Publications

A solid home and community connection begins with a commitment to the cause and effective use of available resources.

Encourage A Strong Home-Community Connection Through Social-Emotional Learning

A robust home and community connection is the next frontier in social-emotional learning competence (SEL). To …

A new study reveals that there are two primary explanations for where the students of the pandemic exodus from public schools went: homeschooling and private schooling.

Pandemic Exodus: Where Have Public School Students Gone?

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought significant changes to the education system in the United States, and …

With all of the recent hype about ChatGPT replacing everybody’s jobs, I decided to conduct an experiment to see how effective the AI bot would be teaching an actual high school class.

ChatGPT Won’t Replace High School Teachers Anytime Soon. Here’s Why.

With all of the recent hype about ChatGPT replacing everybody’s jobs, I decided to conduct an …

It is pretty clear, through the research, that the most effective school leaders both make time for walk-throughs and have the courage to provide constructive feedback to help their teachers take action to improve.

What Are You Looking For In Classrooms? (Hint: The TASK Matters)

As instructional leaders, many of us are programmed to visit classrooms as often as possible. It …

How to Say and Show Respect in Different Ways

I would like to dedicate this article to the memory of my maternal grandmother Bernice Lefkowitz. …

It might sound like a good thing, but in many respects with more things tugging at our attention, we are losing our capacity to focus and achieve what we want.

The Skills Our Students Need to Succeed in an Unknown Future

The world is changing fast. There’s more information to consume. More connections to manage. More technology …

How does critical thinking connect to social-emotional learning?

Connect Critical Thinking Skills to Social-Emotional Learning In The Classroom

Critical Thinking Critical thinking is expansive thinking, which takes the thinker beyond the obvious and superficial, …

The achievement gap in low-performing schools is an issue that has been pervasive for many years.

Addressing the Achievement Gap in Low-Performing Schools: Exploring Effective School Improvement Policies

The achievement gap in low-performing schools is an issue that has been pervasive for many years. …

I’ve found several similarities and strategies that have been remarkably effective at not only helping students better understand math, but to truly engage and connect with the material in a way that is relevant and relatable.

Unlock Mathematical Connections: Best Practices for Engaging and Effective Mathematics Education

For nine years, I taught mathematics to an array of students from various ages, backgrounds, and …

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Three Screens, Three Generations of Learning

Three screens are in the classroom, three screens detailing three lives, three stories of Jewish existence. …

In my role as a head of school and a leadership coach, I have frequently seen the power that coaching can have in supporting individuals and teams in personal and professional growth.

Can Your School Afford NOT to Invest in Coaching?

As international schools globally enter recruitment season, retention of existing staff is a hot topic. Whilst …

Providing opportunities for children with special educational needs - in the locations where they are needed most - has always been at the heart of Kedleston Group’s ethos.

Creating Bespoke Opportunities in an Evolving Sector

Providing opportunities for children with special educational needs – in the locations where they are needed …