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If you really want to connect, turn off the automatic pilot
Every day, I get e-mails from Plaxo, LinkedIn, Facebook, Classmates, Twitter. No doubt you do, too. So-and-so wants to connect with you. I rarely know who so-and-so is or why they would want to connec..
Lasting Impression
The literacy coach approaches the principal, beaming and clearly energized. “That was one of the best professional development sessions we’ve had here! It was clear, creative, provided useful and ..
Blending together, step by step
There is no denying that combining two schools, or even opening a new school, is loaded with challenges and frustrations as well as high expectations. Principal Tracy Shafer saw a rural school consoli..
Proof positive
JSD: You’ve been a leading voice in the field of educational change for decades. What do you consider fundamental to successful change? Fullan: The reason I can ..
7 other highly effective habits, with a nod to Stephen Covey
We’ve created the following guidelines — with a nod to Stephen Covey — with the belief that our job is to facilitate learning experiences that create intellectual and emotional growth for educat..
Deeply embedded, fully committed
In recent years, educators have noted the critical role district leadership plays in school improvement efforts. Researchers such as Lezotte (2001), Shannon and Bylsma (2004), Waters and Marzano (2006..
NSDC’s Standards to the rescue
Each year, 200 novice teachers arrive at the schools in our large district in Reno, Nev. Our challenge was to create a comprehensive system of support for these teachers. We found our solution when we..
Let data do the talking
JSD: What role has effective professional development played in your district’s success? Steinhauser: It’s No. 1. When you have highly trained individuals both..
Take responsibility for your emotional wake
A friend describes his home at the foot of San Diego Bay, where all of the houses have docks. The speed limit in the bay is five knots. Once in a while, some cowboy rips through the area and rocks all..
