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Perhaps you’re a principal who has heard a teacher say, “But they don’t know the language.” Perhaps you have said or thought this about a student yourself. It’s an understandable concern to wonder how a child can learn at their grade level when they don’t know English. The question becomes even more urgent when asked […]

“Career readiness” is the phrase of the moment, with many school districts prioritizing a pathway for students who may not be college bound. Career and technical education (CTE) programs have skyrocketed, with about half of U.S. high school students—8.3 million—enrolled in them in 2016–17, according to Department of Education data. Students with disabilities, however, are […]

A black father is in my office to talk about his son—a thoughtful, quiet boy who is, again this year, scheduled for reading and math support classes. Even before I bring it up, the father, who’s worked in schools, tells me that he won’t agree to a special education evaluation. I take a deep breath. […]

School districts across the country are increasingly fearful of losing newly hired, highly talented teachers. In the United States, 8 percent of teachers leave the profession annually, and more than 50 percent quit teaching before reaching retirement. Teachers exiting the profession cite a lack of administrative support as one of the top five reasons for […]

Remember group projects in school? Even if you were apprehensive, your instructors would say, “You’ll need this skill one day!” Well, that day has come. On-the-job, collaborative leadership is a dynamic and empowering type of management that incorporates the voice of administration, teachers, staff, students, and community. To learn a bit more, we enlisted the […]

The bubbly drinks have been consumed. The confetti has fallen. At the dawn of this new decade, it’s time to turn our attention to more serious matters—specifically, legal literacy. Along with your personal New Year’s resolutions, consider cultivating a legally literate faculty and staff. Unlike resolutions to hit the gym or to read more, this […]

Hey Google, tell me about my teacher. What educators’ “digital footprints” tell students, parents, colleagues, and community members about them can influence how they are perceived—and, ultimately, this information might shape how students interact with teachers in the classroom. Students are curious about teachers’ personal lives, so they may search for them on social media […]

The responsibility that is given to any new or seasoned administrator who is assigned to a struggling school to achieve or reclaim school accreditation is a daunting task. When full accreditation is accomplished, it is undoubtedly something to be celebrated by the administrative team, faculty, school district, and community members. This exact commitment was given […]

One and a half trillion dollars—that’s the current amount owed in student loans in America today. One in 4 Americans—an estimated 44.7 million people—have student loan debt averaging $37,172 per person. That means a $393 payment every month for almost eight years after they’re out of school. And these numbers are only climbing. When it comes […]