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Empathy vs. Sympathy: A Crucial Distinction for Schools
Empathy is often viewed as vital to student success. But what is empathy, really?Ask your friends to define the term and you inevitably hear so...
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Charter vs. Public: Examining Innovation vs. Status Quo in Education
We’re in the middle of a “charter school war.”That’s according to a recent editorial by Ron Wolk, founding editor of Education Week, and a curr...
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International Women’s Day: Advocacy for Women in Superintendent Roles
Red was the color of the day yesterday, as Americans across the country celebrated International Women’s Day and showed support for the “A Day With...
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Study: Strong Engagement Reduces Mistrust and Boosts Success
Is trust the key to student success?A new study out of the University of Texas at Austin finds that students are less likely to attend college ...
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National Superintendent of the Year: 'Engaging Every Student'
A school leader’s no. 1 priority is to ensure every student feels welcome in their classrooms.That’s according to Matthew Utterback, who was na...
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In a Washington District, Family Engagement Requires Hard Work, Not Just Talk
“I have an opportunity that allows our staff and our school members to be able to harness that love that parents have for their children, and use i...
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Staying One Step Ahead of the Headlines: A Guide
Anthony Millican likes to stay one step ahead of the headlines.[caption id="attachment_6016" align="alignright" width="133"] Anthony Millican, ...
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Caring Email Communication: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Robotic Messages
I communicate with a lot of school leaders as part of my work. That means I send a ton of email.Often, the school leader or another person at t...
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A New Conversation on Race and Segregation in Schools
It’s been over 60 years since the U.S. Supreme Court’s Brown v. Board of Education decision ended legal segregation in schools. But the issue still...