How to Secure Additional Funding for the Upcoming Academic Year

It seems as if there’s never enough money available for education. As an administrator or teacher, you may be looking for additional funding for special projects and resources for your school. Luckily, there are many grants out there for schools, … Continue reading

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Best Practices and Strategies for School Administrators to Demonstrate Success in Curriculum Investments: The Data Matters

The decision to invest part of a school’s annual budget for new curriculum needs is a necessary part of the choices administrators make. As they make these decisions and decide what materials and resources to put in the hands of … Continue reading

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Conferences for Teachers: Academic Year 2020

Teachers in most states are required to take courses, attend conferences, or sit through professional development workshops to keep their certification. However, teachers often find these opportunities long and tedious, either irrelevant to their classes or too repetitive. Some conferences … Continue reading

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10 Suggestions by a School Superintendent to Make a Successful Parent Meeting

Having successful and productive parent meetings can sometimes be a challenging event. In some instances, parents can be incredibly supportive and receptive to teacher and administrative feedback, but in other cases, these meetings can become very tense and at times, … Continue reading

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What are the resources related to PARCC available for teachers for professional development?

Download free podcast by Julie Lyons on What Are the Resources Related to Parcc Available for Teachers for Professional Development? New teacher evaluations. New State Tests . New Standards . The myriad of educational changes may seem overwhelming at times, … Continue reading

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Maximize Your Summer: Ideas for Principals (Part II)

Maximizing Summer for principals


With August just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how well you’ve managed your schedule so far during the summer. Last week we provided you with several ideas to make the most of your time, including: making staffing decisions early, revising safety procedures if necessary, networking with colleagues, using technology to your advantage, and taking staff input into account.
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