Leadership

It is my continued experience that school faculties and staffs want to be led.  

But all too often this is confused with being the "boss".

The Number One Best Job (and I agree wholeheartedly)

Whatever you do... be sure to read this by clicking here.

When enough data is too much data...

All teachers, administrators, instructional leaders, Board of Education members, superintendents, parents, and students should be aware of the points raised during this very cogent conversation regarding the current testing regiment taking place in our schools.  Read and/or listen this session of the Diane Rehm Show by clicking here.

Changing Student Behavior By Changing Teacher Behavior

I find that good teachers are reflective practitioners - who are constantly asking themselves how they could make changes to enable their students to achieve.  Those teachers will read this article and ask themselves some tough questions... while others will continue doing what does not work, but expect different results anyway.  You can read the Slate article by clicking here.

Invisible Testing

Accountability is one thing... but the current test-crazy mindset is overboard to many.  NPR had a great segment this morning on the present testing regime, and possible alternatives.  Learn more by clicking  here to read and/or listen to the report.

What if.... ?

Interesting - be sure to follow the Twitter thread to read all the comments.  Click here.

Recruiting Great Teachers

Principals... want to have an edge in hiring those really quality teacher candidates???  Deidra Gammill has an article sharing the key variable.  You can read, and apply, these secrets by clicking here.