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How Classroom Jobs For Teens Instill Responsibility

When middle and high school students take ownership of tasks in their classroom regularly, they build a culture of teamwork and support.Meredith Howard, a hi...
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How a student changed her study habits by setting goals and managing time | Yana Savitsky | TEDxLFHS

You never know how much time you really have until you start to use it. Are you as efficient and productive as you can be? High school junior Yana Savitsky s...
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The Science of Learning and Development

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More college students now learn entirely online than completely in-person

More college students now learn entirely online than completely in-personJuly 11, 2025Heard on All Things ConsideredNPRElissa NadwornyFor the first time in U.S. higher education history, more college students are enrolled entirely online than in traditional in-person formats. This shift marks a major turning point in the way American students access postsecondary education—and raises critical questions about cost, quality, and equity.Elissa Nadworny’s NPR report centers around the story of Emma…See More
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How to do the Best Benchmark Testing

How to do the Best Benchmark TestingTim ShanahanTeacher’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 subject?What effect does testing over several days in short bursts have?  With the state test, all grades are tested on the same day at the same time. But our benchmark tests are…See More
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Leadership isn’t just about making decisions; it’s about making a difference.

Christopher BrownChristopher Brown • Superintendent of the Marcus Whitman Central School DistrictSuperintendent of the Marcus Whitman Central School DistrictAfter more than 25 years as a superintendent, I’ve learned that leadership isn’t just about making decisions; it’s about making a difference.Every day, I have the privilege of…See More
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After a career of 34 years in public education (21 as principal of a middle school and a high school), my "retirement" has really been a "resetting" of my life. I greatly enjoy my continuing work as a consultant (now going on 24 years), especially helping and mentoring new school leaders.
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Consultant
At what school level do you work?
K-12
Where do you work?
Nassau County NY, Suffolk County NY

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How to do the Best Benchmark Testing

Posted on July 13, 2025 at 8:29am 0 Comments

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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The Quiet Destroyer of Innovation and Change

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

Posted on July 2, 2025 at 1:22pm 0 Comments

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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At 11:50am on April 3, 2016, Mary C. McDonald said…

Thank you for connecting, Mike.

At 11:06am on February 25, 2014, Tonie McDonald said…

Dear Mike - Thanks for the informative and passionate address you gave in Plainedge last evening. 

At 10:25am on November 19, 2013, Anthony S Cali said…
Hi Mike,

Thanks for invite!

Tony Cali
At 3:49pm on September 7, 2013, geri e pesko said…
Hi Michael.. I am a certified Special Educator looking for a full time job.. Not easy!! Is the seminar you are holding have any opportunities for jobs??
Sincerely,
Geri Pesko
At 3:05pm on November 27, 2012, Christine Calabrese said…

Hi Michael,

       I just noticed that you live in Huntington, so do I! 

       How nice that you are continuing your impact in education with this forum.

       Christine

At 1:05pm on August 23, 2012, Saundra W. Simonee said…

I am honored to accept your invitation and will also include you in my linkin network. Saundra

At 8:30pm on July 8, 2012, jessica bradford baker said…

Thank you.  Have been enjoying the site! Jessica

At 12:59pm on June 27, 2012, Miriam Flynn said…

Thank you - this site is wonderful!!!  Miriam Flynn

At 10:38am on February 3, 2012, Lawrence Butti said…

Hi Mike-

 

I would like to post a "Call for Program Proposals" for the 2012 NYSEC Conference.  What would be the best way to do that so that it is seen by all members?

 

Thanks,

Larry Butti

At 5:49pm on January 22, 2012, Mary Fitzpatrick said…

Hi Mike, I am a member. Mary Fitzpatrick

 
 
 

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