As a secondary school leader, you know how challenging it can be to bring change into the classroom. You may also be wondering if it’s worth the time to incorporate social and emotional learning (SEL) activities. We have good news:
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An Inspired Approach to SEL
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Igniting the Conversation on Career Possibilities
Students starting a new school year often focus on beginnings—creating routines, initiating friendships, and starting classes. Beginnings are also an opportunity for students to think about where they’re heading. For most it’s toward a future career they’ll love.
Redefining Success for Youth Entrepreneurship Education
The head of a private high school in the United States recently reached out to me, concerned about the school’s three-year-old entrepreneurship program. The students were not working on innovative solutions and were not launching businesses based on their ideas. She wanted my guidance on what they were doing wrong and how the school could […]
Curriculum, Instruction, & AssessmentsElevating Student VoiceStudent leadership
How to Create Efficiencies in PD and Instructional Coaching
Principals’ plates are undoubtedly overflowing. From ensuring smooth daily operations to spearheading strategic initiatives, their responsibilities are diverse and demanding. Amidst these numerous duties, focusing on effectively supporting instructional coaching and teacher professional development can seem daunting, if not impossible.
Helping Students to Show What They Know and Be Seen
I was a first-generation college student. I was also a teacher, principal, and assistant superintendent. In both my personal and professional lives, I’ve seen how inequitable access to academic resources and opportunities can create gaps for students.
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Leveraging Connections to Increase Student Motivation
In the wake of the pandemic, both student motivation and engagement in the classroom continue to concern school leaders.
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MoneySKILL: A Solution for Personal Finance Education
Personal financial literacy is critical to succeed in today’s world, but study after study shows that many Americans need a deeper understanding of core financial concepts. For instance, among U.S. adults surveyed in the FINRA Foundation National Financial Capability Study published in 2022, 47% lacked a “rainy day” fund for emergencies, 59% of those with credit cards reported […]
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To Ban or Not to Ban AI Writing in Schools?
AI writing and how to manage it in the classroom was top of mind for the education professionals who traveled to Indianapolis for the International Center for Academic Integrity’s (ICAI) annual conference March 9–12.
Curriculum, Instruction, & AssessmentsEducation TechnologyInnovation
Empowering Teens with SEL Skills May Help Them Resist Drugs and Vaping
Teens love to push boundaries and test limits. And while this may be frustrating to parents and educators, it is a crucial aspect of their learning and development. Through trial and error, they can better understand themselves and their world.
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Maximize Your District’s Data: Aggregating Multiple Data Points
Over the past two decades, Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) and Response to Intervention (RTI) have emerged as a framework to improve outcomes for all students. By utilizing a data-based, decision-making model, educators are better equipped to match student needs.