Leadership

We surveyed education professionals from Pre-K to Higher Education and asked them what they consider to be the biggest barrier to student success. Answers varied, but we took the most popular ones and created an infographic for you to share with your colleagues, school board members, and community leaders.

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There’s no doubt that bullying is a problem that affects a huge range of people. Studies show that at least 28 percent of U.S. students in grades 6 to 12 experience bullying, and that 99 percent of students in grades 6 to 12 experience cyberbullying.

Bullying isn’t just unpleasant. It can have potentially harmful or grave effects. In fact, experts believe that there is a direct link between suicidal thoughts and attempts and being victim to a bully.

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Learning isn’t a game plan or a mandatory process to be followed by all students. Instead, it’s a way of life; it’s a part of our routine. To actively engage in constant learning, we need self-motivation and to find inspiration from the environment around us.

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Building school culture takes time and is an ongoing mission for school leaders. One of the easiest ways to improve school culture day in and day out is through posters.

A simple poster can further create an engaging learning environment. Promote your school’s policies and expectations by placing posters on the walls, windows, and doors throughout the school.

Read more below and download some of our 10 free print-ready posters.
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According to the US Department of Education and the Institute of Education Sciences, parent-teacher communication, initiated by the teacher, is a critical element of student success. Parents report that clear communication provided by the educator increases their confidence and ability to participate in their child’s education.
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For many, summer is the season to unwind. The warm weather is the perfect excuse to lounge during beach trips, days poolside, and hammock filled afternoons. It’s also the season to cross off some titles from your reading list.

While there is an endless number of books to read, we compiled the best books for teachers. This list focuses on professional development for educators and offers strategies, tips, and insights to apply in the classroom during the school year.

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Distributing leadership to all faculty and staff has the potential to create a stronger school system. The more empowered teachers feel, the more engaging they are with students and other staff members. The more engaging staff members are with each other and their students, the more comfortable the school climate becomes.
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Coaching can give teachers the extra skills, support, and practice they need to develop professionally. That’s because coaching facilitates an environment in which teachers can take risks, reflect, and reform their practices.

Teachers can apply what they’ve learned from coaching sessions in the classroom. And, they can do so in a more consistent and profound way.
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Each school is different. Each has its own set of normal procedures, values, and beliefs. One institution’s rituals and ceremonies may differ from an institution in the neighboring district. Each school has prized symbols and stories that give the school its unique personality.
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