"I'm always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught"
Winston Churchill…
School Leadership 2.0
A Network Connecting School Leaders From Around The Globe
All Blog Posts (6,995)
Exciting New Ways to Engage Learners
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2011
Hello!
When I was in school, the teacher spoke, the children listened, and that was that. As we grew, not much changed . . . the teacher spoke, perhaps used an overhead projector, an occasional film, the children listened, we learned to take notes, and then that was that.
Today, we live in a whole new world. It's called the age of technology! Frequently, education is slow to integrate what the rest of the world has been at full…
Continue
Added by Linda J. Tillinghast on August 10, 2011 at 5:56pm — No Comments
A Smoothie at the Zoo
In Steven Johnson’s book Where Good Ideas Come From The Natural History of Innovation, he tells the story of a nineteenth century French obstetrician, Stephane Tarnier, who noticed a chicken incubator on a visit to the Paris Zoo. As he watched the chickens toddle around in the warmth of the device, he thought about the number of babies he delivered that had died. Those babies had been born too soon and as he watched, he wondered if an incubator was the answer to this problem. With…
ContinueAdded by Kim Yaris on August 10, 2011 at 8:30am — No Comments
Transforming your "To Do" List into a "To LEARN" List
Added by Bill Burkhead on August 9, 2011 at 5:30am — 5 Comments
An Open Letter to Principals: Five Leadership Strategies for the New Year By Eric Sheninger
An Open Letter to Principals: Five Leadership Strategies for the New Year
By Eric Sheninger
8/8/11
Eric Sheninger is principal of New Milford High School and the subject of a recent article in USAToday on social media in the classroom. He is the author of Communicating & Connecting With Social Media. You can also follow him on Twitter at NMHS_Prinicipal.
As the calendar turns to August, school leaders across the country are meticulously planning for the… Continue
By Eric Sheninger
8/8/11
Eric Sheninger is principal of New Milford High School and the subject of a recent article in USAToday on social media in the classroom. He is the author of Communicating & Connecting With Social Media. You can also follow him on Twitter at NMHS_Prinicipal.
As the calendar turns to August, school leaders across the country are meticulously planning for the… Continue
Added by Michael Keany on August 8, 2011 at 9:38pm — 1 Comment
Before we let them power up in class... By Nancy Flynn
Before we let them power up in class...
When one of our science teachers came to me last spring and told me we didn't have enough headphones to do the online…
Added by Michael Keany on August 8, 2011 at 7:15pm — No Comments
Education Needs a Digital-Age Upgrade By VIRGINIA HEFFERNAN
Education Needs a Digital-Age Upgrade
By VIRGINIA HEFFERNANNY Times
If you have a child entering grade school this fall,…
Added by Michael Keany on August 8, 2011 at 10:33am — No Comments
Does Social Media Offer PD Or Something More?
#Edchat, as well as about 50 other educational twitterchats, Digital Personal Learning Networks, Online Discussion Groups, Twitter, LinkedIn and a number of other Web 2.0 social media applications are often attributed by educators for offering professional development, or PD. Social Media is also credited with helping the emergence of Edcamps and Teachmeets, as well as online conferences like #140edu Conference and the Reform Symposium Conference. These are all considered by many to be…
ContinueAdded by Tom Whitby on August 6, 2011 at 2:57pm — No Comments
New Ally in Teaching Composition By Walt Gardner
New Ally in Teaching Composition
By Walt Gardner
Every subject poses unique instructional challenges. Yet I can't think of one that is more daunting than teaching composition. That's because it's impossible to teach students how to write effectively unless they are given an authentic opportunity to do so. Multiple-choice and short-answer exercises are simply no substitute.
During the 28 years that I taught English in the same high school, I envied my colleagues in other… Continue
By Walt Gardner
Every subject poses unique instructional challenges. Yet I can't think of one that is more daunting than teaching composition. That's because it's impossible to teach students how to write effectively unless they are given an authentic opportunity to do so. Multiple-choice and short-answer exercises are simply no substitute.
During the 28 years that I taught English in the same high school, I envied my colleagues in other… Continue
Added by Michael Keany on August 5, 2011 at 2:10pm — No Comments
How to Work With the No-Homework Kid By Holden Clemens
Added by Michael Keany on August 5, 2011 at 2:07pm — No Comments
Second-Career Teachers
I am interested in learning more about second-career teachers. Particularly, I am interested in examining school administrators' perceptions in hiring, supporting and retaining second-career teachers.
Please feel free to share any experiences on this topic.
For clarity, "second-career teacher" is defined as an individual that…
ContinueAdded by Joseph A. Coladonato, Ed.D on August 4, 2011 at 7:23pm — 1 Comment
RSVP: Regrets Only By Susan Graham
Added by Michael Keany on August 4, 2011 at 9:40am — No Comments
'Serving All Kids, No Exceptions' By Nirvi Shah
'Serving All Kids, No Exceptions'
More than 30 years after passage of the Individuals With Disabilities…
Added by Michael Keany on August 3, 2011 at 3:27pm — No Comments
How to Mold Public Opinion Against Public Schools By Walt Gardner
How to Mold Public Opinion Against Public Schools
Two of the most effective tools of propagandists are to tell a big lie so often that it is…
Added by Michael Keany on August 3, 2011 at 2:40pm — No Comments
Teacher Pay By Michael Bromley
Teacher Pay
Note: Michael Bromley, a teacher in Washington, DC, is guest-posting this week.
My colleagues groan…
Added by Michael Keany on August 3, 2011 at 2:39pm — No Comments
Duncan: Teacher Salaries Should Be $60,000 to $150,000
Duncan: Teacher Salaries Should Be $60,000 to $150,000
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan called for a radical upending of the nation's teaching…
Added by Michael Keany on August 2, 2011 at 12:54pm — No Comments
Haunting Words to Inspire Every Teacher By Marilyn Rhames
Haunting Words to Inspire Every Teacher
Back in the days when I had no idea of what was actually required to be a good teacher, back when I was…
Added by Michael Keany on August 2, 2011 at 12:47pm — No Comments
No Administrator Left Behind By Peter DeWitt
Added by Michael Keany on August 1, 2011 at 4:33pm — No Comments
Consumer Corner: Is laying off teachers by seniority a mistake? By MARCELLA S. KREITER
Consumer Corner: Is laying off teachers by seniority a mistake?
Published: July 31, 2011 at 4:30 AMBy MARCELLA S. KREITER
CHICAGO, July 31 (UPI) -- With the economy forcing closer scrutiny of budgeting at all levels of government and politicians zeroing in on government workers' pay, perhaps the most visible target is education.
For the most part, elementary and secondary education in the United States is funded with local tax dollars, with assists…
Continue
For the most part, elementary and secondary education in the United States is funded with local tax dollars, with assists…
Added by Michael Keany on August 1, 2011 at 9:38am — No Comments
No future job after 2011 - 2012 school year
So what can you do if you know your job is going to be cut next year?
Start planning now!
It is a tough world out there, and this economy is only making things tougher. I have spoken to a large amount of teachers who say that they will be temporary career changers until things get better.
Does anyone else feel this way? If so, what options have you explored? As for me... I have begun creating my own businesses online. I will be looking for…
ContinueAdded by Kurt Allen on July 31, 2011 at 8:13pm — No Comments
To Secretary Duncan: The information you invited By Valerie Strauss (based on a letter from Carol Corbett Burris and Kevin G. Welner)
To Secretary Duncan: The information you invited
This is a letter that was sent by two educators to Education Secretary Arne Duncan after Duncan called one of them, Principal Carol Corbett Burris of …
Added by Michael Keany on July 31, 2011 at 12:33pm — No Comments
Featured Blog Posts
- Are You Ready for Your Interview?
- Ten Reasons Why Strong Arts Education Programs Are Critical for Living in Today’s and Tomorrow’s World
- Why We Need K–12 High-Quality Science Instruction in a 21st Century World
- Ten Reasons Why a Strong Social Studies Education Is Critical for Living in Today’s and Tomorrow’s World
- Five Questions Every Teacher Needs to Ask Often by Elliott Seif
Latest Blog Posts
Most Popular Blog Posts
- Study links excessive internet use to school truancy, absences in teens
- HOW TO MANAGE STUDENTS WHO ARE DEMANDING YOUR ATTENTION
- One on One Meetings - Make Them Effective
- Elevate Your Emotional Intelligence in 5 Easy Steps
- TikTok Babies
- Thriving as an Assistant Principal
- A Day in the Life of Middle School English Teacher
Monthly Archives
2026
2025
- December (5)
- October (6)
- September (9)
- August (8)
- July (4)
- June (4)
- May (9)
- April (3)
- March (1)
- February (2)
- January (3)
2024
- December (1)
- November (3)
- October (5)
- September (51)
- August (70)
- July (58)
- June (45)
- May (52)
- April (23)
- March (6)
- February (5)
- January (2)
2023
- December (6)
- November (9)
- October (4)
- September (3)
- August (8)
- July (1)
- June (12)
- May (3)
- April (13)
- March (20)
- February (19)
- January (25)
2022
- December (6)
- November (6)
- October (10)
- September (8)
- August (4)
- July (3)
- June (14)
- May (18)
- April (11)
- March (20)
- February (17)
- January (24)
2021
- December (14)
- November (6)
- October (15)
- September (12)
- August (9)
- July (11)
- June (11)
- May (12)
- April (18)
- March (19)
- February (17)
- January (14)
2020
- December (25)
- November (20)
- October (28)
- September (30)
- August (23)
- July (31)
- June (27)
- May (36)
- April (28)
- March (21)
- February (39)
- January (26)
2019
- December (26)
- November (18)
- October (49)
- September (36)
- August (28)
- July (21)
- June (30)
- May (39)
- April (39)
- March (38)
- February (42)
- January (28)
2018
- December (32)
- November (24)
- October (43)
- September (17)
- August (26)
- July (22)
- June (34)
- May (34)
- April (40)
- March (38)
- February (37)
- January (35)
2017
- December (26)
- November (32)
- October (35)
- September (31)
- August (30)
- July (20)
- June (34)
- May (45)
- April (38)
- March (37)
- February (35)
- January (40)
2016
- December (27)
- November (34)
- October (36)
- September (52)
- August (58)
- July (28)
- June (43)
- May (35)
- April (59)
- March (60)
- February (62)
- January (55)
2015
- December (51)
- November (36)
- October (66)
- September (50)
- August (21)
- July (61)
- June (65)
- May (80)
- April (65)
- March (83)
- February (92)
- January (68)
2014
- December (66)
- November (58)
- October (71)
- September (77)
- August (53)
- July (74)
- June (63)
- May (82)
- April (89)
- March (81)
- February (71)
- January (92)
2013
- December (70)
- November (92)
- October (100)
- September (95)
- August (97)
- July (80)
- June (119)
- May (153)
- April (129)
- March (140)
- February (123)
- January (116)
2012
- December (75)
- November (84)
- October (109)
- September (81)
- August (51)
- July (44)
- June (58)
- May (74)
- April (51)
- March (45)
- February (39)
- January (60)
2011
- December (57)
- November (35)
- October (62)
- September (46)
- August (54)
- July (60)
- June (29)
- May (31)
- April (17)
- March (14)
- February (2)
- January (2)
2010
2009
2008
1999
- November (1)
JOIN SL 2.0
SUBSCRIBE TO
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP 2.0
Feedspot named School Leadership 2.0 one of the "Top 25 Educational Leadership Blogs"
"School Leadership 2.0 is the premier virtual learning community for school leaders from around the globe."
---------------------------
Our community is a subscription-based paid service ($19.95/year or only $1.99 per month for a trial membership) that will provide school leaders with outstanding resources. Learn more about membership to this service by clicking one of our links below.
Click HERE to subscribe as an individual.
Click HERE to learn about group membership (i.e., association, leadership teams)
__________________
CREATE AN EMPLOYER PROFILE AND GET JOB ALERTS AT
SCHOOLLEADERSHIPJOBS.COM
New Partnership
Mentors.net - a Professional Development Resource
Mentors.net was founded in 1995 as a professional development resource for school administrators leading new teacher induction programs. It soon evolved into a destination where both new and student teachers could reflect on their teaching experiences. Now, nearly thirty years later, Mentors.net has taken on a new direction—serving as a platform for beginning teachers, preservice educators, and
other professionals to share their insights and experiences from the early years of teaching, with a focus on integrating artificial intelligence. We invite you to contribute by sharing your experiences in the form of a journal article, story, reflection, or timely tips, especially on how you incorporate AI into your teaching
practice. Submissions may range from a 500-word personal reflection to a 2,000-word article with formal citations.
Switch to the Mobile Optimized View
© 2026 Created by William Brennan and Michael Keany
Powered by
