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Jim Brotz stressed the significance of stepping out from behind the desk to genuinely engage with educational stakeholders. Emphasizing collaborative efforts, administrators, teachers, and union representatives worked together to analyze data and enhance student achievement. Discussions were transparent, focusing on challenges and goals without placing blame. Traditional boundaries between unions and administrative bodies were dissolved…
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Effective Leadership in Education: Strategies for System Improvement and Student Success
When systems underperform, equal access to resources and training for everyone can lead to improvement, emphasizing collaboration and focusing on student results individually. Effective leadership thrives on humility, openness to new ideas, and the ability to pivot away from decisions that aren’t yielding results. Being mature and professional when your ideas are in the minority…
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Shaping History: Duval’s Bold Approach Amidst Changing Education Standards
Duval County Public Schools face challenges adapting to changing legislation, especially in subjects like social studies. To support teachers, the district has provided comprehensive curriculum guides loaded with primary sources. They introduced a localized African-American history course, highlighting events in Jacksonville and Tampa, aiming to connect students with their community. This initiative received broad appreciation,…
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From Classroom Insights to Academic Research with Young-Suk Kim
The intricate dance between the theoretical world of academia and the practical realm of classroom teaching is an ever-evolving journey, as highlighted by the insightful words of Young-Suk Kim from UC Irvine School of Education. As she reflects on her transition from teaching to academic research, Kim emphasizes the importance of bridging the gap…
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The Power of Science-Based Reading: Expert Insights and Strategies for Success
Janell Decker, a highly experienced educator, shares her remarkable 16-year journey at Racine, emphasizing the crucial role of science-based reading instruction. Collaborating with fellow educators, she developed resources to support struggling readers, highlighting the significance of inclusive community engagement involving parents, parent ambassador groups, PTAs, and other stakeholders. Practical tools and workshops were provided to…
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Mastering Effective Reading Instruction: Insights for Teacher Preparation & Implementation
Here we explore the science of reading and its practical implications for teacher preparation. The discussion emphasizes the importance of incorporating research-based and evidence-based practices into teaching methodologies. It highlights the need for easily accessible materials that provide the latest insights into reading and writing development. The conversation sheds light on the existing gap between…
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What’s it Like Working at XanEdu and Scholarus? | A Conversation with Mandy Gagel
Discover boundless opportunities in the educational realm with XanEdu and Scholarus. At XanEdu, immerse yourself in a vibrant work environment that fosters creativity and transforms education. Collaborate with passionate professionals to develop cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of learners. Scholarus nurtures a supportive culture, prioritizing work-life balance and employee well-being, ensuring a fulfilling…
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Empowering Excellence: How Rick Ward Elevates Southwest Construction Services
In an industry where timelines tighten and jobsite complexities grow by the day, quality assurance has become one of construction’s most defining—and differentiating—disciplines. At its core, QA isn’t just about correcting mistakes; it’s about building systems and people capable of preventing them in the first place. This is especially true in specialized sectors…
Empowering Teams Through a Modern Training Culture
Training may be the backbone of any skilled trade, but in waterproofing—where mistakes can compromise entire structures—it becomes a defining competitive advantage. At Southwest Construction Services, the evolution of training reflects a larger industry shift: seasoned crews now rely less on formal classroom sessions and more on hyper-focused, on-site guidance tailored to the…
Ensuring Excellence: How Quality Assurance Shapes Every Successful Project
In an era of rising climate volatility and tighter construction tolerances, waterproofing has quietly become one of the most consequential guardians of a building’s long-term health. Too often, the industry treats it as an afterthought—something buried behind walls, beneath slabs, or under layers of finish—but the truth is that its success or failure can…
Safety, Pride & Zero Defects: The New Standard in Construction Excellence
In an era when construction headlines often center on delays, overruns, and litigation, the companies that quietly build with integrity are shaping the industry’s future in far more meaningful ways. The most enduring structures aren’t defined merely by their materials but by the standards and culture behind them—standards that treat quality not as…
