Sentences with phrase «about leadership in schools»

The opportunity to observe life in schools over several decades has helped me think about leadership in schools where teachers are proud to be — places where teachers thrive.

Alma has written extensively about leadership in schools and she is an expert on the theme of distributed leadership.

The new book, Distributed Leadership in Practice, edited by Assistant Professor John Diamond and Northwestern University Professor James P. Spillane, explores how a distributed perspective is different from other frameworks for thinking about leadership in schools.

Not exact matches

This gap between the immense curiosity about leadership and the few hard and fast rules about how to do it well has spawned an entire industry dedicated to pedaling dubious leadership «truths,» Stanford business school professor and author Jeffrey Pfeffer warns in a recent McKinsey Quarterly article.

What is less clear to me is why complementarians like Keller insist that that 1 Timothy 2:12 is a part of biblical womanhood, but Acts 2 is not; why the presence of twelve male disciples implies restrictions on female leadership, but the presence of the apostle Junia is inconsequential; why the Greco - Roman household codes represent God's ideal familial structure for husbands and wives, but not for slaves and masters; why the apostle Paul's instructions to Timothy about Ephesian women teaching in the church are universally applicable, but his instructions to Corinthian women regarding head coverings are culturally conditioned (even though Paul uses the same line of argumentation — appealing the creation narrative — to support both); why the poetry of Proverbs 31 is often applied prescriptively and other poetry is not; why Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob represent the supremecy of male leadership while Deborah and Huldah and Miriam are mere exceptions to the rule; why «wives submit to your husbands» carries more weight than «submit one to another»; why the laws of the Old Testament are treated as irrelevant in one moment, but important enough to display in public courthouses and schools the next; why a feminist reading of the text represents a capitulation to culture but a reading that turns an ancient Near Eastern text into an apologetic for the post-Industrial Revolution nuclear family is not; why the curse of Genesis 3 has the final word on gender relationships rather than the new creation that began at the resurrection.

The conventional view that a theological school is «theological» because it educates church leadership has been roundly attacked in the current conversation about theological education.

Conversations are frank, and real problems are tackled: poor RE in Catholic schools, grave worries about plans for sex education there, pressures on the young from social media, a longing for strong leadership on some of these issues from Bishops.

There is a good deal of confusion in the church about the nature of the ministry and therefore a good bit of confusion in theological schools» pictures of what sort of leadership they are preparing.

LeadTogether is an online professional network of individuals in positions of leadership in schools and training centers inspired by Waldorf Education — individuals who care about growing, nurturing and guiding children, families and schools, and are open to sharing ideas, successes, questions and resources with their colleagues.

About the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) The NFHS, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, is the national leadership organization for high school sports and performing arts activSchool Associations (NFHS) The NFHS, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, is the national leadership organization for high school sports and performing arts activschool sports and performing arts activities.

At a 2012 SNA meeting, a Schwan executive and other industry advocates pushed for the group's leadership to be more aggressive in asking for changes in the school lunch program, according to a person who witnessed the exchange but requested anonymity because he was not authorized to talk about it.

A damaging row over grammar schools policy, unease among the grassroots about the leadership's efforts to introduce more women and ethnic minority parliamentary candidates and Gordon Brown's self - assured performance as Prime Minister in the summer of 2007 imperilled the Tory recovery.

Greater transparency for School Leadership Teams: In order for School Leadership Teams to fulfill their role of serving as advocates for their school communities, superintendents should be required to ensure that all principals in their districts give their leadership teams thorough information about fund allocations, including their schools» Galaxy Table of Organization in addition to the budget summary available on the DOE weSchool Leadership Teams: In order for School Leadership Teams to fulfill their role of serving as advocates for their school communities, superintendents should be required to ensure that all principals in their districts give their leadership teams thorough information about fund allocations, including their schools» Galaxy Table of Organization in addition to the budget summary available on the DOE websitIn order for School Leadership Teams to fulfill their role of serving as advocates for their school communities, superintendents should be required to ensure that all principals in their districts give their leadership teams thorough information about fund allocations, including their schools» Galaxy Table of Organization in addition to the budget summary available on the DOE weSchool Leadership Teams to fulfill their role of serving as advocates for their school communities, superintendents should be required to ensure that all principals in their districts give their leadership teams thorough information about fund allocations, including their schools» Galaxy Table of Organization in addition to the budget summary available on the DOE weschool communities, superintendents should be required to ensure that all principals in their districts give their leadership teams thorough information about fund allocations, including their schools» Galaxy Table of Organization in addition to the budget summary available on the DOE websitin their districts give their leadership teams thorough information about fund allocations, including their schools» Galaxy Table of Organization in addition to the budget summary available on the DOE websitin addition to the budget summary available on the DOE website.

In response to James» question about the Labour leadership candidates — Ed Miliband campaigned for Simon Hughes to speak out & is encouraging his supporters to call on the Lib Dems to stand up for their values, David Miliband has suggested ending the charitable status of fee - paying schools and (one of those non-monetary aspects to reducing inequality) giving representation to ordinary workers on corporate remunertion committees, Ed Balls has strongly opposed the VAT rise and is calling for a graduate tax instead of higher tuition fees, Andy Burnham has reiterated his support for a National Care Service and spoken out on the abolition of the Future Jobs Fund, Diane Abbot has called for fair taxation, cancelling Trident, and setting a timetable for troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Former Schools Secretary and now Labour leadership contender, Ed Balls, has written in today's Observer about the issue of immigration.

Soyinka it was not a mark of good leadership for Buhari to be in Kano at a time the whole country was said about the Kidnapping of over 100 school girls in Yobe State.

A report by the National Science Foundation about educating our children states the dilemma we are facing very succinctly: As «American schools fail more youngsters, this nation's capability to innovate, solve problems, and produce — to sustain world leadership — is in jeopardy.»

Reasons given included a desire for autonomy, leadership roles, prestige, high salaries, work variety, and opportunities for one's partner, according to the paper about to be published in CBE - Life Sciences Education (LSE) by researchers at the University of North Carolina (UNC), Harvard Law School, and The Jackson Laboratory.

About Blog In the early 1970s a group of school psychologists from different parts of the world, under the leadership of the late Calvin D. Catterall, came together to form an International School Psychology Committee in order to promote worldwide cooperation amongst school and educational psychologistIn the early 1970s a group of school psychologists from different parts of the world, under the leadership of the late Calvin D. Catterall, came together to form an International School Psychology Committee in order to promote worldwide cooperation amongst school and educational psycholoschool psychologists from different parts of the world, under the leadership of the late Calvin D. Catterall, came together to form an International School Psychology Committee in order to promote worldwide cooperation amongst school and educational psycholoSchool Psychology Committee in order to promote worldwide cooperation amongst school and educational psychologistin order to promote worldwide cooperation amongst school and educational psycholoschool and educational psychologists.

The beginning of an academic year is not only a chance to connect with a new class of students but also a chance for you — the educator, the backbone of our public education system — to grow in the job, show leadership, and speak up about your school's and district's direction.

Like successful business executives, winning coaches, and triumphant politicians, good school leaders have traditionally been viewed as standouts — not because of their expertise in instructional practice (which, after all, is what their business is all about), but because of their individual character traits and actions, «in the heroic American tradition of charismatic leadership,» exlains Elmore.

President Rudenstine said that he will consult early in the fall with Dean Murphy and others at the School about an appropriate process for identifying new leadership.

In the following interviews, assistant editor Ross Brenneman talks with two principals of color about how they mitigate bias within their schools, infuse cultural competency into instruction, and use their life experiences to anchor their leadership.

In addition to posting about major school events, we also share articles related to leadership, corporate social responsibility, and team building.

What is different about educational leadership in higher performing schools outside of the US?

When the review group visited Bateman Primary School in June it said the leadership team lacked unity and raised concerns about the «absence of strategic and operational plans to implement the Australian Curriculum».

As expected, the school staff was anxious about the change in leadership because Robert had developed strong, positive relationships with many of them.

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie BY MURIEL SPARK Set in the 1930s, this novel is about a free - spirited teacher at a girl's school in Scotland who ignores the conventional curriculum, bringing her into conflict with the school's leadership.

JE: Marshall said another common observation in schools is that «virtually without exception» principals, leadership teams and teachers are absolutely committed and passionate about doing the best they can by students.

Urban school leaders who join me at the program will learn more about their personal leadership style and how they can use it most effectively to improve teaching and learning in their schools and districts.

David Gergen, professor of public service and director of the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard Kennedy School (HKS), further addressed the cross-sector question in his talk about his experience with public leadership and how effective leadership models in the corporate, nonprofit, and civic fields are beginning to look more and more alike.

The researchers conducted interviews with 10 primary heads, some of which were in MATs, about system leadership in their local area and found that they believed schools should be placed in some kind of grouping such as a MAT, teaching school alliance or federation.

For principal Graeme Lane of Balwyn North Primary School, in Melbourne, Australia, the key to successful school leadership is all about learning and teaSchool, in Melbourne, Australia, the key to successful school leadership is all about learning and teaschool leadership is all about learning and teaching.

Edutopia blogger Dr. Joe Mazza announces a February 15 open social media learning experience for anyone passionate about school leadership, hosted by the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education in conjunction with #Saschool leadership, hosted by the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education in conjunction with #SaSchool of Education in conjunction with #Satchat.

«There is a lot of pretense about shared leadership, the «flat» organization, shared decision making, consultation, and collaboration,» according to Graeme Askew, principal at Streeton Primary School, in Melbourne, Australia.

Since HGSE's work with higher education administrators is about to enter its fifth decade, college and university leaders throughout the U.S. and abroad are keenly aware of the expertise the Ed School possesses in educational leadership.

Read more about their time at the Ed School and what's up next in their careers in education leadership.

The different ideas that I've engaged in have helped me challenge and re-examine many of my own assumptions about school leadership and education.

His model seems to suggest that just about anyone with a master's degree, preferably in business administration, can provide leadership to schools and districts.

The collaborative members also created leadership teams in their schools — a core group of teachers who talk about rubrics, standards, teaching, and learning — and now all the district schools have them, Onick said.

Concerns about years of mismanagement of sorely needed school construction have prompted the Los Angeles schools» new leadership team to enlist the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in overseeing new building projects.

By instructional leadership, we mean the principal's capacity to: 1) offer a vision for instruction that will inspire the faculty; 2) analyze student performance data and make sound judgments as to which areas of the curriculum need attention; 3) make good judgments about the quality of the teaching in a classroom based on analysis of student work; 4) recognize the elements of sound standards - based classroom organization and practice; 5) provide strong coaching to teachers on all of the foregoing; 6) evaluate whether instructional systems in the school are properly aligned; and 7) determine the quality and fitness of instructional materials.

In the interview that follows, Montserrat discusses the TALIS findings and what we learn about different leadership strategies from schools around the world.

In upper primary school, discussions about the contrasting language that is used to describe the behaviour of females and males can also be explored, for example girls who show leadership or are assertive are called «bossy» and boys «strong leaders» or boys who like more domestic activities are labelled «prissy», «girly» or even worse «gay».

First of all we had to have an approach to leadership, we had to think about how we created teaching capacities in the school, how we use data, and then basically some sort of way that we professionally develop teachers.

Her widely praised book The Hardest Questions Aren't on the Test, about teaching and leadership in urban schools, was published in 2009 in both English and Spanish.

Developing a more comprehensive source of information about barriers to attracting good candidates and about ways in which school districts, professional associations, and institutions of higher education can contribute to ensuring that these candidates are prepared and ready to move into leadership positions is an investment that would pay high dividends to our public schools and the children they serve.»

In today's article we chat to Wilbur (Charlie) Klein from Tjuntjuntjara Remote Community School about his leadership values.

In his latest Teacher video, Greg Whitby speaks to Melanie Brown from Our Lady of Nativity Primary School about the new approach to student leadership and learning that's been implemented at her New South Wales school, where all Year 6 students have the opportunity to take on a leadershipSchool about the new approach to student leadership and learning that's been implemented at her New South Wales school, where all Year 6 students have the opportunity to take on a leadershipschool, where all Year 6 students have the opportunity to take on a leadership role.

In today's leadership Q&A, Teacher talks to Distinguished Professor Viviane Robinson from New Zealand about the challenges and complexities of school leadership, good goal setting and principal professional development.