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School Climate & Safety Opinion Celebrate Teaching with Random Acts of Appreciation
As we all know, giving thanks to others is a best practice of talent managers in high performing organizations. Employee recognition can be a formal or informal practice. What some might not know is that appreciation is a fundamental psychological need. Studies show that when individuals feel that they, as well as their work, are appreciated, productivity, engagement, satisfaction, and loyalty increase. Recognition could be a certificate, thank-you note, public announcement, direct or indirect compensation, or even a kind word. Yes, it can be that easy!
Emily Douglas-McNab, May 6, 2013
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Recruitment & Retention Opinion Gender Gaps in STEM-Related CTE Programs
When I was a little girl my mom and dad always told me I could be anything I wanted to be if I worked hard to get there; a scientist, writer, doctor, mathematician, professor, etc. I luckily grew-up in a home where my gender never predicted my future. And as an engineer, my mom made sure I knew that math (and/or science) wasn't "just for boys." She would often talk about her high school algebra and calculus teacher, Sherman Blagg, who in the small Appalachian town of Ironton, Ohio, in the late 60's taught math to everyone in the room, holding high expectations for not just the boys, but for the girls too.
Emily Douglas-McNab, April 28, 2013
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Recruitment & Retention Opinion Advice to TFA From a Former Insider
Teach For America has many good points, but it could do more to help its corps members, Lauren Blair Aronson writes.
Lauren Blair Aronson, April 23, 2013
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Hannah Sadtler and Derek Roguski are coordinators of the New Teachers' Roundtable in New Orleans.
Hannah Sadtler and Derek Roguski are coordinators of the New Teachers' Roundtable in New Orleans.
Ted Jackson for Education Week
Teacher Preparation TFA Alumni Aid New Teachers in New Orleans
A group started by former Teach For America members helps novices navigate the cultural and instructional challenges they face in the city's schools.
Jaclyn Zubrzycki, April 19, 2013
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School & District Management Opinion Consider the Value Proposition for Teachers
Schools must look beyond salary to the benefits and working conditions they offer when looking to hire and retain teachers, Regis Anne Shields and Karen Hawley Miles write.
Regis Anne Shields & Karen Hawley Miles, March 26, 2013
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Denver police Officer Everett Moore, a school resource officer at East High School, patrols the hallways, school grounds, and trouble spots near the property. The police and the district have reached an agreement that better defines the role of the police in schools.
Denver police Officer Everett Moore, a school resource officer at East High School, patrols the hallways, school grounds, and trouble spots near the property. The police and the district have reached an agreement that better defines the role of the police in schools.
Nathan W. Armes for Education Week
School Climate & Safety Influx of School Police Raises Worries
Critics say an increase in police presence will funnel students into the juvenile-justice system for matters administrators should handle in-house.
March 12, 2013
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As the U.S. Department of Education's point person on K-12 policy, Deborah Delisle, the assistant secretary for elementary and secondary education, draws on expertise from a career spent as a teacher, principal, district superintendent, and state schools chief. She shares her policy perspective and the department's priorities in a Q & A with Education Week.
As the U.S. Department of Education's point person on K-12 policy, Deborah Delisle, the assistant secretary for elementary and secondary education, draws on expertise from a career spent as a teacher, principal, district superintendent, and state schools chief. She shares her policy perspective and the department's priorities in a Q & A with <i>Education Week</i>.
Matt Roth for Education Week
Federal Q&A: Federal K-12 Policy Chief Shares Outlook
Deborah S. Delisle, the Education Department's point person on K-12 issues, talks policy in a far-ranging interview.
Michele McNeil, March 1, 2013
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As the U.S. Department of Education's point person on K-12 policy, Deborah Delisle, the assistant secretary for elementary and secondary education, draws on expertise from a career spent as a teacher, principal, district superintendent, and state schools chief. She shares her policy perspective and the department's priorities in a Q & A with Education Week.
As the U.S. Department of Education's point person on K-12 policy, Deborah Delisle, the assistant secretary for elementary and secondary education, draws on expertise from a career spent as a teacher, principal, district superintendent, and state schools chief. She shares her policy perspective and the department's priorities in a Q & A with <i>Education Week</i>.
Matt Roth for Education Week
Federal Q&A: Ed. Dept.'s K-12 Chief Shares Policy Outlook
Deborah S. Delisle sat down recently with Education Week for a wide-ranging interview.
Michele McNeil, February 26, 2013
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Education Report: Urban Districts Can Improve Principal Recruitment, Support
School districts can improve the quality of leadership in their schools by recruiting and supporting school leaders, says a new report on principals from the Wallace Foundation.
Jaclyn Zubrzycki, February 26, 2013
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Subra Suresh is leaving the NSF.
Subra Suresh is leaving the NSF.
School & District Management Leadership Changing for Science Groups
The head of the National Science Foundation plans to step down, while the National Science Teachers Association gets a new director.
Erik W. Robelen, February 19, 2013
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Standards & Accountability Opinion New 'Chief' Will Stay the Course
Choosing Chris Minnich to lead the Council of Chief State School Officers means the organization likely will stay focused on helping states adopt and adapt to the Common Core.
Richard Lee Colvin & Phi Delta Kappan, February 14, 2013
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Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Knowing the Warning Signs of Sexual Misconduct
Educators can prevent much of the sexual misconduct in schools if they know how to recognize and respond to suspicious patterns and if administrators enforce an environment of high expectations for behavior.
Charol Shakeshaft & Phi Delta Kappan, February 14, 2013
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20 min read
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Federal Karen Cator To Step Down as U.S. Ed-Tech Chief
The former Apple Inc. executive is a vocal advocate for schools to use technology more effectively to personalize learning.
Katie Ash, February 6, 2013
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1 min read
Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, talks about the fiscal cliff negotiations with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington on Dec. 28.
Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, talks about the fiscal cliff negotiations with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington on Dec. 28.
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Teaching Profession Top K-12 Leader in Congress Sets Retirement Date
U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, will leave after this term, setting the stage for a shakeup in K-12 policy leadership.
Alyson Klein, February 1, 2013
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