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Kicking Off the School Year: Make Your First Meetings Matter!
Ready to transform your first staff meetings from dull info dumps into dynamic team-building powerhouses? This post dives into why those initial gatherings are your golden ticket to fostering connection, building trust, and setting a truly positive tone for the entire school year. Discover practical, engaging strategies that empower your staff, celebrate their contributions, and lay the groundwork for a collaborative, high-performing team from day one.
Crafting Meeting Agendas That Truly Serve Your Team
Discover how to transform your school meetings from time sinks into productive sessions by crafting tailored agendas that truly meet your team's needs.
Level Up Your Grading: Insights from O'Connor & Townsley
Are outdated grading practices holding your students back? O'Connor and Townsley's (2025) timely article shines a light on the common myths that often dictate how we assess learning. This isn't just another academic paper; it's a practical guide for school leaders ready to lead the charge toward more meaningful and equitable grading. Here's how you can use their insights to ignite change in your school.
Workload Balance, Not Work-Life: Reimaging School Leadership
School leaders are rarely off the job. A Saturday night alarm call. A Sunday staff member asking for time to talk about family leave. The expectation to respond to texts, emails, or community concerns nearly 24/7. I’ve seen it in the puffy, coffee-fueled eyes of my colleagues—across the table or across the country—who are trying to hold it all together while living in five Google calendars and praying they can make it to their child’s track meet. Even then, they know they might be answering calls, unlocking doors, or crawling under bleachers for a dropped phone.
Ace the Test: Your Guide to Statewide Assessment Success
Statewide assessments can be stressful, but preparation helps. Students need consistent review and stress management. Teachers should align instruction and ensure test security. Open communication with families is vital. Remember, assessments are just one measure of learning.
Navigating FOIA Requests: Transparency and Accountability in Education
In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, understanding the unique needs of each student is crucial. At AWB Education, we emphasize the importance of personalized learning strategies that not only engage learners but also empower them to take ownership of their education. By leveraging data-driven insights and evidence-based practices, educators can design programs that cater to diverse learning styles and paces.
Every child is an individual, and their pathways to success must reflect that individuality. This means moving away from one-size-fits-all approaches and embracing a more tailored methodology. Implementing efficient automation in instructional practices can streamline administrative tasks, allowing educators more time to focus on what truly matters: fostering meaningful connections with their students and delivering impactful learning experiences.
Our commitment at AWB Education is to partner with educators and institutions to create these transformative experiences, helping guide each child toward their fullest potential. By prioritizing customized strategies, we can elevate not just education, but the lives of every student we touch. Together, we have the opportunity to reshape the future of learning, one child at a time.
Beyond the Code: Attracting Underrepresented Students to Computer Science
Computer science involves more than coding; it’s about solving real-world problems. To promote inclusivity, we must reframe STEM education to highlight its societal benefits. By redesigning curricula to include diverse perspectives, promoting role models from underrepresented groups, and building inclusive networks, we empower all students. These efforts unlock potential and shape a diverse tech future. #ComputerScience #STEMEducation #DiversityInTech #EdTech
Beyond the Badge: The Vital Role of School Resource Officers (SROs)
School Resource Officers (SROs) are crucial for safe, supportive learning environments. They serve as educators, counselors, and mentors, positively impacting students. Schools should foster strong relationships with SROs to enhance safety and cooperation. Explore their evolving roles and practical steps in our latest blog. Together, we can promote school safety and student well-being. #SchoolSafety #SROs #StudentWellbeing #Education
Recommended Readings
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Taking Action; Second Edition: A Handbook for RTI at Work™
The second edition of Taking Action explores how educators can utilize the PLC at Work® process to establish an effective multitiered system of supports. This guide details essential actions for the guiding coalition, teacher teams, and intervention team. It includes new recommendations and tools for assessments, student engagement, and overcoming resistance.
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Behavior Solutions: Teaching Academic and Social Skills Through RTI at Work
Meeting students' behavioral, emotional, and social needs enables them to excel academically and personally. Take strategic action to close the behavior gap with Behavior Solutions. This resource outlines using PLC at Work® and RTI at Work processes to create a collaborative, research-based, three-tiered support system.
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Culture First Classrooms: Leadership, Relationships, and Practices that Transform Schools
Creating a positive classroom culture is an art and a science. In "Culture First Classrooms," Dr. Darrin Peppard, Katie Kinder, and expert educators share strategies for transforming classrooms and schools. This book illustrates how to create environments where students and staff feel safe, engaged, and empowered. Learn how laughter, relationships, and intentional culture-building enhance learning and success.
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180 Days of Self-Care for Busy Educators
Use 180 Days of Self-Care for Busy Educators to lead a happier, healthier life both in and out of the classroom. Author Tina H. Boogren offers thirty-six weeks of daily self-care strategies aligned with the school year, covering themes like creativity, relationships, and time management for educators.
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Highly Effective Team - PLC at Work
Transform teacher teams into a force for student success with this action-driven guide. A companion to Learning by Doing, it offers 15 essential actions for effective collaboration, clarifying learning goals, leveraging assessments, and ensuring every student receives necessary support. This accessible, conversational book equips teams with the tools, strategies, and insights needed to enhance student achievement.
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The Blueprint: Survive and Thrive as a School Administrator
The Blueprint is meant for aspiring administrators, teacher-leaders, current administrators, and central office personnel. The Blueprint is also written for teachers, community members, and even students in leadership positions because what is discussed within the book can and should be implemented in every school across the globe.
The stories shared throughout the book will make you reflect, make you ponder, and make you laugh. Each chapter will assist you in your leadership journey. At the end of the day, we are all in this together. Let’s band together and change the game.
