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How video coaching inspires teacher self-reflection

eSchool News

Key points: Video-based coaching offers insight on teacher practices and makes feedback more effective I’m a first-year teacher. Department of Education looked at video-based coaching in about 100 elementary schools. One group had five rounds of coaching in which they recorded themselves teaching and received feedback on the video.

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Key qualities of a principal coach

eSchool News

They create collaborative and supportive learning cultures, attract high-quality teachers, and promote strong student outcomes. While it might seem like some people are simply cut out to be strong leaders, I believe with coaching more districts can develop administrators ready for the complexity of leading a building.

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Frontline Education Announces Hope Needham as Chief People & Culture Officer

eSchool News

(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Frontline Education , a leading provider of administration software purpose-built for educators in K-12, today announced the appointment of Hope Needham as Chief People & Culture Officer.

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4 ways edtech tools drive student engagement and build classroom culture

eSchool News

As an administrator, this question was the guiding force of my coaching. The two combined can often mean improved classroom culture, and in turn, higher teacher retention and other major benefits. The two combined can often mean improved classroom culture, and in turn, higher teacher retention and other major benefits.

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Elmwood School: Where Girls Rise with Confidence, Curiosity and Global Vision

k12 Digest

Elmwood encourages students to create and lead clubs that reflect their passionswhether thats robotics, creative writing, or cultural heritage. Athletes take the lead as captains or student coaches. Thats why the school has built a culture where care isnt an afterthoughtits a foundation. But its not all theory.

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How Personalized Coaching Can Kick-Start Your School’s PD

Edsurge

“Instructional coaching is like sports coaching,” says Teresa Engler, K-12 Instructional Technology Coach for McGuffey School District in southwestern Pennsylvania. From the sideline, a coach gives the team a play, explains how it will work in the field and then watches as the players execute.

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Building a Culture of Digital Innovation in Education with Student Devices

EdTech Magazine

I’ve spent the past few years as an instructional coach showing teachers how to integrate technology into the curriculum. During that time, I’ve learned that for teachers to truly embrace digital innovation in the classroom, they will need to be supported by a culture that fully embraces educational technology.

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