So I came back to work this morning following the strikes. And inevitably I’ve got a pretty full plate. So if you’ve emailed me in …
Back to work – And iCeGS has got lots on!
The final day of the industrial action and a teach out on decent work
Yesterday was the final day of the strike action which has been taking place at the University of Derby. Another joyous day of coming together …
Custodians Are the ‘Glue’ of School Buildings. How Districts Can Keep Them
Students wouldn’t be able to thrive if the cafeteria, hallways, bathrooms, and classrooms weren’t clean enough to learn and work. The role of custodians is …
Career guidance in Greenland
Over the last week, Rie Thomsen and I have had the privilege of visiting Greenland and working closely with colleagues from AQQUT, the Greenlandic Centre …
Teachers Need Help Reaching Teens Who Missed Basic Reading Skills. Can PD Help?
Like many districts, the Marietta school district in Georgia has spent the past five years focused on improving literacy achievement for its youngest students, intent …
How One District Is Getting Secondary Teachers Up to Speed on Reading Support
Reading intervention isn’t just about K-3. It’s a collective responsibility. That’s the commitment from Georgia’s Marietta school district, which is now looking beyond the early …
Calling Yourself a ‘Lead Learner’ Doesn’t Make It So (Opinion)
Over the last few years, education leaders have been inspired to call themselves lead learners. Although we are sure the concept came from a good …
Career guidance for decent work
Last week I had the privilege of being involved in an event to celebrate global careers month. The event was convened by the ILO and …
Presentation: Introducing green guidance
I’ve been talking about green guidance a lot in recent weeks. This is largely because we are now coming to the end of our Exploring …
How to Stop Hemorrhaging Teachers From the Profession (Opinion)
Today’s post is the latest in a series sharing ideas on how school districts—and schools—can better retain teachers. ‘Building Community’ Jen Mott, Ed.D., is a …