On The Importance Of Language When Considering Change
Hechinger Report
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10/30/18
“A major obstacle is the way these ideas are being articulated and explained by those pushing them. For example, why are the new ways of learning better? What does the research say? Will this help our kids in college, careers and beyond? How? And what do the new terms mean, for real life? It would help to avoid vague rhetoric like “meeting students where they are,” or “educating the whole child,” along with the cliché about how education has not changed since a time-bound factory model failed our children.”
“Hiring Practices: Understanding What Millennials and Gen Z Want”
NAIS
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10/29/18
“They want and need flexibility… But independent schools as structured, particularly at boarding schools, have been slow to support this flexibility because of rigid systems, differing views regarding employment, and the concrete reality.”
Map Of Challenges Facing School Leaders, And How To Address Them
Digital Promise
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10/10/18
“The Challenge Map is designed for education leaders who are looking for resources to help address common education challenges. For each challenge, you’ll find emerging trends and interesting practices League districts are implementing, as well as links to summaries and research-based tools aligned with the specific challenge.”