Here at K12Leaders, we are excitedly working to launch a new feature on our site — K12Readers, where the atmosphere of sharing and learning among those who support education will support writers and readers in all corners of the schoolhouse. As part of our launch, we are reaching out to authors who are members here…
Do you know who is listening? We all have stories — we either click on something that sparks our curiosity, or we search for something we need to learn more about. Or – we chat about a topic at an adult party on a Friday evening. All of a sudden, we start seeing ads for…
I’m a big fan of Tim Ferriss, author, blogger, content creator. I look forward to his “5-Bullet Friday” newsletter each Friday and find myself connected to many of the ideas he presents. I especially (really, really) like his documentary recommendations. As a fellow stroke survivor, I was taken with Wilf Davies, who was born and…
OpenAI’s ChatGPT is a hot topic lately, especially among teachers. In my role, I’ve been fielding a bunch of questions, and having lots of conversations with teachers and administrators. How does it work? Have you tried it? What does it mean for the future? Can our students access it? However, what most conversations boil down…
I loved this online event. It was held Friday, November 4th, hosted by Melody McAllister and Rachelle Dené Poth on their Thrive in EDU / Thrive O’Clock live video cast where I was a panel member. I was able to chat with other awesome educators like Sarah Thomas from EduMatch, Jon Corippo from Eduprotocols, and…
If you are a new teacher who has just been hired by a school district at the last minute, then you may be feeling a little overwhelmed right now. Don’t worry – you are not alone! Every year, thousands of teachers are hired in this way. It can be challenging to adjust to a new…
For most of us, it’s that time of year again…. Back to School time! I’ll bet you are gearing up for another school year… Or, perhaps you’re just starting off in education, or in a new district. Perhaps you’ve moved to another field related to education, or you’ve left altogether. As a district, perhaps you’ve…
I am thrilled to be the harbinger of happy news: You don’t have to have a book on the shelves at Waldenbooks to be an author. You are curious, observant, thoughtful and insightful. You collect ideas, facts, opinions and quotes. You share strategies, reflect deeply, seek feedback and believe in livelong learning. If you write…
Dear K12Leader, I’ve been thinking…. what is the difference between a Social Media Network and a Professional Network? Is it the difference between enrollment and engagement ? Between addiction and connection ? Between attention and intention ? Perhaps you have seen the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma, or YouTube videos teaching us to be wary of…
If your district is like countless others across the country, you are facing a time of significant staff departure. Simultaneously, you are working hard to keep your existing staff supported so they can meet the needs of the students and families in your district. At the same time, districts will be competing with each other…
