This issue of Principal focuses on how educators can better align pre-K–8 learning experiences. Articles touch on topics such as transitions between grades and schools; aligning curriculum, assignments, and assessments; and integrating academics with recess, physical education, and student leadership.
Leading Lessons: Collaborate to Align Learning
Principal, January/February 2019: Aligned Learning Experiences, Volume 98, Issue 3Read MoreStrategies to maximize the assistant principal role.
From the Editor: A Million Little Things
Principal, January/February 2019: Aligned Learning Experiences, Volume , IssueRead MoreBy Kaylen Tucker Principal, January/February 2019. Volume 98, Number 3.
Postscript: A Leadership Shift
Principal, January/February 2019: Aligned Learning Experiences, Volume , IssueRead MoreThe “what” and “how” of thinking pre-K–3.
In the Middle: Support Breeds Success
Principal, January/February 2019: Aligned Learning Experiences, Volume , IssueRead MoreNavigating the transition from elementary to middle school.
Parents & Schools: Parents as Partners
Principal, January/February 2019: Aligned Learning Experiences, Volume , IssueRead MoreUse the continuous improvement process to foster equity.
Speaking Out: Lose the Levels
Principal, January/February 2019: Aligned Learning Experiences, Volume , IssueRead MoreOrganizing libraries by reading level can be more hindrance than help.
The Reflective Principal: Learning Together
Principal, January/February 2019: Aligned Learning Experiences, Volume , IssueRead MoreUse professional development opportunities to build staff relationships.
Raising the Bar: A Touch of Class for Pre-K
Principal, January/February 2019: Aligned Learning Experiences, Volume , IssueRead MoreA publicly funded program helps bring students up to speed.
Early Career: Taking on Trauma
Principal, January/February 2019: Aligned Learning Experiences, Volume , IssueRead MoreThe first steps to becoming a trauma-informed school.
Practitioner’s Corner: Tips for Terrific Transitions
Principal, January/February 2019: Aligned Learning Experiences, Volume , IssueRead MoreContact Head Start program leaders to prepare students for kindergarten.
In the Spotlight: Dual Language, One Goal
Principal, January/February 2019: Aligned Learning Experiences, Volume , IssueRead MorePrincipal, January/February 2019. Volume 9, Number 3. Perla Rodriguez Principal Echo Shaw Elementary School Cornelius, Oregon The Stats: Years…
Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
Principal, January/February 2019: Aligned Learning Experiences, Volume , IssueRead MoreTransitioning to a new school environment is often difficult, but you can succeed if you make the change for…
Right the Wrongs of Sedentary Education
Principal, January/February 2019: Aligned Learning Experiences, Volume , IssueRead MoreThe desk-based learning of public schools might be more harmful than helpful.
Adding to the Equation
Principal, January/February 2019: Aligned Learning Experiences, Volume , IssueRead MoreTeaching fractions in middle school math classes using universal design for learning.
In the Spirit of Service
Principal, January/February 2019: Aligned Learning Experiences, Volume , IssueRead MoreEstablishing student leadership in the fifth grade not only teaches kids to be civic-minded, but it also brings a…
Make the Most of the Middle
Principal, January/February 2019: Aligned Learning Experiences, Volume , IssueRead MoreEducators discuss how to foster engagement as kids rapidly start to develop their own interests and personalities.
Meet Children Where They Are
Principal, January/February 2019: Aligned Learning Experiences, Volume , IssueRead MoreAn early childhood education continuum focuses on more than academics alone to foster student success.
Research Roundup: Alignment Produces Achievement
Principal, January/February 2019: Aligned Learning Experiences, Volume , IssueRead MoreA selection of recent reports on alignment and student transitions.
Choice & Relevancy
Principal, January/February 2019: Aligned Learning Experiences, Volume , IssueRead MoreAutonomy and personalization in assignments help motivate and engage students.
5 Things: January/February 2019
Principal, January/February 2019: Aligned Learning Experiences, Volume , IssueRead MoreThe work of a principal is never done. You do it all, and you love it. But even principals…