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When Old Becomes New
Principal, January/February 2015: Literacy and Reading, Volume , IssueRead MoreBringing vocabulary instruction back into our schools. By Aradhana Mudambi Principal, January/February 2015 Web Resources
Postscript: The Tale of the Struggling Reader
Principal, January/February 2015: Literacy and Reading, Volume , IssueRead MoreBy Gail Connelly Principal, January/February 2015 All too often, the life story of the struggling reader, especially the child from disadvantaged circumstances…
It’s the Law: The Family Law and Medical Leave Act
Principal, January/February 2015: Literacy and Reading, Volume , IssueRead MoreBy Perry A. Zirkel Principal, January/February 2015 The FMLA entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified…
Ten to Teen: Homework: Friend or Foe?
Principal, January/February 2015: Literacy and Reading, Volume , IssueRead MoreBy Richard Wiesenthal Principal, January/February 2015 As educators, it is our responsibility to determine where students are, find out what they need, and pro…
The Reflective Principal: The Teaching Principal
Principal, January/February 2015: Literacy and Reading, Volume , IssueRead MoreBy Debra Ann Berndt and Shireen Ann Fasciglione Principal, January/February 2015 Ask any principal what he or she would like more time to do, and the response …
Best Practice: A New Strategy to Identify Teacher Leaders
Principal, January/February 2015: Literacy and Reading, Volume , IssueRead MoreBy Rachel Jones Principal, January/February 2015 Teacher leadership is a “sleeping giant,” according to researchers Marilyn Katzenmeyer and Gayle Moller. In th…
Principal’s Bookshelf: January/February 2015
Principal, January/February 2015: Literacy and Reading, Volume , IssueRead MoreFlipping Leadership Doesn’t Mean Reinventing the Wheel. Peter M. DeWitt. Corwin Press, 2014, 66 pages. The role of the principal is ever-changing, and leaders …
Parents & Schools: A Mutually Effective Relationship With Your PTO
Principal, January/February 2015: Literacy and Reading, Volume , IssueRead MoreBy Jennifer Schwanke Principal, January/February 2015
Speaking Up: The Case for BYOD and Tech-Smart Schools
Principal, January/February 2015: Literacy and Reading, Volume , IssueRead MoreBy Rosie O’Brien Vojtek Principal, January/February 2015 Outside of school, technology is ubiquitous. Over 90 percent of people worldwide have a cell phone. Ma…
Practitioner’s Corner: Student Success Through Academic Coaching
Principal, January/February 2015: Literacy and Reading, Volume , IssueRead MoreBy Brenda D. Byrd Principal, January/February 2015 As educators, it is our responsibility to provide an educational environment that supports students’ needs. …
From the Editor: A Culture of Reading
Principal, January/February 2015: Literacy and Reading, Volume , IssueRead MorePrincipal, January/February 2015
Snapshots: January/February 2015
Principal, January/February 2015: Literacy and Reading, Volume , IssueRead MoreFast Fact Just 4 minutes of physical activity per class period boosts elementary student’s attentiveness and focus. —APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY, NUTRITION, AND METABOL…
