Creating Resilient Children
Resilience is such a crucial skill set to teach in schools and at home. tlb
Necessary Mistakes
Real learning takes place anytime mistakes are made. Let’s help our students learn from their mistakes. tlb Source
Reconsidering Zero Tolerance in Schools
Education Secretary Arne Duncan shared a New York Times editorial this morning via Twitter praising several schools across the county “rethinking “zero tolerance” discipline policies under which children have been … Continue reading
8 Trends to Watch in 2014
Just five days into the New Year, there are lots of predictions about what will happen in 2014 in business, the stock market, technology, and yes in education. While not … Continue reading
Understanding Leadership
I love using principalaim to highlight an educational perspective that I share or that I am wrestling with. Today’s “Read This Now!” features a great post about leadership by Liz Ryan CEO and … Continue reading
Never “Just a Teacher”
When you need an extra lift next week, remember you and Superman have a lot in common: influence, kindness, and tremendous strength. tlb picture source @GustafsonBrad
The Innovative Classroom
The Innovative Classroom Innovation – a word that seems to be losing some of its punch in the business world might just be gaining real momentum in the world of … Continue reading
When Looking for a Hero …
Attention all teachers and administrators: when you need a hero take a really close look in the mirror. This is such a great reminder anytime of the school year. tlb … Continue reading
Putting Students First
What a great way to start the New Year – focusing on making education better by putting students first. Like so many of my peers in education, we constantly struggle … Continue reading
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