Skillful leadership is critical as schools return to a new normalcy. Improving students’ learning and addressing the challenges many learners experienced due to recent learning interruptions are top priorities for all school leaders. This week’s guest, Evan Robb, offers leaders a framework for creating an environment where both effective instruction and a focus on social and emotional needs benefits all … Read More
Expect Better
TL;DR: Students won’t know what you expect of them if you don’t tell them. Including students in the work of establishing expectations will lead to better outcomes. Teachers, administrators, and substitutes need to work together to establish clear expectations. So. Many. Teachers. Imagine a student who attends the same EC-12 district for their entire public education career. This student will … Read More
Congratulations, You Are Teacher of the Year
TL;DR: This year was challenging for teachers and students alike. We are all counting down the days for the year to end. Teachers focused on being intentional with our teaching, motivating students, and building relationships. We are the Teachers of the Year. Hey, you! Are you the teacher who eyes the daily (or for me, weekly) countdown to the end of … Read More
Lightning Scavenger Hunt – Brain Break Games
“Looking” for a way to increase engagement? Look no further than this scavenger hunt game. Lightning Scavenger Hunt Lightening Scavenger Hunt is a fast-paced game consisting of looking for objects and showing them to the group. This game can also be played virtually! Fun for kids or for building teamwork with adults. What you’ll need: A list of items for … Read More
Episode #161: Dr. Chad Lang
Dr. Chad Lang is the Dir. of School Improvement and HR in Glenwood CSD, Glenwood, IA. He is a current author and researcher of grading and assessment; extracurricular participation in schools; school leadership; school improvement. He graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a BA, Social Science Education. He was a High School Government and American History teacher 2005-2013 and … Read More