Researchers from Vanderbilt Peabody College with Policy Studies Associates offer a framework for building sustainable principal pipelines, emphasizing strategic alignment, communication and institutional support. The report highlights successful initiatives in four school districts, noting the importance of leadership and coordination.
Servant leadership is growing as companies prioritize developing managers who show empathy, emotional intelligence and purpose. "In the current environment of instability in the business world, employees respond to leaders who possess the ability to maintain their focus on the most important priority -- people," says Jim Link, chief HR officer at the Society for Human Resource Management. "By definition, servant leaders navigate disruption and challenge better than others simply because of their tendency to lead collaboratively instead of leading independently."
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Oklahoma is offering signing bonuses of up to $20,000 to special education teachers who relocate to the state, as well as additional retention bonuses to encourage teachers to stay. The initiative, funded by $1.875 million from IDEA Part B, aims to attract 110 teachers for the 2025-26 school year.
New middle school literacy resource In our new ebook, learn why grade level ELA instruction is critical for all middle schoolers, including those below grade level. See how offering cohesive instruction paired with targeted support fosters literacy growth in all of your students. Download now
Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude are being used as alternatives to traditional career coaching because of accessibility and personalization, writes Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, chief innovation officer of ManpowerGroup. Chamorro-Premuzic offers practical prompts for using AI to gain career clarity, optimize resumes and LinkedIn profiles, strategize job searches, prepare for interviews, negotiate salaries and develop leadership skills.
Future-Proof Cyber Defense: Tactics for 2025 Unveil 2025's cybersecurity hurdles as emerging threats loom. This eBook exposes AI-led raids, malware-as-hire schemes, and quantum computing's perils. Explore security for the cloud, zero-trust frameworks, and more. Download eBook.
The introduction of the AP Computer Science Principles (AP CSP) course in Massachusetts schools has notably increased diversity in AP computer science exams, according to a Stanford University study. The study highlights that the number of female, Black and Hispanic students taking these exams has more than quadrupled in schools offering AP CSP.
Mansfield Senior High School in Ohio has introduced a course called "Sleep to Be a Better You" to tackle student sleep deprivation, a growing issue linked to mental health problems and academic challenges. The course teaches students how to establish healthy sleep routines, highlighting the impact of technology and busy schedules on sleep.
How to Design an SBG Scale for Your District Communicating student mastery is key in SBG. This guide features strategies to help your school communicate student progress, pair SBG with the Marzano Framework for more impactful teaching and assessment, and real-world examples from three districts that made it happen. Download Now
In the April issue of Educational Leadership, leadership coaches Jamila Dugan and Shane Safir share a powerful example of listening to students in a school to inspire real change.
In this Philadelphia high school, students and teachers work in a supportive, culturally rich, and collaborative environment. Read more from veteran teacher Aimee Davis in the April issue of Educational Leadership.
