Tag Archive: leadership
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Unpacking the Common Core
As students and teachers get back in to the school routine, for many there is a significant change. Rather than learning a new curriculum, many educators are grappling with a new set of academic standards.
Yes, we have been in a standards-based system in the United State for the last 15 …
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What the Olympics “Fab Five” Taught Me About Teamwork
I won’t soon forget the 2012 London Olympics. There were so many inspiring stories – from the South African double-amputee who competed in the 400-meter race, to the American who became one of the first women boxers to medal in the Olympics. Above all, though, I felt a …
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Strange New Worlds
What do you think it takes to be an instructional leader in the 21st century?
Recently, I participated in two professional development offerings to help equip me for this challenge. First, as a Success at the Core (SaC) Fellow, I had the opportunity to learn more about SaC with a small …
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Innovative Educators Are the Real American Idols
One of the best parts of my job is listening. No, I’m not judging the voices of wanna-be pop stars on American Idol. But I am deeply interested in hearing from people who are the unsung stars in our communities. Specifically, I’m thinking about educators – the teachers, …
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