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Leading Through Windows and Mirrors

A Principal's Reflections

Research has found that people are reluctant to admit they have failed because of a general desire to avoid negative social evaluation and disapproval from others (Leary, 2007). Trust erodes when others are blamed publicly. The buck stops with the leader, plain and simple. Without trust, there is no relationship. Brock, S.E., McAliney, P.J.,

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Celebrate Pi Day and Maths Day

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Created by Wolfram Music created with Pi — addictive song Pi Day Activities with Google Sheets Pi Day WebQuest Pi Poems World Maths Day The first World Maths Day was held on March 14, 2007 (also Pi Day), and has ever since been held occasionally on the 1st Wednesday in March.

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Better Feedback for Deeper Learning

A Principal's Reflections

Hattie and Timperley (2007) say that effective feedback must answer three major questions: Where am I going? Educational Leadership, 70(1), 82–83 Hattie & Timperley (2007) The Power of Feedback. For it to have an impact, it must be timely, practical, specific, facilitated in a positive manner, and consistent. What are the goals?)

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Charting a Student's Journey: A Guide to Crafting Effective Learning Paths

A Principal's Reflections

Research by Hattie and Timperley (2007) suggests that feedback is one of the most potent influences on learning. By customizing the learning path to each student's strengths and weaknesses, educators can provide targeted resources and activities to enhance understanding and retention.

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Three Strategies to Support Our Teacher Workforce in 2022

Education Elements

Adding to an educator labor shortage that started with the Great Recession in 2007, we witnessed a net loss of more than half a million education jobs this past year.

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Tech Tip #97: Speed up MSO with Quick Access Toolbar

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First, you need Office 2007 or later. Q: I tend to do the same actions over and over in MS Office. How do I make that easier? A: This one will improve the quality of your life immediately. Earlier versions don’t include the Quick Access toolbar. Click the drop down arrow (see inset) for the most popular actions– new, open, save, print , etc.

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Celebrate Pi Day and Maths Day

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The first World Maths Day was held on March 14, 2007 (also Pi Day), and has ever since been held occasionally on the 1st Wednesday in March. Find your Pi Day- -where is your birthday in the endless numbers of Pi? Created by Wolfram. Music created with Pi — addictive song. Pi Day WebQuest. World Maths Day.