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Look to the Science: Understanding how Mind, Brain and Education Science can Inform Educational Practices

k12 Digest

John Fisher College of Education and brings almost 30 years of diverse experience in the field of education. Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. Gina DiTullio holds a doctorate in Executive Leadership from the St.

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One word, meaningful impact: Creating classroom culture through collective dialogue

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Having conducted well over a thousand observations of K-12 teachers over the last 15 years, I have noticed there is one piece of feedback I have given more than any other–and it involves a seemingly minor word change. I gave the feedback to a teacher who was shocked at how many times she said Tell me, when she looked back at the video.

Culture 271
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Real talk: What it really takes to lead successful grading reform

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That really helped our teachers to focus their energy on what is really important for our students.” –Jessica Espinoza, Principal, Emerson Public Schools (NJ) Lasting change doesn’t happen without teacher buy-in Grading reform can’t succeed unless educators believe in it.

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From Punitive to Restorative: Transforming School Culture Through Restorative Practices

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Philip Boayue is a seasoned executive leader with a strong background in educational leadership and staff development. Restorative social circles are structured, facilitated group conversations designed to build community, promote accountability, and repair harm. gave students a voice in shaping their educational experience.

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How Kai Cenat saved my high school English class

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For a lot of us, it has felt as though we are spending more of our time as graders determining whether a student completed an assignment with or without AI than we are actually providing meaningful feedback. I would be wary of most educational professionals over 30 who are highly invested in the goings-on of Kai Cenat. And Mr. Beast.

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From Punitive to Restorative: Transforming School Culture Through Restorative Practices

k12 Digest

Philip Boayue is a seasoned executive leader with a strong background in educational leadership and staff development. Restorative social circles are structured, facilitated group conversations designed to build community, promote accountability, and repair harm. gave students a voice in shaping their educational experience.

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Bridging the Gap Between Classroom and Real Life: The Power of Applied Learning

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His educational philosophy is centered on nurturing students’ thirst for knowledge and preparing them to do meaningful work in the future. If education is meant to prepare students for life beyond the classroom, then we must ask: are we equipping them with knowledge or wisdom? That number should stop us in our tracks.

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