Sentences with phrase «of other educational leaders»

Capitalizing on their experiences and those of other educational leaders, authors Pam Robbins and Harvey Alvy offer practical information, research - based strategies, and provocative stories to help principals develop into visionary leaders skilled in promoting the success of students and teachers.

If we were to interview a randomly chosen sample of these leaders, asking them questions about their successes, their achievements, and their views on current educational trends, would their responses parallel groups of other educational leaders?

Not exact matches

Mainstream churches and educational institutions have had in the past a disproportionate share of leaders who were reared in Holiness and Pentecostal contexts but whose theological development led them into other ecclesiastical fields of service.

Homeschoolers — ever the braver and more innovative of the two sets — have traveled farther down this road, but I'm guessing that fiscal constraint and frustration with disappointing educational results may lead brick - and - mortar school leaders to start living dangerously, too, and realize that each group has something to learn from the other.

On the other hand leaders of the Bible school movement have been developing a theory of liberal arts education with the Bible at its center, and through an accrediting association have moved toward standardization and steady improvement of a program which seeks to synthesize conservative evangelical Christianity with a valid educational ideal.

Infusing both of these meanings is a background anxiety that the education of Protestant ministers has not kept up with radical developments in knowledge nor with changes in educational standards and procedures in the twentieth century, and thus that the ministry may not «hold its own with the leaders of the other professions» (Brown, 4) and might slip from its traditional parity in esteem with law and medicine.

This relatively new movement, which is also sometimes called student - centered learning, has its roots in the progressive strain of American educational thought, but its current incarnation is also based on the modern belief, common among corporate executives and other business leaders, that there is a major and potentially calamitous disconnect brewing between the historical structures and traditions of the American public school system and the labor - force demands of the 21st - century American economy.

The participants were selected from the over 90 foreign branches of the Church across the globe comprising of apostles, prophets, evangelists, area heads, retired heads, directors, heads of the Church's tertiary educational and bible training institutions, national heads and leaders from the Church's autonomous nations, among others.

«Pride Agenda Board leaders last week had constructive conversations with some former Executive Directors and others about the work that lies ahead for our community,» Norman C. Simon, chair of the Pride Agenda and co-chair of its affiliated educational Foundation, wrote in a December 23 email to Gay City News.

The QSTP, a massive complex of scientific research and educational facilities that formally inaugurated yesterday, is a linchpin of Qatar's national strategy to transform itself into a world leader in health sciences and other disciplines by 2030.

USA About Blog The Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) seeks to strengthen Christian schools and equip Christian educators through professional development training, peer - to - peer networking, consultation from educational leaders, and many other products and services.

It takes the reader through the buying - decision process, addresses the challenges of integrating an LMS into other software systems, outlines the complexities around professional development, and provides insights from educational technology leaders around the country who have faced these challenges.

In a strongly worded letter sent this month to chief state school officers, legislators, state board of education members, representatives of the National Education Association, and publishers nationwide, the Florida leaders point to the «pervasive» influence of textbooks and other classroom materials on the educational process and say that their state's school - improvement efforts «have been impeded repeatedly by the declining...

«As a student in the program this year, Nicole has not only excelled academically, but taken initiative and collaborated with others to make this a memorable year for all in the program, facilitating many conversations between students and global leaders of thought and practice, all while keeping a focus in sharpening the professional skills that will help her advance educational opportunity in Brazil upon graduation.»

Education scholars and leaders need expertise in at least one perspective and understanding of other perspectives to contribute to solving complex educational problems in the United States and around the world.

Other have taken on school - wide roles as instructional leaders, curriculum developers, content coaches, department directors, educational coordinators, ESL coordinators, guidance counselors, and heads of schools.

Independent Thinking founder Ian Gilbert's increasing frustration with educational policies that favour «no excuses» and «compliance», and that ignore the broader issues of poverty and inequality, is shared by many others across the sphere of education — and this widespread disaffection has led to the assembly of a diverse cast of teachers, school leaders, academics and poets who unite in this book to challenge the status quo.

The book eschews the difficult effort of determining just why the United States, undoubtedly a leader in educational attainment and possibly educational achievement 40 or 50 years ago, now trails other nations in both.

This summer in The Global Search for Education, we bring back our popular 2012 Education Debate series and put these questions and others to thought leaders at the forefront of educational change.

On the other hand, the abuse of technology when students harass peers or educators or when teachers misuse computers leads to untold headaches for building level educational leaders and governing bodies as they strive to maintain safe and orderly learning environments.

Global Education Week (also known in some countries as One World Week) supports teachers, youth leaders, young people and any other formal and non-formal educational actors to engage in education for global citizenship; and enhances the effectiveness of this endeavour nationally and throughout Europe, through co-ordination of initiatives and sharing of best practices.

Research shows that high quality teaching and leadership teams learn from each other's practices, experiences and support, and that's why we will always keep you, the reader, at the heart of Teacher magazine, providing educators and educational leaders with a strong voice and a platform to share and collaborate.

Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg is also expected to announce four other measures concerning educational policy, including the protection of spending per - pupil, a guarantee ensuring all teachers in state - funded schools will be qualified by September 2016, the establishing of a Royal College of Teachers and a National Leadership Institute to promote high quality leadership in schools in deprived areas.

When students engage in protests, civil disobedience, or any other form of activism, it's important for school leaders to listen to their concerns and to support their right to protest, says educational ethicist Meira Levinson.

The survey focused on how these educational leaders use research to inform their decision making, identifying three types of research use defined in earlier studies: instrumental use of research to guide or inform a specific decision; conceptual use of research to inform the way a person views a problem or possible solutions; and symbolic use of research to persuade others or legitimate a decision already made.

But the contrast between Rosenberg's statement and those of other college presidents highlights an issue that educational leaders find themselves grappling with amid a fraught, hyper - polarized political climate: when and how to speak out on divisive political and social issues.

In The Global Search for Education, we bring back our popular 2012 Education Debate series and put these questions and others to thought leaders at the forefront of educational change.

The goal is to establish what is being done in the preparation of teachers and educational leaders and what deans, department chairs and other leaders in the area of preservice training of teachers and school administrators believe might be done differently to improve those programs.

Functions The teacher leader: a) Uses knowledge and understanding of the different backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and languages in the school community to promote effective interactions among colleagues, families, and the larger community; b) Models and teaches effective communication and collaboration skills with families and other stakeholders focused on attaining equitable achievement for students of all backgrounds and circumstances; c) Facilitates colleagues» self - examination of their own understandings of community culture and diversity and how they can develop culturally responsive strategies to enrich the educational experiences of students and achieve high levels of learning for all students; d) Develops a shared understanding among colleagues of the diverse educational needs of families and the community; and e) Collaborates with families, communities, and colleagues to develop comprehensive strategies to address the diverse educational needs of families and the community.

Learn more about the research and EduGuide's program in this special web meeting for the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals and other educational leaders.

The underlying philosophy of the ELPS program is that educational leaders possess knowledge of self, others, organizations, learning and society necessary to perform creatively and effectively in diverse environments.

Additionally, we considered our knowledge of newly available apps and our discussions with school principals and other educational leaders.

National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) An organization of parents, teachers, educators, other professionals and community leaders who unite to address the unique needs of children and youth with demonstrated gifts and talents as well as those children who may be able to develop their talent potential with appropriate educational experiences.

Although tremendous attention is paid to ranking and grading schools, districts, and other educational entities, state policies guiding the approval of leadership preparation programs and the licensure of educational leaders have received relatively limited attention.

IEL's educational leadership work focuses on growing leaders in the spectrum of education, education policy, and other related fields, with some specific focus on principal and early childhood education leadership.

Treasurer Retired District Supervisor of Mathematics and Art Judith T. Brendel is an educational consultant who has been a teacher, supervisor, author and professional educator who develops, facilitates and presents professional learning opportunities for teachers and other educational leaders across New Jersey and nearby states.

Conferencing with teachers, school leaders, other instructional personnel, and external educational agencies to aid in the development of robust, appropriate, educational programming and supports to students who are at risk of failure, not meeting school academic goals, and / or currently being supported by a formal IEP

Conferring with teachers, school leaders, and other instructional personnel, external educational agencies, to aid in the development of robust, appropriate, educational programming and supports to students who are at - risk of failure, not meeting school academic goals, and / or currently being supported by a formal IEP.

Principals are on the front lines of helping district leaders, parents, and other stakeholders understand the intricacies and impacts of these educational policies and what it means for students and schools.

James Bowen, director of NAHT Edge, which represents middle leaders, said that with more staff being made redundant it is becoming «a struggle just to teach the curriculum», let alone manage other factors, such as supporting pupils with mental health needs or special educational needs and disabilities.

When leaders from a variety of content - specific education organizations met at the National Technology Leadership Retreat 2001 to discuss technology's role in education, they were asked why more teacher educators were not integrating educational technology in their instruction (see Bell, 2001, for the full list of participants, as well as other issues discussed).

We have found that discourse, among many other important aspects of quality instruction, is not readily recognized and understood among educational leaders.

«We're trying to enhance principals» capacity to observe and analyze instruction for the purposes of improving it,» Dassler said, adding that these techniques complement the menu of other skills educational leaders need to be effective.

In the last two school years, Atria and about 300 other educational leaders across Florida have learned these new techniques and incorporated them into their own school buildings through an initiative created by the Florida Commissioner of Education.

Central City residents are already concerned about the Orleans Parish School Board's deliberations over the fate of Mahalia Jackson Elementary, James said, so neighborhood leaders are seeking a stronger role in other educational options.

He teaches the educational technology class in RLP; his research and scholarship in the area of blended learning in K - 12 Catholic schools support ACE's understanding of how technology and other levers for change can help Catholic school teachers and leaders have an even greater impact.

Through the 21by2021 Movement, we intend to unite education leaders, in partnership with communities, foundations, and other education - focused organizations, to reimagine the educational experience for students and influence the national discourse about the value of our nation's schools.

The course focuses on the role of educational leaders in serving students and building inclusive school communities and other organizations.

Twenty - seven graduates from ACE's Mary Ann Remick Leadership Program received M.A. degrees in educational leadership, concluding 26 months of formation that prepared them to be principals and other leaders in Catholic education.

● Six years of experience in educational leadership with a track record of student achievement results ● Strong understanding of progressive pedagogy ● Demonstrated experience leading highly effective professional learning for teachers and / or leaders around instructional best practices ● Ability to use data to inform practice, with a clear understanding of the metrics that lead to student achievement ● Exceptional results leading others and managing a team to achieve ambitious goals ● Demonstrated success creating and managing systems and work product ● Incredibly high excellence bar and ownership over results ● A team player with a strong work ethic and consistent follow - through ● Ability to build lasting and meaningful relationships with team members, students, and families ● Strong organizational skills and attention to detail ● Master's degree