Topic: Leadership
It’s not Complicated — But it’s Seriously Difficult
Given the highly favorable reviews and rave blurbs from such diverse figures as former New York City Schools Chancellor Joel Klein and American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten, one might think that Angela Ripley’s new book on education around the world, The Smartest Kids in the World, offers surprising... Read the full article >
Key Trends and Implications for Elementary and Secondary Educators and Policy Makers
Accountability is a loaded term. Although it can mean many different things to different people, in the elementary and secondary context, the term has come to represent a set of expectations and obligations associated with the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) – which has provided the overarching... Read the full article >
A New Paradigm - Putting All Students in the Driver's Seat
Today’s students are more connected, more aware and more in touch than any earlier generation. They’re connected to technologies that personalize and empower independent learning. Developing skills to navigate the wealth of knowledge and resources available to them today; they often become their own best teacher. They learn to love... Read the full article >
The Unique Policy Opportunities Afforded by Today’s Funding Challenges
As the nation continues to recover from the worst recession since the Great Depression, it is becoming abundantly clear that the funding levels of our nation’s schools are not going to return to pre-recession levels. This funding crisis presents an unprecedented opportunity to recreate the current K-12 landscape. The impact... Read the full article >
Questions to Guide Technology Integration
I asked them several questions, and I have included in this article some that I believe are most important. Some of these questions are adapted from the Principals Technology Leadership Assessment from Castle and others are questions of my own. Some of these questions are for the leader, while others... Read the full article >
Suggested Reading
10 Great Ideas Jim Carroll This article summarizes 10 great ideas for organizations to transform themselves into an organization of growth and innovation. The article focuses on how to turn change into opportunity and provides tips that can be applied to any organization. Ten Roles for Teacher Leaders Cindy Harrison... Read the full article >
AdvancED Accreditation: Standards for Quality, Standards for the Future
Each and every day, educators and administrators in educational institutions around the world seek new ways to help students reach their greatest potential. No longer are parents, communities or even students satisfied with minimum requirements. Educators and administrators must be prepared to meet this demand and continue to improve as... Read the full article >
Leadership Opportunities: Feminine Educational Leadership in the Arab World
A Story to Tell In 2005, I was nominated to head Makassed / Khaled bin al-Walid al-Horj College (KBWH). Now just being a candidate to lead KBWH College, was an honor many principals of the 50 Makassed Islamic Philanthropic Association of Beirut (MIPA) Schools worked hard to achieve. Yet for... Read the full article >
The New Teacher Leader Model Standards: Teacher Leaders are Here, But Do Our Schools Know What to do With Us?
Several years ago I was invited to address a group of participants in an Administrators’ Academy held at a local university. At the time I was president of a large school district union and was also one of the first National Board Certified teachers in my area. The instructor asked... Read the full article >
CEO Message: Are You Leading for the Future?
So often it is hard to envision what the world will look like in 20 or 30 years, as we are caught up in the day-to-day. The needs of our students, however, demand that we not idly wait for that time to arrive. We must look forward to their future... Read the full article >