This past month the authors at Education Is My Life wrote about leadership from a multitude of perspectives. Their collaborative writing effort is brought together in our newest free eBook “Education Leadership 101: Igniting the leadership conversation in education”. You can download your copy from LeanPub in iPad, Kindle, or PDF format! »
The Common Core State Standards indicate that by second grade that students must be able to “compare and contrast important points presented by two texts” (RI.2.9) and be able to “describe how reasons supports specific points the author makes in a text” (RI.2.8). Understanding the importance of students being able to master the skills of analyzing and making connections, I asked myself, “How can ... »
This was cross-posted from my personal blog at ajjuliani.com. I love how teachers and thought leaders have been sharing resources and ideas on blogs the past ten years. It has taken the field of education from a “closed door” mentality to a vibrant community of sharers, collaborators, and connectors. This has been helped by the social steroids of Twitter and Facebook. Yet, as I continu... »
Most of us realize how important it is to be connected via 21st Century means as our students are continually seeing the world on a much smaller scale through the technology they so embrace. Being aware and using the technology available is crucial for us to not only understand our students, but to better understand our selves. Which is why we at Education is My Life are embracing a new(er) techno... »
Summer is coming…quicker than we think. As a teacher I always love summer, because it is a time to decompress, reflect on the year, and plan ahead for the new year. My summer last year was different than any other because I was active on Twitter. I learned more during that summer off, than in any training or professional development sessions combined (that is not hyperbole). I love Twitter f... »
Familiarity doesn’t breed contempt then, but more like contentment. ~Dan and Chip Heath For years, psychologists have been exploring the “mere exposure” principle which states that people have preferences (often emotional ones) for things that they’ve seen or heard before. Consider your favorite song on the radio. (You know, the one that sounds JUST LIKE all your other favorite songs? Yes, that on... »
When was the last time you walked in a dynamic school that did not have a dynamic leader? How about a poorly run school that didn’t have an ineffective leader? The same could be asked about athletic teams, drama ensembles, bands, families, and businesses. As the leader goes, most often the organization goes. Now…there are many styles of leadership and many different methods that can essentia... »
I define leadership as seeing the leader in yourself as well as others. This is especially true when working with students. As an educator I feel one of my greatest assets is seeing the leader in others and making them aware of that special attribute. I often feel that the main difference between teachers and students is the confidence in your own ability. Sure there are other factors that come in... »
In a time where everyone references PISA scores to evaluate American students, I cannot help but disregard articles like “Teachers: Will We Ever Learn?” in the NY Times. I respect the NY Times and their “Learning Network” series, but denounce the rhetoric aimed at teachers in America. In fact, many of the points in this article are SPOT on, but why is the title directed at ... »
Dr. Stefani Hite spent a decade in marketing as an award-winning art director before changing careers to become an educator. Since entering the classroom in the early 90’s, Hite has taught levels ranging from Kindergarten through graduate school, been a curriculum director, teacher supervisor, and deputy head of an international school in the UK. Hite now runs Tigris Education Solutions, a private... »
