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Cross-posted at the Huffington Post.Last week my school was fortunate to have the NJ School Boards Association (NJSBA) visit to produce a live event called Learn@Lunch: Technology as an Engagement Tool.  You can view the archive of the event here.  A little over two years ago something like this would have never happened at New Milford High School.  Yes, I was the Principal at that...

The following is a guest post by Disha Dass and Jessica Milne, two New Milford High School students.  They approached me with an idea and as a school we let them run with it.  Nothing like this had ever been organized at NMHS.  The end result of their unwavering commitment to make their peers aware of of an issue had a profound impact on the entire school community.  Students making...

Over the past 2 years I have worked collaboratively with my staff to cultivate a culture of learning that engages students, is meaningful/relevant, promotes critical thought/problem-solving, and is flexible in that risk-taking is encouraged in order to promote innovative practices.   It has been a gradual transition and we are beginning to see shifts in instructional practices, staff members...

I came across this video that compares and contrasts pedagogical techniques, learning environments, student/teacher characteristics, and expectations associated with education during the past two centuries. What are your thoughts on the various points made in this video?  How can we better meet the needs of learners and educators in the 21st Centu...

Here is a sneak peek at my new book co-authored by Bill Ferriter and Jason Ramsden.  The book is entitled Communicating & Connecting With Social Media: Essentials for Principals and will be available from Solution Tree on May 19, 2011Using Twitter to Build Your School’s BrandThe good news is that open-communication practices in a social media world don’t have to be...

"Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself" - John DeweyThere are many views on the role of schools and teaching in general.  Education is everything.  How we teach, assess learning, and engage students is crucial to their success once they leave our buildings.  Will our students apply what they have learned?  Are we teaching meaningful lessons that reflect...