By Jessica Kilmetz and Catherine Renzulli, Phoenixville Area School District, Pennsylvania District level leaders can sometimes struggle with the overwhelming task of “teacher development.” Administrators and school leadership are often assessed on their...
Materials prepared by Meghan Kimpton, Head of School The Meridian School, Seattle Washington **This blog is adapted from a webinar, which you can view here. The Meridian School is a member of NWAIS, an accrediting body that engages schools in an eight-year cycle of...
The Problem with Traditional Grades Here are some things we know about Tyler: He is a quiet kid and rarely participates in class voluntarily. He struggles completing homework on time, if at all. He is a history buff and aces every test and quiz without studying. He...
The focus on maximizing personalized learning through the use of educational technology, while fostering college and career readiness with the sound design of inquiry and project-based curriculum, our schools—and experiences for our learners—are embracing a future...
As school leaders, we spend a large portion of our time in meetings. We have staff meetings and professional development opportunities throughout the school year. Often times, we hear complaints about how meeting and professional development time is spent; it was...
Image Source Image Source How do we lead change without everyone getting seasick? Utilizing well-established leadership models, protocols, and having a clear understanding of the stages of group change provide school leaders with the tools to lead change within the...
