates who not only possess the right qualifications, but also embody the values and principles that align with the school’s mission. Here are 5 essential factors that principals shouldContinueContinue reading “5 Factors Principals Should Consider When Hiring Teachers”
The Power of Flexibility: Why Student Data Dashboards Should Be Customizable
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the importance of data-driven decision-making cannot be overstated. Student data dashboards serve as invaluable tools for educators, administrators, and even students themselves. However, not all dashboards are created equal. The key to unlocking the full potential of these tools lies in their flexibility, adaptability, and customization. It is crucialContinueContinue reading “The Power of Flexibility: Why Student Data Dashboards Should Be Customizable “
5 Educational Concepts to Eliminate in 2024
As we say goodbye to 2023 and welcome in 2024, I am excited to share The Principal’s Desk final blog of the year: 5 educational concepts to leave behind, expel from school, terminate from existence, and to move away from in 2024! This is the 8th installment of this long running and popular blog series,ContinueContinue reading “5 Educational Concepts to Eliminate in 2024”
5 Ideas for Literacy Centers
Empirical research informs us that students retain more information when performing hands-on tasks and getting actively involved in the learning process. Active learning increased student engagement, student learning outcomes, and helps students develop teamwork and collaboration skills. Creating and utilizing literacy centers is a great way to engage young students in active learning. Center workContinueContinue reading “5 Ideas for Literacy Centers”
5 Ways to Finish Out The School Year Strong
The end of the school year can be an emotional time for teachers, students, and administrators. All parties are tired, but hopefully satisfied with the progress made during the past nine months. While it would be easy to coast through the last few weeks of instruction, it is best for all to push through andContinueContinue reading “5 Ways to Finish Out The School Year Strong”
5 Ways to Create an Enriched Learning Environment for ALL Students
It is imperative that building principals create a school environment that is inviting, engaging, and conducive to learning for ALL students. One fundamental belief based upon the work of Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences is that ALL students are gifted and talented in some (many) area(s) beyond the findings of any formalized assessment measure. Sadly, withContinueContinue reading “5 Ways to Create an Enriched Learning Environment for ALL Students”
5 Reasons to End Grade Retention
“Give them the gift of time”. “They just aren’t ready”. “They’ll do so much better with me again next year”. Sound familiar? Students have been being held back a grade for decades in the attempt to reteach them skills that they did not master during the current year. The American Educational Research Association puts gradeContinueContinue reading “5 Reasons to End Grade Retention”
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