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Are you ready for the progress report discussion? Have a respectful “why did my child get this grade” convo with teachers in the coming weeks! Listen and Learn with me and my guest Mr. Christopher Federico, Head of School, Roeper School, Detroit, Michigan.  I have bucketloads of respect for Mr. Federico. #assessment #evaluation #education #student #learning #feedback #GlobalCompetencies, #ethical-considerations, #assessmentmethods, #parent-teacher-communication, #student-involvement

If you want to raise the bar of your teaching skills, one possible source of inspiration is to look at the accomplishments of Jaime Escalante. Traveling to America from Bolivia, he ended up teaching at Garfield High School in the city of East Los Angeles, California. At the time, few people had the expectation that students there—low-income minorities—could master more advanced mathematics. Mr. Escalante believed differently, and he filled his students with high expectations and a high level of motivation and purpose. In 1982, every one of his advanced math students passed a calculus advanced placement test. This was so shocking to some people that it resulted in the test company refusing to accept the results. The students were forced to retake the test, and they again achieved good scores. [A movie was made about this called Stand and Deliver.] The entire level of expectation and belief in the students at Garfield High School changed. By 1991, about 600 students were taking advanced placement tests in math and other subjects—a huge change. Mr. Escalante was dynamic, caring, and highly committed to his students. He was able to connect with and inspire them. While the class was highly productive, there was always an upbeat, fun environment with lots of humor. Mr. Escalante exuded the belief that his students would reach a high level of achievement, and he backed up this confidence with effective teaching techniques: a competency-based approach with lots of practice done on a step-by-step basis, group learning and collaboration amongst students, providing students with real-world examples, etc. Mr. Escalante firmly believed that, with proper instruction, he’d make an exceptional learner out of every student. I bet he would also believe that, with proper instruction, every aspiring teacher could reach or surpass his level of achievement with his students. In fact, Mr. Escalante wrote the following: “I always have to laugh when someone suggests that my program is dependent upon one teacher’s personality (my own) and could never serve as a model for use in other schools. It just shows how far away we have drifted from the fundamentals of teaching.” https://lnkd.in/ezn9DwBi

"Our staff are buzzing over the examples of strategies that they can use" - Assistant Headteacher - Our Lady and St John Catholic College Let us guide you beyond the theory, and discover successful strategies for building a metacognition-rich school environment. Whether you are in Primary or Secondary, this course applies to you. Register TODAY! Just click here: https://loom.ly/DSgBtnc 🔗 #Workshop #DragonflyCommunity #Metacognition #BeyondtheTheory #TeachingTechniques #TeachingStrategies #TeachersofLinkedIn

Big shoutout to Dr. Rick Fernandez for creating an amazing atmosphere to discuss important educational topics. And thanks to Claudia Salinas of Curriculum Associates for engaging in the vital conversation around literacy. It was a blast to dig into literacy and explore how we can impact student academic achievement by deepening our relationship with Curriculum Associates. Watch our episode and Claudia will model what a true educational partner looks like!! #leadership #SmallDistrictDoingBigDistrictThings #leadershipmatters #leadershipfirst #leadershipgoals #leadershipinaction #leadershipjourney #leadershipquotes #leaderscreateleaders #leadershipfirstquotes #leadershipchallenge #leadershipexcellence #educationalleadership #educationmatters #educate #educationispower #educationleadership #educationleaders #education #educators #edleadership #edleaders

So, I get a lot of requests to share my personal statement. In this video, I share the statement that got me into all 8 schools in detail (with commentary): This is the statement that got me into all the programs I applied to: ✔︎JohnsHopkins Sommer Scholars Program ✔︎ Harvard, ✔︎ Yale, ✔︎ Columbia, ✔︎ Emory, ✔︎ Boston, etc. Take a moment and watch till the end, and make some notes. Don't copy and paste in your statement.⤵️ 1️⃣ Watch the entire video ↘︎ Every paragraph has a purpose. Understand the structure and flow. ↘︎ Pay attention to how experiences and achievements are highlighted. 2️⃣ Take notes ☞ Identify critical points that resonate with you. ☞ Note how to align your experiences and goals with the program's values. 3️⃣ Be authentic ✔︎ Your statement should reflect your unique journey. ✔︎ Use the video as inspiration, not a template. ✔︎ Authenticity is critical to standing out in your application. ♻️ Repost to help a friend :) And oh, Don't forget to subscribe to our growing channel. #Admissions #PersonalStatement #GraduateSchool #HigherEducation #StudyTips #JohnsHopkins #Harvard #Yale #Columbia #Emory #Boston

To solve some problems in our society, we must look to systemic change. A 19th century system of all powerful coaches and voiceless students must change. No employer sees blind obedience as an attribute any longer, but they did back in 1903 when interscholastic school sports started. Let's teach science! Let's teach intentionally! Let's teach the emotional well-being skills that improve performance. #socialemotionallearning #educationalleadership #Highschoolsports #sportpsychology #superintendents #principals #athleticdirector #studentvoice

Calling all online students! 🎓✨ Dreaming of walking across the stage? Check out our latest blog post for a glimpse into the unforgettable experience of visiting Williamsburg and the UC campus. #OnlineGraduation #CampusVisit #MemorableMoments

Here in the UK, we're fast approaching results days for A-level & GCSE children. Emotions are high and everyone is nervous. To offer a bit of hope, watch this video alongside your teens. It's a speech I made at my old school a few years back. The first five minutes are especially pertinent if you have daughters, and the last five minutes will remind you that you are not defined by your academic credentials but by the life you lead and the legacy you leave. #examresults #resultsday #ceo #parenting #university #feminism #inspirational https://lnkd.in/ey5YxQaX

"School choice is not a luxury but a necessity for Black, brown, and low-income students striving for academic success." Denisha Merriweather and Elizabeth BeShears debunk a school choice myth and discuss the demand for school choice in Alabama. https://shorturl.at/jKU24 #BlackMindsMatter #EducationFreedom #schoolchoice

Everything is normal. I'm gonna act as if SCOTUS didn't just give us a king for our nation's birthday. Here's a Venn Diagram I made about balancing #InstructionalDesign principles, #EducationTechnology's power to enhance learning, and Subject Matter Expert and #faculty's expertise and heart. #HigherEd #SME #Teaching #TeachingAndLearning