March 2023 Blog Posts (20)

An act of war...historical landmark dated 1983

In 1983 Congress declared that our schools were mediocre. The congressional report was titled A Nation at Risk.

Episode 90 of Let's Fix Education (a short podcast and transcript) looks back 40 years at this important moment in history.…

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Added by Bruce Deitrick Price on March 23, 2023 at 7:38pm — No Comments

How Educators Can Find their Authentic Leadership Style

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Added by Michael Keany on March 22, 2023 at 2:38pm — No Comments

What is the research on the success of academic eligibility policies in a secondary school environment?

The Dim Bulb

The Occasional Musings of an Educator

by Michael Keany

#27 - March 21, 2023

The brain is capable of performing 10 quadrillion (that’s 10 to the 16th)…

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Added by Michael Keany on March 21, 2023 at 3:30pm — No Comments

4 Ways to Do Less and Get More Done Today

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Added by Michael Keany on March 16, 2023 at 8:24am — No Comments

What should be included in a general outline for an entry plan for a new superintendent of schools based on best practices and research?

The Dim Bulb

The Occasional Musings of an Educator

by Michael Keany

#26 - March 16, 2023

The brain is capable of performing 10 quadrillion (that’s 10 to the 16th)…

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Added by Michael Keany on March 16, 2023 at 7:30am — No Comments

What is the most common single reason why teachers do not get tenure?

The Dim Bulb

The Occasional Musings of an Educator

by Michael Keany

#23 - March 11, 2023

The brain is capable of…

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Added by Michael Keany on March 15, 2023 at 10:33am — No Comments

What is the statistical breakdown of school principals in the USA in terms of gender, age, and race?

The Dim Bulb

The Occasional Musings of an Educator

by Michael Keany

#25 - March 15, 2023

The brain is capable of performing 10 quadrillion (that’s 10 to the…

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Added by Michael Keany on March 15, 2023 at 7:16am — No Comments

Building Digital Citizenship Through Student TV Broadcasting

Media saturation dominates what adolescents experience on a daily basis. News and information within a vast ecosystem continues to impact their worldview. As they digest and strive to better integrate, synthesize and understand this information there is a growing need to help them navigate the world as digital citizens.   “Digital Citizenship, and a growing  awareness of the need to teach young people how to better understand and recognize media influences,…

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Added by David Gamberg on March 13, 2023 at 2:04pm — No Comments

New Neuroscience Reveals 6 Secrets That Will Increase Your Attention Span

Barking Up The Wrong Tree

March 13th, 2023

Eric Barker

Here’s how to increase your attention span, according to neuroscience:

  • You Can’t Focus Forever: Stop trying. Get your sleep, take breaks, and find a rhythm that works for you.
  • Moods Matter: Ask yourself not just what you want to get done but how you want to feel. Negative emotions…
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Added by Michael Keany on March 13, 2023 at 7:49am — No Comments

How does the role of the school principal differ in various industrial nations around the world?

The Dim Bulb

The Occasional Musings of an Educator

by Michael Keany

#24 - March 12, 2023

The brain is capable of performing 10 quadrillion (that’s 10 to the 16th)…

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Added by Michael Keany on March 12, 2023 at 9:30am — No Comments

Review: Bring movies to class that boost your SEL

Review: Bring movies to class that boost your SEL
Educator Amber Chandler's feel-good book "Movie Magic in the Classroom" prepares any teacher to guide students through 10 films that address a range of SEL topics, from creating a sense of belonging to building an inclusive community, writes Sarah Cooper. For ELA, history and more.…
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Added by Michael Keany on March 5, 2023 at 9:24am — No Comments

"It Works" and Other Myths of the Science of Reading Era

"It Works" and Other Myths of the Science of Reading Era

Tim Shanahan

Recently, I wrote about the science of reading. I explained how I thought the term should be defined and described the kind of research needed to prescribe instruction.

Today I thought I’d put some meat on the bone; adding some details that might help readers to grasp the implications of a scientific or research-based approach to…

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Added by Michael Keany on March 5, 2023 at 8:55am — No Comments

What is the most common career pathway for a teacher to follow to become superintendent of schools?

The Dim Bulb

The Occasional Musings of an Educator

by Michael Keany

#22 - March 4, 2023

The brain is capable of performing 10 quadrillion (that’s 10 to the 16th) “calculations,” or synaptic events, per second using only about 15 watts of power. At this rate, a computer as powerful as the human brain would require 1 gigawatt of power. Maybe a dim bulb isn't really…

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Added by Michael Keany on March 4, 2023 at 11:22am — No Comments

What are the warning signs of clinical depression in adolescents?

The Dim Bulb

The Occasional Musings of an Educator

by Michael Keany

#21 - March 2, 2023

The brain is capable of performing 10 quadrillion (that’s 10 to the 16th) “calculations,” or synaptic events, per second using only about 15 watts of power. At this rate, a computer as powerful as the human brain would require 1 gigawatt of power. Maybe a dim bulb isn't really…

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Added by Michael Keany on March 3, 2023 at 8:00am — No Comments

What happens when children are denied access to books?

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Added by Michael Keany on March 2, 2023 at 8:00am — No Comments

4 Tools to Keep Meetings On Track

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Added by Michael Keany on March 1, 2023 at 7:00am — No Comments

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