ED Pulse Poll Results: Which Digital PD Tool Is Most Useful?
ASCD continually seeks to provide solutions to the challenges that face educators of all levels. A recent ASCD SmartBrief ED Pulse poll asked readers which technology tools and approaches are most useful for their professional development. A study in Tennessee, reported in an Education Week article, is attempting to determine which tech-related PD methods have the greatest effect on student achie
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Educators working in a positive school culture experience collegiality, trust, and tangible support as leaders and peers, creating an environment where there are high expectations, involvement in decision making, and open communication. Students entering a positive school culture feel safe, engaged, and connected and see school as a place where they can learn and contribute to the world around them. A positive school culture—morale—is the cornerstone of a good school and the foundation for school improvement.
School cultures should support, reinforce, and reflect the well-being of everyone in it, ensuring that students and adults feel valued, respected, and cared for and are motivated to learn, lead, and teach. In this episode, we take a look at how we build school morale so that administrators, teachers, students, and parents are energized and positive about learning. You'll hear from
- Dave Burgess, award-winning U.S. history teacher at West Hills High School in San Diego, California; semi-professional magician; highly sought-after professional development speaker; and author of Teach Like a PIRATE: Increase Student Engagement, Boost Your Creativity, and Transform Your Life as an Educator;
- David Culberhouse, former teacher and principal of a California Distinguished School, currently senior director of elementary education for the Rialto Unified School District in southern California and co-
Low Morale in Your School? Nothing a Little Teacher Empowerment Can't Fix — Whole Child Education
Low Morale in Your School? Nothing a Little Teacher Empowerment Can't Fix — Whole Child Education: THE WHOLE CHILD BLOGLow Morale in Your School? Nothing a Little Teacher Empowerment Can’t FixMarch 3, 2014 by Rich McKinneyPick up a newspaper or spend a few moments watching the evening news and you will find evidence that many schools across the country are in the midst of a morale crisis. In many