In regards to bootleg technology I often get the question, “Where should we start?” Here’s an idea: Ask some students. If there are expert bootleg technology users on your campus the odds are that they are students, even at the elementary level. So create a ‘Principal’s Emerging Technology Advisory Committee.’ Populate the committee with students…
In response to the post, “A Conversation with One of the Smart Guys,” a reader writes: “I am in GP and very proud to be a part of it. At the end of May, I was sitting in a meeting with other teachers from other GP schools. One teacher went off on LYS and asked…
A LYS Assistant Superintendent recently asked me what four books I would recommend to school leaders that best encapsulate the LYS philosophy. I have to admit that I failed. I could create the top ten list and I could create a top seven list. However, try as I might I could not create a top…
In response to the post, “A Reader Asks… Why You,” a reader writes: “Common sense wasn’t ‘Common Sense’ until Thomas Paine wrote it.” SC ResponseIt is common knowledge that the LYS reader is smarter that the average educator, but a Thomas Paine reference? That’s just showing off. However, I am going to use your analogy….
In response to my comments on the state of the profession, a reader writes: “Actually, I think Schmoker is right. But even if he is not right, we can certainly say educators as a whole demonstrate a low level of professionalism. For example, we have known professional standards and practices (Marzano, Bloom, etc.), yet very…
In response to the post, “Using Rewards,” a reader writes: “In my 18 years of experience in education, I have yet to witness someone not react positively to being rewarded for achieving their goals. I have seen students and teachers blossom merely from receiving a few kind words of acknowledgement for their efforts. It goes…
In response to the post, “DAEP – Part 3,” a reader writes: “I don’t think the poster demonized unions too much. Unions are about adults, by design and membership, not kids. I think that to some extent we have to get out of the “buy in” mentality. Buy into what? Doing the job you have…
