“Presence calls our attention to how genuinely and completely a person is in a situation rather than standing apart from it as an observer, commentator, critic or judge… Presence is a name for the quality of being in a situation or relationship in which one intends at a
Letty Munoz, principal at Clark Andrews School, is faced with difficult instructional issues that have serious implications as related to the students she serves as well as the entire school community. There is much work to do and little time in which to do it!
Mental model is the common term used for our beliefs, values, and assumptions. Our actions are driven by what our life has already taught us. This deep well of experience is composed of our mental models, as well as our hard-earned life lessons. Our life
A classic, high-powered muscle car came to a screeching halt at a country crossroad. The driver shouted to an old fellow sitting on the front porch of a run-down house: “Can you direct me to Falls City, sir? I’m lost and I don’t have much
While many people reflect on their school experiences from childhood, they remember the principal as one who struck fear in the hearts of misbehaving students. Today’s administrator must have an upbeat, welcoming, no-blame, solutions-oriented, professional demeanor; model respect for all members of the school community;
This post was originally published on Steve Constantino’s website. On a recent trip to the west coast, I had a wonderful opportunity to sit down and talk with a start up CEO – someone who walked away from corporate America, leased office space (the company name
Technology tools can be used to elevate teaching and learning in your classroom. My new book Deeper Learning with QR Codes and Augmented Reality: A Scannable Solution for Your Classroom, provides a new framework for the integration of scannable technology. I’ve developed the ACES Framework
This post was originally published on Finding Common Ground. School Leaders' Dilemma Education is undergoing a significant sector shift and redefinition as the meaning and purpose of learning, and how and where learning occurs evolve. In the highly stressful, increasingly complex, 12 to 14-hour-day leadership cycles, most
We are frequently asked how to assign alternative discipline and which approach works best for a particular incident. Our answer is simple: We deliver the same individual attention a student needs to improve behavior with the same response to a student struggling academically. For example,
In my work with school districts throughout the United States, I have found sincere, well-meaning efforts to provide educational services that facilitate equitable achievement by all students, especially those who are historically underserved. Too often, the results are spotty at best. Even when test scores,