Thriving as an Assistant Principal July 21, 2016 by Aaron Hogan ### Summary of "Thriving as an Assistant Principal" by Aaron Hogan In his article "Thriving as an Assistant Principal," posted on July 21, 2016, Aaron Hogan explores the difference between merely performing adequately in a role and truly excelling. He emphasizes the importance of intentionality and planning in the pursuit of thriving as an assistant principal. Hogan discusses the foundational need for assistant principals (APs) to build credibility and trust within their school communities. Establishing credibility often starts w ..read more

Study links excessive internet use to school truancy, absences in teens A study published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood found that more time spent online, plus less time sleeping and exercising, were linked to a heightened risk of both truancy and school absence due to illness among teens. Researchers noted that a trusting relationship with parents emerged as an important protective factor for both unexcused and medical absences.  Full Story: HealthDay News ..read more

? Happy Earth Day! ? Let's celebrate our beautiful planet and commit to protecting it for generations to come. ? Small actions, like recycling, reducing waste, and supporting sustainable practices, can make a big difference. Together, let's nurture and preserve our home! ? #educatorslink #edtech #teacherpd ..read more

The Fallacy of Best Practices A Principal's Reflections by Eric Sheninger Apr 21, 2024 The article "The Fallacy of Best Practices" by Eric Sheninger, featured in "A Principal's Reflections" blog, challenges the prevailing education system's fixation on standardized "best practices." It argues for a shift towards contextual effectiveness in educational strategies to foster innovation and adaptability. Here’s a detailed summary designed for educators: **Critique of Best Practices:** Sheninger begins by critiquing the reliance on best practices in education, which are often viewed as foolproof f ..read more

What Does It Mean to Follow a Reading Program? Tim Shanahan Blast from the Past: This blog entry first posted on May 5, 2018, and re-posted on April 20, 2024. The reason for this re-post is twofold: I received the letter below from an educational consultant who was troubled about how some school districts were using commercial reading programs and wanted my take on it. Also, recently, some critics have been making claims about the appropriate design of commercial reading programs if they were to be used successfully to enhance literacy achievement – unproven design claims that seem to com ..read more

Three Ways I'm Integrating ChatGPT Into Coaching Including a consistent question I ask myself about the impact of this tool MATT RENWICK APR 20   In this article for Choice Literacy, I shared a lesson learned about technology from taking Millie, our golden retriever, to puppy school two years ago. During practice time, I asked the trainer how to get our dog to release the ball. “She’s good at fetching and bringing it back, but she doesn’t want to let it go.” The trainer introduced a second squeaky ball. Millie im ..read more

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