For educators, the past few years have been punishing. Emerging from the pandemic, they’re now putting in longer days packed with classes but also juggling meetings, emails, grading time, and professional development that often stretch far beyond their normal workday. In the face of the latest emergency—lower test scores and concerns over learning loss—teachers have … Read more
At the monthly staff meeting, the principal makes an announcement. “At our staff meeting last month, our focus was differentiated instruction. In the feedback, many of you indicated frustration that it was hard to learn about the topic when someone was standing at the front of the room delivering information in a way that was … Read more
How exactly does someone go from creating samples in their neighbor’s basement to becoming one of the most beloved names in fashion? You can ask Rachel Antonoff. That said, starting a brand wasn’t originally in the cards for her. She began her career in fashion PR, ultimately leaving to pursue freelance writing. As for where fashion design … Read more
Have you ever been running late to another meeting or in the middle of a project that requires deep thought, and heard the dreaded words, “Got a minute?” Don’t get me wrong; I want to be available, visible, and helpful to teachers and staff members at my school. But when the “got a minute” question … Read more
School leaders are time starved. That’s the nature of the job. We can give everything to our work, and the job will still ask for more. Researchers have found that years of experience correlate with better success for principals; however, at the same time, they found that principals are leaving the profession at higher rates than before. I … Read more
We’ve all been there, sitting in yet another meeting where we feign interest. Many of us resign ourselves to the routine of these “time suck” meetings, but we should demand more. So, facilitators, no matter the meeting you are designing, consider these strategies to transform meetings into productive power hours. SMALL SHIFTS TO TURN MEETINGS … Read more
There’s a reason Christian Siriano is one of the most beloved designers among celebrities and industry insiders: For him, it’s about so much more than making great gowns — it’s about building relationships. “Dressing someone or giving clothes is something I’ve always thought as such an interesting transaction,” he told Dhani Mau during a live chat on … Read more
Levi’s is suing Italian luxury fashion brand Brunello Cucinelli over allegedly infringing on the American brand’s trademarked rectangular tab that often adorns the back pocket of its jeans and other products. On Tuesday, Levi’s filed the complaint for trademark infringement, dilution and unfair competition in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. It includes 14 … Read more
As a teacher, when you consider your workplace within your school system, how does it make you feel, and what people and experiences have shaped that response? Do you find yourself avoiding certain activities, locations, or colleagues because of what they’ve said about your new idea or how they’ve made you feel? Is reading this … Read more
Family and school partnership is an important component of school success and student achievement. Engaging families of youth with disabilities is especially crucial. When students with disabilities enter middle and high school, schools and families need to begin to ensure that these young adults are prepared for life after graduation. As mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities … Read more