Classic Literature for Children
Starting with the Classics If you are searching for good literature for very young children then take a look at BabyLit and Cozy Classics. Early childhood educators have always loved and used … Continue reading
Language-Gap Study Bolsters a Push for Pre-K
Language-Gap Study Bolsters a Push for Pre-K Today, The Times published an article that once again highlights the literacy gap for the youngest and poorest in our country. It is … Continue reading
Read This Now: E.I. and a Loyal, Motivated Staff
“Emotional Intelligence and a Loyal, Motivated Staff” I like to use principalaim to highlight an educational perspective that I share or that I am wrestling with. Today’s “Read This Now” features an article … Continue reading
“My Little (Global) School”
“My Little (Global) School” Thomas Friedman has to be one of the most influential minds in America so when I read his op-ed piece in early spring, I was struck … Continue reading
Nike’s “Just Do It!”
For many, these words will forever be tied to a marketing campaign launched by major sporting giant, Nike. In the field of education, these three simple words are used to … Continue reading
Independent School Leaders: Unique Collaboration Focuses on Strategic Sustainability
Strategic planning for the future is essential for any organization especially independent schools across the country. Now, more than ever, independent schools must create strategic goals in order to ensure … Continue reading
NYC: “I’m A Girl Project”
NYC: “I’m A Girl Project” I began my day with a message from a dear friend. My friend said he ran across a piece of information and immediately thought about … Continue reading
Virtual Education
The idea of exactly what virtual education is has shifted, and I give much of the credit for this change to one of my favorite innovators, Salman Khan. While this … Continue reading
Are We Overscheduling Young Children?
Are We or Aren’t We Overscheduling Young Children In the last year, I feel as if there is once again a conversation among educators and parents about how much is … Continue reading
Education Nation: Building Blocks Early Childhood Education
Solution to lost early childhood opportunities in Mississippi?. For the past several years, NBC News has been hosting an open forum for educators, parents, and policymakers “to discuss the changing … Continue reading
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