When I started recruiting potential teacher leaders for the school’s leadership team, I looked beyond the formal departmental titles and identified teachers who were well respected by their peers and … [Read more...]
Reflections on Sandy Hook Elementary
History is said to repeat itself and the recent horrifying events at Sandy Hook Elementary have proven that to be true. America has mourned after each of these tragic events, but we have only made … [Read more...]
Addressing Dropout Risk in Fayette County
I have been working on Dropout Prevention with 9 schools in Fayette County, West Virginia. One of the major issues I’ve noticed has been the lack of knowledge about when the dropout risk begins … [Read more...]
Because Kids Count Conference
CEO Dr. Steve Edwards is attending the Indiana Youth Institute’s Because Kids Count Conference, this December 4th and 5th in Indianapolis. This conference will bring together a wide range of … [Read more...]
Reframing the Question: How Do You Engage Students?
Actively engaging students in their learning is critical if we are to create thinkers who are prepared to meet the challenges that are outlined in the Common Core State Standards. Being able to think … [Read more...]
Could Child Prostitution Be Happening In Your Neighborhood?
Susan was reared in a two-parent home and attended prep school, where she was on the honor role. She also found herself involved in a gang-controlled sex trafficking ring at the young age of 16. How … [Read more...]
A Principal’s Perspective on Data Notebooks
As the principal of a school put into restructuring by the state of New Hampshire I was looking for something that would be embedded in our everyday way of doing business. We started out by aligning … [Read more...]
Education is Supposed to Produce Independent Thinkers, Not Answering Machines
Educated in a system that focuses almost exclusively on taking tests, this 12th grader from South Africa explains why teachers are ultimately creating learners who "are mentally dead." Are we doing … [Read more...]
Motivating Kids Through Oral Feedback
Quite often, the High School years are our last chance to change or influence the academic self-image of our children. It is therefore extremely important that educators recognize the “risk and … [Read more...]
Framing Your Success
At Edwards, we realize that teachers cannot endure another cute PowerPoint presentation, a humorous presenter, or lengthy book study. Instead, we tailor our professional development to focus on the … [Read more...]
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