Three School Safety Questions that Every Parent Should ask Their Child’s School and Expect Answers
In this video, I outline three essential questions that every parent should ask their child’s principal. If they don’t or can’t answer them in detail, this is a sign that the school is unprepared for emergencies.
Money Matters. Leadership Matters More. What Educators Must Do Now (Opinion)
Now is the time to double-down on what we know works rather than chase silver bullets and brass rings, writes a former superintendent.
Grab This Free Interactive Whiteboard Lesson for High School on Unexpected Financial Events
AKA how to be ready for life’s curveballs.
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28 Activities for the First Day of School To Start the School Year Off Right
Back to school, here we go!
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Got AC? How Schools Are Coping With Record-Breaking Temperatures
No AC, sweating at bus stops, and sizzling playground equipment are among schools’ concerns.
What New Data Show About Principal Turnover
Principal attrition increased during the COVID-19 crisis—but it’s not a drastic departure from past trends.
Project Baltimore Attack on New BCPS COO shows lack of knowledge of policy and was misleading.
In this video, I look at the Project Baltimore hit piece on the new BCPS COO, Dr. Jess Grim. In the segment, the reporter clearly shows that he does not understand who is responsible for student discipline on school busses.
Does ‘Toxic Gratitude’ Harm Latino Educators in the Workplace?
This is the third in a three-part series of conversations with Latino educators and edtech experts. Read the first part here and the second part …
Equity in IDEA: Why racial disparities are increasing in special ed programs
A nearly 100% increase in the number of districts identified as significantly disproportionate is causing school leaders to examine data and practices.
How Schools Are Coaching — or Coaxing — Teachers to Use ChatGPT
“If educators can reclaim their time by using generative AI to do the mundane tasks, they can get back to doing some of the fun stuff that made them …