Suspending Young Students

This recent piece on The News Hour raises numerous questions.  It touches on suspension efficacy of K-2 students, charter school regulations, and the reliability of educational data.  Click here to read or watch this report.

A High School Where College Is Not the Goal

At Randolph Technical High School in Philadelphia, students are learning about carpentry, culinary arts, and auto repair. Has the system given up on them, or has it saved them?

Read this excellent article about rethinking what our students really need.  Click here to go to this thought-provoking article in The Atlantic.

Only the Strong Survive

"According to a 2014 study by the Alliance for Excellent Education, every year roughly half a million teachers in the U.S. either move to a different, often more affluent school, or they leave education altogether."  Obviously - this trend will impact schools, and especially administrators, greatly if the trend continues.  Listen to this interesting piece by clicking here.

Classroom Management

This terrific article is a great starter for newbie teachers, and a fantastic reminder to veterans as well.  And, while it was written for middle school teachers, it is certainly fitting for all levels (even for teaching adults).  Click here to read this list.

High-achieving teacher sues state over evaluation labeling her ‘ineffective’

It will be interesting to see how this case progresses.  Could it be a canary in the mine for other administrators in other states?  Click here to read about this teacher's battle over her evaluation.

Washington Post reporter -Valerie Strauss

Putting the Fire Out During Teacher Burnout

The key for teachers is not commitment, but recommitment... not dedication, but renewal. This is an excellent article - for every student deserves an energized teacher, and every teacher deserves the joy of welcoming his/her students each morning.  As school leaders - I feel one of our most important tasks is to remind teachers why they chose to teach.

Read this well-done Washington Post article by Brigid Schulte by clicking here.

Lead Fearlessly, Love Hard

Terrific, must see, TED Talk.  It's great to see principals courageous to lead.