Joseph Connor

What should teachers and education leaders be thinking about right now when it comes to ChatGPT and generative AI tools in our schools? Join me for a deep dive with New Jersey educator Tim Belmont as we consider the strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities presented by generative AI.

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Embracing Diversity and Inclusion: The Episcopal School Perspective Imana Sherrill| May 1, 2024 At the heart of the Episcopal approach to education is a commitment to teaching history accurately and creating a sense of belonging for all students. This means acknowledging and learning from the past, even when it is uncomfortable, and actively working to create a more inclusive future. By embracing DEI principles, Episcopal schools strive to create learning environments where every student feels valued and supported. https://lnkd.in/eKetzuT2

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Math instruction that helps improve student confidence and close achievement gaps? Count us in! Check out our latest guide to explore how.

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Make sure to read this magnificent letter.

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Is there a teacher shortage? Or is there a lack of access to teachers? I believe it’s a mix. If so, what’s a possible solution? At GEO Academies, we believe a solution (not the only solution) is partnership. Specifically, we partner with higher ed institutions to provide our students access to high quality teachers. To be sure, we could try to recruit and hire our own teachers to meet the needs of our students, but that would simply be robbing another school of that teacher and leaving those students behind. Is that a proper solution? I don’t think so. Of course, we do compete for high quality teachers and we will continue to do so. But in certain circumstances, it makes better sense to partner up. And we do. Like I said, this is not the only solution to providing students access to high quality teachers, but it’s a good one to consider.

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Career pathways benefit all students! “ A Fordham Institute synthesis of this growing body of research identifies five benefits that come from participating in CTE programs: (1) they are not a path away from college, since students taking these courses are just as likely as peers to attend college; (2) they increase graduation rates; (3) they improve college outcomes, especially for women and disadvantaged students; (4) they boost students’ incomes; and (5) they enhance other skills like perseverance and self-efficacy.” #CareerTechnicalEducation #CTEPathways

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One way to strengthen math instruction: "giving teachers a voice in their professional development." That's what we're all about at Rekindle Education. Our teachers need the autonomy and flexibility to schedule coaching time that meets their individual K-9 math needs. And it's working. 98% of our teachers who were surveyed agreed that they could take what they learned in math coaching and apply that learning in their classroom. Teachers are professionals. Giving teachers a say in their continued learning is a must. #mathteachersdeservemore

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Could the K12 system DO MORE FOR STUDENTS?? If the answer is YES, then welcome to the Principal's Academy - this is the first REBEL approved principal mentorship program, that will help you beat the system, so you can give your students MORE opportunities to succeed in the future. When you join the Principal's Academy you will receive: - 12 months of Expert Principal Mentorship - Access to the monthly newsletter - Access to the Question and Answer Forum with a K12 expert - And access to 21st Century Leadership Workshops throughout the school year Here's the Problem Facing K12 School Principals! You're expected to raise student test scores, supervise teachers, create a positive school environment, handle parent complaints and navigate confusing and contradictory state and federal regulations - all while the district CUT your budget. Yes - and you're supposed to do all of that with a SMILE! Well guess what? You are going to need a lot of HELP if they want you to succeed and meet those expectations. And that's what the Principal's Academy does - provide principals the type of mentorship they need - so that the job of principal doesn't become too overwhelming and seem impossible. There's a right way to run schools and there's a wrong way. When you join the Principal's Academy - you will learn the 21st century way to run your school, so that you don't burn yourself out - and so that you're teachers can handle more in the classroom. Our goal is the same as your goal - boost student achievement. But time is running out! You can only sign up for the Principal's Academy right now because the enrollment window will close by the beginning of the school year. Want to see what the Principal's Academy is all about? Simply follow this link: https://lnkd.in/gCQTk29U When you follow the link above, you can read the First Edition of the newsletter "Day One Edition" which will walk you through how to help your teachers set up for Day One the right way. This is a full FREE PREVIEW of the Principal's Academy and what it has to offer you. So what are you waiting for? If you're a principal or school leader--you have nothing to lose to check out this FREE edition to the Principal's Academy newsletter. If you have been fighting against the K12 system - don't you deserve a little help and support? Follow the link and see what the Principal's Academy is all about.

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Chatting with Bena Kallick and Heidi Hayes Jacobs about anchor resources or programs schools use to provide consistency and ease for teaching staff. The downside of anchor resources is that they limits teacher agency — the ability to make choices in curriculum and instructional design based on student interests, needs, and talents. When working with a school using an anchor resource or program, my goal is to treat this as a "yes … and.." rather than an "either/or." Your curriculum and instruction can be consistent, coherent, and compelling. We clarified a few questions to launch conversations for curriculum design: -- What is the expectation on how it should be used across the school/system? For example, has it been integrated into curriculum design? Is it the basis of weekly PLCs? -- If it has been in play, to what extent is it being used? -- To what extent are the resources both timely and connected to your students? -- To what extent is the outlined resource or program pace viable for teachers and students? What other questions would you add to the list? #curriculumdesign #education #curriculum

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📚 Ready for ESY? Dive into Readtopia: Shorts—mini reading instruction units designed for those challenging times in the academic year, like the week before a vacation or during unit transitions. Perfect for students with complex learning needs, these compact units can be completed in just 1-2 weeks, ensuring that literacy education continues seamlessly, even during Extended School Year (ESY) programs. #Readtopia #ESY #SpedEd #AllMeansAll https://bit.ly/3RQASf7

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AI is poised to create unprecedented opportunities for equity and access in education. How are we shaping our educational systems to support and prepare our students for this transformative potential?

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https://lnkd.in/d55rtMti This is a great article talking about teachers using social media inside and outside of the classroom. #TSUEDTC5356

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Shape the Future of K12 Education: Discover Strategic Imperatives with DA Leadership Institute Compiled by leading experts in education policy and administration, the downloadable guide, 'Navigating Tomorrow' offers an unparalleled look into the strategic planning processes of urban and rural school districts across the United States. Download your guide ➡ https://lnkd.in/ecnagNUy

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“Hope lives in our schools taking action on climate”   Our legacy to our children depends on educational leadership on climate change now. Over 80% of American young people expect to make life decisions based on the state of the environment. From Philadelphia to California, their health and security are threatened by climate change impacts like heat, mold outbreaks, & fire. From kindergarten through higher education, climate change and sustainability must be integrated in human, local, and both fact- and story-based fashions. Administrators, university and trade school leaders, and elected officials must lead by example—not just talk, but act. Our schools must transform into bastions of health, sites where nature thrives, and renewable energy and electric fleets are the norm. Thanks to supportive measures like the bipartisan Inflation Reduction Act and initiatives like Solar for Schools, these changes are more feasible than ever. Yet, there is still more ground to cover.   All together, we have to be more active and purposeful. We call on educational leaders to innovate and expand climate education programs that not only inform but also involve students in real-world problem-solving. Let’s make more. It's essential for these programs to be broadly implemented, reaching students in diverse environments, from dense urban settings to rural areas.   The climate crisis requires an all-of-school response. It requires us to prepare our youth for tomorrow’s workforce and citizenry through a project of realistic, purposeful, and forward-looking empowerment. This approach will draw down emissions, prepare them for the future, and empower them to contribute positively to their local communities and beyond.   Isabella Briseño Elalfi Penn State Class of 2023, Program Coordinator at Sauntr  
Peter Buck, Co-Director of Penn State’s Local Climate Action Program
Douglas Goodstein, Associate Director of Student Engagement, Penn State Sustainability Brandi Robinson, Co-Director of Penn State’s Local Climate Action Program   Read the entire piece at the Centre Daily Times.

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