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SAMs Free Principals from Administrative Tasks
School Administration Managers (SAMs) free principals to focus on improvement.

Incentives Help Curb Teacher Absences
Some districts offer teachers incentives to reduce the number of days they take off.

Pairing At-Risk High School, Elementary Kids
A tool for helping kids learn about themselves, each other.

School Uniforms
Are school uniforms a panacea or a Band-Aid?

Applying High Expectations to Everyone
Principal Dr. Gerald Gary knew his students could do better -- he just had to convince them and their families. He improved student achievement and changed the school’s culture by setting high expectations for everyone in the building. Included: How high expectations are implemented.

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  • Students’ Hard Work Educates Community About Recycling
    Begun by Purdy (Missouri) High School students, the Purdy Recycling Project has become a community-wide program that is turning a profit, raising scholarship money for students, and serving as a model for similar programs in other communities.
  • Using Music to Teach Content Gets Rave Reviews from Students


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    A Community of ‘Angels’
    The "Carstens Angels" got their start in one Detroit school when a benefactor provided a Thanksgiving turkey for every student enrolled. Over time, other "angels" have joined in the effort to ensure that every family has a true Thanksgiving celebration.

    From the Principal Files
    Your School’s Main Office: Setting a Tone for the Entire School
    Is your school’s main office set up to be a truly welcoming place? Is its layout conducive to conducting business? Are there tools in your office that you couldn’t live without? Our “Principal Files” team answers those questions and offers tips for improving the office environment.

    Focus On…
    Substitute Teachers
    Finding, training, and retaining good substitute teachers can be a monster challenge for many school principals. The way you greet and treat subs can go a long way toward meeting that challenge. The articles in this archive share stories and practical tips to help you get subs in the door and keep them coming back.


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    Why 100 Matters
    According to the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, all students -- that’s 100 percent of enrolled students -- will test proficient by the 2013-2014 school year. Do you know what 100 percent really means? One goal-oriented school in Washington State does.


    Diane Hodges’ Looking Forward to Monday Morning
    A prolific author and a frequent presenter at education conferences, Diane Hodges offers ideas you can use to drive your staff happy! This week…
    Fun With Food #3: One Special Day a Week
    --- Food Festival
    --- Hot Chocolate Day
    --- Chili Days
    --- Grin and Share It!



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    Pawlas on PR
    A “Super Reader” program encourages reading, achievement.

    Take Five for…
    Thinking about the qualities you most want in a new hire/teacher.

    Principal Ideas #43
    Building scavenger hunt, staff showcase, word of the week, more…

    Instant Meeting #33
    A quick and fun idea for introducing change.

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    Networking 101 for Principals
    Anyone looking to climb the professional ladder needs to learn how to network. For school leaders, networking provides a sounding board for leading change and a safety net for providing support. Included: Ten keys to building a network of principals.

    Leah Davies, The Teacher Counselor
    52 Character Building Thoughts for Children
    These character-building statements may be used in a variety of ways. Teachers might post a new statement each week and give students daily opportunities to share ways in which the thought applies to their lives. Included: A statement a week.

    Mr. Ivan:
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    “The Silent e Poem”
    Education World’s resident poet, Mr. Ivan, presents a poem that is sure to bring grins to school leaders everywhere. This week’s poem is “The Silent e Poem.”
    I'm pretty poor at spelling,
    So I think it's kind of funny
    How when words aren't
    All that hard to spell,
    Someone adds a silent e…

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    Larry Bell
    Evelyn Cortez-Ford
    Sandra Harris
    George Pawlas
    Don Peek

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    Mary Beth Forton, director of publications for the Northeast Foundation for Children (NEFC), and a former teacher, talks about how Responsive Classroom techniques can save teachers time and make students' and teachers' lives more pleasant.

    Last Week's Featured Article
    Teachers Can Help With the U.S. Census
    The U.S. Census provides the federal government with key data that affects local communities, and the Census Bureau wants educators to spread the word about the 2010 head count through lesson plans and teaching materials it has prepared for teachers. Included: Examples of ways to use census materials in the classroom.


    Best Books for School Leaders

    BRAVO Principal!
    By Education World columnist Sandra Harris. BRAVO is an acronym for Building Relationships with Actions that Value Others. Sandra Harris "reveals a great principle about great principals. They take the time and make the effort to build relationships in their building that value all stakeholders. Her writing reveals a hands-on, practical approach that will appeal to practicing administrators interested in making a long term, positive impact on students and teachers. A fun and informative read!"
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