Post-Interview Ghosting Ghosting: the act or practice of abruptly cutting off all contact with someone (such as a former romantic partner) usually without explanation by no longer accepting or responding to phone calls, instant messages, etc. I work as a life coach for a number of high-functioning educators. Some are teachers, some are school or …
This is the second part of a blog series in which two former central office administrators recount their experiences and make recommendations to improve the effectiveness of central offices. In Part 1, Edjacent co-founder/Chief Design Officer Meghan Raftery asked fellow designer and regular blog contributor Doug Wren to answer a few questions. In this installment, …
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This is the first installment of a two-part blog series that looks at the role of central offices in school districts. Two former central office administrators recount their experiences and make recommendations to improve the effectiveness of central offices at a time when public education is in peril. In Part 1, Edjacent co-founder/Chief Design Officer …
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As I aspire to be a better human being, I understand the beauty of valuing myself, my lived experiences, and every individual placed in my life. Through the process of understanding, I embrace the fact that I choose how I respond to situations, individuals, and circumstances. I should intentionally set aside time to reflect on …
Learning is essential to improvements in our daily lives, especially when someone says or does something that you feel is a concern. Instead of blaming the individuals, conditions, or other factors. You should acknowledge your emotions and feelings, and realize you have a choice in how you respond. Your response should be in direct connection …
Experiences and reflections that you engage in allow you to develop the will to activate “lessons learned.” There are so many thoughts and ideas in my head as I sit down to write my first blog post. I had to consider the overarching message for my blog entries. What is the essence of who …
Earlier this month, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tweeted, “I think parents should decide what their children are taught in schools. That is all.” Like many other deep thinkers in education, Pompeo is qualified to address complex issues in the field because he attended public school. To his credit, Pompeo graduated first in his …
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Phase I: Excitement and Nervousness “FFTs (effing first times): How hard it is to be new at things – from small things to global pandemics. When we have no relevant experience or expertise, the vulnerability, uncertainty, and fear of these firsts can be overwhelming. Yet, showing up and pushing ourselves past the awkward, learner …
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“Statistical thinking will one day be as necessary for efficient citizenship as the ability to read and write.” This statement, often misattributed to H. G. Wells (1866-1946), is a paraphrased version of the sci-fi author’s much longer passage by American mathematician Samuel Stanley Wilks (1906-1964). Wells’s original quote is shown at the bottom of this post. If you saw the …
The opportunity for a fresh start at the beginning of each school year: it’s one of the best things about being a student or an educator. With a clear sense of beginning an end, we have the chance to begin again every year. For some of us, this is getting harder each year. Our WHY …
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