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”
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5 Elements Of Mastery Learning
Mastery learning is a transformative educational approach that places emphasis on ensuring that every student attains a deep and thorough understanding of core concepts before progressing to more advanced material. Embracing mastery learning involves a shift from traditional, time-bound models of instruction to a more personalized and flexible methodology. In this approach, the focus isContinueContinue reading “5 Elements Of Mastery Learning”
10 Ways To Rethink Seating Arrangements
Different classroom seating arrangements are important because they provide educators with versatile tools to tailor the learning environment to various teaching objectives and student needs. These arrangements influence student engagement, interaction, and learning experiences. By offering a range of seating options, teachers in all levels can create dynamic spaces that accommodate different learning styles, fosterContinueContinue reading “10 Ways To Rethink Seating Arrangements”
This Testing Season, Let’s Plan for Success
Every educator wants to see their students succeed – both in school and beyond. We do our best to help them grow while fostering a mindset of curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. However, at some point every student must be assessed on what they’ve learned, and this can lead to problems. After a school yearContinueContinue reading “This Testing Season, Let’s Plan for Success”
Beyond Tests: 5 Alternative Assessment Strategies
We know assessments — both formative and summative — are critical components of teaching and learning, but so often they become straight-up burdens. At best, they can be boring and uninformative. At worst, they can take on a life of their own, and overtake what we know is most important in the learning process. ThisContinueContinue reading “Beyond Tests: 5 Alternative Assessment Strategies”
5 Educational Concepts To Eliminate in 2023
The start of a new school or calendar year gives us the opportunity to pause and reflect on what is working and what needs to change. This is the 7th installment of 5 Educational Concepts We Need to Eliminate. The first installment was written back in 2017. This article series has been read tens ofContinueContinue reading “5 Educational Concepts To Eliminate in 2023”
7 Ways to Kick-Start Student Engagement
We surveyed administrators in the fall of 2021 and again in 2022 to discover the top concerns on K-12 administrators minds. In 2021, the top 3 concerns were learning loss, mental health, and teacher morale. And in 2022, the top 3 concerns were student engagement, improving teaching and learning, and teacher morale. So, administrators areContinueContinue reading “7 Ways to Kick-Start Student Engagement”
5 Ways to Get Started With Project-Based Learning
It’s time our schools function less as factories that churn out pupils laden with decontextualized content knowledge, and more as innovation zones that develop the next generation of problem solvers. What if schools were beacons of curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking? There’s never been a better time to create classrooms that matter, to make project-basedContinueContinue reading “5 Ways to Get Started With Project-Based Learning”
5 Must Haves For Your School’s PLCs
Many schools claim to have productive and comprehensive Professional Learning Communities. However, most of these schools are only scratching the surface when it comes to true collaboration and creating a student-centered approach. There are several elements that must be in place for any PLC to be successful and purposeful. If these elements are not inContinueContinue reading “5 Must Haves For Your School’s PLCs”
Essential Topics at June 20-21 Online Education Conference
One glance at the flyer above, and you’ll find some must-have presentations! From literacy and numeracy to data-driven MTSS strategies, you’ll discover workshops that you’ll need in order to plan your PD for the 2022-23 academic year. Our speakers and facilitators are preparing to engage you in meaningful conversations so you can immediately integrate thisContinueContinue reading “Essential Topics at June 20-21 Online Education Conference”
The Principal's Desk 