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Cutting Through the Fog: Why Leadership Clarity Matters

A Principal's Reflections

" Leadership clarity is the light that cuts through the fog of uncertainty, guiding others toward a clear and purposeful path." During my early years as a principal, I was literally flying by the seat of my pants. No one person or program can adequately prepare you for the realities of the job, as things are coming at you from every direction. While putting out fires comes with the territory, the real work lies in developing a learning culture prioritizing relationships and student outcomes.

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OPINION: Why we need a joint and urgent effort to teach data science and literacy in the U.S.

The Hechinger Report

Data is now everywhere in our lives, informing our decisions about which new show to watch, what path to take or whether to grab an umbrella. But it’s practically absent from the way our kids learn. Our approach to teaching data science and data literacy has hardly evolved since I started my teaching career in 1995. Yet now more than ever, K-12 students need basic modern data science skills.

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Teacher Evaluation That Works for Everyone

MiddleWeb

Ronald Williamson and Barbara R. Blackburn show how to balance the process of teacher evaluation (number of observations, conferences and written reports) with the importance of using the evaluation system to support teacher improvement and re-enforce effective teacher habits. The post Teacher Evaluation That Works for Everyone first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Tracking college closures

The Hechinger Report

College enrollment has been declining for more than a decade, and that means that many institutions are struggling to pay their bills. A growing number of them are making the difficult decision to close. In the first nine months of 2024, 28 degree-granting institutions closed, compared with 15 in all of 2023, according to an analysis of federal data provided to The Hechinger Report by the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association or SHEEO.

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Enhancing Higher Education with Generative AI: A Responsible Guide

Generative AI holds tremendous promise for all stakeholders in higher education. But guardrails are needed. Strong governance that empower instructors are at the core of a responsible approach to using generative AI in academia.

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How Early Education Can Help to Prevent School Bullying

Twinkl International Publishing

School bullying is a crucial issue in every country, also in Singapore, the role of early education as a first step in our prevention of bullying is needed to decrease the numbers of school bullying in Singapore.

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Tribal college campuses are falling apart. The U.S. hasn’t fulfilled its promise to fund the schools.

The Hechinger Report

ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. In the 1970s, Congress committed to funding a higher education system controlled by Indigenous communities. These tribal colleges and universities were intended to serve students who’d been disadvantaged by the nation’s history of violence and racism toward Native Americans, including efforts to eradicate their languages and cultures.

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100 True or False Questions for Kids [With Answers]

SplashLearn

True or false questions for kids are a fun and simple way to test their knowledge and keep learning exciting. Whether it’s easy, hard, or educational topics like vocabulary, math, and science, these questions challenge young minds while keeping them engaged. Get ready for some brain-boosting fun! 20 Easy True or False Questions With Answers […] The post 100 True or False Questions for Kids [With Answers] first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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‘It’s really hard to just be’: Just 25% of girls feel confident in their lives and their futures, survey reveals

Twinkl International Publishing

The latest annual survey by Girlguiding reveals the concerns and hopes of girls and young women across the UK.

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Teachers recognised as having a crucial role in children’s enjoyment of books

Twinkl International Publishing

Recent research by BookTrust has highlighted teachers' crucial role in fostering reading for pleasure amongst children.

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What Is Fibonacci Day?

Twinkl International Publishing

Read our blog to find out what Fibonacci Day is, as well as discovering facts and activities about the famous number sequence.

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Enhancing School Device Management for Improved Learning

Schools face increasing challenges as technology becomes integral to education. Efficient device management is essential for maximizing technology use and safeguarding investments. Our article discusses the importance of tracking devices, outlines current challenges, and suggests modern solutions that go beyond traditional methods like Excel. Learn how advanced tracking systems can streamline operations, improve maintenance, and offer real-time updates for better resource allocation.

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Beyond the label: Teaching assistants want a more accurate job title – but what?

Twinkl International Publishing

We ask: If you could, what would you rename the teaching assistant role?

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