Easily recognizable, this response often (but not always) can be readily addressed by immediately acknowledging it straight on. The acknowledgement comes with one caveat; however, to maximize… Read more ““Get Outa My Face” Opposition”
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The Devil’s in the Details
Details do make a difference, and exploring them remains essential when it comes to coaching. What is meant by details? Primarily, all the things that go into communicating with a student, which at a minimum include things like:
Go Farther!
The parallel between athletic coaching and teaching-behavior coaching is straightforward: both involve the support of professionals to increase the mastery of their art.
NEW STUDY: For-profit vs. non-profit education management organizations
In a newly released study on Education Management Organizations (EMOs) by Miron, Urschel and Molnar (find it at http://nepc.colorado.edu/publication/EMO-FP-09-10 ) there are noteworthy findings. For example: Of the schools… Read more “NEW STUDY: For-profit vs. non-profit education management organizations”
CICS Longwood School–Mixed Feelings
Someone just sent me a terrific holiday gift–children who are students at CICS Longwood School in Chicago singing with their hearts lifted. It was a real treat,… Read more “CICS Longwood School–Mixed Feelings”
Union to Music Teachers:”don’t touch children’s fingers.” OMG
It was unbelievable to me. A musicians’ union in the UK has reportedly advised the music teachers to not touch children’s fingers when instructing them. Link… Read more “Union to Music Teachers:”don’t touch children’s fingers.” OMG”
The Main Street Academy
Here is a Charter School doing great work for kids! In late November, I had the privilege of visiting one of the Power of Teaching schools–The Main… Read more “The Main Street Academy”
Charter Schools must simply Step up!
Regardless whether you support charter schools or deny their right to operate, one thing is certain–charter schools must simply step up their game for kids. My most… Read more “Charter Schools must simply Step up!”
Fundamentals of Student Engagement
Simple things are often pivotal: Our conscious and sometimes unconscious acts often hugely influence whether a group of students is motivated or engaged. The way we ask… Read more “Fundamentals of Student Engagement”
Educating Black Males and the new Council of Great City Schools Report
The Council of Great City Schools released another high quality report on the status of our work in the great cities across America. Last month, the Council… Read more “Educating Black Males and the new Council of Great City Schools Report”
Winning for Kids 