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Power in schools is often assumed to flow only downhill, from more powerful positions (such as superintendent or principal) to less powerful positions (such as teacher or student). This article explores different elements of power and influence drawn from observations in a longitudinal study in a school. It support leadership theory on the power of leading from the middle, although that is not expressly addressed.

Pew Internet Research Center which presents a view of the changing information and technology landscape that is influencing how people wish to connect with public library services.

The power of a good book. It doesn't matter what age you are, there's nothing quite like losing yourself in a good book. But, did you know that reading for enjoyment is also associated with higher academic achievement? A recent large scale study concluded reading for pleasure has 'a powerful influence on children's learning', particularly in developing vocabulary, but also on spelling and maths skills.

The Pew Research Center surveyed thousands of people across 32 emerging and developing nations about their technology use and how the rising influence of the internet affects their daily lives. But beyond the larger findings, we found some notable data points about specific countries that might have been lost in the fray.

Kindergarten through 2nd grade are crucial years, because they are the foundation for academic language and content knowledge that will influence students' future literacy in all subject areas. We teachers must engage students in rich, content-based curriculum that inspires, challenges, and provides them with tools to become lifelong learners. To do so, we must challenge some long-standing beliefs about literacy instruction in the early grades.

This post unpacks the skills listed in some detail. "Many have attempted to identify the skills important for a learner today in this era of the 21st century (I know it is an overused phrase). I have an affinity towards the skills identified by Tony Wagner: Critical thinking and problem-solving Collaboration across networks and leading by influence Agility and adaptability Initiative and entrepreneurialism Effective oral and written communication Accessing and analyzing information Curiosity and imagination http://www.tonywagner.com/7-survival-skills"

The purpose of the Reimagining Learning Spaces project was to conduct an empirical study that would result in findings to inform the design and use of physical school facilities and examine the ways in which these constructions influence pedagogy. The study focused on newly-established school libraries in Queensland, many of which had been established with funding from the Federal Government's Building the Education Revolution economic stimulus program.