In the ever-evolving landscape of education, it’s becoming increasingly important for educators to amplify their voices and share their insights with the world. Blogging has emerged as a powerful platform for teachers to do just that. However, we understand that educators are busy individuals, and time is often a precious commodity. That’s where innovative tools…
Is it every week that social media tries to re-invent itself? For all the (valid) dissatisfaction we seem to have with the social networks we’ve relied on for the past several years, it’s clear that we are also (justifiably) suspicious of the “next new thing.” But, as we pointed out when we launched K12Leaders last…
A Gateway to the Future of Education In the swiftly advancing digital landscape, incorporating 3D interactive content into mainstream education represents a pivotal transformation and a requisite evolution. The academic syllabi must be metamorphosed to incorporate these technological advancements as we navigate a new educational epoch driven by AR, VR, and spatial computing advancements. Utilizing…
We as educators must strive to create a supportive learning environment for the students and their families by providing them with the necessary resources and guidance to ensure their success. We must create a safe learning environment, where all members of the school community are respected and valued. We must welcome and encourage parental involvement…
Are the digital literacy efforts in your district as strong as you would like them to be? A survey conducted by Pew Research Center in 2022 found that 97% of teens use the internet daily, and 46% use it “almost constantly.” When online, teens can be exposed to thousands of media messages – some requiring…
Hello fellow Licensed Professional Counselors! I am in the dissertation phase of my PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision through Capella University. Throughout this program, my interest in advocacy that counselors can engage in has grown significantly and increased my curiosity about the engagement of advocacy in counselors’ roles and barriers to advocacy engagement that…
This is the second blog post in my summer series on instructional redesign in K-12 public education. Before I dive into the nitty gritty in future posts, let’s consider what mindset is required to effectively investigate, generate, evaluate, and implement the needed changes. Growth Mindset – It never hurts to start with some Carolyn Dweck,…
I am reflecting and writing about my K-12 public education experience and perspective this summer. After starting my career in finance and management consulting, I have spent 30+ years serving public education in many roles for many types of organizations – as you can see from my LinkedIn profile – linkedin.com/in/jimdflanagan, I also consumed it…
We know by now that for K12 leaders the “end of school” really just means a chance to work on the projects that have been needing attention for the last 6 months. Networking, curriculum, enrollments, and maintenance all need to get done in an all-too-short window over the summer. But often part of that is…
Recently, I was wading through my email during what is yet another crazy time of the school year. (When I think about it, is there a time of year that isn’t crazy?). It seems no matter how many marketing and sales emails I hit the ‘unsubscribe’ button on, there are more messages waiting in line…