One of the things on every educational leaders “to-do” list should be addressing early learning. Similar to what Jeffrey Canada has taught us in the Harlem projects (see previous post), this project in South Shore School District is addressing this challenge. Consistent with this is a need to look at Birth to 3 programs that […]
Critical thinking? You need knowledge – The Boston Globe THE LATEST fad to sweep K-12 education is called “21st-Century Skills.’’ States – including Massachusetts – are adding them to their learning standards, with the expectation that students will master skills such as cooperative learning and critical thinking and therefore be better able to compete for […]
This is a piece from Dr. Marilyn Simpson’s work on learning targets and students articulating their learning. [flv:/wp-content/uploads/studentsreflect.flv 320 240]
Learning targets for students and what leaders look for in classrooms: Consistent with our understanding of building to higher levels of meaningful processing, there is a connection that is developed between criteria and resources to achieve the incremental targets established by the criteria. For this reason, a student is guided to articulate their journey as […]
After discussing the Harlem Children’s Zone… What would you rather have, a blanket of mediocrity, or a quilt of excellence? This American Life Podcast – Interview of Jeffrey Canada Baby College – where it really starts. Bringing the best of understanding childhood to the parents of Harlem.
For those of us in education, a lesson in leadership and its impact on policy is underway right now in Washington as hearings proceed on NCLB impact in advance of re-authorization sometime in the coming year. Of particular import for leaders is the implications for the improvement of teachers, a key component of the legislation […]
During the EARCOS Conference now in play in Malaysia, Alan November presented a keynote presentation followed by two breakout sessions on Sunday last. As always, I was impressed with the way in which Alan understands and generates that understanding in others. While some may have walked away from his keynote scratching their heads, I was […]
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In keeping with the world trend, I offer yet another collection of thoughts on the topics noted. Jon P. Zurfluh Head of School Pudong Campus Shanghai Community International Schools