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.
This High School Couldn’t Fill Key Jobs, So It Turned to Students
Schools have struggled to fill key support staff jobs since reopening from pandemic shutdowns. This high school recruited its students.
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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District Can’t Restrict Transgender Student’s Bathroom Use, Federal Judge Says
A Wisconsin district must allow trans students to use bathrooms aligning with their gender identity, according to a new ruling.
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.
What Is Phonemic Awareness? A Guide for Teachers and Families
This fundamental literacy skill is essential for all readers.
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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 …