David Arencibia, one of three finalists for "Principal of the Year" (National Association of Secondary School Principals) says he and his team focus on setting high standards and establishing a culture of FUN! By focusing on the positive instead of … [Continue reading]
COVID Learning Loss? It’s complicated!
Posted on January 10, 2023 Written by
Research into students' remote learning loss during the pandemic is yielding some surprising results. Studies are showing that losses varied widely — and many districts that went back in person had bigger losses than districts that stayed remote! … [Continue reading]
Retaining Teachers
Posted on December 27, 2022 Written by
Teacher shortages are increasingly a vital concern. Not only are fewer teachers entering the profession, but the number of veteran teachers calling it quits continues to rise each year.* In addition to other stresses, low pay can be a significant … [Continue reading]
Curiouser and Curiouser!
Posted on December 13, 2022 Written by
Classroom discussion is a cornerstone of effective instruction. But seventeen states have now enacted legislation that makes it harder and harder for teachers and administrators to determine what type of discussion is acceptable. For example, … [Continue reading]