tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406774932313851043.comments2023-10-10T08:43:51.919-05:00Philosophy Without A HomeBrendanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03851321965073197018noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406774932313851043.post-36290917126535407602020-04-28T12:56:47.976-05:002020-04-28T12:56:47.976-05:00I enjoyed your commentary. Are you by any chance i...I enjoyed your commentary. Are you by any chance incorporating any global connections with your math curriculum at this time? If yes, can you give me an example of how you are doing it? Thank you,Carole M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15777664851117066520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406774932313851043.post-48727204965543580492020-03-21T07:16:56.548-05:002020-03-21T07:16:56.548-05:00This was great fun! Thanks for the nudge to do som...This was great fun! Thanks for the nudge to do something when I know something can be done! ;)Joy Kirrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08883167887036480979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406774932313851043.post-25337968431660467262012-09-08T05:34:27.036-05:002012-09-08T05:34:27.036-05:00I agree. If these "choice" schools actua...I agree. If these "choice" schools actually had a teaching methodology that was proven to be better, proven to work to improve knowledge of all children in the classroom don't you think all schools "choice" or not would adopt it?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07680552639060028437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406774932313851043.post-7512487900785539272011-10-25T06:06:54.546-05:002011-10-25T06:06:54.546-05:00So then the questions becomes, "how do we emp...So then the questions becomes, "how do we empower teachers when our own assistant principal isn't even empowered?"Brendanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03851321965073197018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406774932313851043.post-45112486375476873122011-10-24T22:03:20.185-05:002011-10-24T22:03:20.185-05:00I actually took the job of asst principal as an in...I actually took the job of asst principal as an interim step for one year-supposed to be k-12 tech coord. next year. I thought I might have the chance to infuse some of what I learned in my program into the job but most of my day is spent mired in the job duties described in the wikipedia def. <br />Everything I touch seems to be a problem and if you're dealing with an emotional person it's a crisis- it is a good learning experience but the opportunities to really change the educational process so far are few I'm holding out hope there will be morekbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04692366278396761933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406774932313851043.post-61220801440961152962011-08-15T00:25:52.439-05:002011-08-15T00:25:52.439-05:00The TIF in essence borrows some money from general...The TIF in essence borrows some money from general real estate taxes in the short term in order to help pay for apublic project. If the project increases the tax base by adding real estate to the tax roles, than once added it will now supply more money for schools and other public spending indefinately. <br /> Also, only part of the tax dollar used by the TIF comes from the schools but the the amount of time it takes for the school funds to get paid back varies from project to project. Society must make a value judgment about the use of a TIF re-allocation of tax dollars. Also, spending dollars on education does not measure the effectiveness of the teaching. <br />Ray SandersRAYBOnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406774932313851043.post-57637402222916027332011-06-30T12:30:52.803-05:002011-06-30T12:30:52.803-05:00The integration of something interesting with basi...The integration of something interesting with basic subjects like Math or Science may give the students a bit of motivation. There are times when students pay less attention to what is actually being taught. So why not spoil them a bit and teach your lessons with a little bit of spice?Magnus Mahonyhttp://prtl.uhcl.edu/portal/page/portal/ADM/Programs/Bachelor-of-Science-in-Criminologynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406774932313851043.post-28973741453571947732011-04-21T14:09:47.580-05:002011-04-21T14:09:47.580-05:00Thanks Sonia, but you are the one who said somethi...Thanks Sonia, but you are the one who said something great.<br /><br />Good luck with the new book.Brendanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03851321965073197018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406774932313851043.post-5658379821469393262011-04-21T13:44:58.448-05:002011-04-21T13:44:58.448-05:00Thanks so much for quoting me!
The quote (which O...Thanks so much for quoting me! <br />The quote (which Oprah Magazine features again this month) is from my book MOTHERING HEIGHTS, now out of print. I have a new book coming out in October about parents and children, called IN THE KING'S ARMS. All best -- Sonia TaitzAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15712902443826716283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406774932313851043.post-74327109608126233192011-02-24T12:53:52.237-06:002011-02-24T12:53:52.237-06:00I love Xtra Normal! There is another one out there...I love Xtra Normal! There is another one out there re collaboration that is FAB-U-LOUS.<br />I was disappointed to see that the site is no longer free :(<br />Great Post!!<br />LisaDr. Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14908978062702809206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406774932313851043.post-87082976999868366972011-02-14T17:34:55.956-06:002011-02-14T17:34:55.956-06:00Good Job!
Now the challenge is to think about how ...Good Job!<br />Now the challenge is to think about how you will respond to resistance, non-compliance, and complaints...these are all part of the package! Changes (big and small) do take time- always keep your effective leadership readings near and dear to your heart.<br />Thank you for all of your work these past 6 weeks!Dr. Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14908978062702809206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406774932313851043.post-88403063866302809852011-01-17T14:51:50.728-06:002011-01-17T14:51:50.728-06:00Oh and yes that is my son. thank youOh and yes that is my son. thank youBrendanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03851321965073197018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406774932313851043.post-43717760430467327942011-01-17T14:50:23.592-06:002011-01-17T14:50:23.592-06:00Grammar is certainly my weak area, but I think I s...Grammar is certainly my weak area, but I think I should probably have used a series of semicolons. I wanted to give a sense of rapid fire problems and the solutions. <br />I wanted to mimic the sense that people discover a problem and automatically think that putting it under the authority of the school system means a quick and permanent fix. <br />However, I hope I also conveyed that the quick fix really hampers our overall school system. We need to stop looking for ways to fix things and concentrate on providing quality.Brendanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03851321965073197018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406774932313851043.post-64747092194345055752011-01-17T11:02:21.374-06:002011-01-17T11:02:21.374-06:00Students aren’t entering school ready to read, sta...Students aren’t entering school ready to read, start school younger. <br /><br />Brendan, <br />I love the layout and colors on your blog. Is that your son in the picture? He is adorable. I copied the above sentence from your post... I think it might be missing a word or a verb after the comma.<br />Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. I do believe that serving healthy food is going to be a large part of ed reform that we will all see soon.Dr. Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14908978062702809206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406774932313851043.post-67754308629176294672010-12-28T06:05:01.914-06:002010-12-28T06:05:01.914-06:00Thanks for the comment. That is a cool toy set you...Thanks for the comment. That is a cool toy set you have there.Brendanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03851321965073197018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406774932313851043.post-37831988379477238132010-12-03T14:09:58.969-06:002010-12-03T14:09:58.969-06:00Thanks Jim I hope we don't disappoint.Thanks Jim I hope we don't disappoint.Brendanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03851321965073197018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406774932313851043.post-17025772884952349992010-12-02T14:41:13.211-06:002010-12-02T14:41:13.211-06:00Great Idea. I'll be reading and writing.Great Idea. I'll be reading and writing.Jim Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15587063208330834442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406774932313851043.post-58960046680395462632010-11-09T13:47:23.047-06:002010-11-09T13:47:23.047-06:00Did anyone but me dream about replacing all their ...Did anyone but me dream about replacing all their chairs with exercise balls only to have a nightmare about shattered windows and broken light fixtures?Brendanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03851321965073197018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406774932313851043.post-69837302064325337912010-08-26T03:08:22.742-05:002010-08-26T03:08:22.742-05:00The idea of empowerment is key to building a colla...The idea of empowerment is key to building a collaborative culture that has the capcity to make and sustain change. It's actually here where the rubber meets the road. Teachers need to know what to do, when to do, and how to do it. However, they also need to know that they have the power to decide when to take action. They need to view themselves as leaders who play an essential and authentic role in executing change or reform.Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737496158088818574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406774932313851043.post-4763395954963434782010-08-12T06:17:23.305-05:002010-08-12T06:17:23.305-05:00Wow! it's a very good idea of make kids play w...Wow! it's a very good idea of make kids play with <a href="http://www.laserpegs.com/kids-learning-toys/index.php" rel="nofollow">kids learning toy</a>.It increases the creativity in a kid's thinking.Laser Pegshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11525667471165121404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406774932313851043.post-91528031475847802802010-08-02T15:27:00.647-05:002010-08-02T15:27:00.647-05:00Keep in mind that there is a margin of error in th...Keep in mind that there is a margin of error in these assessments, particularly since you are not acting as a principal at this time. However, these assessments provide great value by organizing leadership behaviors within particular constructs, giving you a general framework to think about and use as you begin the journey in building your own leadership style. These assessments should also help guide you in selecting your internship setting so you can work on specific areas (i.e., curriculum instruction and assessment, monitoring, and relationships) in which you feel you need more experience.Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737496158088818574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406774932313851043.post-48804545659789502502010-08-02T15:07:53.635-05:002010-08-02T15:07:53.635-05:00To realize that goals don’t just belong to the lea...To realize that goals don’t just belong to the leader is a very important concept that many leaders just don’t understand. And, many principals don’t understand that a vision of success for the school is shared among the school community and is more than just an obligatory task to satisfy the central office school improvement planning process. When done with authenticity, a vision sets in motion the nuance in which the school culture is born and nourished. And, as you stated, there certainly is hard, hard work that follows in building toward the vision.Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737496158088818574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406774932313851043.post-10193492706610010602010-07-27T08:22:24.877-05:002010-07-27T08:22:24.877-05:00I agree that your student-centered approach lays a...I agree that your student-centered approach lays a strong foundation for the type of leadership style you will exhibit as a school leader. If at the core your philosopy is the "whole is greater than the sum of the individual parts" then you grasp the power of collaboration and teamwork--key elements of transformational leadership. This style you have adopted will serve you well as put processes in place to promote a "leader of leaders" culture.Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737496158088818574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406774932313851043.post-34802514694736307252010-06-28T08:41:19.553-05:002010-06-28T08:41:19.553-05:00That is kind of a fear of mine also.That is kind of a fear of mine also.Brendanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03851321965073197018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406774932313851043.post-9657857226807958372010-06-28T08:34:12.674-05:002010-06-28T08:34:12.674-05:00Brendan,
Thanks for your reflection. So you want t...Brendan,<br />Thanks for your reflection. So you want to be a banker in the future, eh? Me, I'm thinking B&B owner!<br />I think you nailed the basics down pretty well. I like what you said about the internship opportunities both in district and with ISTE. Hopefully I won't be one of the slackers! Looking forward to the learning! MikeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07463146767986843944noreply@blogger.com