Michael Keany's Blog – July 2025 Archive (4)

How to do the Best Benchmark Testing

How to do the Best Benchmark Testing

Tim Shanahan

Teacher’s Question:

Dear Dr. Shanahan,

I have been searching for research around student testing. Could you point me in the direction of relevant research:

  • Does testing time of the day make a difference?
  • Does it matter if the testing proctor is that student's teacher for that…
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Added by Michael Keany on July 13, 2025 at 8:29am — No Comments

The Quiet Destroyer of Innovation and Change

The Silent Killer of Innovation and Change

A Principal's Reflections by Eric Sheninger

Jul 6, 2025

Eric Sheninger’s article, The Silent Killer of Innovation and Change, explores the dangerous allure of “idea voodoo”—the belief that a good idea, by itself, can catalyze change without the methodical labor of implementation. This mindset, common in schools and other organizations, undermines meaningful progress by…

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Added by Michael Keany on July 8, 2025 at 9:32am — No Comments

How to Change Minds (Without Losing Yours)

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Added by Michael Keany on July 8, 2025 at 9:00am — No Comments

Trust the Process – Sitting in the Discomfort (and Why That’s Okay)

Summary for Educators: “Trust the Process – Sitting in the Discomfort (and Why That’s Okay)”

In their June 29, 2025 post titled “Trust the Process”, Nicole and Trici from Beyond the Box offer educators a reflective, transformative approach to leadership and collaboration by centering the work around a shared vision and a powerful framework they call the Gameboard of Change. This tool is not just a strategic model—it’s a…

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Added by Michael Keany on July 2, 2025 at 1:22pm — No Comments

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