educational leadership Archives

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

How school leaders can foster a culturally responsive framework

May 9, 2024 by Timothy Montalvo, Iona University

School leaders can play a pivotal role in cultivating a culturally responsive environment by employing strategies to do so effectively.

A culturally responsive framework acknowledges and values the cultural backgrounds, identities, and experiences of all students, creating an inclusive environment where every learner can thrive.

District Management

How the NSA’s post-9/11 hiring might address the teacher shortage

May 15, 2024May 2, 2024 by Keith Massey, Leonia High School

Early identification of new teachers who are struggling and directly helping them is one way to address today's troubling teacher shortage.

There is a critical teacher shortage across the United States. (As well as serious shortages in other professions, such as nursing.) This trend began before the pandemic, but…

Teacher Professional Development

How video coaching inspires teacher self-reflection

April 15, 2024 by Dr. Stephanie Hofer, Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township

As highly-qualified applicants dwindle in the workforce, higher ed is tasked with turning out students and graduates to meet employers' needs.

The Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township has been successfully using video in our teacher professional learning for more than seven years.

Emergency Planning & Response

Ready, set, safe: Communication and technology for school safety

March 26, 2024 by Caileigh Peterson, Midland

Communication tools and technologies help school safety leaders stay ahead of potential dangers and cultivate a positive academic environment

With school-associated violence at a record high, there is an urgent responsibility for school leaders to protect the safety of students, teachers, and staff.

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

Navigating cultural diversity in American education

February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 by Dr. Yuvraj Verma

CRT has emerged as a multifaceted approach to promote equitable excellence and validate the diverse experiences of students.

The tapestry of America’s history is arguably woven with threads of multiculturalism, reflecting a nation that has embraced diversity since its inception. In many ways, the history of…

COVID in Schools

5 things to know about high-dosage tutoring

February 26, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Scaling-up high-dosage tutoring is crucial to students’ academic success--here are some insights about tutoring programs for students.

The benefits of high-dosage tutoring can’t be ignored. Research shows that tutoring is one of the most effective ways to increase academic achievement, including among students from lower socio-economic households.

District Management

Educational leaders must leverage collaboration for success

February 9, 2024 by Melissa Anne Brevetti, Ph.D.

How do educational leaders keep improving our schools to recognize unique opportunities and needs at the forefront? With collaboration.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) calculated global economic output loss will total $28 trillion dollars between 2020 and 2025 as the result of the COVID-19 virus that impacted…

COVID in Schools

Young students less prepared for grade-level reading, math

January 31, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Nationwide data offer critical new insights into the pandemic’s academic impact on younger students' learning.

Children who were in early childhood learning programs during the pandemic are struggling to keep up with grade-level learning in math and English, according to School Readiness for…

COVID in Schools

Occupational therapy is the antidote for pandemic skill loss

January 23, 2024January 18, 2024 by Brooke Howard, MS, OTR/L, Executive Director, The Ivy Street School

Occupational therapy is well-equipped to provide all students with extra support as schools continue to recover from learning loss.

Research shows that the average student lost approximately one-third of a school year to the pandemic, leading to academic setbacks and missed opportunities for building skills fostered in…

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

Advancing educational equity with UDL and generative AI

January 12, 2024 by Rowen Elsmore, Digital Learning Specialist, Jefferson High School & Dr. Alexandra Holter, Computer Science Coordinator for K-12, Bloomington Public Schools

Establishing educational equity in computer science with generative AI and UDL will cause ripple effects across all content areas.

As we all struggle down the path toward true educational inclusion, we are confronted with four pillars of equity as described by Rochelle Guiterize: Access, Success, Power and…

Emergency Planning & Response

5 critical ingredients in a school safety plan

January 2, 2024 by Joshua Douglas, SVP Product & Engineering, Xtract One Technologies

Understandably, student and school safety is a top priority for school leaders as they seek to ensure reassuring learning environments.

Teacher training programs often introduce aspiring educators to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, an eight-decade-old principle that reminds teachers that learning is significantly more difficult when other needs are…

Emergency Planning & Response

Prioritizing student safety with enhanced first responder and cellular communication coverage

January 5, 2024December 22, 2023 by Stephen M. Kowal, Chief Commercial Officer, Nextivity

Cellular communication coverage and radio solutions that quickly and cost-effectively boost coverage will prove invaluable in emergencies.

In an emergency, when timely and effective communications are vital, first responders may have trouble connecting via their smartphones, hand-held radios, or other devices.

Education Policy & Funding

What a 4-day school week might mean for your district

December 21, 2023 by Erin Werra, Content Writer & Strategist, Skyward’s Advancing K12 Blog

evidence is mounting that a 4dsw could help attract and retain teachers, manage scheduling for rural districts, and impact students’ sleep

West of the Mississippi, a new approach to seat time is catching on. Roughly 1,000 different schools have transitioned to a four-day school week, which amounts to a…

Teacher Professional Development

The power of AI in education: Enhancing instructional coaching for student success

December 15, 2023 by Cory Camp, M.Ed, Educational Consultant & Host of the Coach Replay Show

The hesitancy around AI and emerging technology is preventing many educators from harnessing its power for instructional coaching.

Last fall, ChatGPT, an AI-powered language model, became the subject of widespread discussion, from lighthearted memes about robots taking over to genuine confusion about the capabilities and implications…

Teacher Professional Development

How video coaching helps us support teacher growth and retention

December 12, 2023December 7, 2023 by Dr. Sonia Johnson, Lead Teacher, Van Winkle Early Childhood Center

Video coaching encourages early education teachers to reflect on their own practice and helps with teacher retention and growth.

At the Van Winkle Early Childhood Center within Jackson Public School District in Mississippi, we enroll students for one year to prepare them for kindergarten. Family engagement is…

District Management

6 tips for communicating with emergent bilingual families

November 29, 2023 by Dr. Kara Stern, Head of Education Solutions, SchoolStatus

It's crucial to acknowledge and overcome the barriers that impede communication with emergent bilingual families.

Experienced educators understand that students thrive when their families are actively engaged in their education. This is particularly crucial as we navigate the challenges of helping students recover…

District Management

Demystifying the role of the school board director

November 24, 2023 by Tricia Lubach, Director of Leadership Development, Washington State School Directors’ Association

Knowing what school board members and the school board director can and cannot do is critical for an effective school system.

In the often stormy waters of public education, there’s an analogy I like to use to describe what school boards do: I think of each school district as being…

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With better data, these 12 things would improve, supes say

November 9, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Nearly all superintendents agree that data about students’ academic progress is critical to get kids back on track after the pandemic.

Data access is critical when educators need to make informed decisions about curriculum, assessments, academic and social-emotional interventions, and more.

Education Policy & Funding

Here’s why anecdotes are as important as data in edtech decisions

November 16, 2023November 1, 2023 by Doug Roberts, CEO & Founder, Institute for Education Innovation

A decision-maker should not hesitate to reach out to their nationwide network of peers to get honest feedback on edtech tools, even with data

From the moment they first set up shop centuries ago, businesses have depended on word-of-mouth to build their customer base--and today, word-of-mouth marketing is still the main driver…

District Management

Leadership coaching as a catalyst for change

August 24, 2023 by Ebony Smith, Program Manager, BTS Spark

Leadership coaching offers a powerful solution to address challenges education leaders face in underserved communities.

Education is the key to unlocking opportunities and breaking the cycle of inequality. Yet, education leaders working in underserved communities face a daunting task as they confront disparities…

Newsline

National Alliance of Black School Educators Names Patricia Smith of St Charles Parish Public Schools the 2022 NABSE $10,000 Scholarship Award Recipient

January 3, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.—The National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) recently named Patricia Smith, director of federal programs for St. ... Read more

Newsline

National Alliance of Black School Educators Names Audrey Muhammad as Inaugural Recipient of the 2021 NABSE $10,000 Scholarship Award

December 14, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., December 13, 2021—The National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) recently named Audrey Muhammad, college success instructor ... Read more

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