Leadership Blog

Reinventing K-12 Learning

This blog was written by Patrick Larkin, the assistant superintendent for learning for the Burlington Public Schools in Massachusetts. He served 15 years as a high school administrator and was a 2012 winner of the Digital Principal Award from the National Association of Secondary School Principals. This blog is no longer being updated.

College & Workforce Readiness Opinion Are You a 21st Century Communicator?
School and district leaders need take advantage of social media tools to connect and communicate. In this day and age, it's a no-brainer.
Patrick Larkin, July 25, 2015
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Classroom Technology Opinion Danah Boyd's Research Is Mandatory Reading for School Leaders
To discuss how and why teens do what they do online and have a clear understanding of this activity, parents and educators should start by looking at the work of Danah Boyd.
Patrick Larkin, July 21, 2015
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Education Opinion Educational Leaders Need to Embrace EdCamps
The EdCamp model allows school leaders to avoid a top-down approach to professional development and lets teachers take charge of their own learning.
Patrick Larkin, July 15, 2015
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Classroom Technology Opinion Schools Must Foster Parent Conversations About Students and Digital Devices
School leaders need to offer support to parents to assist them in navigating the overwhelming new world of parenting in the digital age.
Patrick Larkin, July 8, 2015
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Education Opinion My ISTE 2015 Takeaways
From the opening Town Hall panel on Sunday to the closing keynote by Josh Stumpenhorst on Wednesday afternoon, the most important takeaway from ISTE is about the very human endeavor of building relationships in our schools and classrooms.
Patrick Larkin, July 3, 2015
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Education Opinion Educators Must Take the Lead to Stop Ed-Tech Scaremongering
Educators must take the lead in conversations regarding the possibilities that technological resources bring to our classrooms.
Patrick Larkin, June 29, 2015
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Education Opinion SLA Students Highlight Role of Student Voice at ISTE Town Hall
The power of student voice in transforming schools was on display thanks to some articulate Philadelphia high school students at ISTE's Lead and Transform Town Hall.
Patrick Larkin, June 28, 2015
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Curriculum Opinion Is Your District Missing the Digital Literacy Boat?
When it comes to purchasing and utilizing digital books, school and district leaders need to do their homework.
Patrick Larkin, June 23, 2015
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