“Somewhere in your organization, groups of people are already doing
things differently and better. To create lasting change, find areas of positive
deviance and fan their flames.”
Ten Ways to be a Better Leader of Change - 8 views
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Although the simplicity of this article can be deceiving, it echos the phrase I've heard my mentor use many times before "leaderhsip comes down to how you treat people." I strive to live up to her words each day as I am met daily with the changes in public education.
How do you change school culture? « What Ed Said - 6 views
In 2012, be kind to your brain - 6 views
The 6 Characteristics of A Successful Educator - 11 views
Personalized Learning Chart - 8 views
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Great chart! Thanks for this.
Student-Centered Learning | New Learning Institute - 5 views
How Finnish schools shine | Teacher Network Blog | guardian.co.uk - 3 views
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We have been awash in literature about Finland lately. Mostly because something about what they do works! Of the many articles that I have read, this one in particular does a great job of sharing in a clear an succinct manner a good many of the pieces of the puzzle.
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Also, for those in the Vermont area September 27th, Tony Wagner will be the keynote speaker at a conference on high school transformation. He will also present and discuss his documentary "The Finland Phenomenon" in a special workshop after his keynote. http://therowlandfoundation.org/annual_conference.shtml
Finding a formula for good schools - 8 views
Education Innovation: Your School's Secret Change Agents - 6 views
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school staff takes ownership of the quest for change
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identifies preexisting solutions (what is working) and amplifies them across the school
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Love the suggestions made in this article. Thinking and acting outside of the box often provides avenues to success.
21st Century Walkthrough - 7 views
Eleven Reasons Why You Should be Using Classroom Walk Throughs - 3 views
7 Must-Read Books on Education | Brain Pickings - 7 views
Technology Integration Matrix - 7 views
Teacher-Led Professional Development: Eleven Reasons Why You Should be Using ... - 7 views
At Least 20 Things to Stop Doing as a Leader | Management Excellence - 5 views
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The list is a great manifestation of what demotivates employees. As Daniel Pink says near the end of "Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6XAPnuFjJc), we need to start treating people like people
